Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not to your own understanding,

and in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.

Proverbs 3: 5-6 KJV

 

Casting all your care upon him, for he careth for you. 

1 Peter 5: 7 KJV

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To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for

ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;

that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord,

that he might be glorified.

Isaiah 6:3 KJV

 

Ye shall not fear them: for the Lord your God he shall fight for you.

Deuteronomy 3:22 KJV

 

First, I give all honor and praise to God for being my rock!  I know if God did not have His hands on me, I would not be here.  I was born and raised in Washington, DC by amazing parents, Jerome and Rosa Simmons (55+ years together).  I am the oldest child with very accomplished siblings: brother, Jerome Simmons Jr., sister Tujuan Wood and sister Charon P. W. Hines.  I am married to Bamm Byrams, a musical genius (25+ years together). We have 3 goddaughters and a tribe of nieces and nephews.  Family is extremely important to me.

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My faith walk of worship started back in 1988 when I was with the mass choir of Rehoboth Baptist Church.   My worship evolved through drama from 1998 – 2009, while touring with my late mother-in-law, Marcia Fonville’s production, “There’s A War Going On”.  In 2007, I joined National’s dance ministry, under the leadership of Beverly Simmons and my soul leaped.  I had begun to experience a deep, intimate, healing relationship with God, through prayer, journaling, art, music, and movement.  I started researching more about liturgical dance, prayer and worship. The power of praise and worship through every situation is a mighty weapon.  Then, boom, 2013, Pastor Rosilyn Lynch asked if I would consider leading the ministry.  I was, well, shocked because I didn’t have a degree, license, or certificate.  But God called me to it and prepared me for it.  I can never say thank you enough because the dance ministry, being able to worship and serve, gives me complete peace and joy! God placed me where I needed to be and not be afraid. Answered prayers!

 

Now, my life walk was up and down.  One of the most traumatic experiences of my life was in 1997.  I was raped and robbed at knifepoint.  God saved my life and connected me to the DC Rape Crisis Center.  My journey with them evolved from a victim, survivor, donor, volunteer, board member, and now currently Sexual Assault Advocate and Executive Assistant.  God allowed me to heal and now help others. God has aligned my passion to serve!

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If you need help, call me 240-350-1932.  DC Rape Crisis Center Hotline 202-333-RAPE