Mélange Travel & Lifestyle Magazine January 2018 | Page 650
Her musical journey
From as early as four years, Ludwina's father, Dr.
Hubert Fulford, recognized that Ludwina, like him,
not only had a musical talent, but she enjoyed
singing. Ludwina would use his sound tracks to
practise songs and often embraced any opportunity
she got to sing on the Aunt Marge's Children's Show
on local Radio Turks and Caicos. With the support of
her former Math teacher, Miss Arlene Smith, Ludwina
spent an entire summer doing voice training in
Trinidad, with Ms. Berndette Roberts in 1999. Her
love for God, and passion for singing, inspired her to
audition for the Oral Roberts University Chapel Choir
and Soul’s A’Fire Choir. It was during those years
of regular training and ongoing appearances that
Ludwina's musical talent blossomed. It was there
that the Holy Spirit planted the idea of cutting her
CD. This she vigorously pursued, and in 2008, she
travelled to Nashville, Tennessee, USA, and produced
her CD, 'Rain on Me', the title of one of her original
songs. Ludwina enjoys singing at local functions,
including weddings and funerals.
Her all- time favorite song
While there are a number of songs that resonate with
Ludwina, her all time favourite song is ‘What a Friend
we Have in Jesus’. This song is a song of assurance.
It has been a source of strength and comfort for her
over the years. It has taken her through some of her
lowest moments and has been a reminder that no
matter what comes her way God is always in control.
He is the friend that sticks closer than anyone else
ever would.
Her other interests
A community spirited individual, Ludwina willingly
promotes and supports community projects. She
was a two-term President of the Rotaract Club
of Grand Turk and served in other capacities for
a period of eight years. She currently serves as a
member of the Rotary Club of Grand Turk.
Ludwina has a deep passion for floral design. She
developed this interest from a very young age
as she would often pick local flowers, especially
bougainvillea and hibiscus, and present them to
persons whom she loved, especially her maternal
and paternal grandmothers. As she grew, she
became more fascinated with flowers. She eventually
turned this hobby into a business venture and
opened her floral shop, Any Occasion in February
2009. She attended the Phil Rulloda School of Floral
Design, California, under the direction of renown
Phil Rulloda. There she gained much hands-on
experience and improved her skills in floral design.
Ludwina has recently taken on the hobby of sewing.
She has been actively involved in the Grand Turk
Methodist Church where she served as Youth Club
President for a number of years. She is currently
the Coordinator of the Organization and Education
Committee and also sings on the church's Praise
Team and Senior Choir.
Trransitioning from a position in Banking at
Scotiabank to the Director of Culture, Turks and
Caicos Islands Government, Ludwina is grateful
to God for His blessings on her life. She is thankful
for the love and support of family and friends and
her various group affiliates. She expresses, with
fondness, her sincere thanks and deep appreciation
to the Turks and Caicos Islands Government for
providing the financial support for her to advance
academically and professionally.
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