Journeying Light

05/28/2026

“Just Another Day” by Journeying Light

05/05/2026

My next release is called “The Valley.”

And if you don’t know me very well yet… you’re about to. I’m planning to start sharing a song a week—pieces of my story, one at a time.

I was 11 years old when we moved to Valley, Alabama. At the time, I didn’t fully understand it—but looking back, we were a missionary family. We moved from place to place sharing the gospel. That was our life.

And when it finally hit me… I was mad.

I was leaving everything I knew—my home, my friends, my church. It was a small town, but it was safe. It was mine.

Then we moved to Valley, and everything changed.

Different time zone. Different accents. Different expectations.

I went from just being “Mary”… to being “the preacher’s kid.”
I wasn’t just me anymore—I was Jerry Herston’s daughter.

Even my name changed a little—“Mary” became “Mayry.”

People had assumptions.
“Are you the angel, or the troublemaker?”

And honestly… it weighed on me. I was sad. I was angry. And I kept my guard up, because I knew eventually, we’d leave again.

But in the middle of all that, there were people who saw me.
People in the church who gave me space to just be myself.
Friends who came along when I finally let my walls down.

And teachers… the kind who push you, challenge you, and shape you. I needed that more than I knew.

Looking back now, I see it differently.

If we hadn’t moved to Valley… my brother wouldn’t have met his wife. I wouldn’t have the nieces and nephew I love so much.

What felt like a disruption… was actually a blessing.

And then there was Christmas.

Christmas in our home was always the same—but in Valley, it was something else entirely.
Candles in every window at Langdale.
The Madonna lit up in the sky.
The bridge glowing with lights.
A free merry-go-round we still ride every year.

And one year—after we had already moved—the manger scene flooded… and baby Jesus floated down the road.

Only in Valley.

There was something about it all that made me feel at home again.

So that’s the heart behind this song.

“The Valley” is about that season—the anger, the growth, the unexpected beauty.

I was honestly surprised by how it turned out… and I hope it finds a place in you, too.

04/29/2026

Hey everyone! I’m beyond excited to release my first song today—“Barbed-Wire Sky.” Over the past few months, I’ve written well over 20 songs, something I’ve dreamed of since I was a kid. Life took its turns, but now I finally have the tools to bring my lyrics to life with music.

This first track is about my childhood in Guin, Alabama, and it’s part of a journey of songs through all the places I’ve lived. Every week, I’ll share another piece of my story.

I’m also offering custom songs—$35 for a personalized song for birthdays, loved ones, or special moments. $50 for the song and a picture video with the lyrics a lot like displayed here. I can do all kinds of genres.
Please note, I’m not the singer, just the song writer. 

All funds will help my son and me work toward a home, and part will support former foster girls I’ve mentored.

First come first served.

I hope you enjoy “Barbed-Wire Sky” by Journeying Light, song writer Mary Herston

04/16/2026

Music has a way of reaching places words sometimes can’t.

Soon, I’ll be sharing songs created with the intention of bringing light, comfort, and encouragement to anyone who may need it. The sound will move through different genres, reflecting the many emotions we experience as humans — joy, love, healing, struggle, growth, and hope.

Some songs are uplifting, some are deeply honest, and some carry spiritual elements, but all are meant to remind you that even when life feels heavy, there is still light to be found.

If even one song helps someone feel understood, encouraged, or less alone… then it has served its purpose.

Music coming soon ✨

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