“I want to thank each and every one of you for your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time,” the singer and actress blogged on her MySpace page. “My sister and I take great comfort and strength from your love and concern.”

Hudson recently buried her mother, brother and nephew after the three were slain in Chicago. While she’s stayed out of the spotlight in light of the tragedy, the Hudson family has announced the establishment of the Hudson-King Foundation for Families of Slain Victims.