February 20, 2015 was going to be a long day. I woke up nervous about the thought of having another bone scan. I felt nervous about having nuclear medicine pumped into my body. But that morning was different. I started listening to my brother's music. Most of you know that my brother CP died almost five years ago. My brother is my most favorite male singer of all time. He knew that I loved it when he sang. Wherever he performed, I was there cheering him on. He trusted me to sometimes accompany him on piano. Anything I could do to help him in his singing career I would do just for him. After his death, I had a difficult time listening to his music. It made me so sad I could hardly stand it. But slowly, I couldn't help but once again listen to his soothing and magical voice. When I was diagnosed with cancer, I felt his presence and love near. When I listened to his songs, I started to feel peace and a healing to my soul.
I want to share with each of you some of my favorite songs that CP sang. He also has many other recordings that I will probably share in the future.
First, I love his cover of
"Remember When It Rained" by Josh Groban. Wait until he belts it out at the end!
Second, no one and I mean NO ONE could imitate Neil Diamond better than CP! Check it out when he sings his cover of
"Hello Again" by Neil Diamond. You really won't believe it!
Finally, the last song he recorded was
"I Know That My Redeemer Lives." When my mother passed away of cancer exactly two weeks after CP died, we actually played this song at her funeral. She always wanted him to sing this song at her funeral.
Music is a big part of my family. As I prepare to start an additional treatment on
Monday, February 23, I'm going to prepare my day through once again listening to my most awesome brother inspire me and help me endure what lies ahead. Thanks for listening.
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