When you have a near death experience, it can really change the way you approach your life. Your priorities can totally change as you all of a sudden see things from a new and clear perspective.
When Laurie Neale had an unexpected heart attack, that’s exactly what happened to him.
He’d spent his life working himself to the ground to provide for his family. This is a noble thing to do indeed, but what’s most important is that he’s there for his family for a full and long life. After he almost lost his life, he realized that work isn’t everything. He realized that he needed to spend more time with his three lovely sons and making memories that will last forever.
One thing that the four Neale boys have always loved to do is to sing together. At family functions and holidays, it’s always a given that there will be a song or a dozen sung at some point.
They’ve never brought their talents to a public stage before their Britain’s Got Talent audition, and you can tell that they’re all a little bit nervous. But you can also tell that the amount of love on that stage is immense! It took a few years for Dad to convince his three boys to do this with him, but once they finally agreed to it and saw how happy it made him, there was no turning back!
Before they start singing, you can feel the tension in the room. If this goes poorly, it will be a huge letdown for this man who is just trying to live the best version of his life with his family. His wife and the boys’ nan are both out there in the audience praying that it goes well. Laurie deserves to be happy and fulfilled, but will the judges like his performance?
As soon as they start to sing, you know that there’s nothing to worry about. There’s nothing quite like a family band – their voices are so similar and blend so beautifully. Their intuitions are also so similar that it’s like they’re one voice.
When the oldest Neale brother takes his microphone off of the stand and steps forward, you know that they mean business!
When the camera cuts to Mom and Nan out in the audience, your heart just melts. They’re so proud of their boys up on that big stage, and rightfully so! For never having performed in front of anyone but family, to be so confident and put together in front of an audience this big is a great accomplishment. Not many folks would be able to do this with such grace.
The look on Dad’s face when the song is over is almost overwhelming. He’s finally accomplished his dream, and the amount of joy he feels in this very moment is such a rush.
The judges only have good things to say about these boys and their dad, and the audience gives them a standing ovation to show how moved everyone in the room is by their story and their angelic voices.
Thank goodness Laurie made it through his heart attack and was able to make the right changes to his life. Even if it is later in his life, it’s so much better late than never! Don’t you think so?
I dare you to keep your cool for this touching audition! I’ll be that you’ll find yourself reaching for the tissues, I know I did!
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