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The Reason Behind the New CD
Update 12/28/10- The CD is done and now on sale through indie heaven. Click here to buy!
The Reason
I have been talking with several people about an idea I had for a new CD. For years people have asked me when I was going to do a piano CD. I have hesitated for a while, but the idea kept being brought up.
My wife suggested about a year ago that I do a CD of instrumental piano for several friends and family who were expecting at the time. Though it did not happen then, it was another reminder.
Well… now I am finally going to do it, and for a very good reason.
Meagan and I have started the process for adopting a child.
You can read more about it on the blog we set up. russellandmeagan.blogspot.com
I am planning on traveling to several churches and leading a free night of worship and music all on piano. I’ll record everything and then take the best of the piano recordings, and compile them onto a CD. Then I’ll make physical and online copies available for purchase. A portion of the proceeds from the CD will go to a fund to help other families beginning the adoption process.
How can you help?
1. Pray- Pray for us as we begin this journey, pray for families considering adoption, pray for children waiting to be adopted, pray for this CD and what God has in store.
2. Host a night of worship- My goal is to line up 15 worship events. These can be large church services, youth groups, retreats, or even home groups. My goal is to finish recording by the end of August. There is no cost for the event, I am only asking for a love offering to help with travel expenses.
3. Help choose some of the songs- I would like to use some of my Instrumental Reflections. Take a chance and listen and then leave a comment, or email me and let me know which ones you would like to be on the CD.
4. Buy a CD when they come out. I’ll let you know when.
I know there are many of you who have gone through or are going through process of adoption.
What words of encouragement would you give to someone who is beginning this journey?
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[...] I then did more investigation into Russell’s music mission and read about his story and purpose behind his music and new CD project. I learned Russell and his wife, Meagan were in the process of adoption.Read about their decision to adopt Here. Read about Russell’s new music project Here. [...]