Jon Batiste and Suleika Jaouad sharing life beyond cancer 

“That’s life, man. Strap in.” He’s so accepting and calm and wise. Love this guy.

Tears in my eyes when she talked about being alone in the hospital and him recording these beautiful lullabies and playing them for her over the phone.🥲

If more people were like Jon and his beautiful wife, this world would be just about perfect. I wish them both the best.

5:47 “Every single day after that, he wrote me a new lullaby.” 5:58 “They had a healing property to the music.” What a beautiful musical love story! Wish, hope and pray the best for John and Suleika.

It's clear that Jon understands music in a way normal minds simply do not.

Jon Baptiste is such a robustly gentle and humbly deep man. I dig him so much. My utmost blessings to his bride and their marriage.

When she said he wrote me a lullaby every night that just squeezed my heart and brought me to tears. What a beautiful couple their love is strong. I hope she beats her fight with cancer and they live a long and happy life together.

Jon Batiste is a literal genius of our time. His music is almost from another place, playing through him as though he himself were the instrument.💖🎶

Oh… Jon…. I am a transplant nurse who knows… that chemo and stem cells are just part of the treatment. What you are offering and sharing with your wife is 100 million times more therapeutic than just treatment could ever be. Keep up the good work♥️

Jon is the embodiment of a fully actualized human being, i.e. an individual who has attained the highest level of what humans are capable of.

I'm breathless. I don't know which astounds me more: the size of his talent or of his heart. Or maybe they are one.

What an incredible young couple. Wise beyond their years. Praying for a complete remission so we can hear more of this beautiful love story.

I burst into tears when I heard about the timing of the phone calls about his awards while they were at the cancer treatment center together. I had no idea they were going through this. They are both the best of humanity.

I have always thought Jon was a Bodhisatva. One who choses to come back into this world to lessen the suffering of others. This kindness between them is truly holy.

No way on earth when I watched the Late Show did that smile on John's face could ever have led me to believe that he was going through a struggle of this magnitude. I am sending healing energy and love from Jamaica 🇯🇲 to you and your wife. My family was traumatized after my very young aunt died of this disease in the 1990s. Be strong both of you.

“It is an act of defiance” “it is darkness trying to take over and all you have to do is turn on the light!” WOW!!! This guy is so spiritual, and full of light!! He is a teacher for all of us paying attention 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Prayers up for Suleika's complete and remarkable recovery 🙏

Damn. I’m a musician going through a similar situation. My love just got diagnosed at 38. Thanks for this! I’m going to write her healing music as well!

Wise beyond his years. This is a beautiful couple and such an example of love.

Wish I had 10 percent of the love that these two people share. It is a rare gift.

What Batiste makes me feel is that he has built himself into a person who can take in pain and create light, and that is a gift not only to himself but all of us who know of him.

I love the radiance of Jon’s awareness- and his understanding that, ultimately, this is the journey we are all on. “That’s life,” he says. “Strap in.”

“Hold on to the light” lifting them both up in prayer 🙏🏽

Such an incredible man in so many ways. Who else would write lullabies for the woman he loves while she's isolated? I pray that Suleika recovers completely so that they never have to go through this experience again. If I remember correctly, he met his wife in band camp when he was 13.

I love how just absolutely humble he is

Anyone who has ever wondered what true love and devotion looks like, should look to these two beautiful souls.

This is real love. I hope this generation can take a lot from seeing them.

What a true human beings, in these times, humanity is still alive. Thank you Suleika and John for sharing this beautiful story...

He’s such a lovely man, I’m glad to see he has an equally lovely partner.

So true. Life throws us under the bus sometimes. Sometimes, we crawl out from under just to get hit by another. But sometimes, we actually get across the street.

Jon [the] Batiste...so named after one of the greatest men that ever walked this earth....today, we may be witnessing one of the greatest musicians... Godspeed to your lovely wife.

Such beautiful souls. After 25 yrs together and apart I married my husband. 3 weeks later he got sick, neurologic symptoms, sore throat, fever and a cough. He passed from acute respiratory distress syndrome at the start of the pandemic. He loved Jon Baiste. Every time I see Jon I'm reminded of my husband. I hope they are able to grow old together and keep creating beautiful things.

I’ve always thought Jon’s heart was as big as a room but now I see it’s as big as a city block. So much unconditional love.

My heart is in my throat. This is a beautiful soul. I send her positive healing vibes.

What a talented young man, a true musician! Blessings for him and his wife.

Jon is a special man and he is doing a great job of supplying needed light to his Suleika. This is a beautiful love story. ♥️

“Triumph over adversity”. What an inspiring young couple. God bless them both. ❤️❤️

This story left me nearly in tears. I have a similar situation; I got diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in April 2020. I don't really know cancer/chemo without pandemic rules. The cancer center has huge waiting rooms for patients to bring their entire families, but it's always so empty since I've been there because nobody's allowed to bring any guests even now in April 2022. This is maybe the loneliest I've been for so long in my lifetime. Everyone's still masked, so I have yet to even see the faces of all these healthcare people who treat me on the regular. I mentioned it during one of my last appointments, and the PA lowered her mask from across the room. There was a long moment of genuine human eye contact before we both got a little misty/awkward. I've been mostly home quarantined for almost 2 years due to chemo. Life completely changed so suddenly, and I wonder if it'll ever seem the same again. I wouldn't wanna recall any of this if not for the internet giving me and my family a way to communicate. Love, patience, compassion, and kindness are important commodities right now like air, water, and rest... We cannot thrive for long without love. It gives me such gratitude when I stumble across stories like this! Thank you for this touching video!! I'm going to share it with some of my loved ones this week. I wish this couple all the best the world has to offer! Edit: Thank you for the encouraging and heartwarming comments. I'm okay. My cancer is managed with chemo, so the goal is basically just to not get sick and to keep things as they are. I'm doing very well actually. I just got hit with unexpected emotions in this video. Your kindness is appreciated!

That’s Life. Strap in. What an extraordinary human. Look what one man can achieve. So inspiring. ❤️♾

I’m finding I need to listen to Jon everyday now. He is fast becoming THE anchor in this sudden world of drifting and divisions

I absolutely adore Jon Batiste. He just seems like such a down-to-earth, kind guy and so super talented. I am so happy for everything that’s been coming to him lately.

I’m a cynical person, don’t see much love in the world. But these two made me cry with their love and situation. It’s beautiful .

What a beautiful couple! All their success, fame & money....yet as down to earth as can be!

When he says, “yeah, that’s life. Strap in.” Brilliant.

“God gave us 12 notes,” and hands Jon 24 more. May he and Suleika continue to live in love and light.

Sending lots of Love, Healing and the Power of the Universe, to Jon and Suleika, and every person going through challenging times. ❤️

"That's life man, strap in"! That phrase knocked it on the nail! 👍🙏 I pray Suleika gets well soon. 🙏 With such lovely music, the healing has already taken place! 💝

I love, love, love how he breathes through a piano keyboard. It's like he can't formulate a thought with a piano in front of him. It's part of him. I've loved him for awhile, and now I love her, too.

I had no idea that this was happening in Jon’s life. I adored his enthusiasm on the show but adore it even more for how he used it to lift up his lovely lady.

Such beautiful humble gifted people. Bread ties for wedding bands. Blessings to them and their family. 💐

Talk about a divine love , thank you CBS Sunday Morning for this amazing interview and I wish and pray for a full healing for Suleika Jaouad and Jon Batiste

As a disabled person who has had to endure this situation on my own. My husband's response was "Disabled??? I don't want to take care of anybody disabled!!" After being struck down by a hit-and-run driver left on the roadside with 37 fractures and every organ compromised, mine was a journey of solitary long term recovery. With MS and CCL I have been barely able to hold myself together as I endure my firstborn son succumbing to covid after 97 days in hospital. Music has been a mainstay for me. KENNY G & STEVIE WONDER along with the Broadway soundtrack of HAMILTON I am listed as catastrophic with a grieving depression I cannot describe on this 250th day since my son's death 💔 😢 I am thrilled to hear of a loving relationship with a supportive spouse. I shall borrow some hope from these two.

The man is a genius, pure and simple. What a gift.

I love the gentleness of Jim Axelrod's handling of this excellent interview. His quiet empathy with this beautiful talented couple was quite touching and spot on. Thank you, Mr. Axelrod, for your deft reporting. Best wishes for Suleika and Jon in every way.

I feel like I need to listen to them both and contemplate their words, their method, and their love, every day.

Great love and respect for both of you. Your heart and talent is “absolute”.

I didn’t know I could like John any more than I already do, but here we are 🌸

You could consider just a few of Jon's qualities, and they would make up a remarkable person and life. But when you consider _all_ of his qualities together, he seems to be superhuman.

My heart is with Jon and his wife. God bless you both.

My best wishes for a full recovery goes out to his wife

I love Jon Batiste. That with all of his awards, he still is gracious enough to entertain so many of us on Stephen Colbert is one reason I love him. This interview just proves beyond his talent he is good human being. I wish him a long lengthy prosperous career.

It is so easy to look at these public figures and think they are so "lucky" and have it all. It is always good to have a reminder that everybody has something going on. I wish Jon and Suleika many healthy productive years together.

They are so meant for each other. What a wonderful story knowing each other since they were teens and now they're married. Blessings on both of them.

Beautiful music! Love the healing music he wrote for his wife. Music therapy. Powerful. Prayers for her speedy recovery, and good health. Congratulations to him on his awards.

It is impossible not to wish these two the best. They are adorable artists with a radiant soul.

I was meant to watch this… my husband has stage 4 colon cancer and I’m hoping he will live… however the doctors say he won’t.. I’ve never been more terrified, yet seeing this has given me a bit of glimmer of hope that I needed tonight. I had no idea Jon was going through this, and I completely relate to this situation right now. I hope he knows that he isn’t alone, I’m fighting the same struggle, and I hope that he knows the healing power of music is real, keep writing her those songs, they are healing her in more ways than one may realize

Jon and Sulieka, what a wonderful couple. Praying for your wife's healing. Your love for each other shines through .

A very sweet and heartfelt love story of life. Jon batiste and his wife,in this together.

Jon is ethereal. A hugely talented man with a gentle soul. He never strikes a wrong note in his music or in his life. They will go forward through this together.

I am humbled and impressed by these two human beings. 💕

Without something to struggle against, I have nothing to be victorious over. Jon understands this. I am such a fan of this man, and now a fan of his beautiful wife and them both as a couple. God bless you both. Praying for healing and victory!

Just a little update: Jon is not only an 11x Grammy nominee, but a 5x Grammy winner. And that's just this year. Strap in, indeed.

Jon Batiste has been my light during the pandemic. His music is healing and uplifting. Looking forward to the Grammy's tonight!😍💞💞💖🍀

Who can not love Jon Batiste? I know, there probably are plenty of people who hate him for the usual stupid reasons, but that says much, much more about them than it does about Jon. His soul and his generosity are enormous. I so hope his lovely wife gets more time. There is already enough pain and loss in the world.

Love John such a talented human being. Wishing only the best for him and his sweet girl.

I always knew he was special but now I see him as a true, loving, talented spirit in our challenging world. He embodies “hope”.

I'm so moved by this touching story. I have a high level of respect for Jon Batiste taking care of his love...behind closed doors. No one knew anything about his relationship,yet he loves her. No one knew anything about his marriage, yet he takes care of her. Proves you don't need to expose your life on social media, for clout, just to do the right thing.

Learning how to live with the duality of life. Jon Batiste said it best: "That's life. Strap in" Well said King! Stay blessed 🙏🏽

Sights, sound, senses, music, emotions are all strongly connected in this man. He sees music as one dimension in his multi-dimensional universe. Amazing talent.

I didn't think I could love Jon Batiste any more than I do now, but oh my I love his beautiful soul. May God bless you and Suleika with a long and happy life. Weeping many tears.

I hope he wins all the Grammys tonight!

I’ve been fighting Leukemia since December of last year. It just upends everything.

An amazing musician providing the healing properties of his craft to his ailing wife. That bond of love is so powerful. What a beautiful couple.

I am reading Suleika's book, Between Two Kingdoms. Today I got to Part Two. I am on the bus on my way to work. Part Two starts with her reconnecting with Jon and I have to say I was so overjoyed to read this part. I actually felt butterflies like it was my own heart falling in love. Two amazing people. So happy for you both that you found each other. We should all be so fortunate to have a love so amazing. Life is a mystery.

Jon is my hero. So glad that the honors he's recently received will allow the world to see and follow his inspiring example!

I’m in a puddle of tears, sending you all deep love

Much love and light coming to you both💞

This segment was incredibly touching. It's by grace and design that these two human beings have each other. I pray for healing and happiness for both of them.

I love that Jon recognizes himself as one of our creator's many instruments. Praying for strength in their journey.

Every time I learn something new about Jon, I understand even more clearly what a talented, strong and good person he is. What an absolute gem of a human being. I wish he and his wife all the best.

You can feel the magic when Jon speaks. A man so full of hope and love for his beautiful, strong, and incredibly brave partner of light.

I love Jon! He has his own style unlike ANY other! Lord continue to make your face to shine upon this young man 🙏🏾❤️❤️❤️

I'm reading her book now and I felt so sad when I saw that she is having the same battle a decade later. They are both such inspirational people.

When my mom was in the ICU, I played music 🎶 to help her feel calm and relaxed. I think it was also for me to help me feel less hopeless. Music is medicine to the soul.

What an amazing, brave, uplifting talented couple! May you both continue to blessed with the strength, guidance and love from above and a full, speedy recovery for your lovely wife God bless and keep you is my prayer. Amen

A cancer survivor for 40 years who love John's comforting music♥️

I cried like a baby. May god bless and keep you always, Both of you, in unity.

The level and range of emotion I have felt throughout this interview is not subtle. Heavens. What talent from both, what love. I am mesmerized, I am gutted, I am uplifted.

Watching their testimonies just gives me chills! What a testament of love!! Peace, love, healing, hope, and prayers!!

Jon batiste is such a pure being of light. Pls protect him and his wife!