Yesterday as I watched the memorial service, I was over stricken with grief. My mind went in one hundred directions, especially when Paris Jackson spoke. For me, that made it as real as it could get. While we may have felt like we knew Michael, it reminded you that this is NOT just TV, that he is NOT just an entertainer, but that a family lost one of its members. The majority of us will never know what it feels like to loss a father and have to grieve in front of the entire world. So my heart goes out to the Jackson family but more importantly the children. I believe that their are many life lessons to gain from all of this. What we know (or think we know) is that the Jackson family had it woes--that they may not have been thick as thieves, but what family doesn't have its issues to work through. While success and the things of this world may have tried to kill their family what they did in the midst of everything is come together when it mattered most! They understood support. They understood that blood is thicker than water--a concept that we most have lost and don't care to rekindle. But the reality is, no matter what we feel about our families, family has its place in our live (even if we don't totally understand why). It is important because God doesn't create anything without purpose.
So as wonderful as the memorial was (Jennifer's pregnant glow and strong vocals, Queen Latifah's poem 'We had him' written by Dr. Maya Angelou, Berry Gordy's "he is simply the greatest entertainer that ever lived", Usher's emotional moment, etc.) for me it symbolized how important family really is because as the world moves on and carries out their daily activities, the Jackson family has a void, those children's father is still gone and their lives will NEVER be the same....BUT as the past has dictated, the strength of their family will get them through.
Have you shown love today?
Showing posts with label MJ. Show all posts
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
RIP Michael
Today we lay to rest the Iconic Michael Jackson and I thought this marked a great day to resurrect my blog.
For a little over two weeks the world has mourned the unexpected death of MJ. While most of the media world has celebrated the life of MJ, others have tried to steal the moment my demeaning him. To them, their unkind words and accusations ('Do you remember?' Pete King that he was acquitted of all charges in the court of law) will be short lived. Think about it, we are talking about a man who for almost five decades gave the world his talent (not to mention his MONEY)! Not many people can claim that and while most desire it they will NEVER attain it. We expect to see many who will try to impersonate but there is and will only be one Michael. Let a DJ play any Michael Jackson song, the outcome is inconceivable. This is an artist who transcended race, gender, age all around the world (It's not just 'Black and White'); which is why it is an insult to him to try to compare him to Elvis and/or "Mr. Blue Eyes" Frank Sinatra--neither of them reached that type of status.
So to those of us who have and will always be a fan of Michael, I say 'You are not alone' because I'm 'Rock[ing] with you' and make sure to 'Remember the Times'. To those who are determined to try to make a mochery out of MJ I say, look at the 'Man in the Mirror" and think about your 'Human Nature'. LA Reid said it best, its time to turn down the chatter and turn up the music.
As we all turn in today to watch the memorial service, let us remember that life is precious and short. It is a priviledge and should be cherished. What is the legacy that you will leave?
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I cannot end my first blog without given props to "The Real Sidney Shaw" (www.therealsidneyshaw.blogspot.com) for inspiring me to write again. Love ya!!
Stay tuned for my review of the service along with other interesting tidbits...this is only the beginning :) In the meantime, hit me up with your comments and let me know what you think.
For a little over two weeks the world has mourned the unexpected death of MJ. While most of the media world has celebrated the life of MJ, others have tried to steal the moment my demeaning him. To them, their unkind words and accusations ('Do you remember?' Pete King that he was acquitted of all charges in the court of law) will be short lived. Think about it, we are talking about a man who for almost five decades gave the world his talent (not to mention his MONEY)! Not many people can claim that and while most desire it they will NEVER attain it. We expect to see many who will try to impersonate but there is and will only be one Michael. Let a DJ play any Michael Jackson song, the outcome is inconceivable. This is an artist who transcended race, gender, age all around the world (It's not just 'Black and White'); which is why it is an insult to him to try to compare him to Elvis and/or "Mr. Blue Eyes" Frank Sinatra--neither of them reached that type of status.
So to those of us who have and will always be a fan of Michael, I say 'You are not alone' because I'm 'Rock[ing] with you' and make sure to 'Remember the Times'. To those who are determined to try to make a mochery out of MJ I say, look at the 'Man in the Mirror" and think about your 'Human Nature'. LA Reid said it best, its time to turn down the chatter and turn up the music.
As we all turn in today to watch the memorial service, let us remember that life is precious and short. It is a priviledge and should be cherished. What is the legacy that you will leave?
_________________________________________________________________
I cannot end my first blog without given props to "The Real Sidney Shaw" (www.therealsidneyshaw.blogspot.com) for inspiring me to write again. Love ya!!
Stay tuned for my review of the service along with other interesting tidbits...this is only the beginning :) In the meantime, hit me up with your comments and let me know what you think.
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