Its been almost two weeks since that fateful day (6/25/09) and I still can't believe Michael is no longer with us.
My 11 yr old daughter is just as devastated as me. She developed a little crush on Michael about a year ago. Unlike her, I have the wisdom to know that Michael has now found eternal peace but my daughter is too young to fully understand that - she is having to deal with some very unfamiliar emotions right now. In fact she has said to me several times "what if Michael is not really dead but is hiding out somewhere because he just wants to be left alone"....Wow, wouldn't that be something if it were true.
Changing the subject somewhat, I'm sitting at my computer thinking its funny how you can physically live so close to someone but they could just as easily live on Mars because your paths never ever cross. I am talking about the Jackson family who happen live in Encino, California, less than five miles from me. Until the passing of Michael, it never really dawned on me how close I actually lived to the Jackson family. Since Michael's passing I have found myself toying with the idea of joining the hundreds of people camping outside the Jackson home just to feel that JACKSON ENERGY albeit for a brief moment but of course I won't.
I tried going online to enter the Memorial ticket lottery as soon as it was announced last Friday (7/3/09). However, I had such a hard time submitting my name on staplescenter.com that I eventually gave up. I later found out it was because the site kept crashing with the volume of e-traffic. I guess everyone and their mamma wanted to get Memorial tickets. Anyway, I'm not too disappointed - I'm sure I'll see more by watching it on the TV tomorrow. It was really just the thought of physically being there to pay tribute to the King of Pop as I live so close and also the desire to feel the enormous love and unity of the crowd. On reflection, it was the same feeling of unity I felt when Barack Obama was sworn in as the 44th President of the United States.
The one thing I am not looking forward to is the inevitable legal circus over control of MJs Estate. It's going to get real ugly. It's only been a few days since his passing and it has already started. I can't help but to wonder why Michael made that change to his Will without telling his mother? My analytical mind tells me it could be that he was concerned that his mother may be too old at the time of his death or maybe he didn't want his legal affairs to become a burden to her in her twilight years. Bottom line, it really isn't my business, it's just my curiosity!
I know no one from the Jackson family will ever read this blog but I would still like to take the opportunity to extend my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of their son and brother. I know they will never forget him but "time" is a great healer and the pain they feel today will eventually be over-shadowed by happier memories. Until then the love and prayers offered by the trillions of fans and well-wishers (worldwide) will keep them strong.
Rest in Peace Michael!
"CQ"
Nelista Lord-Morgan
(written on the eve of the MJ Memorial, Mon 7/6/09 )
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