R.I.P. Michael Jackson

Yesterday was my brother's birthday so my mom had a lil get-to-gether at the house for him. As usual, as soon as me and my husband walked in everyone was like 'hey' with big smiles but something was different. We walked through the living room and then around the corner to the kitchen where everyone was. As soon as we hit the kitchen, I heard my mom say Micheal Jackson died. My response was "Micheal Jackson, who?" She then asked "You don't know who Michael Jackson is?" I was in complete awe and shock. It was not that I didn't know who Michael was. It was that I didn't expect it. It all happened so suddenly.

Today at work, I started watching some of Mike's old videos. My all time favorite is "Remember the Time". I remember dancing in the mirror to that video regularly. I love that song. Even on a bad day all I had to hear was "Do you remember, *breathe*" and a smile suddenly hit my face.

I would not call myself a die-hard Mike fan, but I enjoy his music. He have so many hits. A few of my other favorites include 'Who's Loving You', 'You Are Not Alone', 'Scream', and the list goes on.

When I heard the news of his passing, my mind immediately went to his family and close friends. I can only imagine the pain that one feels after losing someone so dear.

Even though Michael has been dragged through the mud, he have a kind soul and will leave his legacy.

I was always pro-Michael. I felt that he was simply misunderstood. The media exploited his childish behavior and used it to destroy his career and good name. Michael Jackson didn't have a normal childhood. At the young age of 4, he started singing with his older brothers. All his life, he sung. He didn't have the chance to play or enjoy life like other little children. Instead he was in the studio making music. Because of his fame, he was also sheltered from other children his age. His father's discipline methods also didn't make childhood easy for Michael. Once he gained control of his life, he decided to do what he didn't have a chance to do... Be a child. He built Neverland Ranch and surrounded himself with things that children would do anything for. However, I did feel that maybe Michael could have talked to someone about his non-present childhood and then that person could have explained the lines between childhood and adulthood, but it is all in the past now.

Michael is in a better place. He is in a place where the media can no longer criticize him for living his life as he saw fit.

Yes, Michael could have been the poster child for plastic surgery, but he is not the first one to dwell in it and he won't be the last.

Everyone have a story and it is not the media's job to try to explain it or publicize it.

My prayers goes out to Michael's family and friends. He will truly be missed, but his music and legacy will live on in every one's heart forever..

Rest In Peace, Michael Jackson.

May God continue to be with you and your family.

God Bless!!