I still can't wrap my head around the fact that Michael Jackson has died. He was a part of my childhood. A very large part of my childhood I should say and he's been a part of my kids music experience. They LOVE the Jackson 5 and sing Billie Jean on a regular basis.
Michael Jackson had a troubled life, this is true. But he was also an amazing talent and had a gift that he shared because he believed it was God-given and he had to share it. I'm grateful he felt that way. I enjoyed his gift of music and dance.
I will never forget sitting in anticipation at our house with popcorn and sodas waiting for the Thriller video to come out. We sat there ready for anything and not expecting what we saw! Zombies dancing! Holy buckets! It was a fantastic night!
MJ may had his skeletons and his demons but I think now is not the time to discuss them. Now is the time to talk about his contribution to music and to dance, to the world in general. I believe that despite of the accusations and what not, that he genuinely cared about people and about children. He gave of himself so greatly, both financially and physically, that this should not be forgotten. All his good deeds should be remembered and honored.
I miss voxing it up with y'all. I have time now. Guess what I did yesterday? If you guessed broke my ankle while walking down stairs and stepping on a small little lelli kelly shoe you would be RIGHT!
off to do the QotD
