Today was Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service. It was broadcast on all the major TV networks. A billion people watched the service from their television sets around the world. Thousands of people attended the service at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The broadcasters said that Michael Jackson’s Memorial Service will now be the biggest one in history.
It’s so surreal because I’m sitting here watching it all unfold while my kiddies are napping. Will I always remember this day? Will I always remember eating this turkey and cheese on rye and drinking this Coke Zero while my dog laid at my feet? I definitely feel mixed emotions. I have not thought about Michael Jackson at all over the past several years. He really was out of the limelight for awhile. I now CHOOSE to remember only the good things, my fondest memories of Michael Jackson. Those memories that make me smile and reminisce about my childhood. The memories that make me realize how fast time flies and how weird it is to have such an important icon in your life pass on.
My favorite highlights from today’s King of Pop Memorial Service include:
* Mariah Carey singing “I’ll Be There.” I remember when she first performed this on MTV Unplugged.
*Stevie Wonder’s whole performance. I just cried.
*Jennifer Hudson singing “Will You Be There.” She is eight months pregnant and looked gorgeous in a white dress. I keep forgetting what an INCREDIBLE SINGER she is.
*John Mayer playing “Human Nature” on the guitar. SWOON.
*Brooke Shields was really touching and shared some fun memories when she was friends with, and dated, Michael.
*Michael Jackson’s backup singers performing “We Are The World.” I sometimes forget what a powerful, iconic song that was and still is today.
*Finally, when MJ’s daughter Paris spoke at the end and said “Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine.” Heartbreaking.
Goodbye Michael Jackson. Rest in peace.
