Karen Faye – A Life Intersected
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Hey Karen….thanks for starting your blog. I think you will have many followers, especially since you knew Michael in such an intimate way. The world(myself included ) is still mourning the sudden passing of such a great person. Many of us obviously did not know Michael personally, but in the time since his death, I feel as though I did know him. My mom who is 80 yrs old and my children who are in their early 20′s just don’t understand why I feel the way I do. Michael’s death came about 6 weeks following my own father’s death so for me it was a double whammy. Anyway, I think you are fantastic and thanks again for sharing with the rest of the world. We will forever miss Michael, he was such a gift from God. He was a phenomenal performer, but what stands out the most to me is his soft heart and his humanitarian ways. Good luck with the blog….Sue Williams
Thank you Sue. Loosing such a treasure is incredibly difficult. I understand. You are not alone.
LYM
K
hi karen, I know how you feel. yes, he was a gift from god. please stay strong and keep the faith.
Hi Karen – I have read your account of that terrible night a few times now and also comments you have made since Michaels passing. I have total respect for you and feel it necessary to say that you have absolutely nothing to reproach yourself about. You were a ” constant ” in Michaels life and I thank you for being there for him during all his trials and tribulations. You were a true friend and confidante. I do not believe any of the hype dished up about T.I.I. It was obvious that Michael was not well but moreso that he was feeling obliged to fulfill rehearsals for performances he had been bullied and coerced into agreeing to. I don’t know, but being a Brit and watching the numerous interviews by Kenny Ortega and co. didn’t sit right. They were too smug and almost dismissive of Michael and his feelings. Michael being Michael was a true artist and regardless of his own feelings ttc. was a true proffessional and was conditioned to deliver the ” Best ” of himself to his audience but as we now know alot was going on behind the scenes. I was alarmed at his weight loss and guant looking face -he looked troubled and I have watched and rewatched the T.I.I. dvd so many times it is apparent that he was not at rehearsals that much because of his clothing. I think this film was very cleverly edited and I also believe that they knew Michael was NEVER going to make those performances. The genius and the magic was still in him as was the voice which we got to witness but the spark, the fight, the determination were missing. He seemed almost submissive. As we now know he was fetched to rehearsals if he failed to turn up and Murray was in the wings should his assistance be required. I think Michael, the beautiful,generous, caring , funny man we had all learned to love and admire was a frightened man. He had been talking of a conspiracy for years, he had enemies that he knew and friends that sold him out. He must have felt totally alone, frightened, and paranoid. He was totally used and abused – he knew the critics and the media would have a field day on the slightest hitch. The pressure must have been enormous. I get small comfort knowing you, Michael and Dennis were back in the ” fold ” but it must have been unbearable seeing the way he was treated along with obvious his weight loss. Michael was a beautiful spiritual soul who brought happiness to millions worldwide. He overcame the medias massacre of him, the media made tax paid trials, and ugly untrue allegations. I believe there was a conspiracy and that Murray is purely the Fall Guy in all of this. There are many others involved – too many conflicting and unanswered questions etc. I have watched you speak about Michael on numerous occassions before and since his passing and I feel for your loss. It is a year since we have lost him and it still feels like yesterday – the terrible injustice is still going on. You will have some beautiful memories. He was a Pure, Timeless Pop Genius. It is small comfort but he has the total unconditional love of millions worldwide and a new generation of fans. No doubt there will be alot of scandalous dirt during the trial but those responsible for his death must answer for their part in this tragic death regardless of WHO they are. I look forward to your blog. Michael would have loved it!! God Bless. Susan
Thank you for your wisdom and insight. It is spot on
LYM
Karen….thank you so much for your response. I know you must have tons of people who would like a response, so I do appreciate it. I live in upstate New York, far from you in beautiful California. May God continue to bless you in all you do. I don’t know if you believe in God or not and it is none of my business, but I know as a believer myself, that we will get to see Michael again. Somehow, I know he is at peace:)
Karen, I was crying together with you on abc 20/20… you were so sincere and I admire you so much! I send you all my love, dearest Karen!
me too….I can’t stopped my tear….thank you so much Karen,send my big hug to you!!!
Thank you so much
Thank you Karen,
30 years are an entire life …
A lot of people say you were lucky to meet Michael but I think we are now very lucky to meet you.
Thanks to internet cause I live in France (and my English is not good).
You are a very caring and loving woman. A great exemple.
Thank you again. Love.
I sure hope 30 years isn’t MY entire life
Hopefully I have a few more good years to share with you.
LYM
K
Of course !!!
I’m nearly 50 so I totally agree with you ; “an entire life” is probably a french expression. And I know that it was too short with him …
It’s funny, I read your posts even if I never make-up (probably a shame … but I feel I’m not beautiful enough to this).
You give me hope ! He also gives me hope, always and for ever.
Thanks again. With LOVE
C
What’s on my mind?
Allow the magic to guide us. Share joys and honor the teachings of a great Master: Michael.
Thanks Karen for deciding to share your gifts. Love you
Blessings.
dear Karen,
as somebody who love Michael for 30 years I really want to thank You.Michael sadly often trusted the wrong people,but I saw many times,that You really cared for him&really love him.You was there for him in his hardest time,when many “friends”decided don`t wanna be involved.You shared joy,sadness,fear..with him like real friends do.Sometimes I saw,You gave him inner peace/the feeling of beeing save….You did so much for him..Sadly my english is not so well,to describe exactly,what is in my mind,but I want to say:I felt You on Your interview on abc20/20.It was a hard year for me & I`m still mourn about the lost of the great human,and I can`t imagine,how You must feel.My wish for him always was,that he would have felt loved as a person,and that he had felt deep in his heart:he was the most beautiful human inside&outside ever lived..but sadly I think,he never really felt it.But maybe he felt it a little bit in moments with You&other real friends.Thank You so much,
Michi
Karen, Thank you for creating and sharing your blog. I look forward to your blogs and hope they help you heal and discover even more gifts within yourself. I am following you on Twitter as well. @Julie_M_Jameson. I believe it’s not about the destination but the about the Journey, and what an awesome journey it is!
Thank you again Love and Blessings~ Julie
Congrats on the blog Karen! I hope this place will be filled with love and I look forward to learning a lot from you! Thank you for this lovely opportunity and may you continue to bless us with your free spirit and talent.
I recently had to give up my fur baby rabbit who i loved and adored because of allergies, I hope this place where love is welcomed will fill the void i feel without him.. it was so hard giving him away, if you own a pet u understand that it becomes like a child ;o(
Thanks again and nothing but L.O.V.E always,
sisi
Yes I do understand about loosing a pet. I have lost several of my dearest 4 legged best buddies
LYM
K
his name was Rocks… miss him. sorry for ur losses, 4 legged and others.. xoxo
Ohh I understand you as well loosing a pet. My dog is now almost 19 years old, I got her when I was 23 years old and living in the States. Now she is very old and I am so afraid of loosing her. She is still ok but you can tell she will leave sometime soon
. This is my first dog and I know I will let her go when she wants too but I am so afraid of that day 
L.O.V.E
Gudrun
Hey Karen,
I think that it’s great that you’re having this blog.
I’m from Germany and my life has changed drastically after Michael passed away last year. It is so difficult to stay positive when you see how much hate there is in the world. Especially in the evenings I most of the time cry myself to sleep because I miss him so badly. Yesterday was one of those days. I cannot express my love for him in words. Michael was such a strong person, I cannot believe how he endured all the pain and still he did not give up. People should be more like Michael.
How are you coping? I also saw you on ABC and it was heartbreaking to see you in tears. Remember that you have a lot of people who are supporting you and who love you dearly. I am planning on coming to LA next year, I’d love to meet you.
Love & big comforting Hugs
Tabea
Thank you Tabea
Hi Karen!
Am loving this blog of yours! Hopefully be able to drag tons of advice from you with regards to what to do with a wrinkly, old face etc. – bar a large paper bag!
What’s on my mind……….Think I’m having a mid-life crisis and don’t know what to do with myself anymore. Children grown up and left home. Career went out the window years ago – juggling children with real work just didn’t happen and ended up doing jobs I never really wanted to do.
What do you do when you’re ‘this’ age and suddenly you find you’ve spent all your life doing for others and now you’re standing alone??
Hugs to you!
Joy
Oh my gosh!!!!! Do everything you ever wanted to do, but couldn’t because of your obligations!!!! Go to the gym, get facials, massages, take trips to exotic places, sky dive…make wild love with total abandon…..
The party starts now. Your name isn’t JOY for nothin’
I LOVE THIS REPLY YOU GAVE TO JOY!
It hit home and it gave me a glimpse of the love, wisdom, and FUN Michael surrounded himself with you as his long-time friend!!
Hi Karen,
thank you for creating and sharing your new blog.
I’m trying my minds to you write … please excuse my english, I’m from Germany and I can not really in this language speaking und write .. it is always an “adventure”, but I try it …
thank you for this true Words, that you are giving on Twitter … I hope many more people from the circle round MJ are saying Hoax is an delusion.
It’s very sad, but MJ is not coming alive, may he rest in peace.
Thank you so much
Margo
Just wanted to say that I’m happy you created this blog, because this gives me the opportunity to know more about you, a person who i started to appreciate as Michael Jsckson’s friend, but now I love and care about you as the person you are.
I’m happy you want to share your talents with us <3 much love to you <3
Dearest Karen,
It’s so wonderful that you now have a blog. We can all live, learn and grow together through life’s wonderful experiences, as well as, it’s challenges…hand ‘n hand…as friends.
“It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye”. –The Little Prince
I look forward walking this path with you and others.
LYM,
Shae
Hi Karen!
Congratulations on your blog and thanks for sharing with us all your professional background and experience so many years and rewarding work.
I think the concept of art and aesthetics is very broad: Sculpture, Painting, Music, Dance, Makeup, Hair, Photography etc …. ultimately creativity and art is sure that this was an important link that I joined Michael and you.
Being creative is to have sensitivity to the world around you and have the wisdom to know to take that gift for the benefit of oneself and all transmit and disseminate to others.
I hope that these 30 years are only part of a long and successful career and humanitarian.
Note: unfortunately I recovered a musical idol and icon of my youth, after his sudden death. There was a moment in the life of Michael, that poor and little information you were losing in the distance and indifference, feeling disappointed by his personal background more than professional. Now all the available time that I have is to try the best I can inform me of that Michael has been judged so cruelly and repeatedly by their behavior often eccentric and unusual. For he was never fully happy, and suffered all too often isolated, without feeling the freedom to enjoy life like any normal human being.
Every time I get better, it was a unique and unrepeatable. A true creator and a visionary, way ahead of his time, ultimately misunderstood. Very few people in the world can enjoy this gift that makes you feel big and different from the demás.Es extremely sad that we have not done everything possible to leave a corner of this planet where you can feel free and happy.
Love forever and Karen Michel
Susana (Spain)
Hi Karen,
Kudos on your new blog \o/
I hope your heartache is easing, if only a little bit at a time. Please know you are loved! As a wise and kind angel who once walked this Earth said: “If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with”
Many thanks for this opportunity to share in your gifts, your insights, in your joy and in your tears. I will always be here for you xx
Karen, we’ve missed you! So happy to connect with you this way, I’ve written to you on Twitter a few times but think my messages got lost in space. Hope you are well. I may have some curly hair questions to ask you soon
Ruba
Karen,
I just wanted to thank you once again for starting this blog. I cannot tell you what a God send it has been already. Just reading the answers to all the beauty questions, has answered many of my own. It is amazing how many women have the same issues/concerns as I do, yet I have always been a bit embarrassed to ask or seek advice for them. You would think at my age, I would get it by now.
LYM. <3
Me as well sweet Karen. One that I am searching is how to make a 50 yr. old, look 30. Oh well, I’m stretching it. Look 35…40…ok, 49 but that’s as far as I go. LOL
LYM,
Shae
Hi Karen♥ What a great idea! You have come full circle now and you have absorbed so much of Michael to share, that this is the perfect vinue for you. Congratulations on turning the corner and being able to take all that L.O.V.E.♥ and wisdom that he shared with you, so now you carry on the torch. This is exactly what he would have wanted for you and for everyone else he touched in his lifetime. Help to heal the world and like he said never stop loveing people the way Jesus told him to. Continue to share your God given talents just as Michael did and be the mentor to so many others as he was for you~~That’s how love grows and that means the most important part of him is still here. We all love you and the beautiful talents you do have to share~~So looking forward to seeing the magic he will be adding to your future each step of the way ♥Hugs & Keep the Faith♥
LYM
karenr59, I share your thoughts exactly!
L-O-V-E
Karen, I have a make up question, I have oily skin, so when I wear foundation it gets “shiny” after about an hour and I have to keep applying face powder to tone it down, but eventually the powder gets all “cakey” on my skin and its really awful. I have searched for a make up that doesnt make me shine as much, I have been using Revlon’s colour stay foundation, which is ok, but I want something thats not as “heavy” on my skin, I’ve tried the mineral make up but it also makes me shine up, is there something you can recommend?? I dont like wearing lots of foundation, just enough to cover some small skin blemishes. Thanks Karen LYM!!!
Rachael x
Karen, Thank you for sharing your thoughts, feelings and talents with us. Melissa
Hey my friend: It is Shannon… You know how much I love you… Eventhough we were both lucky enough to know Michael, we have to smile again… It doesn’t mean we don’t love and miss him deeply, we just have to head towards the journey of healing. Hopefully we can do it together… Love You….
HI Shannon…so great to see you here. When are we meeting for lunch? Sorry I had such a difficult month. I am feeling better, and would like to meet with all of you.
I’ll check with Sammy to see when she is available and will email you in a private message about some potential dates. I know your month was difficult and I am glad you are feeling better… I’ll email you soon…
I am happy to see so many people come together ….thank you Mrs. Faye to make us get together all and enjoy sending your thought and enjoy each other.
Great to see so many humans love Michael Jackson and thank you Mrs Faye for sharing your time with us.
Love
Gudrun
I´m so happy to see so many people here following this blog! You´ve got a lot of people who see what a true and real person you are!
It´s gonna be a great journey i am sure!
L Y Most Karen!
/Maria
It’s such a pleasure to read this blog. Karen, you are proving once again what a warm, generous hearted person you are… thank you for sharing your knowledge and gifts with us.
LYM,
Ruba
I thank you so much for being so brave and thoughtful that you cared enough to let us have a glimpse into the relationship that you and Michael shared. You said that you cant sing or dance, but you where so much a part of the song and the dance. You where blessed with Michael and Michael was blessed with you. Keep on living the dream! Much luv 2 U~
While it’s on my mind…many have commented on how lucky you were to have Michael in your life, the length of your friendship tells me clearly he felt lucky to have you in his life as well…:-) A blessing for both of you!!
A favorite anecdote is one I read recently where you share your first meeting with your treasured friend in 1982 for a very important album project. I include it here for other readers:
—Karen Faye met Michael Jackson in 1982, when she was hired to do his hair and make-up for the “Thriller” album cover.
“He walked in; he was very shy but was very gracious,” Faye remembered. “Everything was ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’”
Faye said she was not at all intimidated by his fame. For example, when she saw that Jackson had with him a baby tiger, she flashed her tiger-print underwear.
“He went ‘Ah!’” Faye said while demonstrating how he covered his face. “He was just so embarrassed by that. But I think that’s why he called me back the next job. He liked people who have a sense of humor.”—(zilkinc.com)
This is a great memory with lots of charm!! Thank you for sharing it!!
Karen, is there any possibility (not right away of course and maybe not for a number of years) that either you or you, M. Bush and D. Tompkins will put together a book of your experiences with Michael over the years? I’m sure there are numerous wonderful and charming moments like the one you shared about your 1982 meeting. Sadly, there are so many, TOO many, over the top crazy publications out there continueing to spread lies, that something that documents, for future generations, the warm generous human side of this unique human being would be most welcome and provide much needed balance.
Thank you again for the blog and allowing all of us to share our encouraging, positive thoughts with you.
By the way, I almost asked you what LYM meant when it hit me…(I can be SO dense)…:-)…Love You More!!!!
Sandy
I finally figured out how to set my gravatar but decided to use an image of a tiger instead of one of myself. Tigers are great and so is your story of you and Michael’s first meeting!!!
LYM
Sandy
karen! so glad to see you here, have missed you on fb ( I am a FOK). I saw you, mlb and dennis on 20/20 and was just thinking how blessed michael was to have you all. Through tears and some laughter (tiger underwear!) I wanted to hug you through the tv. Michaels love and light is missed so much, he was an absolute gift to this world. I work in healthcare and it always makes me smile to see the kids in the waiting room singing along to his songs when they come on :0) Thank you for being our friend and sharing with us, can’t wait to see whats to come! LOVE and blessings to you..samantha
Sorry for my english.I hope you can understand what I want to say.It is from my soul…
What is in my mind,now?In this moment I want to tell you ,,Thank you,Karen!,,. Thank you becouse you was there,thank you becouse you defend him,Michael, on 20/20 ABC.We have lies and BS in all over the press and TV,so someone must protect him,becouse he was more human than many of us.And unfortunately both media and many others people, not saw him as a human!Because he was more human than many of them, too human to be true.And in a certain way he paid with his life for this.And as someone said on another blog,feel the same thing ,,When I think of how Michael suffered over the years, I don’t know which pain is worse for me…the pain of his death…or his life.. How does one heal a double broken heart? Likely…never.,,
Thanks Karen !!For all,for this blog,for your twitter and becouse you share with us!
My dear Karen, a short visit for a fluffy hug. I hope your heart is peaceful and your Sunday, beautiful like you! L.O.V.E.
Grievingheart,
Not only is your English perfectly easy to understand, but your words speak for many of us.
Melissa
Arrrrgggghhhhh, Why won’t my avatar show up?! It appears on my profile but not here, and I’ve uploaded it twice just to make sure. Anyone have insight into the problem?
I’m not that mad yet lol, but my avatar isnt showing either.
NJW and WJ: There is another thing…starts with a G…and it will show up when you look at your profile or right after you add the pic. What you’ve done so far is put the pic on your profile page but you have to do one more step to get it to show up with your comment…..and it’s the thing that starts with a g that I don’t remember but in desperation clicked…and bingo. I hope I am helping. : )
Pat is right, it is the Gravatar that is at the right of the page when you click on edit profile. It should say change Gravatar and you can upload a picture from your computer.
Upload a new image from your computer-> next->Drop and finish->Rate G
Well Karen, I’m not concerned with avatars and such. I am interested in your journey to find what your gift was. Like you, I drew as a child and was known for it. But I got sidetracked the last 20 years and my loyalty to one company that long was rewarded with a layoff. Now I’m trying to find my way again. I know I have a TALENT for drawing, and a love for books and reading, and knowledge in general. But how do you know when your TALENT is your CALLING. Whenever I draw, I don’t feel like I’m passionate about it, it’s just something I’ve always done. And, I have to work hard to get the results I want. Doesn’t a passion have to come easy? Anyway, the fact that you are on a similar journey caught my attention, that and your relationship to Michael, let me be truthful. So any insight you can offer while you’re searching for your truth will be immensely helpful, I’m sure. Thank you very much.
Hallo, good morning Karen! Your blog is amazing, thank you very much, after closing your FB-account … and thanx for giving us the opportunity to catch a glimpse of your memories of Michael.
L.O.V.E. … and much much more -
Dear Karen,
I’m a Polish fan of Michael’s. Really big thank you for starting this blog. This is the first thing on my mind when I came here. Using this blog – way of expressing feelings – you help us (the fans) to feel Michael’s presence by contacting you via the web. This is a very special experience for us, especially for me. Michael was a special person in my life. My dad showed me his music, that’s why I became a fan. Then my dad passed away for cardiac arrest when I was 16 years old. Michael was my greatest remnant of my father that time… Michael, his person, music, his love for the whole world made me think that there still is something good in this world. It was Michael. He was the brightest star in the sky. And now he also is gone…. I still cannot believe that it’s already a year after that day…
I’m glad I found your blog on the web. It’s great to read about Michael knowing that it was written by a person that had a personal connecting with him. I just feel him within you.
I want to wish you luck and happiness in your life. Forever. Let God bless your soul and your life. Pls never forget Michael, and that influence he had on your life. Let him be present in your life forever, and let the people arround you feel him too.
There will never be such a person like Michael. He was one in the kind. And the world will love him forever. We won’t let him die in our minds and hearts.
Love to you.
Joan
Hi Kaaaaareeeeeeeeeeeeeen!!!!! I do not know if you recognize me, because I have not posted my pic yet, but i give you a clue: I am Italian, wore a white hat (similar to Michael’s smooth criminal) and was often on your walls.
And thanks to you I met many people I am still in touch with and who became very very important for me..
Thanks for coming back, I knew you would !!!! <3<3<3
Love, Shanti
Dear Karen,
To begin, it’s the first time I speak openly since Michael had left us so I’m glad to do it thanks to you, it couldn’t have been better ! I’m not good at all for blogs, twetts,… but I’ll try and I must say that I’m french so sorry for my english !
More than a year had past and it had been difficult for me because of the loss that we had to face with, even today I don’t understand and I didn’t analyse why and how a man that I didn’t know caused me so much emotions that I kept deep deep inside… and couldn’t share. I know I’m not the only one in that case but it’s just unbelievable !
Through the past year, I came to know who this man really was and I think it was a good lesson, but it’s not finished, it’s just the beginning… I’m still learning. Personally, Michael brought me back to the dance, it’s big ! At the age of 42 and it was about years that I didn’t pushed a door of a dance class, now I’m doing salsa, street dance and I began zumba and nothing can stop me now !
Karen, I know it’s your blog but I couldn’t begin what I wanted to say without talking about Michael and how I felt about that. I think that your blog is the greatest idea, the greatest gift you can give to the world and the greatest way to continue the path as you said it. I will visit it regularly, you can trust me and I’m already waiting for your paintings and your advices ! I wanted to say thank you for being one Michael could rely on and I just wish you all the best for the rest of the journey (and of the day too) !!
LYM
Nicole.
It is clear you have had a real Michael experience. An artist is successful only when he is able to touch someone in a personal way. WhooHoo Michael, you made Nicole dance again!
LYM
and he made me sing again!
and dancing too
and more spiritual
and more funny
and more empathic
and more sad
and more laughing
and more loving and caring …
…
Thank you Karen for taking time to answer me,
You made my day !
hi Karen! I’m so glad you came back in a way….
While I was looking for you I found this video with your name in the tag…is that your voice too?
http://inzert.wordpress.com/2010/06/27/michael-jacksons-makeup-artist-releases-a-never-before-seen-clip-of-jackson/#comment-122
yes…I was shooting with my video camera, and that is me speaking.
I adore that video. More than Earth Song, more than Scream, more than Thriller, Billie Jean, or Beat It, I love seeing Michael being Michael. He touches my heart when he’s being himself among people he trusts.
Very enjoyable video! I love how they were joking about the tape…including Michael! And like NojudgingWords said, it is heart warming to see him being himself with you, Karen, and MB, in a relaxed everyday kinda’ way.
Lots of smiles
I am SO resisting the urge to ask about the tape. However, I will behave and move on.
More smiles
Blessings to all!!!
Sandy
I would like to know, you speak in the video, I do not understand spoken English.
Thank you so much for sharing this video… in fact, it’s my favourite one … every time I am sad I watch this video and thinking of you… your voice is so happy here… Have a nice week-end my dear Karen!
Very kind and generous from to share the vid, Karen. A part of me broke, again. But it’s so rewarding to see Michael in a spontaneous chat and vid ! I also have some questions about this, but I’m afraid I’d be intruding if I ask
lol
You really had something special going on on those days, call it friendship, call it admiration, call it togetherness and trust … what Michael always looked for he got it with you on that vid. And I’m glad about all the times you both had that without a camera on, while chatting and making him up, while in a restaurant, while on a plane … and I’m also glad he had that till the very end, at least with a couple of people besides his children <3
About that thing he did to you ? never saw that before until this video. I'm also glad it was YOU who stole that moment from him <3 I could go on, but .. I dont think it's appropiate to show you my catprint underwear
Have a terrific week !! <3
I have many concerns in mind, thanks Karen, for this beautiful blog, full of wisdom.
HI Karen,
I’ve got many things in my mind.. Firts of all I am glad you’re here again, I knew you would come back and you did
Shanti <3<3<3, Valentina (I will upload my pic as soon as I can, but juts to remind you who I am, I tell you I am Italian and.. I wore my MIchael's white hat- like)
LOve u
Karen!! everytime I watch Melody Thomas Scott on Young and the Restless, I think of you!
Hi Karen,
I was really touched by your interview on 20/20. I cried with you… I could really see your honesty and especially your love for Michael. I really think he was lucky to have you in his life, someone to trust. I must say I’m surprised that I’m missing a man whom I’m never met… I can only imagine how hard it must for you, someone who really knew him. I will always love Michael for his pureness, and I am so grateful that he touched my heart and soul.
Thank you for sharing your memories with us…
karen, thank you for being such a dear friend to michael. he meant a lot to everyone. and he will never be forgotten.
hi karen
;):) becouse me I ‘am so happy that you where In michaels live the way you did you are very loving and caring for him and It Is for me a joy to read your story’s aboute you and michael and a specaily the fun one’s but I want to tel you that I hav the deepes respect If you don’t what to talk about everything !! beause afther all It Is all aboute L.O.V.E !!!!
I want to thank you for geing you and that you hav this blog
so we can learn about you and about what you hav learn from michael
so we can understand and learn about michael It Is like they say you are never to old to learn I also hoop that the haters leav you alone
and look good and learn about there own lives befor judgs yours and the way you fight for justice for your stage bro
xxx linda xxx
Karen, what made you go on after Michael’s passing? Do you remember special occasions with him that make you feel better when you’re down? What do you tell yourself?
I know it’s very private, so I respect it if you don’t want to answer.
LYM
You have no idea how we appreciate when someone that had close personal
contact with Michael just shares a little bit of his inner soul.
All we know is that we loved him and we were connected to him.
I remember when Lisa Marie blogged that Michael loved sunflowers, and he
received tons of sunflowers to his tomb.
Just sharing these things with his TRUE fans, is furthur confirmation that
Michael was indeed too good for this earth.
YOUR BLOG, sent me to the moon! It was so revealing, so touching, AND IT GAVE US ALL A CLEAR PICTURE OF WHAT WE ALREADY KNEW!
You were so fortunate to spend 30 years with this man.
We loved him SO much!
Justice will prevail.
Couldn’t agree more Pitt!
I just watched the 20/20 interview with Karen and it ripped my heart out.
To spend 9 hours with Michaels body to make him up and to have
Michaels designers dress him; pick him UP and put in the casket….I don’t know how they did it….LOVE…PURE LOVE….GODLY LOVE..
We do take comfort in knowing that they handled this precious man’s
earthly body with care and that is what Michael would have wanted.
God bless all THREE of them!
Karen, your account of this final preparation of Michael truly left me speachless. I can’t begin to imagine how difficult and painful this must have been. My heart goes out to you, Michael and Dennis. God bless you.
Karen I am so sorry for the loss of you beloved angel Michael. My heart and soul are broken I can not get thru one day withot crying for him. I dont think this world will ever be the same for me without him. I truly beleive there is only one reason he is gone.The crulity of the world is what killed him,A gentle soul like his is very rare. It was all to much for him. you could see it in his face. How do I ever forgive this world for taking away this presious gift?
hi karen, thanks for your lovely blog..
i really find comfort here.. thanks for sharing your thought, your beautiful experience with him..love you and God bless
Hi Karen
I am confused about how Michael felt about TII. KO says he was excited and even Jermaine said he was up for it..(Michael did look thin though) Brian Oxman gts fired..but Joe hires him,,who really knew what Michael wanted to do..Sometimes I think That Mr Thome was not good..but maybe he knew that Michael did have to go back to work to get control of his life…its is confusing..(probably for you guys that were close to him too)..You know there are so many paralells to Elvis’ life its kinda wierd..a manger that knows he shouldn’t be on tour but books him anyway…enabelers giving him his “stuff” no wonder Lisa wanted to “save” him..too bad she couldnt..I think Michael was happiest with her (though he did not realize it till later)..
Michael was such a good person…we just let the media go on and on …its sad…
Thank you for your commitment and efforts, Karen.
Thank you for sharing.
You know, I’ve travelled from Italy to Santa Barbara years ago. I spent several months there. I went to Neverland, too.
I have sweet memories. Now I have the need to go back to those places, to face what I feel inside. I think it will somehow help me in facing what’s been going on in the past year. I think 2011 will be my year to come back there again. Of course, FL will be my first stop.
Then I’ll try and live again those sweet memories I’ll always cherish. They will stay with me as long as I live.
L.O.V.E.
Karen Thank you for being here for all of us that love Michael so very much.He was my lifeline when and if I get to know you bettter I will tell you why.I am not a nut case just different. I have a nefew whose birthday is the day after Michaels. There story is so much alike you wont beleive it.
Hi Karen – Just wanted to say ” Hi ” and thank you for sharing your memories of Michael. You were a wonderful friend to him and you remain loyal to his memory regardless of the despicable accusations you endured from ” so called ” fans. These spiteful comments must have hurt you deeply and I know that there is probably many an occassion when unscrupulous media would have offered vast sums of money to you for ANY info. on Michael. You have my utmost respect. I can tell that you were spiritually on a similar plain to Michael. Michael was multi-faceted – a beautiful manchild with the heart of an angel. It must have been wonderful witnessing the unconditional love he received worldwide but equally heartbreaking to witness the terrible ordeals he endured. He was an extraordinary and giving human being. He tried to show us all through his music, video, performances, and speeches what is so very wrong in the world we live in today. There really was Beauty and Truth in his being. I take comfort in knowing you were always there for him. You knew things were not well with Michael in TII. It was clear to anybody, but it has all been glossed over. I do not like KO – when he spoke of Michael I was very uneasy. Something didn’t sit right. Michael did want to bough out gracefully with 10 performances but he was bullied and pressurised into the final 50. Looking at him performing he was just a shadow of himself and the few cleverly edited clips showing him smiling WERE just that. The wonderful sparkle had gone – he looked alone, medicated and frightened. The Genius was there but he didn’t seem to have control – KO SEEMED oblivious to the situation – The Show must go on. As you have said they saw Michaels decline but DID’T want to listen. I believe Michael was murdered by others conspiring with Murray – the Conspiracy he so often spoke of but was frightened to divulge. He was highly intelligent and could and would out think ” them. ” I believe Michael was a threat in some way. I pray there will be no cover up in the forthcoming Trial. We are not privy to alot of the info here in the U.K. but my heart broke when I watched the 20/20 interview. To make up that beautiful face you had made up countless times for the last time and in that situation must have been emotionally so hard – but I am so glad it was YOU. You are a very special person – caring, loyal and truthful, all qualities Michael knew you posessed but qualities seriously lacking in other so called friends and associates. I think the people surrounding Michael in the end were parasites interested in nothing more than the money and the celebrity status. Thank you Karen for helping us all by talking and sharing. God Bless You.
Karen,
I have contemplated writing you something for quite a time. Every time I have gotten close to someone in Michael’s life I’d get pushed further away from him. Karen I know you have so many people who want to talk to you and, not only it is hard with your schedule, but there is only so much you’re able to talk about. Please take moment to read an email from me when you can because in that forum I can fully explain. But to begin, I am a quadriplegic that was paralyzed from a football accident ironically on 9/11/2001. Michael’s PR was making strides for me to meet Michael…he died before it could happen. PLEASE
continuation: PLEASE
sorry my message is getting split up. but PLEASE read my email. here is a link that I really want you to see. With love, Keaston: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-A7o5XXC4c
beautiful
Thank you Karen, the video and poem were so hard for me to make. The fact it means anything to you does more for me than you’ll ever know. It is time for me to tell you the whole story about me and my connection to Michael. Look out for the email coming soon. – Keaston
Keaston,
I just watched the video. Words cannot describe all the emotions this has evoked in me. It is so beautiful and I know it talks of us not being sad – but, I can’t quit crying.
It reminds me of a piece of art that Michael would produce. But, then – I believe his hand and heart is in so much of what many of us do that belong to these sites.
Thank you for sharing.
Sunflower1111
Very moving and beautiful video and poem, Keaston. You clearly put your heart into this wonderfully heartfelt tribute. Thank you for sharing it.
LYM,
Sandy
OH needja…..I´m crying……thanks for this BEAUTIFUL video and poem…..L.O.V.E
Keaston,
Thank you for sharing your video and poem. It truly tugged on my heartstring. God bless you.
Shae
I just rented The Wiz last week to see Michael again…
I remembered what he said, in the beginning of this video…
I am crying..this video is awesome.
Karen I really love your blog. It helps having someone talk positive about him.The negative stuff is all anybody wanted to talk about.I beleive Micheal was as close to perfect as a human can get.I was finally able to get a copy of his Dancing The Dream book.I would tell anyone who really loves Micheal to read this book if they want to know the real Micheal Heart and Soul.If anyone can read this book and it not touch them they cannot read between the lines.I would love to know if you have read it and what your thoughts are about it. Love you more joy
Karen. when I watched the interview with you and Michael Bush and Dennis..I thought.. you all had him looking great for his trial..his outfits were great..When he was out in public for something (I know otherwise he did like shlepping in his pjs..and hey thats ok)..but otherwise he dressed so sharp!!!.always..he had great outfits..!! good job..
We miss Michael so much…
Karen, how are YOU doing now?
How are Michael Bush and Dennis?
I mean, I STILL cry and we are just die-hard fans.
Have you ALL come to the realization that you guys got to share your life with
someone so special that this planet couldn’t contain him?
Karen Hello excuse my English, I would like very much to thank you for every moment that was next to Michael. I still cry a lot and I can not resign myself for her death, would give anything to have him back. All Brazilians fans love you. Thank you.
Karen please write a book telling all about Michael from the beginning that you started working for him
Hi karen!! how are you??? I think that your blog is AWESOME!!
i love read to you..you give excelent tips!!
I am a MJ fan, and i want that you tell the us the moment, the adventure that you always remember of him. Or the words that he said to you and you most remember…it could be so interesting. Thank you
I love you…xoxo..bye”
Dear Karen,
I read you are painting oil ? what kind of things you paint ? abstracts? landscapes? I’d love to see your work, hope you’ll share a few pics soon!
Do you have a “next project” in mind ?
see you ! <3
Hi Karen I have seen a few pictures of you recently, a few I’m not sure if it’s you..? lol I was thinking now you have your own Blog could you put a few pictures of yourself on here?
and maybe a picture of yourself with Michael I would love to see them
Many thanks
LYM
I saw this beautiful video that celebrates Michael’s humanitarianism and wanted to share it here. It’s called “In the arms of Michael Jackson” and underscored with Sarah Mclachlan’s – “In The Arms Of The Angel”. (When the video ends, an annoying add starts up that’s not actually part of the video. Seems like a YouTube thing. My apologies.)
“I want to tell the children of the world, you are all our children, each one of you is my child and I love you all.”
- Michael Jackson
Blessings to all!!!
By the way, I just realized that in the video “In the arms of Michael Jackson” that I mentioned above, you’ll notice that there are scenes where he is wearing the western influenced, red bib-front shirt with black trim that Bush/Tompkins designed for Michael in ’96 and recently donated for a museum exhibit:
The Autry National Center Presents
How the West Was Worn by . . . Michael Jackson
On view Tuesday, August 17, 2010
I love this shirt and it looks great on Michael!!!!
(Hopefully it was alright to plug this event here.)
Have a great weekend!!
LYM
Sandy
What was on my mind today? … I watched Dennis T. and Michael B. on GMA this morning before I headed off to work. They were soooooo cute, the two of them ~ lovingly reminiscing and joyfully sharing some wonderful tidbits about Michael, his style and the items on display at the Autry. Although it is profoundly bittersweet and I wish more than anything that Michael could be here to see the exhibit, Dennis and Michael B. had me smiling from ear to ear this morning especially when they talked about the shiny, silver boots and that Michael liked them because he could see himself in them when he looked down.
*giggles
The items on display looked absolutely gorgeous and I’m amazed how pristine their condition is after all these years. I imagine they are meticulously cared for and kept in storage under very controlled conditions. I hope someday I will have a chance to go to one of these exhibitions where his stuff is displayed, not for auction purposes, but simply to honor Michael, his legacy and unique style. Karen, you shared with us that Michael, himself, wanted his stage costumes and accessories preserved and that it was a dream of his that he and his legacy be honored in a museum type of setting like this. My heart is warmed knowing that dream came true for him.
Karen, I hope you, Dennis and Michael B. had a beautiful day.
L.O.V.E. to you all. <3
Marina
hello karen, how are you today? I hope all is well. be seeing you around real soon. god bless you!!! <3 <3
Hi Karen – Just needed to say a few words to-day and offer my love and support to you. Please try and ” Smile even though your heart is aching….” You are a very special lady who has expressed kindness and comfort through your wonderful memories and words of wisdom. You possess the very same qualities and ideals as Michael himself and taking time to share what for you are special personal memories of Michael is beautiful quality. We are all anxious for a result. I spent Saturday at the Eros Statue in Picadilly Circus, LONDON and I must say that the support from the Public for our Justice cause was amazing. We were approached by all nationalities wanting more imformation – the truth not the sensationalism still being reported by Tabloid Media. People are now coming forward and ASKING to sign our Justice petitions and are PROUD to stand shoulder to shoulder with us on the steps of EROS to have their photo taken alongside Justice Banners. I spoke to fans holidaying in the U.K. from Ireland, Denmark, France, Holland to name but a few. It was an inspiration. God Bless you Karen – The blog is amazing. Love and Hugs. Susan
Susan – I have seen a swell of people lately that also are more interested in seeing the TRUTH about Michael and more willing to participate in speaking up for and taking action for Michael against evil. And, it is working. For example, in New York state this month, Michael was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the National Museum of Dance. When this was announced that he would be inducted – then a very evil and hateful group, led by a “pastor” announced that a huge group of them would be protesting Michael because “he was a child molester”. The MJ community rose up and took action immediately calling this “pastor”, writing him emails, and calling others that he was associated with.
I called and talked with the “pastor” myself. I was surprised when he answered the phone. He said “officer are you getting this recorded?” then he said, “hello”. All I said was, “I am calling because I love Michael Jackson”. He said he was having me taped and I said “GOOD, because I want the WHOLE WORLD to HEAR – I NOT ONLY LOVE MICHAEL JACKSON, I AM PROUD TO STAND UP FOR HIM”.
Because of so many calls and emails – the “pastor” and his group retreated and did not even show up to protest. YEAH! Let’s do more and more and more!!
We CAN CHANGE THE WORLD! We just have to clean it up first for the leader of this mission to carry on from beyond joining hands with those of us that he has chosen to work with him!! Someone wrote me the other day that while Michael was on earth the fans chose him but, now he choses his fans. I loved that because it really hit home.
Like thousands and maybe millions from around the world – I was not a fan before and his passing grabbed my heart and tore a chunk out of it that left me reeling for months. There is not an hour I do not think of him. I dream of him – when I am fortunate enough and ALWAYS with a message for my life and/or responsibility in this mission, and so often wake up with songs playing over and over again in my head that apply to what is going on in my life at the time. And, many of these songs I have had to share with one of my MJ friends and then they confirm for me it is a Michael song and they tell me the lyrics. This is truly amazing and quite a miraculous and spiritual experience.
God does not make a Master to stop his work before it has hardly begun. Michael has touched so many SINCE his passing with signs, dreams, and even more! There is a REASON and their is a PURPOSE! I am on board – fully!!
I have never done anything like this before. My family does not know what to make of this. And, thank God – we have these blogs and sites as a safe-haven to come and be together and talk about our experiences and our feelings or I think I would have gone mad with grief and not understanding what was going on in my life.
I had never joined a site or been on a chat room before. I never even knew how to do this. I will not go into how this happened – but, I can share with you that in the depths of my grief one night – I cried out to Michael and I asked him if he was alright and if so, how could I be alright again. Within hours I was led to the site where I had NO IDEA were others that were experiencing the very same thing that I was experiencing and from all over the world!
It had been months of terrible grief, no sleep, no appetite, and even horrible thoughts of how to continue (REALLY). I am a very sane person, mother, grandmother, own my own business, a year older than Michael, and yet I found myself in such a depression from the grief of someone that I had never met – that I just did not know what was going on.
I have been so blessed to have MANY spiritual experiences in this amazing and so unexpected journey. (Although – I was told in 2004 when I was bombarded with 11:11 – that this would happen before the important work began. I just had no idea it would be Michael Jackson).
I love hearing about others experiences and different perspectives as I learn so much.
God Bless You All!
Sunflower1111
Hi Sunflower1111,
I enjoyed reading your post and became very absorbed in it, and like you, before last year, I had never commented on blogs before, however, I was confused by a couple of things that you said. What do you mean by 11:11 and “God does not make a Master to stop his work before it has hardly begun”? Forgive my ignorance but I didn’t understand this. Please know I say this in the spirit of kindness and not condescension but I started to get a little concerned when you mentioned signs and dreams in regard to Michael. Michael was a wonderfully inspiring person with extra-ordinary, God given talents…with out a doubt and he has clearly inspired you and that’s awesome!!
While reading your comment I’m reminded of how God has a plan for each of us and that plan is unique to each of us. For some reason God didn’t find it necessary to give me the gifts of singing and/or dancing although I know he did give me other gifts. But sometimes I worry that there might be a desire to elevate Michael, a wonderfully human soul, to a level that might be other-wordly because of his unique gifts. I’m drawn to Michael not just because of his gifts as an entertainer but, like you I’m sure, because of his gentle humanity and his strong need to help others, especially children. He is definitely someone to be praised and celebrated, but not worshipped. However, I can see where many might want to do this. This is not meant to insult Michael at all, but for me, worshipping a human being, any human being, seperates them from their humanity in a way that can make it difficult to relate to that person on a human level anymore. And although Michael is sadly not with us anymore, I’m so glad he was wonderfully human!!
Please correct me if I’ve mis-interpreted anything and hopefully I have not offended you with me comment. It’s definitely NOT my intention.
Looking forward to your thoughts when you get a chance.
Forever blessings to you!!
LYM,
Sandy
P.S. I’m glad Michael was inducted into the Hall of Fame of the National Museum of Dance in peace and with out protestors perpetuating lies. That’s great news!
I am finding that we are all greiving over a person that we love so much and we
continue to love for the rest of your lives.
I will say it again and again…..Michael left a hole in the universe.
Sandy,
I am heading out the door to work and don’t have much time to elaborate. However, I did not want to leave this hanging.
I totally understand where you are coming from. I do not take offense. I have always been the most straight and narrow path walker when it comes to religion as Michael was brought up. However, I can’t help what has happened in my life as far as what would be considered unacceptable to traditional religion from a very early age. Such as having premonitions and visits in dreams from those that had passed on with messages that could ONLY have come from them.
These things scared me for many years and was very hard on me because it was so strange that I found out early that you do not share these things with just anyone making it a very lonely existence. It was doubly hard on me because I grew up with very structured religious beliefs and did not want to do anything that was not acceptable to God. But, again – I did not seek this out and I could not stop it.
Fast forward to my experiences with Michael. I again tread carefully with this subject because I don’t want to offend anyone, I don’t fully understand myself, and there is fear of people not believing me or thinking I was a bit off my rocker – I do have to admit. However, I am very protective and very loyal to Michael as I can say that he has been VERY good to me and others in the MJ world that I keep in touch with.
So, in saying all of this . . . it is not just me that is having some pretty amazing experiences right now with direction. And, when I say it is not just me – I don’t mean a sole experience for many – although, I understand this is happening as well. I am talking about 3-people in the same night getting the same message in 3-different ways to come together and begin talking to discover this has happened as though it is a confirmation.
As a matter of fact, we were preparing somethings last night for a tribute and celebration of Michael’s birthday and it happened again to two of us that were on the phone with each other miles and miles and states and states across from each other.
Something VERY phenomenal is going on and it does not stop with just so many people experiencing what you and I initially experienced.
Please make not mistake in my words that I surely failed to explain. I love God and Jesus with all my heart and do NOT believe or worship in anyone other than them. However, from my experiences most recently – or for the past many months – I also would be doing an great injustice to deny what I believe to be a direction from Michael to continue on his work for God which is to heal the world – change the world.
I believe that there have been prophets, messengers, and others that have been given more gifts and bigger responsibility from God to save every last soul from damnation – so-to-speak. I do not believe that communication with the other side and direction for spiritual guidance ended with the Holy Days. I believe this continues on today.
I would love to write on this all day – but, I must get to work. I will check in when I return.
Thank you, Sandy.
With LOVE!
Sunflower1111
Hi Sunflower1111,
First, thank you very much for responding to my question and I’m glad you weren’t offended. I was worried at first since you can’t undo a comment once it is submitted in this blog.
Second, I was so glad to read what you said about ONLY worshipping God/Jesus and not people. This is such an important distinction to make! Michael was a special human being who has inspired many people, such as yourself, to do good things and I hope he continues to inspire even more people this way! I’m sure he will! Very awesome!! Thank you for helping to keep Michael’s humanity intact…so to speak.
(Needless to say, he never lost it to begin with.)
You mentioned how you have had “premonitions and visits in dreams from those that had passed on.” I find this a fascinating phenomenon although I don’t understand it and have never experienced it. I respect your experience though. You sound very sincere although there are some who sadly make a mockery of this phenomenon. I’m reminded of a disgraceful episode last year where a television celebrity was doing a séance with, I believe 3 Michael fans, and unnecessarily reduced one of those fans to agonized sobbing. I’m sure you would agree that it was a disgraceful performance by that host and he should have been ashamed of himself for toying with those individuals emotions that way. Again, I respect your experience and feel that some people can be uniquely sensitive this way. Although it seems to be hard to know or measure the degree of such sensitivity. Interesting subject.
I’ve repeated your excellent and very important comment concerning worship here:
“Please make no mistake in my words that I surely failed to explain. I love God and Jesus with all my heart and do NOT believe or worship in anyone other than them.” –Sunflower1111
One last thing, I hope you’ll still be able to answer my question concerning the meaning of “1111” and the phrase “God does not make a Master to stop his work before it has hardly begun.” Again, no rush, just when you get a chance.
Thanks again and blessings to you!!!
LYM,
Sandy
hi Karen, thanks for share your experience and your soul with us!!!
tomorrow…29th August…it’s Michael’s Birthday. i’m very sad for him absence!!
what’s your emotion??
i haven’t memory whit him, for all my life i loved him, but i never meet Michael personally, what’s your memory??
with L.O.V.E.
Titti
♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬
Happy Birthday Michael Joseph Jackson!!! 
♩ ♪ ♫ ♬ ♩ ♪ ♫ ♬
Today is the day to celebrate what would have been your 52nd birthday!!!
It’s not the same with out you in this world. You will always be missed MJ!!!
It looks like, in my enthusiasm, I posted my birthday wish to Michael a day early. Of course his birthday is on the 29th.
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I hope everyone has a wonderful day as each reflects on and celebrates Michael’s life in their own way.
I will be filling my day with Michael’s joyful music.
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Blessings to all and to you, Karen!!
I am sat watching Michael’s Performances of a Lifetime – celebrating the achievements of the greatest entertainer in the world and one of the most sensitive human beings that ever was. He truly did enhance ALL our lives, even the lives of those that constantly derided him whenever they got the chance. I see before me on the screen a beautiful heart and enormous talent, born to entertain and show us through his lyrics and dancing, that if we all try just a little that WE CAN MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. The range of emotion I have experienced in the last hour is like a rollercoaster. There have been ups and downs – witnessing the ever humble voice at the countless award ceremonies, his limitless compassion for children during his visits to orphanages and hospitals and of course his breathtaking genius on stage. I have had to put the dvd on pause having just watched one of the most emotional events on this disc. I found myself blinded by tears yet smiling through the entire five minute clip – The Video Music Awards. Michaels appearance here in London after the Trial. The group of singers on the stage are giving their all with the beautiful lyrics ” We are the World ” and the cameras are panning randomly amongst different sections of the audience monitoring the reaction to the music and the anticipation of Michaels appearance. The reaction of the audience, is nothing short of amazing and any trepadation on Michaels part when he walked out onto the stage were gone in an instant. The applause was raptuous and a river of tears were shed. To see the elation on Michaels face as he walked around the stage to a sea of outstretched hands asking to be touched is soul lifting. As Michael beckons the singers to join him he sings a few lines of the song and the cameras zoom in on the signs and banners being waved, resting briefly on the one saying ” THE KING IS BACK “. Michael is grinning from ear to ear. I am so happy for him, after all the anguish he has been forced to endure. He was a wonderful brave man, a Dreamer, a Visionary and an Innovator. A man condemned because of baseless allegations. I will NEVER stop believing in you Michael – This toast is to you – HAPPY BIRTHDAY. We Miss You. Thank you for everything. God Bless.
Sequins – HOW BEAUTIFULLY WRITTEN! I have seen the footage you speak of and I had the very same emotions as you.
I too wanted to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Michael. And, for anyone that is feeling a bit lonely tomorrow or like they want to do something online to celebrate Michael – we have a great site for this that I want to invite you to join us.
You can bring a poem, a picture, or anything else to put in what we call “Michael’s Suite”. and, or you can read what everyone else has posted. We have hundreds of pictures and videos of Michael on our site with MJ music. Our site is applehead.ning.com.
Also, Sandy – I want to THANK YOU for your questions. I have not ignored the answers to you. As a matter of fact – your questions have put me on a course to find out WHY I feel this way. I am praying for guidance, studying the Bible, listening to sermons, and a variety of other things.
I will be back in touch. However, let me close by saying since I have been on this journey for answer of written words that poured out of my heart, soul, and mind like a river . . . I have even more excitement and confidence of those innate words.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MICHAEL and God Bless ALL!
Sunflower1111
dear jenn,
i would love to re-join your site but you have banned me – remember?
i think that the whole thing was a big misunderstanding of having different point of views on things (which is normal but doesn’t mean that we can’t talk about it and still stay friends!). you felt offended by that but you weren’t! (not in my case at least …)
it’s nice to see you here and i hope to see you there again
love,
tanja
Hi Tanja,
Glad to hear from you.
I want you to know that when the attacks were flying – anyone that was emailing privately our entire membership with negativity about us, Michael, or our site – we had to delete to try to control the problem. This was not my decision alone. We have a small group that makes these decisions together.
What you may not be aware is that when it got so bad and we deleted everyone that was emailing behind the scenes (we had members sending us the emails so we were not speculating) something still was not right. I told Sue that I felt someone was still there that was not there for Michael or for the purpose of love. And, the feelings that I was having was very dark and made me feel very uneasy – to say the least. I prayed to God and I asked Michael – what or who was it.
God & Michael are AMAZING! Within 24-hours of me making this statement to Sue, three of our members (me included) had remarkable experiences from Michael THE SAME NIGHT. Then the next morning – 3-names were revealed to us in the most unlikely way – of people who had intentionally infiltrated our site with fake names and with the sole purpose of creating havoc. Since they have been deleted – the site has been so peaceful and calm once again.
Tanja – I do agree that we can disagree. However, I feel that different sites serve different purposes. The author(s) of the site have a mission or purpose that comes from their heart(s) of why they have the site.
The Applehead House serves 2-purposes;
#1 It is “HOME” for MJ sisters to come hang their hat at the end of the day – as you well know. A safe-haven for people such as ourselves that we called upon to connect and support one another. It is a place where we can talk about our dreams, signs, connections, and anything else “Michael” without being shunned or thought to be weird or obsessed. And, of course – all those beautiful pictures and videos! It has gotten even more beautiful, Tanja. There is so much love and peace there that many comment they feel they have “come home” the minute they enter. We have MANY stories of members who had experiences with Micheal around the Applehead House that pleases us very much.
#2 We do stand for truth & justice for Michael. We believe that by the fans pulling together we can repair some of the damage and uplift his name and legacy WHERE IT DESERVEDLY BELONGS! With this said – we believe this can and should be done in-love. But, that it should be done. We are not going to ignore the work that WE BELIEVE needs to be done and that we want to do on Michael’s behalf and we are doing our part. If we all do a little – it becomes a massive action because there are so many of us. WE BELIEVE words matter, actions matter, and Michael was and is unfairly targeted with both. We are “soldiers of love” for Michael. (He choose the word “soldiers” for a reason).
Two things most recently that the MJ fans have accomplished by pulling together;
#1 Martin Brashir’s contract was NOT renewed by ABC!
#2 The so-called “reverend” who was organizing protests with victims of child molestation for induction of Michael into the Hall of Fame at the National Museum of Dance in NY – THEY RETREATED and did not even show up!
There is much work to do and if someone on our site does not want to be involved and not even agree with the protective words or call to action on Michael’s behalf – that is fine as well. They can be there for all the loveliness and sisterly support. However, just like what I felt Karen did not deserve ON HER OWN SITE – I believe that people should not attack or confront in opposition the author(s) of the site. We all work very hard to keep sites up and if it becomes uncomfortable for US TO COME TO OUR OWN SITE – then it is hurting our cause of providing a place for people to come together because of their love for Michael.
We are getting ready to embark upon a third purpose and that is taking an active role in steps to continue Michael’s work in changing and healing the world starting with children of the world. This is something that is very exciting and prompted by members of our site having the dreams, signs, and confirmations you know I speak of.
If all of these things would be beneficial to you – then please join us in the love and peace and joy I know you embody.
The Applehead House is a beautiful place and it is full of love and wonderful MJ fans who support one another. We actually had someone join recently that reminds me of you and I find myself almost addressing her as Tanja. Something about a feeling that I get when I am corresponding with her.
Karen, forgive me for utilizing space on your blog to address this. I do it for two-reasons;
I wanted to address Tanja whom I do and have always loved but, I also wanted to give others a peak at what it is like to be a site owner/author and have attacks. (Not pointing the finger at Tanja – just speaking about attacks in general).
There is no reason any of us should have to experience this negative action whether as a site owner/author or a member. Michael had ENOUGH attacks in his life and I hate to see any of this going on to this day – especially by people who claim to love Michael. I agree with Sequin – this is NOT what Michael stood or stands for.
I further believe that when we stand up to these attackers – we are standing up for Michael. As I spoke of in a comment to Sequin below – Michael has told us and I heard it in my head over and over again .
WHERE THERE IS LOVE – MICHAEL WILL BE THERE.
With LOVE,
Sunflower1111
dear jenn,
)
thank you for answering me!
as you know i’m fine with all the missions and purposes of your community.
maybe sometimes it would be good to take enough time to clarify before taking action (sometimes it has to be the other way round, i know …)
and thank you for inviting me again
i missed you guys!
(but you’ll have to unbann me first
love,
tanja
I will let Sue know. I have missed you as well.
See you AT HOME!
Tanja,
Sue has taken care of this and we welcome you with love.
Sunflower1111
thank you, jenn!
(and sorry, karen, that we discussed this here!)
tanja
It´s MICHAEL´S BIRTHDAY……
This is what I wrote for him:
It´s August 29th again, it´s your birthday…The day you were born, the day Joy came to this world…..The day I will never forget, for your life was a blessing for me
You gave me the happiest moments in my life, without asking me anything in return….
You always were “there” for me, to comfort me, to hold me, to show me the path….
You never gave up on me, you never betrayed me, you never forgot about me….
So in this special day I just want to Thank You, my Angel for your endless love, for still “being there” for me….for caring about me from Heaven…..Happy Birthday, my MICHAEL…….
on this day, I have in my mind, the beautiful 52 years who has compliment Michael if he had been alive
Congratulations Michael, I love you.
“It’s still hard to believe that Michael Jackson is gone from this earth, but with the number of people who celebrated his 52nd birthday, it’s quite obvious that he isn’t gone from everyone’s hearts.
Hopefully people will remember the children Michael Jackson left behind on this, his 52nd birthday, for beyond his music, they are the true legacy left on earth by the King of Pop.” By Kimberly Ripley
Source:
http://celebs.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978480007
Hopefully it’s alright to reprint this. It was simple and well said.
Happy birthday Michael, on your special day!!
Blessings to your children!!
Hi Karen,
Thank you so much for starting this blog! I’ve had such a lovely time reading your entries
I hope all is well with you.
I wanted to ask you a couple of questions if you don’t mind…
1. I found this ‘insider’ account as to what really happened behind the scenes of ‘this is it’…do you find this to be an accurate depiction? Please see this link: http://www.michaeljackson.com/uk/node/386957
2. Tatiana has gone on record as to how many inside Michael’s camp told them that he had romantic feelings for her. Did Michael ever tell you anything about Tatiana?
3. Did Michael know that the ladies loved the ‘gold pants’? Did you ever talk to him about the gold pants?
Thanks for your time and consideration. You’re wonderful. All my L.O.V.E.
Hi nnweke,
I read the entire article that you provided the link for above. Is this truly an accurate account of what was going on behind the scenes during the This Is It rehearsals? I wish I knew, but it sounded similar to other pieces of info I’ve come across. Very disheartening. My heart was very heavy after reading it and it made me even more upset with those in charge, again, if it’s an accurate account. The article points out that the production was behind in scheduling and that Michael’s costumes were not ready yet at a time when everything should have been further along. (I’ve seen this mentioned other places.) The article says that “they” tried to blame it on Michael but that was total B.S.
Reading this article brought back the awful rush of anxiety I felt when I saw the movie. Even though there are moments when Michael seemed to be having a good time, there were other moments when things just didn’t seem right. The pressure Michael was under must have truly been intense. It seemed so unnecessary. Why were those in charge so careless and callous? I know it comes down to money when all is said and done. I’m so disgusted!! As we all know, Michael disserved better!! He EARNED it!!
Karen, I’m so glad you were there for him to be an oasis of calm in the chaos! The article mentions that you were one of the few people he talked to on a regular basis.
That was one of the very few things in the account that made me feel good. I think that’s the only reason I bring it up. 
Blessings,
Sandy
Hi Sandy,
Thanks for the input re: my question. It’s all very sad what has taken place. I just hope and pray that the truth comes out as to what really happened.
It’s such a mess beacuse everyone has their own version of events regarding his final days and its hard to make sense of all of it.
Anyway, take care and all the best!!
I was thrilled to see this blog, you can make it so interesting and I will look forward to reading from time to time.
It was a hard birthday for me, but watching young folks dancing to Michael’s music down at Balboa Park was such a pleasure to see. I’m sure Michael would be so proud right now.
Sunday the 29th was hard for me, my thoughts were on Michael and my heart ached for him. I was celebrating my own birthday as well. But Michael at times comes to me in a form of a sweet beautiful butterfly and it just puts a smile on my face each time.
One time I was eating Chinese Food and the music was oh so sad. Classical music was playing, suddenly tears are flowing down my face, and my friends ask what’s wrong? When I heard the music, Michael came to mind. It sounds weird, but that happens at times.
It’s like being in a grocery store or a mall, noisy as it may be, then suddenly you hear that familiar voice in a song, and your ears pop up and tune right into him regardless and the rest of the noise is muffed out so as you can hear Michael’s angelic voice.
Oh how I miss his sweet smile and those adorable doe eyes of his. I may be and older fan, and I can’t let go of him just like all of you.
Thank you Karen for doing up this blog, so much pent up feelings inside is slowly coming out in my art and in my writing as well. Love you girl.
over this last year In a half there have been moments of tears flowing from my eyes or stirs of anger churn Inside.Mostly through these darkest of days In my minds eye ‘ there” Michael Is as he’s always been unchanged vibrate full of life and It gives me continual expectation and strong sense of faith In the future ahead as I’ve always held towards him! The days of walking In a trance like fog since June 09 , were touched by Beautiful essence of light’ that only Michael himself can bring…
Michael dear you are my I believe In Miracles and I love you beyond all existence:
Infinely d
Dear Karen,
I was very sad when you close your FB account. But I understood you. And I was sad and mad for the reason that happened. Along those weeks and months I thought A LOT of YOU, about how you were doing, about how you were feeling. I was wondering how taught was to loose such a friend like Michael, and at the same time cope with all the critics, insults and acussations you received regarding his lost. Those days I was mad, how horrible some people can be.HONESTLY KAREN, what I really hope in this blog, is to share with you many beautiful things about you and Michael, but also I really hope you can FEEL we LOVE you,because of the woman you are yourself, just yourself. I wish we can give you back through our respect towards you that part of peace you deserve and those people took away. Let´s share LOVE AND GIVING in the way Michael taught us…
And I hope all your beloved ones are very well .
With love
Olga
Hi Karen,
Just wanted to tell you that I just finished reading your blog. You are an amazing woman and I love hearing this from you. Thanks for taking the time to share with us all!
Just one question for you though… Turkle? Where did this nickname come from… how did it start? It’s too cute 
Much love to you! And thanks again! God bless
My sister and nephew went to the ” Thriller Live ” performance at the Lyric Theatre in London to celebrate Michaels Birthday on Sunday and there was a small fan gathering prior to the performance for genuine supporters of Michael. I have seen ” Thriller Live ” twice since Michaels passing and it is nothing short of amazing. It is a celebration of Michaels Life through his music and many touching tributes are paid to him throughout the performance. I chose to celebrate Michaels birthday privately so offered my services as Dog carer for the evening!! She and I met up yesterday and shared our feelings whilst walking the dogs. When we arrived back to her house I was given the most amazing surprise – the thirty fans at the Fan gathering at the Lyric were given an amazing treat – Adrian Grant made a surprise appearance!! He shared many beautiful memories of Michael with the fans who shared a Birthday cake and a glass of champagne. My sister said he was a lovely, warm, compassionate man who obviously loved Michael deeply. My surprise? – a signed Programme from Adrian saying simply -To Susan. Love and Best Wishes Adrian Grant x. I had also been brought home a piece of the chocolate Birthday cake! We have become so much closer since Michaels death and although we have always been very close now have a deeper spiritual connection. We are booth disturbed at the discord between Fans which seems to be ongoing at the moment. UNITY is the key. We ALL have the sameobjective – TRUTH and JUSTICE. Any bickering or fighting amongst Fans HAS TO STOP. Michael would want Peace and Harmony amongst ALL of us to keep his Legacy alive. He would want Unity to get Justice for him. We are his voice. We all have different views, come from different backgrounds, have different perceptions, but there is one thing we do have in common – we are ALL, EACH and EVERYONE of us supporters and fans. We must remain united, become one voicein our unfaltering Quest for the TRUTH. Only then can Justice truly Prevail. I would like to take this opportunity of wishing all my fellow MJ family love and best wishes. It is a rocky road ahead, but we must remain focused. Patience is a virtue. Remember Michael was, IS, Timeless. He ALWAYS looked for the Good in people.God Bless you all -We are lessed to have lived in this Lifetime with him.
Amen to your words, sequins…..L.O.V.E
Yes, Amen! Very well said!! Thank you sequins4mj!
Hi Karen! I’m from Spain and a forum on Michael, I learned that you had this blog. I love it! Thank you very much for your work to share precious things of Mike with us. Thank you so much! You’ve been lucky to be with him but the fans we could not congratulate and thank you from the bottom of our hearts you do. And we hope you continue to do whatever they say because it is something precious, and Mike would love!
All my love
Fatima, Michael addicted! From Spain!
Sequin,
I could not agree more! Just yesterday I was wondering what to about a member of my site that was causing a bit of problems. I asked Michael before I went to sleep – what he would want me to do about this situation. I woke up in the morning with the music going over and over in my head of “where there is love – i’ll be there.”
I read on the August 29th discussion in here from a person that commented in opposition to and even questioned Karen. How I feel about this is that if someone comes into your home they should not track dirt in.
Another person I know is having horrible attacks from so-called Michael fans. I have 3-thoughts about all of this;
#1 Some of us are going through the anger phase of grieving. We have all become family over the past year and maybe some are lashing out at others.
#2 Evil always try to break up a good thing and Michael is so good!
#3 Maybe some of these people were never fans and they are just idiots who were never taught how to act let alone be polite and have manners.
Sorry to be so blunt with #3 – but, I have a hard time understanding bad behavior and treatment especially on one of Michael’s sites.
God Bless You All!
Sunflower1111
Hi Sunflower – Thank you for all your kind comments on this and previous blogs. I agree with every point you make. I cannot understand anybody questioning Karen who has remained true to Michael throughout. She was a contant in his life and a true and trusted friend whom Michael loved and respected.
I know of the attacks you mention being made on a fellow supporter and her daughter. There is NO Justification at all for such a despicable act. The person involved should be named and shamed – she is NO fan or supporter of Michael. She knows nothing and has obviously learnt nothing of what he was and what he stands for. Michael stood for Truth and Fairness, Peace and Harmony and would have been disgusted at this persons behaviour.
It is a sad fact of life but there are always going to be those that bring discord however damaging to a Cause such as ours. Personal attacks will not be tolerated. It is a shame that the energies needed to engage in this negativity are not used more positively as after all we ALL have the same objecive. Truth and Justice. Any bickering or fighting has to STOP. Michael would want Unity to get Justice for him – WE ARE HIS VOICE.
We will continue to celebrate Michael and all that he stood for. I feel blessed to have lived in this Lifetime with him. Hugs to you my friend.
Sequin,
I LOVE your loyalty, your energy, your passion for GOOD, and your spirit!
Again, I agree with EVERYTHING you have said.
God Bless You GREATLY!
Sunflower1111
Karen, I felt that I owed it to you & Michael to write and apologize for judging you so harshly the days that followed Michael’s death. I join you on Facebook and read the daily posts, I really felt that fans had grabbed onto you for comfort wanting something “Michael” to reach out to. I feel that you really enjoyed to attention of the fans and that some of the comment you made were wrong.
I would read the statements you made about how frail Michael was and that he should have never been on stage he was just not health. In not wanting to believe that Michael would allow himself to be so formidable and that all everyone where saying about his health and appearance was just not so. I just didn’t want to see the truth. Then I went to see “This is It”…my first thought when I saw him a the huge screen was “he is so thin, he just doesn’t look good!” call it “I had to see it with my own eyes!”. I sat watching with a torn heart of wanting so badly to hang onto those last moments and my brain telling me there is something very wrong here (call it the RN in me). I walked away feeling more confused then ever. I had so many unanswered questions. Michael was not a dumb man by any means how could he let this happen, why would he be so careless and allow himself to use “Propofol”? He new the dangers and I no he would never have wanted to leave his children. Why…Why…Why is all that consumed by head! Then I would try to rationalize what made he “go there”, his chronic insomnia, his depth of pain, his need to just want to sleep!!! Is that so much to ask for is just a good night of sleep. I have been there so I do understand that desire to just want to sleep. He had used the Propofol so many other times and had no problems, he woke up so why would he think that this time would be any different. He pushed his luck one to many times. Do not get me wrong I totally put 99% of the blame on Dr. Murray used Propofol outside of the hospital setting what he did is beyond everything I have been taught as a healthcare provider and I pray daily that he pays dearly for what he did.
I have watch the video where Bush, you and the other gentlemen talk about those last day of Michael’s life and everything you say makes more sense to me then what my brain is wanting to believe. The layers of clothes Michael is wearing when normally he would be sweating his butt off during rehearsal and performances. The many different scenes of songs he sings, as you said he couldn’t make it through one song he was so weak. He didn’t dance as hard as he would during a concert. It’s all there and can not be denied that Michael is not himself. It breaks my heart that not even the closest of friends could intervene and stop him / them. I don’t understand all the financial components as to how or why Michael would be in need of money and I don’t really care, what I do care about is all the people that surrounded him where money hunger leeches and they finally sucked the life out of Michael.
So to you I say I’m very sorry for judging you when it is clear that you where a very close friend of Michael’s. If Michael didn’t care about you then you would have not spent 25+ years working with him. You hold a lot of the truth behind what happened to Michael and clearly you are grieving for your friend.
I was at Forest Lawn on June 25th, you walked right by me and I said to you “we love you Karen” and you looked right at me and gave me a smile, I wanted so badly to reach out and hug you. Maybe next year I plan on being at FL every year as long as I physically can (I to have Lupus).
Respectfully submitted,
Shelly
Shelly,
Very real. Very moving. Very respectful.
Prayers to you concerning your illness.
Take care,
Sandy
Karen,
Last Thursday night, I attended a performance by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra at the Myerson Symphony Center dedicated to Michael’s music.
First, it was interesting to see the audience–all ages, all colors, all persuasions–this is not always the case in Texas.
Now, the Myerson is our very upscale, very elegant, very sophisticated, FINE ARTS, venue. However, during this performance, all the little ones, around 20 or so, were allowed to come down to the front of the stage to try out their “Michael moves”. One little boy, surely no more than four, REALLY had it down.
This happened impromptu, all in the room being moved by the spirit of Michael’s music, and was a lovely thing to see.
I can’t be certain, but I suspect that this was the first time anything like that had ever happened at the Myerson. As I sat there watching, all I could think was, “Wow, Michael would love this.”
Wanted to share.
Hi Karen, I’m Laura and I’m 15 and I would just like to say thank you for being such a good friend to Michael and sticking by him throughout the years and looking after him for all the fans. I can safely say we ALL appreciate what you did.
I hope you have overcome the pain of this huge loss. There’s so much I would love to ask you about Michael, but I know you don’t want to disrespect his privacy which I understand. Well, maybe one thing… is he really that gorgeous in real life as he is on screen?!
I have a beauty question aswell.
I have quite long hair, it’s sort of thick and it’s wavy. I’m going to a party in a couple of weeks and I would love it if I had really tight curls, sort of like Tatiana Thumbtzen’s from The Way You Make Me Feel. But I don’t know how to do it, and I recently I got a Babyliss curling wand which I don’t know if it will help or not.
Thank you once again,
Laura
It is so clear that forces of evil took Michael from us.
Thanks for sharing part of Michael with us again, Karen.
In memory of those that were lost on 9/11:
The Broken Chain
We little knew that morning, that God
was going to call your name
In life we loved you dearly,
In death we do the same.
It broke our heart to lose you,
you did not go alone;
for part of us went with you ,
the day God called you home.
You left us peaceful memories,
your love is still our guide;
and though we cannot see you,
you are always at our side.
Our family chain is broken,
and nothing seems the same,
but as God calls us one bye one,
the chain will link again.
Unkown author
Source:
http://www.9-11heroes.us/911-poems-published-b.php
Prayers to all on this sad day of rememberance.
Karen,
This has really been ON MY MIND.
Did Michael drop all of his weight in a short period of time. And, if so . . . with his own personal physician and people that supposedly wanted to see him be able to perform at all those shows – weren’t they alarmed? Anyone?
One other thing – was Michael alarmed and wondering why?
I just can’t get this off of my mind. I know if I showed up with a weight loss like this – people around me would get me to the HOSPITAL and make sure that we found out WHY and WHAT to do about it.
I think I am starting to feel some of the anger part of this loss as I just am stuck on this one.
Thanks and MUCH LOVE!
Sunflower1111
yes , please Karen ,there are many fans asking this question about sudden losing wieght that MJ had ….
another thing please ,please, please ///would you explain more what Michael Bush said in his interview about Michael asking him not to tell anyone about his arm…Bush was very emotional that moment and I as well as many fans could comprehend what he was trying to say !
i wish you can tell us more Karen, we trust you and Bush but not the other TII team
Hi Karen,
I was reading about Michael’s 30th Anniversary concert in New York’s Madison Square Garden in 2001 and didn’t realize its proximity to the events of 9/11. I read that the unspeakable events of that day started just hours after the second concert had wrapped up. I had no idea!!! What an awful day that was!! I hope, one day, that you will be able to share your and Michael’s experience from that tragic day on your blog.
Love always,
Sandy
Karen, I was wondering how the nickname Turkle came about and did others call you that besides Michael? Maybe it’s a secret between you and Michael, but if it isn’t…I’d love to know how this came about. It’s a cute name, btw.
Hi Karen -
There are alot of views being expressed at the moment about the launch of ” Michaels ” new music. We are being bombarded on the reasons why we should buy and why we shouldn’t. Whatever each and everyone does is purely their own decision. Michael was and remains a cultural icon. He had the gift of effortlessly making a place for himself in the hearts of millions of people, irrespective of age, gender or nationality. I can only speak for myself, but I am totally against the release of this album. It might be Michaels lyrics, Michaels composition, but NOT Michaels final execution of the finished songs. All they have are Demos. They CAN never and NEVER will sound as Michael would have intended them to sound. He built in layer upon layer into every record he released. He knew exactly what sound he wanted, what tempo etc. etc. These songs will be played about with but inevitably marketed by SONY who will again cash in on the back of Michael. Michael would have hated ANY involvement with Sony. NO one can interpret Michaels music, nor should they try. He wrote from the heart and each and every song was personal to him. My conscience will not allow me to make that purchase. This new CD will not be Michaels music as others will be singing and completing it.
Michaels legacy and his music is here and now. his spirit continues to unite us all across the world and there are a new generation of fans discovering his beautiful heart and enormous talent. Only now after his death is he getting the Love and Respect he deserved while alive. Worst of all is that ALL those that were negative about him now wish he was still here to Talk, Sing and Dance.
I pray all this fighting and bickering amongst fans will stop. We ARE Michaels voice now. We all come from different backgrounds and have different perceptions but there is one thing we do all have in common – we are All, Each and Everyone of us wanting Justice. It is going to be a long road – it will not happen overnight. We must remain United, become one voice in our unfaltering Quest for the TRUTH. Only then will Justice Prevail.
Well said! I agree with you concerning Michael’s music. I also want to add that his unreleased music was supposed to be a legacy for his children, not for Sony. Their moving forward on this release is an offense to them and Michael, in my view.
Prayers to Katherine and family as they move forward in their fight for justice!…:-) And, yes, as you said, it will be a long road. As for the fans, we all need to focus on what unites, not on what divides!! That kind of focus will help to make Katherine and her family’s task that much easier to navigate.
Blessings and love to all fans!!
Sequins,
I could not agree more! There truly is STRENGTH in numbers and numbers count when it comes to politically-motivated people such as those in the justice department. It is sad – but, it is true.
Love,
Sunflower1111
Hi Karen,
Thank you for posting that wonderful and delightful video tribute of Michael on your twitter account, a tribute that included, of all things, a cake fight!!…:-) This “new” video brought happiness and sadness at the same time for me. It must touch even deeper emotions for you. (I won’t add the link here because I’m afraid it won’t go through.)
Near the end of the video, it shows this graphic:
“Michael Jackson was a complex individual
whose artistic contributions to the
music and entertainment world were unparalleled.
During his career he performed numerous
roles in the world of entertainment
including that of a dancer, producer,
actor, writer, composer, choreographer,
and, of course, singer.”
This graphic focuses on his entertainment career and I’d like to pull back and include the wide angle view and add advocate, activist, philanthropist and humanitarian to his worthy list of contributions.
Truly one of a kind!
Blessings to all!
Hi Karen! I’m contacting you here as the Twitter format scares me to be honest and upsets my peace of mind!
I have three random questions that I’m curious about. Feel free to share your personal answers as well. If you have a bit of time, I’d love for you to share. Here we go…
1. Did Michael Jackson believe in love-at-first-sight?
2. Was he interested in reading/studying Stephen Hawking or display an interest in meeting him?
3. I have never heard anyone refer to him as “Mike”. Is there anyone who called him that?
Hi Karen,
Thank you for creating such a personal space that allow us, the people who love Michael, to be able to continue learning and sharing the truth about him. Spread the love. It was sad when you stopped sharing with us on facebook a while ago, i understood why and i missed you. i’m glad that that i have found you here again
With all the love,
Cindy A.
Dear Karen, I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately. I wonder how you are these days. How are you feeling about the end of year to come or ? First time in ages I feel burdened about it…
Sending you best wishes and hoping to learn from you soon. Miss you ! <3
Wendy.
Dear Karen, wish you a Merry Christmas with your beloved ones ! <3 miss you so much, hope to learn from you soon.
Have a peaceful and relaxing Christmas Holiday Karen. Hope there’s something special for you under the christmas tree!
Hi Karen,
How are you?
Hope, you’re fine.
Just want you to know, that I’m still waiting for a next note here on your blog. The last one is from Michael’s birthday, tomorrow there will be already two years when he passed. I hope you’ll find some time to write for us something warm and full of love about Michael like you always did here. I think tomorrow is another important day for every Michael fan and every close to Michael person – just like you.
And the last thing – I always liked the way you spoke or wrote about him. I felt it’s true and straight from your heart.
Pls, don’t forget about this web blog. It’s a place that any fan can be closer to MJ and tries to know him better from your point of view.
Thank you for what you did for us – fans and for Michael.
Lots of love and blessings for you and all MJ fans!
Joan