Thoughts on the Death of Peter Pan

Great article! I made my peace long before Michael left this life. I studied legends and almost all of them are misunderstood until their time expires here on earth, then we rush to try to analyze the person, when we were caught up in the personality.

Today and the rest to follow should be a catalyst for us to work on being the best messenger we can be, for whatever cause we represent. To add, "people always start out listening to the MESSage, but as the MESSage gets bigger and broader, the MESSenger grows in popularity and people start focusing more on the MESS of the MESSenger and not the true essence of the MESSage" Let us always remember the message and pray for the messenger. We love you Bro. Michael!

Beautiful article. My heart goes out to Michael's family. It so sad how we are treated when we are alive. In death everyone wants to say what a great person we were. I pray that through his death that it will wake people up, maybe they will stop ridiculing people when they don't fit into what society calls normal. If we were all the same this would be a boring place. We all have a God given purpose on this earth. We need to allow people to be themselves and embrace them for who they are. Michael is in a better place and I pray that those who ridiculed him will turn and look at themselves and stop judging those that are different. God Bless

I too hope the drama surrounding his death will be a catalyst for us to take a good long look in the mirror and ...

Thank you Michelle, I love the take on this article. A fairy tale, Peter Pan. I understand the intense moments of it all. I too couldn't believe what I was hearing while sitting at the computer and on the phone. The sudden words Michael Jackson had a heart attack and they are taking him to the hospital caused me to quickly check the news on the web, when moments later, a message from the Los Angeles Times scrolled across the screen . I was like, wait, I didn't hear or see that correctly, what?? I couldn't finish my conversation I was in such shock.

We take life for granted and we take the gifts and talents that God has granted us and others for granted. Tomorrow-- we look to tomorrow, but tomorrow is not promised to us either. This is a day to day, moment by moment walk. I concur that Michael Jackson was the greatest talent ever. He had great charisma and style. He definitely lived in his calling. His mystique intrigued us. His physical life on earth is over he will be remembered now and throughout history. Yet, we are still seeking Michael Jackson, but more in the manner of what he really represented and gave unselfishly to us. Michael was our household name family member. His entire family is in my prayers because they’re hearts are grieving, and that’s not something that you get over, overnight. The challenges that they are up against in this world of control and conquer are heavy. I pray God gives them strength to endure and surrounds them with honest people who are interested their family welfare and the legacy that Michael has left. I pray the media will let Michael rest in peace for the real truth can only be told by God.

My moments of closure came when I read the official obituary with memorable consolations written by family members and friends. Their words were warm, memorable and loving. MJ's loved his fans and family who will always remember him as uncle, cousin, friend, brother, son, daddy -- Family. Thank you for sharing your heart Michelle and the fairy tale is over for Peter Pan, but his legacy will live on. And in the death of Peter Pan there is great meaning that challenges us to accomplish and achieve our deepest dreams, to honor the purpose by which we are called, because we are still here on earth, an opportunity that we need not take for granted. Bless God as he Blesses us to achieve our purpose to the highest degree. Blessings to you.

Wonderful article!! My heart was very sadden with the news of the death of Michael, but I too am happy and relieved for him. He can finally rest in peace. Whatever pain, physically and/or otherwise, that he was trying to endure all these years, he is finally free of it. The media and public was like a cancer that would never go away. He could never be cured of them. My heart goes out to his children and his family because if we as fans feel the lost of this great man, then imagine the lost that they feel.

Sabrena