The following is reprinted from some things I posted on Twitter. It probably reads disjointed in some places. It may be fragmented in other places. I assume all fault.
I feel like I lost a family member.One thing I've learned from this? If you have people in your life that are going through ANY kind of turmoil and you do nothing about ityou are co-signing their downward spiral.A man lived 45 of 50 years in the spotlight. Many of those years, we watched odd behavior and eccentricities and cracked jokes and madejokes. But somewhere, there was a child in that man, who went through things that no child should have to endure.A man sacrificed himself for OUR entertainment. Is that really cool? Is that righteous?You just don't wake up and say "I want to build an amusement park in my backyard". That comes from something you're trying to get back to.Most of us have little people in our lives. Make sure they are safe. Make sure they are fed. Make sure they are happy. Make sure they havea splendid childhood. You owe them that. If Michael Jackson has taught us anything, its the value of keeping our children in kindand loving environments. Their is nothing more important than the sanctity, grace and upbringing of God's little people.You are responsible. Whether you have children or not.Your sons, daughters, nieces, nephews, godchildren, little brothers and sisters---be their protectors. They need it and it is your duty.We can't sacrifice our children anymore. Michael Jackson was a sacrifice and we watched. I feel like NOW we must atone.This morning, I listened to "Man In The Mirror". I haven't really cried like this in awhile. I am humbled by life. Thank you, Mike.I am looking at the man in the mirror. I need to make some changes. Amen.
