This article was written by me, (Bonnie Lamrock) in 2003. I’ve left the article as is without updating so you can get a feel for what I was feeling back then. Sadly Michael passed away 6 years after I wrote this. 
On the subject of children, I do not look at Michael Jackson as a gender, but as a ‘human being’ who has been given a gift within. A gift so unique and special that to keep it to himself would be a waste of a treasure; sadly this world does not see what I see.
The old adage of one bad apple spoiling it for the rest is very true and so it goes, Michael and our future children must suffer for the criminal actions of other’s.
The innocent and healing love that Michael has to offer will always be scrutinized, but the memories of the good times will never leave the hearts of the children he has helped nor will they leave Michael’s heart for as long as he lives.
Bringing smiles to the children who are seriously ill cannot be understood fully unless you have a child who is very sick.
It’s a difficult time in a child’s life but also for the family involved.
Imagine if you’re a child who is aware of your illness, trying to be strong for your family, (which a lot of them do), feeling like there’s no hope, ‘THEN’, suddenly you look up from your hospital bed and it your Idol! It’s Michael Jackson!
Michael goes far beyond just ‘going through the door. He takes each child into his heart ‘personally’, (as well as the family.)
(Sometimes I thinks he derives ‘more’ pleasure from bringing happiness to sick children than he does with Dancing!) He just seem’s so caught up with caring for each and every person as if they were his own child.
Some of these children he visits eventually get better. But then there are the children who are no longer with us.
The children who died of cancer and aids, among other diseases.
Michael was there with them too. Making them smile as their tiny life reached the end. He was there to cry with them, and sing to them. Then,,,to sing ‘for’ them at their final day of rest.
These were fortunate children to have shared in the gift of Michael Jackson, and vise / versa.
Michael has traveled an incredible journey of love that we cannot even begin to know about.
The world and the media does not know nor understand Michael’s gift with children because a man like Michael Jackson does not come around very often.
It’s strange for the media to understand what Michael’s all about so they immediately interpret the worst for ‘lack of knowledge’, then it seems like everyone else joins on the bandwagon and so it all begins with the media ‘rampage’, the extortion’s and so on,,,,,,
I’m proud to be one of Michael’s fans who understands the exceptional, unique and gifted person that he is. I know how lucky we are to have him in this world and I feel terrible for all the people who don’t understand him, They are missing out on a genuine and beautiful gift.
I know Michael will continue to carry his memories of love for all the children he has helped throughout the years. He has made a big difference in their lives, a ‘BIG’ difference!
Had Michael not been there for the children of ‘yesterday’,,,,,
Their lives would have ended in a much different way.
What an incredible journey you’ve traveled Michael! Why should you be penalized for choosing a road that brought joy and love to other’s?
I love you dearly for what you’ve done for this world, and for all you ‘will’ do. I’m proud to be your fan.
Hang in there and ’Fight With All Your Might’!!!
Soon we’ll all be looking back at this as a distant memory.
Love Bonnie Lamrock/MJ-Upbeat.com / 2003
“Dear Michael,,,,, you passed away since I wrote this article, but you must know that you were extremely loved by not only your fans & family, but I think most of all you were loved immensely by children who you helped all around the world. That’s why I love you. - Love, Bonnie
You will be loved for eternity.
Read More Of My Articles Here: http://home.mj-upbeat.com/articles/
beautiful Bonnie, but so sad filling me with emotions only you can understand.
Yes, I understand. I had written another article about how the world isn’t appreciating Michael and one day he will be gone, I even reffered to the song ‘Gone Too Soon’. Sure enough, everything I predicted in that other article came true. And indeed the song gone too soon was embraced for his memorial and tribute videos. I wish I still had that article but it was deleted when the site was remodeled.
I loved it thanks for your kind words about an amazing man❤
I’m glad you liked it. <3
Oh, Bonnie, tears welled in my eyes as I read this. I didn’t know the depth of this remarkable human being until he passed away. I wasn’t really a “fan” in the truest sense of the word. I loved his music and dancing but never saw him perform live. No other human being on Earth was more abused and dehumanized by people, especially the media, who didn’t recognize his rare compassion and loving nature. While I wasn’t one of those dedicated fans who adored him and supported him for many years, I never believed the bizarre stories and vicious accusations. I just couldn’t believe that he could do the things he was accused of doing. Even though I knew so very little about him other than that he was extraordinarily talented and charismatic, a criminal he was not. I was one of those whose life was touched in an inexplicable and beautiful way when I sat in the movie theatre watching him, mesmerized, as he performed in the TII documentary. From that moment on, I was “touched” and I credit him with an awakening of my consciousness to where I now see everything in a different light-his light. The best way I know to put into words what he means to me is Helen Keller’s lovely quote:
“The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.” He is in my heart and will be there forever.
He really and truly was a precious gift to us. I sometimes wonder if God’s heart was broken, witnessing what he had to endure, senselessly, and He couldn’t bear seeing him so hurt any longer and simply called him home.
Thank you, Bonnie, for this wonderful website you created in his memory. Thanks to people like you his legacy will live and shine brilliantly for all to see forever.
Never feel bad that you weren’t a fan before he passed away. It’s not really your fault. I wrote an article after Michael passed away for the NEW MJ fans. I think you might like to read it. Here it is: http://home.mj-upbeat.com/articles/to-all-of-michael-jacksons-new-fans-since-he-passed-away/
MJ is without a doubt the king. When i listen to his records i feel as he is still alive. For sure one of the most significant pop music celebrities ever been born!