I think yesterday is one day that'll go down in the record books. Two famous celebrities from my youth exit this world, while a tiny baby enters it.
I confess, I had a serious girl crush on Farrah Fawcett growing up. Wanted hair like that, teeth like that, skin like that. I idolized her, and faithfully glued myself in front of the TV to watch Charlie's Angels. It always impressed me that her lips were perpetually so shiny, so I'd always lick mine too. They wound up just chapped. Recently, I caught her documentary and was moved to tears watching it. Just didn't seem fair. Her will was so strong to live. She was so determined to beat that thing, I really thought she would. I wish I would've been right.
Jacko. What a megastar. I remember roller skating to 'Rock With You' in high school. And of course trying to moon walk. I never caught any of his concerts, but his videos were sure electrifying. Besides Elvis, was there ever anyone bigger? I don't think so. Enough said.
My youngest sister and her husband have been trying to have a child for over three years. Fertility drugs, testing, lab work, monthly appointments...not to mention the emotional roller coaster that is. They were just about to give up, when the miracle happened. Their little baby girl was born yesterday weighing in over 8lb.
All those things got me pondering quite a bit. Coincidence? I think not. While it hurts that certain icons from my youth are gone, albeit only in the physical, I take comfort in the new life that brings new opportunities. Who's to say what's in store for her and the other countless babies born into this world yesterday?
As her proud aunt, I'll be watching.
RIP Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson.
7 comments:
Congratulations on this wonderful birth in your family!! A true blessing:)
Two tragic losses in one day. Like you, these were icons of my youth. It's tough to think that they are gone. Farrah's strength was amazing.
Congrats on your family's addition!! They will both be missed!
congrats on the new addition to your family and yes, it is so so sad.. farrah esp... i would've liked to think she'd lived long enough to marry ryan oneal again... he clearly loved her very much...
Congrats on the new addition.
Two losses on one day of two icons is indeed a tragedy.
Congratulations and welcome to your niece. The cycle of life, at least it lets us see the good amid the sad.
Why are celebrity deaths so upsetting? I guess we just feel like we know them after seeing them in so many moods and expressions...very sad. Although the thought of Michael Jackson resting in peace makes me happy for him. He was so tortured the past few decades.
Great post, Luci. And, that photo of Michael is how I'll remember him. His life really does bring a lot to consider - so much talent and still searching (it seemed) in so many ways. Congrats to your family on the newest addition!
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