michael jackson saved my grandma.
in december 1997, my maternal grandparents, joseph and concetta delisi, were on an american airlines flight from JFK to LAX. sitting coach, they were visiting my family for christmas.
a couple of hours into the flight, my grandma (literally) falls ill. what started as a stomach ache, ended with granny fainting and tumbling into the aisle.
when she awakes, hovering above (next to my grandpa) and holding out his hand, michael jackson.
“are you o.k.?” mj asked, in his delicate voice.
he helps grandma up, and invites my grandparents to join him in first class. they accept.
while grandma rests, grandpa enjoys first class service and chats it up with jackson. they discuss family, food, and italy (gramps favorite subjects.)
upon landing, michael offers to drive my grandparents from LAX to my folks house (in the valley.) once again, they accept.
with grandma getting pushed through the airport in wheelchair, they make their way to MJ’s limo. however, in an effort to dodge paparazzi, they’re forced to make three limo transfers by jackson’s security.
once settled and on the 405N, michael pops-in one of his favorite movies (at the time,) men in black. they watch it together.
once they arrive at my childhood home, mom opens the front door to find my grandparents standing on the stoop, with michael jackson behind them (holding their bags.)
MJ enters the house, puts the bags down, and stands in front of the christmas tree. he is enamored by its beauty and the “family spirit” in the home.
my mom, in utter shock, FAILS to grab a camera to document the event, instead invites michael jackson back for a christmas party. he politely declines, returns to his limo, and heads to neverland ranch.
while a photograph was never taken, he left our family with an amazing memory, one that showed us michael jackson’s heart, soul, and genuine kindness.
oh, and this first class menu he signed on the plane:
as told on my buddy, aj’s, radio program:
Niny
Tuesday, 23rd March 2010 at 6:05 am
Je vous remercie de nous avoir fait partager cette belle histoire vrai.
Je ne doute pas de la gentillesse innée de Michael, C’est réconfortant, et ça change de toutes les critiques quotidiennes !
Merci mille fois, pour nous mais avant tout pour Michael.
Niny
Anniebella
Wednesday, 24th March 2010 at 8:14 pm
Man, I loved that story. This was the sign of a good hearted person. A kind hearted person. People will never know just what Michael meant to his fans. The day he died I felt as if I lost a member of my family, and today the lost of Michael is still as hurtful as it was June 25, 2009. I will never forget him. Never!!
Andrea
Tuesday, 30th March 2010 at 12:30 am
That was an awsome story! Thank you for sharing. MJ is such a sweet and caring person. I miss him more now …
dimple
Saturday, 5th June 2010 at 10:03 am
that’s the TRUE Michael Jackson.that’s why fans loves him always and loyal for him.and i’m proud to be a fan.
i love you michael forever,missing you everyday.
mirela
Thursday, 24th June 2010 at 4:51 am
I used to hear everyday ,,Aren t you tired to listen the music all day long, day by day?,, and I wonder myself if there is any chance not to love Michael and all he means in this bad world. With everyday I discover a better Michael and my feelings for him is continually growing no matter what the people around me say. Is something more deeply than I can even explain maybe because Michael have made everyone of us feel like as we are a part of his own life. He is the friend and the brother whom some of us never have really that why now we feel so lost without him beside us. We miss so much, Michael!
amanda Sprousen
Monday, 12th July 2010 at 11:46 am
i love you mike and i miss you so much !!
LOVE YOU !
BRASIL LOVES YOU !
amanda Sprousen
Monday, 12th July 2010 at 11:49 am
LOVE YOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU MICHAELLLLLLL
Mado
Wednesday, 21st July 2010 at 3:15 am
Michael I will always love you! Thank you for this story. God Bless.