One Rose for Michael J. Jackson 2014

Final 2014 Rose Total for Michael!!! 15,627 .இڿڰۣ-ڰۣ—

The One Rose event 2014 is now officially open!!

Loving MJ fans from around the world will again blanket Michael's resting place with beautiful red roses for the 5th anniversary of his passing.

♥ You will never be forgotten, Michael! ♥

♥ Once more thanks to the commitment of loving, caring MJ fans who have worked diligently to make this a reality for Michael Jackson and Michael's loving fans around the world, we will again be honored to blanket Michael with LOVE in the form of a sea of red Freedom Roses.

♥  Each year this has proven to be an amazingly beautiful and vibrant statement of LOVE to the world that Michael is still LOVED beyond measure and will ALWAYS be in our hearts, NEVER forgotten. 

♥  Thanks to Robyn and Sarrah for all their incredible, hard work in making it possible for MJ fans around the globe to continue to show our LOVE to Michael in this most spectacular way on the June 25th anniversary each year since his passing.

~ "The rose speaks of Love silently in a language known only to the heart"~                                  
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One Rose Michael J. Jackson 2013

(copied from the One Rose website)
A paypal account has been set up by One Rose for Michael J. Jackson's admins.

Instructions to buy a rose:

If you already have an existing Paypal account:

1. Go to www.paypal.com

2. Log into your account

3.  Click on 'Send Money'

4. In the box that says "To (email or mobile phone) enter: onerose4mjj@gmail.com

5. In the box marked 'Amount' enter the total amount in USD you are sending. Each long stem freedom rose is $3.00. To calculate the total amount of money needed to purchase your roses, multiply the number of roses you'd like to purchase by 3. You may also refer to the chart below.

1 Rose = $3.00
2 Roses = $6.00
3 Roses = $9.00
1 Doz(12) = $36.00

6. Select 'This is a purchase' and click on 'goods'

If you would like to purchase your roses with a debit/credit card instead of a PayPal account:

1. Please go to the One Rose for Michael J. Jackson website and click the Paypal 'Add To Cart' button http://onerose4mjj.blogspot.com/2014/03/annual-one-rose-for-michael-j-jackson.html

You will be directed to a form to purchase your roses. 

2. On the next form, enter the number of roses you're purchasing in the box labeled "Qty" and select the 'update' link located to the right of the Qty box.

3. At the bottom of the form, select "check out". You will be directed to a form that will show your order total.

4. To the right of the order box, you are asked to 'choose your payment method'. Select the bottom box labeled "Pay with a debit or credit card, or Bill Me Later"

5. Enter your debit/credit card information and billing address, then click 'pay' at the bottom of the page.nce you’ve purchased your rose(s), you should receive an email from PayPal to verify your purchase. After receiving your payment, OneRoseMJJ will also email you to verify your payment was received(Note: Verification emails from the rose team may take up to 48 hours to be sent out, but there are circumstances that could lead to a longer process time for emails to be sent out). 

PLEASE NOTE: Like last year the calculated cost per rose includes fees, money conversions(for members purchasing from outside the U.S), trucking costs, taxes and other costs. Once the mentioned fees are deducted, any left over balance will go towards the purchase of more roses.

As always, the #OneRose4MJJ team will provide further instructions for sending your #MessageToMichael, so that it may be published to our memorial blog along with your rose badge. This year's rose badge is still a work in progress, but should be completed by the end of this week.
To read your #MessageToMichael, please visit our memorial blog:
Celebrating Our Beloved Michael
http://celebratingourbelovedmichael.blogspot.com/

One Rose for Michael J. Jackson blog website home page:
http://onerose4mjj.blogspot.com/2014/03/annual-one-rose-for-michael-j-jackson.html

In addition to arranging a way to implement the charities OneRose4MJJ supports, we will again pay it forward and take a certain number of buckets of roses to Battered Women's shelters, Veteran's Homes, and to the children's resting places at Forest Lawn.
It is a tremendously heart-warming experience to continue this tradition with fellow MJ fans from around the world. Due to the continued loved and loyalty of his fans, Michael will again be smiling down on us for continuing his message of love.

Thank you all for your love and support,
One Rose for Michael J. Jackson Admins

♥ Please join One Rose for Michael J. Jackson on Face Book at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneRose4MJ/186649991448123/

2014 Rose badges! You can choose from 3 different badges this year:
http://onerose4mjj.tumblr.com/post/80764764366/onerose4mjjs-2014-rose-badges-you-can-choose-1

"To give someone a piece of your heart,
is worth more than all the wealth in the world.”

~ Michael Jackson

♥ Robyn's opening statement:
It is with great pleasure to announce the opening of
One Rose for Michael J. Jackson, Roses for this June 25th 2014
This 5th year we celebrate his creative genius & legacy and come together worldwide to show our love & gratitude.

Each rose represents a heart of a fan worldwide but
Together its a blanket of LOVE
We are One Voice,One Heart,One LOVE
We are One Rose for Michael J. Jackson...

A paypal account has been set up by One Rose for Michael J. Jackson To purchase your roses for this years June 25th anniversary send your money via paypal to: onerose4mjj@gmail.com
the price is $3.00 per long stem Freedom Red Rose

PLEASE NOTE: Every year the calculated cost per rose includes fees, money conversions, trucking costs, taxes and other costs. Once the mentioned fees are deducted any left over balance will go towards the purchase of more roses.

We will again this year pay the love forward in Michael's name donating the roses on June 26th to less fortunate people,bringing them joy and love, also included in this we will be bringing buckets of roses to Bablyland and Lulabyeland at Forest lawn as we have done in past years....

Michael will again be smiling down on us for continuing his message of love.

Thank you all for your love and support,
One Rose for Michael J. Jackson...

♥  PASSION GROWERS Philanthropy ♥

This company is so much what Michael was about. They continually reach out and give back to the community helping the sick children and those in need. They have worked with Robyn Starkand and gone above and beyond to make this project possible for MJ fans around the world to show their LOVE or Michael on the 3rd anniversary of his death.

Please go to this website to see the efforts of LOVE and healing they share with the community at large throughout the year: http://community.passiongrowers.com/category/philanthropy/

Spanish translation - Thank you Billie Jean (Veronica)
 El evento Una Rosa Para Michael Jackson ya está 2014 está oficialmente abierto!

Los amantes fans de MJ de todo el mundo volverán a cubrir lugar de descanso de Michael con hermosas rosas rojas para el quinto aniversario de su fallecimiento.

♥    Nunca serás olvidado, Michael ! ♥

♥     Una vez más, gracias al compromiso de cariño y cuidado de los amorosos fans de MJ, que han trabajado diligentemente para hacer de esto una realidad para Michael Jackson y los fans amantes de Michael en todo el mundo, nosotros tendremos de nuevo el honor de cubrir a Michael con AMOR en la forma de un mar de rosas rojas de Libertad.

♥     Cada año se ha demostrado que esta es una declaración increíblemente  hermoso y vibrante de AMOR del mundo de que Michael todavía es AMADO  más allá de toda medida y SIEMPRE estará en nuestros corazones. Michael NUNCA será olvidado.
♥     Gracias a Robyn y Sarrah por todo su increíble trabajo, para hacer posible que los fans de MJ en todo el mundo sigan mostrando nuestro AMOR a Michael en esta forma espectacular en el aniversario del 25 de junio de cada año desde su fallecimiento.

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Instrucciones para comprar una rosa

1. Ir a www.paypal.com

2. Inicie sesión en su cuenta

3. Haga clic en, ‘Send Money’  (Enviar dinero)

4. En el cuadro que dice: To (correo electrónico o teléfono móvil) ingrese: onerose4mjj@gmail.com

5. En la casilla marcada, ‘Amount’, (Cantidad)  ingrese el monto total en dólares que está enviando. Cada roa de libertad  de tallo largo es de $ 3.00.

Para calcular la cantidad total de dinero que se necesita para comprar sus rosas, multiplique el número de rosas que,  desea comprar por 3. Usted también puede consultar el siguiente gráfico:
1 Rosa = $ 3.00
2 Rosas = $ 6.00
1 Doc (12) = $ 36.00

6. A continuación, seleccione, ‘This is a purchase’ (esto es una compra) , y haga clic en, ‘goods’!

Si usted desea comprar sus rosas con una tarjeta de débito / crédito en lugar de una cuenta PayPal:

1. Por favor, vaya a la página web de rosas para Michael J. Jackson y haga clic en el botón de Paypal http://onerose4mjj.blogspot.com/2014/03/annual-one-rose-for-michael-j-jackson.html

Usted será dirigido a un formulario para adquirir sus rosas.

2. En el formulario, escriba el número de rosas que usted va a  comprar en la casilla " Cantidad " (Amount) y seleccione el enlace "actualización" (Update) se encuentra a la derecha del cuadro de Cantidad.

3. En la parte inferior del formulario, seleccione "check out " . Usted será dirigido a una página que le mostrará el total de su orden.

4. A la derecha de la caja de la orden, se le pide que " elija su método de pago ' (Chose your method of paymnt) . Seleccione la casilla inferior denominada " Pagar con una tarjeta de débito o tarjeta de crédito , (Pay with debito r credit card) o de Bill Me Later " (Facturar luego)

5. Introduzca la información de su tarjeta de débito / crédito y la dirección de facturación, a continuación, haga clic en "pagar" (pay) en la parte inferior de la página.
Una vez que haya comprado su rosa (s) , usted debe recibir un correo electrónico de PayPal para verificar su compra. Después de recibir su pago, OneRoseMJJ también enviará un correo electrónico que confirme la recepción de su pago (Nota: Los mensajes de correo electrónico de verificación del equipo One Rose For Michael Jackson pueden tardar hasta 48 horas para ser enviados , pero hay circunstancias que podrían llevar a un tiempo de proceso más largo).

NOTA: Al igual que el año pasado el costo calculado por cada rosa incluye honorarios, las conversiones de dinero ( para los miembros que compran desde fuera de los EE.UU. ), los costos de transporte , impuestos y otros gastos . Una vez que las tasas mencionadas sean deducidas, el saldo sobrante se destinará a la compra de más rosas.

Como siempre , el equipo de # OneRose4MJJ proporcionará más instrucciones para el envío de sus # MessageToMichael (Mensaje para Michael), que se puede publicar en nuestro blog de memorial junto con su tarjeta de identificación rosa. La Insignia de rosas de este año aún está en progreso, pero debe estar completado a finales de esta semana

Para leer su # MessageToMichael , por favor visite nuestro blog memorial : Celebrando a Nuestro Amado  Michael (Celebrating Our Beloved Michael)

Además de organizar una manera de implementar apoyo a obras de caridad, OneRose4MJJ, volveremos a ‘pagar adelante’ tomando un cierto número de cubos de rosas para refugios de mujeres maltratadas , Casas Hogares de Ancianos Abandonados, y para las tumbas  de los niños en en Forest Lawn.

Es una experiencia tremendamente conmovedora continuar esta tradición con los compañeros fans de MJ de todo el mundo.  Debido a la continua lealtad y amor de sus fans Michael nos volverá a sonreir por continuar su mensaje de amor.

Gracias a todos por su amor y apoyo,
Administración de One Rose for Michael J. Jackson

♥     Por favor, únase a Una Rosa por Michael J. Jackson en FaceBook en:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneRose4MJ/186649991448123/

"Dar a alguien un pedazo de su corazón, vale más que todas las riquezas del mundo.,
~ Michael Jackson

♥ Declaración de apertura  de Robyn:
Es un gran placer de anunciar la apertura de

Una Rosa Para Michael J. Jackson,  para este 25 de junio 2014

Este es el quinto año que celebramos su genio creativo & su  legado y jnis unimos mundialmente  para mostrar nuestro amor & gratitud.

Cada rosa representa el corazón de un fan de todo el mundo, pero
Juntos es un manto de AMOR
Nosotros Somos Una Voz, Un Corazón, Un AMOR
Somos Una Rose por Michael J. Jackson ...

Se ha creado una cuenta de PayPal para ‘Una Rosa Para Michael J. Jackson’
Para comprar sus rosas para el aniversario del 25 de junio de este año debe envíe su dinero a través de PayPal: onerose4mjj@gmail.com

El precio es de $ 3.00 por cada Rosa Roja de Libertad de  tallo largo

NOTA: Cada año, el precio calculado por rosa incluye honorarios, conversiones monetarias, costos de transporte, impuestos y otros gastos. Una vez que las tasas mencionadas se deducen cualquier saldo sobrante se destinará a la compra de más rosas.

Este año, de nuevo, vamos a volver a retribuir el amor y dar un paso al frente en el nombre de Michael donando  las rosas el 26 de junio a la gente menos afortunada, llevándoles alegría y  amor, también vamos a llevar ramos de rosas a Bablyland (Tierra de los Bebés) y a Lulabyeland ( Tierra de las Canciones de Cuna) en Forest Lawwn, como lo hemos hecho en años anteriores

Michael volverá a estar sonriendo sobre nosotros para continuar su mensaje de amor.

Gracias a todos  por su amor y apoyo,
Una Rosa Para Michael J. Jackson

♥ PRODUCTORES PASIÓN Filantropía  ♥

Esta empresa es en mucho  lo que Michael era. Ellos continuamente llegan a la comunidad para dar y para ayudar a los niños enfermos y a los necesitados. Han trabajado con Robyn Starkand y han llegado más alto y más allá para hacer posible este proyecto para que los fans de MJ en todo el mundo para mostrar su amor o Michael en el 5to aniversario de su muerte.
Por favor, vaya a este sitio web para ver los esfuerzos de amor y sanación que comparten con la comunidad en general a lo largo del año:
http://community.passiongrowers.com/category/philanthropy/

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Chinese translation at this link:
http://www.mjjcn.com/mjjcnforum/thread-183066-1-1.html

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Russian translation - thank you Eropolova  Irina
Акция Роза для Майкла Джозефа Джексона-2014 в настоящее время официально открылась!



Преданные фанаты со всего мира снова хотят расстелить покрывало любви в месте последнего пристанища Майкла, убрав его красивыми красными розами к 5-летию его кончины.



♥ Ты никогда не будешь забыт, Майкл! ♥ 





♥ Еще раз спасибо преданным, любящим, заботливым поклонникам Майкла Джексона, которые поработали над тем, чтобы сделать эту акцию реальностью как для Майкла Джексона, так и для любящих поклонников Майкла по всему миру, и в этом году мы снова будем иметь честь расстелить покрывало любви для Майкла в виде моря красных роз сорта «Свобода». 



♥ Каждый год это событие становится удивительно красивым и ярким свидетельством ЛЮБВИ к Майклу от всего мира, показателем того, что Майкл все также любим чрезмерно и всегда будет в наших сердцах, НИКОГДА не забыт.



♥ Благодаря Робин и Сарре, дум замечательным активисткам, в результате их невероятной, тяжелой работы становится возможным для поклонников Майкла по всему миру продолжать проявлять свою любовь к Майклу этим наиболее впечатляющим образом, что происходит 25 июня каждый год на годовщину его кончины.

Если у вас уже есть свой аккаунт в Пэйпале, то вам тогда нужно всего лишь:
1. Зайти на сайт: www.paypal.com

2. Зайти в свой аккаунт (завести логин и пароль)

3. Нажать кнопку «отправить деньги»

4. В поле «кому» написать адрес отправки денежных средств: onerose4mjj@gmail.com
5. В поле “количество» или «сумма» внести сумму в долларах США, которую вы хотите отправить. Каждая роза на длинном стебле стоит 3 доллара США. Просто умножьте 3 на количество роз, которое хотите послать Майклу, и ваша сумма готова:

1 роза=$3
2 розы=$6
12 роз (дюжина)=$36  и так далее.

6. Выберите поле «покупка» и нажмите слово «товар».

Если вместо аккаунта в Пэйпале вы хотите оплатить вашей дебетовой/кредитной картой, то:

1. Кликните на кнопку «Paypal”, которая находится ниже по тексту
2. Нажмите кнопку “Add to cart” и система переведет вас на страницу, где вы сможете за полнить форму и оформить покупку.
3. В этой форме введите количество роз, которое вы хотите купить, в поле под названием “Qty” и нажмите после этого кнопку “Update”, находящуюся справа от кнопки “Qty”.
4. Внизу формы нажмите кнопку “check out”, и вы окажитесь на странице, которая покажет вам ваш заказ целиком для проверки.
5. В поле справа от формы заказа есть вопрос «выберите ваш метод платежа» (choose your payment method). Найдите метод “оплатить дебетовой/кредитной картой или выставить счет позже» (pay with a debit or credit card, or Bill me Later).
6. Введите данные вашей дебетовой/кредитной карты и адрес, куда выслать счет, а затем нажмите кнопку “оплатить (pay) внизу заказа.

После оформления заказа вы получите на ваш e-mail

- Сообщение от Пэйпал с подтверждением вашего заказа
- После того, как OneRose4MJJ получит деньги с вашей карты, вы также получите e-mail сообщение с подтверждением.

Внимание: процессинг заказа и получение подтверждения могут занять до 48 часов, просим вашего терпения.

Примечание: Как и в прошлом году, цена каждой розы включает в себя накладные расходы, денежную конвертацию для тех, кто платит за пределами США, стоимость доставки роз на Форест Лон, налоги и другие расходы. Если какие-то из расходов будут отменены или снижены, то освободившиеся деньги пойдут на покупку дополнительного количества роз.

Как всегда, команда OneRose4MJJ позже опубликует инструкции, как и куда выслать свое послание Майклу, чтобы оно появилось в нашем мемориальном блоге вместе с вашим «значком розы». Дизайн этого значка на этот год сейчас находится в стадии разработки, и мы ждем результата к концу этой недели.

Для того, чтобы потом прочитать свое послание Майклу, нужно будет пройти в наш мемориальный блог : Celebrating Our Beloved Michael.

Кроме того, что мы снова организуем для желающих способ поддержки тех благотворительных организаций, с которыми OneRose4MJJ поддерживает связь. Мы также отправим несколько букетов с розами в приют для бездомных женщин, в дом ветеранов, а также отнесем цветы на могилки маленьких ангелов в детской секции кладбища Форест Лон.

Продолжение этой традиции из года в год вместе с фанатами Майкла во всем мире – это опыт, потрясающий до глубины души.
Наблюдая незатухающую любовь и преданность своих фанатов, Майкл снова улыбнется нам с небес с благодарностью за то, что теперь мы несем в мир его послание. Послание любви.

Спасибо всем за любовь и поддержку.

Администрация организации ONE ROSE FOR MICHAEL J. JACKSON
 
♥ Пожалуйста, присоединяйтесь к нашей акции на Фэйсбуке:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneRose4MJ/186649991448123/



«Подарить кому-то кусочек своего сердца стоит большего, чем все богатства мира.»
                                                                     - Майкл Джексон

Вступительное заявление Робин :
 Мы с большим удовольствием объявляет об открытии акции
«Роза для Майкла Дж. Джексона» - Розы для 25 июня 2014 года.
 Уже 5-й год мы празднуем его творческий гений & наследие и собираемся вместе со всех уголков  мира , чтобы показать нашу любовь и благодарность великому гению .



Каждая роза представляет сердце отдельного фаната из любой точки мира, но
 все вместе розы составляют покрывало  ЛЮБВИ
 Мы один голос , одно сердце , одна любовь
 Мы - это Роза для Майкла Дж. Джексона ...




PayPal аккаунт был специально создан для этой акции  «Роза для Майкла Дж. Джексона». Чтобы перевести деньги за ваши розы к 25 июня, можно воспользоваться PayPal, переведя деньги на следующий адрес: onerose4mjj@gmail.com

цена составляет $ 3,00 за одну розу с длинным стеблем сорта «Свобода»


ОБРАТИТЕ ВНИМАНИЕ: Как и каждый год расчетная стоимость розы включает в себя сборы, накладные расходы, расходы автоперевозки, налоги и другие расходы. После того, как указанные платежи вычитаются, высвободившиеся деньги пойдут на покупку дополнительного количества роз.



Мы снова в этом году платим дань любви Майклу Джексону, жертвуя розы 26 июня менее счастливые, чем мы, людям, принося им радость и любовь: мы доставим букеты роз в Bablyland и Lulabyeland (детские секции на Forest Lawn), как у нас это заведено в последние годы....



Майкл снова будет улыбаться нам с небес с благодарностью, что мы продолжаем нести его послание любви миру.
 Спасибо всем за вашу любовь и поддержку
 Роза для Майкла Дж. Джексона

Филантропия Passion GROWERS ♥ 



Эта компания по выращиванию и поставке роз, работает в «ключе» Майкла. Они постоянно протягивают руку помощии  и работают на благо общества и людей, помогая больным детям и нуждающимся. Сначала они работали непосредственно с Robyn Starkand, но с3-й годовщины кончины Майкла стали принимать платежи независимо, чтобы сделать возможным этот проект для поклонников Майкла по всему миру, чтобы они могли показать свою любовь Майклу. 
Пожалуйста, перейдите на этот сайт, чтобы посмотреть на их усилия любви и исцеления, их желание поделиться с сообществом: http://community.passiongrowers.com/category/philanthropy/

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Japanese translation - Thank you June Jackson (June's Face Book page:) https://www.facebook.com/welovemjjforever

One Roseの企画が今始動しました！

マイケルの5回目の命日に、世界中のMJファンの愛が、再びマイケルが眠る場所をあたたかく包みます。

♥  マイケル、あなたは永遠に忘れられることはありません！

♥ これを実現させるために、マイケル・ジャクソンと、マイケルを愛する世界中のファンのために地道に活動してくださった心やさしきMJファンの皆さまに、あ らためてお礼を申し上げます。赤いフリーダム・ローズの海という形の愛でマイケルをあたたかく包むことができることを、あらためて誇りに思います。

♥  毎年のこの企画は、マイケルは今も計り知れないほど愛されているということ、彼はいつも私たちの心の中にいること、決して記憶からなくなることはないということを世界へ知らせる、驚くほど美しく力強い愛の声明となりました。

♥  5回目の命日となる今年の6月25日に、このような最も壮大な方法で、世界中のMJファンがマイケルへの愛を形にし続けることができるよう尽力してくださった、RobynとSarrahに感謝です。

今年の6月25日のフォレスト・ローンでのトリビュート、One Rose for Michael J. Jackson
が正式に始動したことをお知らせすることをとても嬉しく思います。

私たちが彼のクリエイティブの才能、そしてレガシーを讃えるのは、これで5年目になります。

発足以来、年に1度のこのバラの企画は、私たちが愛する Man in the Mirrorに敬意を表し、
世界中のファンをひとつに団結するための、とても大切な企画となりました。

個人的にフォレスト・ローンをお参りできるファンがたくさんいる一方で、それができないファンは世界中にたくさんいます。でも、マイケルや彼の名声を讃えるためにみんなで協力することで、皆さんに代わってマイケルへの愛を届けることは可能です。

バラ1本1本は、世界中のマイケル・ジャクソンのファン1人1人の愛のしるしです。
この美しいフリーダム・ローズが集まって、マイケルがどれほど愛され続けているか…つまり、愛は永遠だということを示す愛のブランケットになります。

One Rose for Michaelによりペイパルのアカウントが設定されました。
ペイパルのアカウントをお持ちであれば

1. www.paypal.comにアクセス。

2. ログインする。

3. “支払”をクリック。

4. “宛先”の欄にonerose4mjj@gmail.comと入力。

5. “金額”の欄に送金額(USドル)を入力。バラ1本3ドルです。購入するバラの本数に3をかけて、総額を計算してください。下記をご参照ください。 バラ1本＝3ドル バラ2本＝6ドル 1ダース(12本)＝36ドル

6. “同意して支払う”選択し、クリック。

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1. 下のペイパルのボタンをクリックしてください。

バラ購入のフォームが表示されます。

2.表示されたページの“Qty”の欄にご希望のバラの本数を入力し、右側の
をクリックしてください。

3. ボタンを選択すると、送金額を確認するフォームが表示されます。

4. (支払方法の選択)”と表示されますので、を選択してください。

5. カード番号と請求書送付先を入力し、“pay”をクリックしてください。

購入が完了しましたら、ペイパルより確認のメールが届きます。ご入金を確認しましたら、OneRoseMJJからも確認のメールを送ります。
（＊ ローズチームからの確認メールが送付されるまで最大48時間かかると思われますが、事情により遅れる場合があります）

ご留意ください：　昨年同様、1本あたりのバラの代金には、チップ、換金(アメリカ以外からの購入者のための)、運搬、税金等の費用が含まれます。費用に差額が発生した場合は、追加のバラの購入に充てさせていただきます。

例年通り、私たちのメモリアル・ブログに、あなたのローズ・バッジとマイケルへのメッセージを公開する方法を、OneRose4MJは追って説明します。
今年のローズ・バッジはまだ未完成ですが、今週末までに完成するでしょう。

私たちのメモリアル・ブログ   にアクセスして、あなたのメッセージをお読みいただけます。

さらに、OneRose4MJJがサポートする慈善施設 への支援として、今回も、
そして、フォレスト・ローン内の子ども達が眠る場所に、皆さまから頂いた愛のバラのバケットを届ける予定です。

世界中のマイケル・ファンとともにこの伝統を続けていくことは、本当に心温まる経験です。
変わらぬファンの真心と愛を目にし、マイケルは自分のメッセージが息づいていることに、再び私たちに微笑みかけてくれることでしょう。

皆さまの愛とサポートに感謝します。

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French translation - thank you Lid Lilly

L’évènement One Rose  2014 est maintenant officiellement ouvert

Les fans fidèles de MJ du monde entier vont à nouveau recouvrir de belles roses rouges  l'entrée de la dernière demeure de Michael  pour le 5 ème anniversaire de sa disparition.


♥ Tu ne seras jamais oublié, Michael !! ♥
♥ Une fois de plus, merci à l’engagement des fans fidèles et bienveillants de MJ qui ont travaillé assidument pour réaliser ceci pour Michael Jackson et ses fans  à travers le monde, nous serons à nouveau honorés de couvrir Michael d’amour avec cet océan de Roses rouges Liberté.


♥ Chaque année, cet évènement s’est révélé être une incroyablement belle et vibrante déclaration d'AMOUR  au monde montrant que Michael est toujours aimé  infiniment, qu'il sera toujours dans nos cœurs et qu'il ne sera jamais oublié.

♥ Merci à Robyn et à Sarrah pour leur incroyable travail accompli qui a permis aux fans de MJ du monde entier de continuer de montrer notre amour à Michael de la façon la plus spectaculaire possible chaque année, à la date anniversaire du 25 juin depuis sa disparition.
(copié depuis le site One Rose)
Un compte Paypal a été créé par les administrateurs de “One Rose for Michael J. Jackson"


Instructions pour acheter une rose
Si vous avez déjà un compte paypal
1. Allez sur wwww.paypal.com
2. Connectez vous à votre compte
3. Cliquez sur “Envoyez de l’argent”
4. Dans l’onglet "e-mail ou téléphone portable", entrez cette adresse : onerose4mjj@gmail.com
5. Dans l’onglet « montant » , entrez le montant total en $ que vous voulez envoyer. Chaque rose Freedom à longue tige coûte 3 $. Pour calculer la somme d’argent nécessaire pour acheter vos roses, multipliez le nombre de roses que vous souhaitez acheter par 3. Vous pouvez vous référer aux informations ci-dessous
1 Rose=  3.00 $
2 Roses= 6.00 $
1 Douzaine (12)= 36.00 $
6. Sélectionnez “ c’est un achat “ et cliquez sur “marchandises”

Si vous préférez  acheter vos roses par carte bancaire à la place d'utiliser Paypal
1. Merci d'aller sur le site "One rose for Michael J. Jackson" et de cliquer sur le bouton "add to card"  : http://onerose4mjj.blogspot.com/2014/03/annual-one-rose-for-michael-j-jackson.html
Vous serez redirigés vers un formulaire pour acheter vos roses

2. Sur ce formulaire, entrez le nombre de roses que vous achetez dans l’onglet “ quantité” et cliquez sur « mettre à jour »  à droite de cet onglet

3. En bas de ce formulaire, sélectionnez “payer” et vous serez redirigés vers un formulaire qui vous montrera le total de votre commande

4. Cliquez à droite sur "vous n'avez pas de compte Paypal" 

5. Dans l'onglet "Payez par carte bancaire" , renseignez les informations  demandées concernant votre carte bancaire en dessous et cliquez sur payer

Une fois que vous aurez acheté votre (vos) rose (s), vous recevrez un e-mail de confirmation de Paypal. Après avoir reçu votre paiement, l’équipe  « OneRoseMJJ »   vous enverra également un e-mail de confirmation ( Note : les e-mails de confirmation sont généralement envoyés sous 48 H par l'équipe OneRoseMJJ, mais il est possible que dans certaines circonstances le délai de traitement soit plus long )

MERCI DE NOTER : Comme l’année dernière, le coût calculé par rose comprend les coûts d'achat, les conversions de devises (pour les fans qui achètent en dehors des US), les frais de transport, les taxes et d’autres coûts. Une fois que les frais mentionnés sont déduits, le solde restant sera utilisé pour acheter des roses supplémentaires.

Comme toujours, l’équipe #OneRose4MJJ vous fournira des instructions complémentaires concernant l’envoi de votre message à Michael, afin qu’il puisse être publié sur notre blog commémoratif avec votre badge « Rose ». Le badge « Rose » de cette année est toujours en cours de création, mais devrait être finalisé d’ici la fin de cette semaine.
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Pour lire votre message adressé à Michael , merci de visiter notre blog commémoratif  à cette adresse "Célébrer notre Michael bien-aimé " : http://celebratingourbelovedmichael.blogspot.com/

La page d'accueil du site du blog "One Rose for Michael J. Jackson": http://onerose4mjj.blogspot.com/2014/03/annual-one-rose-for-michael-j-jackson.html


En complément du soutien que OneRose4MJJ essaye d'apporter aux organisations caritatives, nous allons à nouveau redistribuer à d’autres personnes et amener un certain nombre de seaux de roses aux foyers de Femmes Battues, aux maisons des Anciens Combattants et sur les tombes des enfants à Forest Lawn.

Cette expérience de poursuivre cette tradition avec la communauté des fans de Michael à travers le monde nous fait extrêmement chaud au cœur. Grace à l’amour sans faille et la loyauté de ses fans, Michael nous sourira à nouveau de là-haut pour avoir perpétué son message d'amour.
Merci pour tout votre amour et votre soutien
Les administrateurs de « One Rose for Michael J. Jackson »

♥  Merci de  rejoindre  "One Rose for Michael J. Jackson" sur FaceBook à cette adresse:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/OneRose4MJ/186649991448123/

Les badges Roses 2014! Vous pouvez choisir votre badge parmi 3 différents cette année: http://onerose4mjj.tumblr.com/post/80764764366/onerose4mjjs-2014-rose-badges-you-can-choose-1


" Donner à quelqu'un une partie de votre cœur 
vaut plus que toutes les richesses du monde".
                                            ~ Michael Jackson


♥ Déclaration préliminaire de Robyn
C’est avec un grand plaisir que je vous annonce l'ouverture de l’évènement  “One Rose for Michael J.Jackson “ pour ce 25 Juin 2014.

C’est la 5ième année que nous célébrons son génie créatif et son héritage et que nous nous rassemblons de par le monde entier pour montrer notre amour et notre gratitude



Chaque rose représente le cœur d'un fan dans le monde mais
Ensemble c'est une couverture d' AMOUR
Nous sommes Une voix, Un cœur, Un AMOUR
Nous sommes One Rose for Michael J. Jackson ...

Un compte Paypal a été créé par One rose for Michael J. Jackson Pour acheter vos roses pour l'anniversaire du 25 juin de cette année, envoyez votre argent par paypal à l'adresse
onerose4mjj@gmail.com


Le prix est de 3 $ pour chaque  Rose rouge Freedom  à longue tige

MERCI DE NOTER : Chaque année le coût calculé par rose comprend les coûts d'achat, les conversions de devises , les frais de transport, les taxes et d’autres coûts. Une fois que les frais mentionnés sont déduits, le solde restant sera utilisé pour acheter des roses supplémentaires.


Nous allons cette année encore redistribuer de l'amour à d'autres personnes au nom de Michael en donnant les roses le 26 juin à des personnes moins chanceuses, en leur apportant de la joie et de l'amour,  nous apporterons également des seaux de roses à Babyland et à Lulabyeland à Forest Lawn comme nous l'avons fait les années passées




Michael nous sourira à nouveau de là-haut pour avoir perpétué son message d'amour.

Merci pour tout votre amour et votre soutien,


One Rose for Michael J. Jackson...

♥ La Philantropie de PASSION GROWERS ♥

Cette société ressemble tellement à Michael.
Ils tendent sans cesse la main aux autres et redistribuent à la communauté en aidant les enfants malades et les personnes dans le besoin.  Ils ont travaillé avec Robyn Starkand et se sont surpassés pour réaliser ce projet pour que les fans de MJ du monde entier montrent leur AMOUR à Michael le 3ème anniversaire de sa mort.

Merci d'aller sur ce site pour voir les efforts d'amour et de guérison qu'ils partagent tout au long de l'année avec la communauté: http://community.passiongrowers.com/category/philanthropy/


♥ Neverland 2013 ♥

Bittersweet June... a time of reflection. This seems to never change... like the peeling of the layers on an onion different levels appear as the years tick by without MJ here on earth with us. 

Seems odd to some, who haven’t taken the time to know Michael Jackson, that so many around the world still love him so deeply but to us who have delved into this most interesting and beautiful man’s life and work... who are inspired by the life he led... who have embraced him, his philanthropic heart and his musical artistry deep in our own hearts... to those of us who live his music and his words... it makes perfect sense. 



I have tried to shake this feeling about Michael... telling myself, “It’s been four years now. It’s time to let go... time to move on.” Sometimes even hoping for a personal Cher, “Snap Out of IT!” slap moment. Yet it never comes... Michael is deep in my heart and soul. So even if I left the MJ fan community as I’ve come to live it since his death, Michael’s inspiration would still be in my heart and life forever... in a way he never was before. God has placed me on this path and opened my eyes to so much. Sadly, the bittersweet fact is that my life is changed for the better because of Michael Jackson’s death. It is so like Michael Jackson to keep giving good out into the world even in death.

The thread of love continues to grow. Every year I’m blessed and honored to meet more and more beautiful people because of Michael Jackson. The LOVE for Michael keeps him ‘alive.' The LOVE from Michael continues to grow, weaving an invisible golden-threaded tapestry around the globe, connecting hearts, lives and people everyday. 

In spite of the evil which tried to destroy Michael and continues to dish it’s twisted sorted $$ lies to the mindless public what has become so very clear is that LOVE rises to the top. All the rest... is meaningless. The true man... the beautiful soul God created and filled with more talent than seemed humanly possible for one person will prove to be the Michael that the world will long remember.  



This year’s June anniversary, this entire year, was especially difficult for me. This is why I haven’t written much of anything for my blog in quite awhile... the emotions out weighed the words until today. I truly wondered if God had taken the desire to write from me. Physically and emotionally I was not up to the celebrations. Everyday was like, “Draggin’ yourself out of bed” as MJ said to Michael Bearden in regard to the music for Smooth Criminal in TII. Many events, many fans coming into Los Angeles from all over the world filled everyone’s schedules full and for me resulted in a schedule with events and plans for 13 days straight and no energy to carry them out. Although I must say the joy of meeting sweet friends was like a wash of cool, ocean waves over the pervasive shroud of gray covering my heart. Embracing those in person that I’ve only known via Face Book is a joyful tonic like no other.  The only time I ever felt truly free of the heaviness was in the occasional embrace of beautiful friends or when surrounded by MJ’s music and voice at Westlake Studios and during musical sensory immersion at the Cirque MJ One show and after party in Vegas. It was in these moments alone when the long fingers of MJ’s affirming, life giving music literally wrapped a healing touch around my lagging spirit... filling me with joy.



I realize now why MJ separated himself from his family and the world and spent long amounts of time dancing, singing and literally completely absorbed in his craft. Transforming, uplifting, spiritual music brings joyful, invigorating life and all the worries of life are left behind. No one can touch those moments... or take them away... they are God given. He shared those moments with us, the world, the intimate time of healing with the creator of his gift of music, art and dance. There are many spiritual Christian hymns that make me feel the same way, which bring spiritual healing. In these moments the Spirit of God lives in the notes and words. They too are a God given blessing... anointed. Yes, Michael was anointed predestined by God to share his gift of artistry with the world in a way no one had ever done before. As Michael himself said many times... his musical creations were from God. He never failed to point to God as his source. I believe this is why his music continues to lift and heal the hearts of so many.

Yes this June the schedule was packed; however there was one event that I looked very forward to and knew I wouldn’t miss if humanly possible... most especially if God was on our side. I didn’t know how I could help or how it would unfold but I love those type of plans. If it’s God’s will... it will happen... do the foot work and God’s puzzle pieces all fall into place. We should all live every day that way.



I was first approached by Mark in April, 2013 in a private message asking if I could assist with his plans. He and his girlfriend, a dear friend of mine, Rachael, were traveling in June to Los Angeles for Michael’s anniversary and he had very special, secret plans for her. It was clear he had thought a great deal about what he was sharing with me. I could feel the nervous excitement and anticipation in his request. I was happily and obligingly sworn to secrecy.



Mark and Rachael, a simply beautiful couple, had met many years ago brought together by their love of Michael Jackson in London as MJ fans. They both attended MJ fan rallies and concerts. Rachael was a strong defender of Michael and Soldier of LOVE, as was Mark, a huge MJ fan and a very artistic, talented dancer as well. Michael brought them together; however life separated them. Michael’s loss brought them back together again reconnected in a new and wonderful way. What is so amazing still to me is how Michael’s LOVE grows daily in the most touching, unexpected ways.



Mark has an unmistakeable spirit of appreciation for others rarely seen in today's world. He exudes gentle charm filled with genuine politeness. Not only is he outwardly handsome and beautiful his humble, considerate spirit warms your heart, bringing grounding consistency, lighting up any situation. His deeply engrained trait of steadfast caring and affability is a true treasure. This runs deep in his soul as his bright, white smile beams forth with genuine, heartfelt tenderness. God has gifted him also with the heart of a helper. He shows sincere caring always alert to the needs of others, jumping in to help without being asked. A ‘man’s man’ as they say and also 'woman’s man' too as is evident in the gentle way he treats Rachael and her children. Deeply artistic he thrives on expression through dance and music... thus his love of Michael... his inspiration. He too has had his share of troubles in his life... but as I’ve said LOVE rises to the top. Mark is just that... Top Notch... the cream of the crop. His outward charm and handsome features only grow stronger as you get to know the caring and genuinely kind man inside. Mark's eyes reveal a lovingly, strong and steadfast giving spirit ... so unmistakably Mike Like. 



Rachael is a sweet, enchanting, gentle soul. Her sweet, heady laughter and youthful spirit are in complete opposition to her strong determined nature. She is a force to be reckoned with when she sets her mind to something. She is beautiful and quirky and wonderfully unique. God broke the mold with Rachael. She surprises me every year on her visits to the U.S. from the UK. Her love for her children, family and MJ run very deep in her veins. They are her life blood. Even at first look there is no mistaking her unique, natural, artistic expressiveness. A woman who wears her heart on her sleeve in the most childlike attractive way taking Michael’s love of Peter Pan to heart in her life. Her outward beauty and look of youthfulness are misleading to her age. She has also had her share of pain in this life... however again LOVE rises to the top. Rachael is a survivor and I can identify with her so well... I love her... she is my dear friend. It’s easy to see why Mark has fallen helplessly in love with her as well. They are simply the most gorgeous couple. A perfect match. I am elated for both of them, so blessed to know them and be a part of their lives. I feel like family with them, their protective big sister ready to move mountains for them if need be.


So it was... on the morning of June 23rd that I gathered festive libations for the day and drove to pick up the MJ crew for the drive to the Neverland Flyover 2013. As with most of my plans during June this day's schedule morphed and grew a life of it’s own. I originally was driving four of us; however the group happily and without too much added effort easily grew to seven. If there is anything I have learned while Michaeling it's ‘Let Go and Let God’, schedules are just made to be laughed at and there is always room for one more... well... until you run out of seat belts. 


Very Mike Like Bronze sculpture found on Ventura Blvd.

Marcela and Rachel at Hayvenhurst gate

Susan at Hayvenhurst gate

With a full carload of happy, unsuspecting occupants we began our journey to the Santa Ynez Valley. It seemed at every turn someone asked if I could do something for them or stop here or there over the weeks of June and although I was very tired I tried to oblige where I could. As it turned out on this day all was possible including an unplanned side trip to the Hayvenhurst gates. The guard even opened the gates for us affording us a good long look at Kenya, Michael’s chocolate Lab and gift to his children. She happily wagged her tail hello to us. She is such a beautiful, sweet girl. Then there was a quick stop on Ventura Blvd. as bronze Neverland type statues were spotted while I was searching for the freeway on-ramp. Sometimes I find the best things when I’m lost. The day before even with GPS (don’t ask me how that happens but it always includes laughter) I was lost while searching for the rent-a-car place and much to my complete amazement found Center Staging Studios right in front of my eyes. Center Staging Studios is where MJ last recorded and I had often thought about searching for that particular MJ spot. Yet without planning and as a result of helping out friends in need there it was with no effort at all! A really nice Michaeling perk overshadowing the frustration of being lost which had finally set in.

No matter the shift in plans at every turn I kept in the back of my mind Mark’s request. Knowing it was of the highest priority... above all else I had a mission... a quest to get him and my lovely, unsuspecting friend, Rachael, to the gates of Neverland by dusk. Michael’s favorite time of day. Rachael had no clue of any plans, as far as she knew she was the one taking Mark on a very special first helicopter ride over Neverland and to visit the Neverland gates for the first time. Little did she know what was in store. 



First on the loose agenda was the Heli Flyover, each of us set to fly in groups of three on our flights. Our scheduled time was ticking by closer and closer as traffic held us up. We stressfully forged through bumper to bumper L.A. freeway traffic. It seemed everyone in L.A. and the San Fernando Valley had decided to go to Ventura Beach via the 101 Freeway on this lazy overcast Saturday. I affirmed to myself and out loud to others that everything happens for a reason and took long slow breaths to try to relax against the time crunch. Finally in Ventura literally hundreds of cars lined up to get off the freeway for a day at the beach. Breathing a very large sigh of relief that I wasn’t one of them on that crowded beach the road opened up and we flew by them all on toward our destination, Santa Ynez Airport. 



We could relax now moving more easily with the flow of open road. As we looked to the left ocean waves lazily washed upon the sandy shore under the overhang of misty clouds. The sky still overcast  was a good sign that our hold up was for a purpose. Heli flights in cloudy weather are not as mesmerizing and afternoon skies over Neverland are usually always clear in the summer.

At a certain point in the journey with the vast horizon on our left stretching seemingly forever out over the deep Pacific I like to listen to a CD a friend of mine made of Michael talking. His beautiful speaking voice in a collection of speech excerpts, amidst a back drop of several of his songs. Susan popped it in and Michael’s voice filled the car. As usual it was very emotional, touching each person’s heart in a very personal way... resulting in very few dry eyes. No matter how many times I listen to his voice on this journey along the shore somehow it always has the same effect on me. Always it seems the perfect place to listen to his inspirational words. Those words that encourage each of us to bring just a little more LOVE into this world. 



For many in the car this was their first Neverland Flyover. It is always so exciting to watch the bliss and euphoria on the faces of the flying new-bees. For me this was my third flyover and although I knew what to expect it was as always just as magical the third time as the first.

Basket Ball Court Neverland Logo
Pic not from flyover - credit unknown - night picture in Fall

Each flight over Neverland I have searched for something special. The first flight spotting and discovering the Memorbilia House on the hill where Michael kept many of his honors, plaques, gold records and award statues. He didn’t like to keep them in the main house so he stored them in this three bedroom, ranch house on Neverland property as well as many other warehouses. The second flight gifted me with the close up sighting of the spectacular Giving Tree. I will never forget it, sitting so stately at the end of the bridge and spotting Michael’s platform which still remains snug in it’s branches. This flight, the third flight, my desire was to spot the Neverland Basketball Court with the Neverland logo of the little boy sitting on a crescent moon painted on the court. We flew over the property three times peering down into Michael’s magical world. Sadly the rides are gone but the grounds are pristine, restored as if waiting for their return one day. The fountains were not on for this flight as they had been the previous year yet the lake was just as beautiful and enchanting. I also had a deeper feeling of sadness this time that I have not felt previously... there it was again that shroud of gray. Shaking it off I continued intently searching for the basketball court to no avail. Finally letting the gray take over I settled into acceptance this time may not result in my discovery of a new special Michael place at Neverland. Quite possibly it was hidden by trees around the house area. Then just as I decided to enjoy the rest of the ride unfettered... no sooner than I’d surrendered the search... there it was! Right there before my eyes protected from the afternoon sun... the basketball court lay just nestled up against a wall protected from the afternoon sun... which might explain why the logo is still in such terrific shape, unless it’s also been restored as so much of Neverland has been. It was hard to tell which... but there it sat just along the road leading out to the rides and the petting zoo. It was much further from the main house than I had anticipated. Joyfully I realized I had been looking in the wrong place. Yet before the flight was over, and those flights seem to always never be long enough, we never want them to end, right there like a gift out of no where... it lay before my eyes. I could see Michael playing around down there... in my minds eye... and wondered how many times Magic Johnson, Kobe Bryant or Mike Tyson or any of Michael’s other friends or cousins played around on that court with him. My mind drifted thinking about how incredibly giving and generous Michael was with his precious home, Neverland. How notorious he was for letting his friends use and fully enjoy Neverland while he was away on tour or working. How many people allow others into their homes in such a way? No one I know... especially such an incredible home? Michael was generous to a fault... too trusting... too caring if there is such a thing... Michael was just that. Sadly it was just that amazing quality that opened his life and home up to greedy, users, liars and manipulators. Oh... if only we could turn back time...


For me at that point the Heli trip was complete. Settling in, no picture taking needed as I’d taken pictures on previous flights and just wanted to relax now, drink in the flight and view of Michael’s most beautiful, magical home of LOVE. I regret not capturing a pic of the basketball court. It all just went by too quickly. Neverland is truly such an incredibly gorgeous, enchanting oasis... there again comes that shroud of gray. If only things had been different Michael might still be living there today in the home he created. I wondered about his daughter, Paris, who is hospitalized and deeply misses her father... and if the world would ever leave Michael’s children alone long enough for them to live their lives and fully heal from the loss of their father. I wondered if they would ever move back to Neverland as I pictured them all happily playing on the grounds of Neverland together. All these thoughts circled in my mind and heart and with a heavy, ‘time will tell’ sigh... I surrendered it all to God in a silent prayer. All I know is that LOVE rises to the top.



Soon each of us, like Peter Pan and Tinker Bell, had taken our joyful, magical flight in the clear blue sky over Neverland. Some were speechless as they tried to assimilate what they had just experienced. Some were giddy, talking away. I however was mostly quiet or talking to myself quietly about time management. Compartmentalizing as I knew 'dusk at the gates' was the end game plan... and I needed to make that happen for my dear friends.

Most definitely on my list of ‘To Do’ items was to show my band of merry men... errrr... ahhh... MJ friends... quaint Los Olivos with the flag pole literally in the center of town. The town down the road from Neverland where MJ had shopped and walked the streets so many times. Just as if planned that way it fit just perfectly with the 'gates at dusk' plan. Yes, God was in charge and it seemed to be falling into place. Not even an accidental bashing in of the license plate on the rent-a-car hindered us, as both Mark and I worked feverishly with the aid of the J. Woeste, Phillips-head, screw driver to pound it back into a flattened state. Smiling as we worked (well mostly Mark worked & I supervised) and conferring on the 'dusk at the gates' plans... we both looked at one another not knowing what was in store and shrugged. His nervousness did not seem to be assuaged by my, “You will know the right moment. God will show you.”



Like kids on an adventure we were all anxious to see the magic of J. Woeste Nursery. Although most had no idea what I was talking about when I attempted to explain where we were going... and after only a few words all that can really be said is, “You’ll see.” This magical escape truly fails description... a waste of breath really to even try. Only your eyes and senses can explain a trip here. I simply LOVE to see the look on the faces of those who enter these gates for the first time, to hear the astonished, gleeful gasp as they take in their first visual and sensual experience behind the gate as it opens and another world envelopes them. 

Thus here we enjoyed the late afternoon cool of the day, bathed in the warm, yellow-amber tones of the sun as it sank into the horizon of pale blue California sky. Here through this portal of fantastical escape from everyday normal life, surrounded by the winding paths of succulent heaven, we lost ourselves, strolling the seemingly endless enchanted paths, investigating every nook and cranny until finally emerging at the front gate where giant wind chimes hung in the ancient Eucalyptus tree. The heavenly sounds engulfing us as we posed for a group picture. Then with the license plate flattened and reattached, none the worse for wear, and a hearty, smiling, “Thank you!” to our host at J. Woeste we reluctantly pulled ourselves away from this fairyland, and set out into the quaint and quiet town of Los Olivos. Here we walked the country streets looking for a place to eat dinner. It was late and not much was open as Los Olivos rolls up it’s welcome mats early everyday even on the weekends; however we were blessed to find a coffee house with minutes to spare before the registers closed. They were still serving a light dinner of small personal pizza and soda. Most everyone decided to try Root Beer and the reactions were very funny. Some not liking it so much and wondering who would ever want to drink that stuff? Some feeling it was a great U.S. treat reveling in getting their hands on an ice cold bottle of the rich brown beverage. With dinner complete and unbeknownst to most in the car enough time was purposely passed to just make a slow drive down the road to arrive just before dusk at the gates. We all situated ourselves back into the SUV and moved on down Figueroa Mountain Rd., Michael’s road to Neverland...
just there... the second star to the right.

Upon arrival at the gates the merry band piled out of the car to the sounds of, “Oh my God... we’re here! We are actually here! I can’t believe I’m actually here at Michael’s Neverland gates!”

I parked the SUV in a place where I don’t normally park, knowing I needed to have handy and quick access to the hidden ice chest in the back while they all wandered the peaceful grounds at the gate and along the fence perimeter. I could feel Mark’s nervousness. Again privately I nodded encouragement whispering, “You will know the right time.” I was worried my anxiousness and whispering too would give things away. However there was no clue in Rachael eyes as the presence of the place filled her heart. She decided instead of visiting close to the gates she needed to be away from the many who were visiting this day. In search of some quiet, alone time Mark and Rachael began to walk down the road. Mark gave me a look of, “What should I do?” I shrugged as I glanced at the sun sinking in the afternoon sky and said a quick prayer, “Ok Lord, you know the desire of Mark’s heart. If this is meant to be then You make it happen.” It was at that exact moment as I fiddled in the ice chest a car pulled up along side me and stopped. A smiling familiar face said, “Hello! How are you?” I was utterly amazed... again as if it was planned just that way. I quickly relayed the plans for dusk. His face beamed and with a giant grin he said to me, “Follow my lead. Just get them back down here... now.” 



So I urgently waved for them to return to the gates and swiftly confided my secret to Marcela and sent her scurrying down the road with Susan to gather them both back to the gates. At their urging Mark escorted Rachael back to the gates trying not to answer her many questions about why. The gates opened and I led Rachael forward. Mark stepped inside looking VERY apprehensive as if he was experiencing an out of body surreal like state. I thought maybe he was going to need to pinch himself at any moment to see if he was dreaming. Rachael excitedly asked me, “What is happening? I don’t understand. What is going on?” I gently guided her by the arm calmly saying, “Shhhh... it’s ok... this is for you.” Nodding yes and directing her inside, “This is all for you. Step inside.” 

There just inside the gates Mark gently, lightly pulled her by the hand to him, then retrieved the ring box from of his pants pocket where it had been safely hidden all day. Here in this moment, this place and time with the giant Sycamores and ancient graceful California Oaks that have witnessed centuries of history on this land a silent hush fell over Neverland. The trees whispered a soothing song in the gentle breeze urging Mark forward. Everyone’s eyes were on him attentive, listening, no one breathing. Just listening intently to hear his words. He began to pour his heart out to her. His love overflowed...  words overwhelmed him. He had told me so many times he needed to be on one knee when he proposed to her as he wanted desperately to fulfill her life long wish... yet at this very moment he seemed frozen. Rachael was shaking like a leaf in the wind unable to comprehend what was happening. Then in sudden realization as she saw the ring box she nervously laughed and chided him, “Well, get down on one knee.” Assuring her he smiled and dropped to one knee, opened the ring box which contained a very special ring especially engraved with "Neverland", looked into her eyes and found the words deep in his heart as he told her how much he loved her, ending with the words which completed the magic of the day, changing their lives, “Will you marry me?” He took a huge breath as she said, “YES! YES!” Then he slid the ring onto her finger and they kissed. Everyone even those not in our group were watching and enjoying the amazing moment. It was magical, memorable and so incredibly beautiful! The very first proposal at Neverland gates. Yes... God always makes a way and LOVE always rises to the top! 

Of course there is one red rose in full bloom!


Pictures were snapped and much joyous celebration took place as I pulled the chilled champagne from the ice chest and laid out crackers and cheese and fruit plates. The happy couple made a special engagement toast with my family’s special silver goblets that have been used for several generations of marital and anniversary celebratory toasting. It seemed appropriate for them to use them as I feel they are so much a part of my family now, my sister, my brother. Champagne and raspberries and special pics together at Michael’s front gate just at dusk when the light is so special.
Yes... Michael’s magical, favorite time of the day... the perfect setting for engagement pictures.

Our loose plan was to wait until dark to view the Super Moon. To see the view Michael would have seen from his property in this corner of the earth. On this particular night coincidentally, of all nights, the Moon was the closest to earth. The biggest and brightest moon of the entire year. A Moonwalker, special engagement gift to this very special couple. However just like most of my plans... this one morphed as well. This night, the Super Moon night, most unusual for summer it was an extra breezy, very cool night which delivered a layer of foggy, low clouds not normally seen so far inland during June. As a result we couldn’t see the moon at all. However it didn’t dampen our spirits after a very beautiful, fulfilling day. By this time I could finally take a deep breath. I had completed my main mission for my sweet friends, now able to just relax before the adventures of what would be a hectic coming week filled with many MJ events. However for now things were calm... I reveled in the glow on the faces of all my friends. Thanking God to be apart of this special day.
 Yes for me the most important mission was now over. She said, “YES!” Mark and Rachael were simply beaming... clearly floating in a world all their own. Mark had given her the most memorable proposal any MJ fan could ever want... a day they will both cherish For All Time.

It was difficult to pull ourselves away from the peace, joy and new found memories of Neverland’s gates; however with no sight of the Super Moon we needed to move on, embark on the long journey home. We all took one last look at Los Olivos twinkling in the night as we turned left off Figueroa Mountain Rd. We traveled through the night toward home, a quiet satisfaction filled the car. Lost in our own personal thoughts it wasn’t long before the country road Michael traveled many, many times lifted us up out of the Santa Ynez Valley to the bluff over looking Santa Barbara. It was here the giant, silver moon rose before us in the sky and shined magnificently down upon the Pacific to our right. Much to our elation and joy it was now crystal clear... only wisps of clouds remained here and there. The glow of the moon on the clouds lit them up like tufts of cotton candy in the dark sky as the Super Moon like a beacon in the night guided us on our path homeward. The giant moon shined so incredibly bright on the still ocean water it was as if a mirror shined back providing the view of two Super Moons. Simply Magnificent! I had to pull over a couple of times for pictures and just to drink it all in. It was simply breathtaking! The most spectacular sight of the moon I’ve ever seen on a most special day. My life has been connected to the moon in many ways as my father worked for NASA and I grew up focused on the journey to the moon during the Space Race of the ‘60s and the first men walking on the moon. Then of course with MJ our Moonwalker and now this beautiful, remarkable memory added to them all. This day never to be forgotten with some of the most wonderful and lovely people God has brought into my life since Michael’s passing. Only God could have provided this day so perfectly. 



Yes again Michael’s wish coming true... his wish that all men and women would be united in LOVE on this planet. In our MJ community which wraps its loving arms around this globe this happens every single day. For those of my friends who don’t understand why I can’t give up my Michaeling and MJ celebrations... or maybe just for that part of myself that wonders why... THIS is why... the awe and the wonder... and the LOVE. Here in this vehicle traveling south along the California 101 freeway with the Super Moon as our guiding light, shinning ever so bright over the Pacific I am at complete peace as I listen to the “Oooohs” and “Aaaahs” and the joyous laughter and conversation of those in tow...

Marcela, Rachel, Kathy, Mark & Rachael, me (Betty), Susan

... Mark Anthony Anderson and Rachael Foster, the lovely UK couple I was so blessed to be apart of their engagement plans and whose love for one another was simply effervescent and overflowing. I am so very happy for you both. Also Susan Brookes my sweet, gracious friend and MJ room lover from the UK whose enthusiasm for all things Michael is so contagious and love of animals so inspiring; sweet Kathy Beaudoin from Canada whose face glowed with pure joy and magic the entire U.S. trip. Then of course glowing and simply stunning Marcela Torres from Argentina who literally radiates a natural, sweet spirit of LOVE for everyone she meets and finally Rachel Gillard-Tew from New Zealand who showed us all what pure bliss and rebirth looked like as she found her true self on this journey to America.

All but two of you I met in person for the first time this June yet felt I’d known you all for a lifetime. We are connected... we are bonded. God bless everyone of you and thank you for including me in your plans this year. Your open hearts and compassion helped lift the pesky shroud of gray in my life. A Big Thank You for sharing and gifting me with these moments and these adventures and a BIGGER congratulations to our engaged couple, Mark and Rachael. May your dreams all come true and may you be blessed with a beautiful life together. 



I’ll be expecting an invite to the wedding... wink ;)