Merry Christmas xoxo Michelle Kwan

[MichelleWKwan]

Hi Everybody!
Phew...I made it out of Denver just before the blizzard. I hope everybody is having a great holiday. My sister Karen and her husband had an early Christmas party at their house. Unfortunately Karen and Peter will be going to the east coast to celebrate Christmas day with the other side of the family. It was so cute to see my two neices dance around the Christmas tree. Olivia is almost three years old and she is finally understanding the concept of Christmas. Her favorite thing is to help EVERYBODY open their presents. ha ha.....My parents gave Olivia and Sophia matching pink jacket with white fur trimming. It will be perfect for them when they go to the rink to skate!
I am planning to make Christmas Eve dinner at my house....I made a deal with my parents that if I cook they help clean up:D I am trying to enjoy all the time I have with my family and friends before I head out to Denver again. Winter quarter starts up pretty soon....then it's time to hit the books again.
My hip is feeling a lot better....shhhh....I snuck onto to the ice the other day!! I plan on getting back onto the ice soon. There's no work out like skating....I prefer the rink over the gym any day :)
I want to wish all of you a wonder Christmas and a fantastic New Year!! I miss seeing all of you!
xo MK

[Kathy Sullivan]

Am I seeing right - is this really a message from Michelle - OH my how sweet and onto the ice soon. I am soo happy that your hip feels better - we have been so concerned for your health. I am thrilled right now. Thank you Michelle and Merry Christmas - wish you the best.

[vixen62025]

Hi Everybody!
I miss seeing all of you!


Not as much as we miss you! Thank you for the update, Michelle, and have a blessed holiday and a wonderful New Year!

[Deetlebug]

(((((((((((Michelle))))))))))))

Merry Christmas hugs to you!!!

You made my day by posting. I cannot possibly tell you how happy I am to hear from you that your hip is feeling better.

And I couldn't be more thrilled to hear you're back on the ice. I skate too and I totally understand how there is absolutely no feeling in the world like the blade gliding over the ice.

And nobody makes it more beautiful to watch than you do.!!!

Enjoy every moment of your holiday and every second on the ice.

I look forward to seeing you skate again, no matter what venue you choose to do that in.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

Denise

[MichelleWKwan]

oops!! I meant
WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!!
miss you more....

[lasaslav]

Wow, this certainly made my day. Wonderful to see that things are getting better physically. Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season this year!

[Deetlebug]

miss you more....

I'm not sure that's possible.

Some of us are reduced to tears when we think about how much we miss seeing you. You do something totally other-worldly on the ice that just steals our hearts. :wink

Missing you more than you'll know.

hugs,

Denise

[pookybear19]

WOW!! Thanks for stopping by to post Michelle! I miss your skating so much... it's great to hear that you're feeling better. :D

Best of luck to you in college and I can't wait till we all see you skating again!!

I hope you and your family have a very merry christmas and a wonderful new year!! :clap

Lots of hugs to you! :hug

~Mary (pookybear19)

[rubyred]

Wow, it's SO NICE to hear from you, Michelle!!!!!

I feel like :banana :banana2 :banana

Thank you for kindly taking time out of your BUSY schedule to write to us at the forum. I am so excited to hear that you are having a nice recovery and are planning to go back onto the ice soon. Take it easy and have a wonderful holiday season!!!!! :angel

[Lisa Seye]

Thanks for thinking of us in your time with your family. I am glad you got out of Denver in time and thankful your hip is feeling better. I bet it is nice to relieve some of that pain. I am happy that you can enjoy the ice again. Plus, I am glad you are having a wonderful time with your family. Time with family is so precious. Merry Christmas to you and your family.

P.S. Now when my kids get older I will get them to clean up after I cook. Ha-ha.
P.P.S. I hope you are making all "A's" in school!

[Felicity8]

It's so good to hear that you are feeling better Michelle! We hope that you have a very Merry Christmas and that all your Christmas wishes come true.

[KwansPrayerWarrior]

I am planning to make Christmas Eve dinner at my house....I made a deal with my parents that if I cook they help clean up

A KWEEN after my own heart. I LOOOOVE to cook!! :clap

Originally quoted by Kween
My hip is feeling a lot better....shhhh....I snuck onto to the ice the other day!! I plan on getting back onto the ice soon.

:bow :bow --- but you are in trouble. I am SOOOO telling your doctor :lol

[elyn524]

Thank you for stopping by here! Merry Christmas and best wishes!!

[visaliakid]

Merry Christmas Michelle, and the best New Year possible.

Pete - aka Visaliakid ;)

[michellemonique]

Have a great holiday with your family. Glad you'll be back on the ice soon and congratulations on your diplomatic post! You will always represent the U.S. well.

[beegirllw]

Wow, I think that is the single best present this year! Everyone has already said how I feel.

Just remember you are loved and missed and you make the world a better place...thanks for everything girl.

Merry Christmas and a killer dog New Year to you and your wonderful family.

[churchofkwan]

Thank you Michelle! :hug

[Skate Sandee]

Thanks Michelle! Hope your holidays are relaxing before you have to head back to class. We're all thinking of you and wishing you all the best with your recovery from surgery. Happy New Year!

[nymkfan51]

What a wonderful Christmas gift you have given us! We have been so concerned about how you are doing ... thanks for stopping by to let us know you are doing well. :clap

Have a joyous Christmas with your family and good luck at school!!!

Remember we love you and think about you often!!! :gphug

[MFarone]

Thank you, Michelle for taking the time to post your message. It is wonderful to hear from you. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas and a healthy New Year. So very glad to learn your hip is feeling better. Thanks again for posting.

Maureen

[kittyjake5]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Michelle and Best Wishes
to your family.

[AJ Skatefan]

Thanks so much for posting here, Michelle! I really miss seeing you skate but I'm happy that you're doing well. I'm really glad you made it out of Denver before the blizzard! :clap :clap :clap

Good luck with school next quarter!!!

[epoibim]

Michelle!!!

Thank you so much for posting. It just blows my mind that you took the time to send us good wishes and give us an update. It is so wonderful to "see" you and hear how well you're doing.:clap

Your neices sound adorable! Little girls are such fun to buy for, aren't they?

I can't tell you how much it warms my heart to hear that you are feeling better and skating again! Please do me a favor - as you grace that ice, imagine us there...probably with signs;) ...giving you the standing ovations you so deserve.

Thank you for everything you mean to me.
Merry Christmas!
Love,
Erin (and her second graders, who ask about you on a regular basis!)

[QianHui]

Hi Michelle! It's really you! :rose Wonderful to hear from you again. Thank you for taking your time coming here and posting. I'm so glad that you are doing well! I'd like to wish you and your loved ones a merry christmas and happy new year. Hope you have an awesome holiday, and have fun at Denver! :muah

Mandy Zhang

[michelle2006]

Oh Michelle! Merry Christmas and a Happy Happy 2007 to you too. Thanks for stopping by. I thought about you possibly posting soon earlier today. I guess I am kinda physic. LOL. We love and and miss you so much and hearing you are happy brings a huge smile on our faces and makes our holidays that much brighter. Strange how one person has so much power to make people happy. Have fun with the little ladies in your life and don't feel too bad sneaking onto the ice...we know you love it.

Looking forward to seeing YOU soon.

~ Loving fan, Mehwish.

ETA.....oh Denise, she responded to you! How cute!

[graciesfriend]

Hey Michelle,
It's great to hear from you and to hear you're doing so well! It's great you made it home to LA before the blizzard, we were worried about you. Congratulations on your appointment as Public Diplomatic Envoy; you've sure keeping busy! It's great to hear you're feeling better, that's the best news of all!

I hope you and your family have a great Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year!

Take care.

[Fumbilicious]

Michelle!!! I had a feeling we were going to hear from you very soon. Glad you are having a good time with your family and friends and it's very good to hear that your hip is doing alot better. Hope you have a very Merry Christmas and an awesome New Year
Love,
S. Kaulay


Also, Happy Holidays to all MKF'rs!!

[loociex3]

Thank you so much for posting Michelle! We all miss you so much! Have a wonderful holiday season! <3 :)

[UGG]

Merry Christmas Michelle.

[IzzyS]

Awww, Michelle, thanks so much for remembering us this Christmas. We love you and we are *so* proud of you! Have a beautiful Christmas, and God bless you and your family!

[Lisa Seye]

Michelle-so down to earth yet seemingly so high above it.

[kwanette]

Thanks for thinking of us, Michelle. It's wonderful knowing that you are enjoying the holidays with the people you love. God bless.:angel

[scootie12]

So great to hear from you Michelle.

Best wishes for a wonderful 2007, and good luck with everything that lies ahead for you!

[iowafan]

I'm so happy your hip is doing much better!! :clap It's hard to stay away from the ice long.

I'm glad you're home with your family and friends! Your nieces are going up fast! Enjoy your time off before you hit the books again.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[tai kwan]

and Happy and Merry Christmas to you Michelle. You have no idea how much you are missed. But warms our hearts to hear you are happy and continue to be generous. You've always spoken as if you had the knowledge and experience of a college graduate - actually even a higher degree in academia. The one happy thing about figure skating these days IMO is to know you are right here, right now living and having the college experience. And one of the results that is hoped for is that the graduate emerges well rounded, with a broad base of, if not knowledge, at least familiarity with the world and many disciplines. You had all of these attributes before you even set one foot on campus.

But we miss you so....
Have a wonderful and enlightening 2007 dear.

[SamChez]

Michelle Dahling!

How wonderful for you to post to us! I am beyond thrilled that you got out of Denver in time, got to spend fun times with your nieces, and are feeling well. On the ice already!....well, be careful, girl. We have missed watching you in the "usual" manner. Yet, you pop up in the most marvelous ways. HUGE congrats on the State Dept assignment - and I LURVE your PSA on WE!

You have done so much for so many people over the years. I wish you the luxury of taking care of, well, one of my favorite people...YOU! Take time and care with yourself: Our marvelous treasure! I wish you love, happiness, healing, and joy this holiday and all thru 2007. Your post has made my year!

Love you always,

SantaChez

[SGuntur]

Dear Michelle,
Thank you for taking the time to post. Your courage and determination in everything you do and your positive outlook no matter what are truly an inspiration for me. I often look at how you handled some of your life situations for an answer to my problems.
I wish you and all your loved ones a wonderful holiday season. Good luck in your studies.
Take care!

[swtan6el]

merry christmas michelle. We love you so much!

[Heather]

Thank you for posting Michelle!! It's the best holiday present we could ask for (as well as your hip feeling better!!) :) I'm so glad you were able to make it out just before the blizzard! Good luck with the cooking. :D

[JerryStopher]

oops!! I meant
WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!!
miss you more....
You just made it wonderful for me, by posting for us here. :hug

PS: I hope you like the card.

Love, Jerry

[jesskate]

Dear Michelle,
Thanks so much for posting! You probably have no idea how much we look forward to this! God bless you and keep you healthy. We miss you more than you can possibly understand. Skating isn't skating without you. I pray that you are enjoying this time in school and that you be able to fulfill all your dreams whether they include skating again or not. Its wonderful to hear that you have already been testing out that ice! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

[isk8fan]

Thanks for posting Michelle.
I'm not surprised to hear from you but TOTALLY Grateful. You are so generous and kind. I miss you and your wonderful skating, of course. I trust all will work well during your recovery and that you can have a lot more fun being "the wind" free and beautiful on the ice.
Congratulations on your diplomatic post. We are all so proud of you. You have lots of extra Moms and big sisters here at MKF. I hope you continue to enjoy school in Denver. Colorado is a great place to be when its not a blizzard.
Hugs, Rose Mary

[Nitts]

Merry Christmas Michelle. Hope the New Year brings you happiness and good health.

[Podkopayeva]

Merry Christmas Michelle! :hug

[Grace]

Happy Holidays Michelle!! I heard this was coming and this was such a pleasant surprise. We miss you so much and I'm so glad to hear you got out of that blizzard just in time! I'm glad to hear your hip is healing nicely, and well, it's just so nice to hear from you. Am so glad to hear Olivia is having such a fun time opening up everyone's gifts :P Haha, she is soo cute!

*whispers back* we won't tell anyone about you sneaking onto the ice *end whisper* :D

Anyway, have a wonderful, relaxing and well deserved holiday with your family. Blessed with excellent health, love and lots of laughter. May your 2007 be the best of your current 26 years :)

Much love always,
Grace

[rmys299]

Merry Christmas Michelle!
I'm so glad your hip is feeling better. We all hope to see you on the ice soon!! In the mean time, enjoy your time in school and good luck with your studies!!! Have a happy new year!!

[Cole50]

Thank you for taking the time to post a Christmas message, Michelle. I hope you have a fantastic Christmas with your family and enjoy this wonderful time of year. Best wishes as you cook for your family too... that is a task I could never take on myself, especially since cooking consists of soup or microwave meals for me (hey, I live alone, its the easy way out).

I also want to send my best wishes as you begin winter quarter. I hope you are enjoying your time spent back at school!!

You are such a class act, and we certainly miss your presence on the ice... but more importantly, we miss you and what you always gave to us as fans!!! We'll have to agree to disagree on who misses whom more.

All the best, today and always. Have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS and a (super duper) HAPPY NEW YEAR. :) Take it easy on the ice, but I do hope you can return to the "exercise" that truly makes your heart tick!!

[hannerchiquita]

MERRY CHRISTMAS MICHELLE :)
How nice of you to post. Don't go crazy on the ice, but it's nice to hear you're back out there :)
Take care. I miss you! Skating just isn't skating without the woman who made it worth watching.

[Jarrett]

*whispers back* we won't tell anyone about you sneaking onto the ice *end whisper* :D

I make no such promise and have already called the USFSA. They expect you back at Nationals ASAP. Just kidding. :silly Anyway, nice of you to post Michelle and I know we are all glad to hear you are doing good. Have a blast learning all the mumbo jumbo at school.

[TangyTart]

Merry Christmas, Michelle!

[KeithB]

Michelle, your message is a heartwarming piece of Christmas cheer. We are all overjoyed to see that you are feeling better and having a great time with your family and friends.

Best wishes to all,

[Rottie]

Thanks so much, Michelle, for sharing a little bit of news from your world. I am so glad your hip is feeling better and that you still love getting on the ice. Good for your for making other people clean up after dinner. ;) Hit the books hard! :clap

[Belle]

Thanks so much for posting and letting us know you are feeling better. Everyone has been so concerned about your health and happines. Have a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

[tammym59]

Hi Michelle,
You really lifted our spirits by posting, thanks so much!! Good luck with whatever you do, we all wish you the best of everything life gives you.
Be happy,
Tammy:gphug

[Lukicraze]

Merry Christmas to you, too, Michelle! :)

It's so great to hear from you again! Glad to hear you are doing well. Best of luck in your studies next semester.

I'm (and we're) so proud of you! :hug

Hope to see you soon!

[Tarynn@Elissa'smom]

How wonderful to hear from you Michelle! I am so happy you made it home to your family before the blizzard, and that your hip is feeling better. May the coming year bring you joy, peace, love and all the happiness you deserve!

[KwanFan1212]

Michelle: Thank you so much for taking the time to update us on how things are going for you! Have a wonderful Christmas and I wish you all the best in the new year! :hug

[synnabun]

Oh what a wonderful Christmas present it is to hear from you!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to message us! I'm sure that if you read around you already know that we were concerned about the weather in Denver and your being there! I'm relieved to hear that you are safe with your family for the holidays!

I'm glad your hip is doing better... I can't imagine everything that you've gone through. No matter what your health is most important of all. Do take care of yourself!!! May you and your entire family have a fantastically Merry Christmas and happy New Year!! :hug

Thank you again,
Angela Bonnie S.

[iloveskating]

How great to hear from you! Thank you and Merry Christmas!

[LyraKwangelica]

So glad to hear from you Michelle. Glad to know you're back on the ice again. It would take a United Nations sanction to get you off the ice (even though UN sanctions don't always result in progress). Keep up with your studies and stay warm, its cold in Denver!

[michelle2006]

....(even though UN sanctions don't always result in progress).

:lol True dat!

[KwansPrayerWarrior]

You have lots of extra Moms and big sisters here at MKF

*Raises Hand* I'm 34....I have first dibs on the big sister job :clap

[Krista]

Merry Christmas Michelle!

Thanks so much for posting! Always fun to get updates on how you're doing. We miss you so much! Hope you have wonderful holidays and a great semester.

PS, thats so cute about Olivia. My nephew is 3 and loves to help open the presents as well! :)

[Vinthekwanfan]

Hey there Miss Michelle:) Glad to hear from you again. Have yourself and your family a wonder...er wonderful Christmas and a bountiful New Year.:party :hug We missed hearing from you but we're glad your hips and health are doing better overall. Thanks for posting and please post again and tell us about your academics next time. I've been out of college for over 2 years and would love to hear about the college life again.
Love,
Vin B.

[BatonKwan]

Merry Christmas, Michelle! Reading your message completely made my night! I am ecstatic to hear you are back on the ice right where you belong! Please, don't be a stranger:P Come back and see us again real soon!:hug

[Hersee]

Merry Christmas Michelle, and the best New Year possible.

Pete - aka Visaliakid ;)

Hi Michelle,

How kind and thoughtful of you to post for your fans of which there are many. We all miss your beauty, grace and elegance on the ice. You are the best thing on ice since Johnnie Walker Red, no doubt about it. There is no joy in watching skating for me without your presence. I am happy to hear that you are doing well and that your hip is healing. I really, really hope that when you are all healed you will grace us with your presence again. Take care and have a wonderful holiday and congrats on your appointment.:clap :clap

[PattyJ]

Happy Holidays Michelle! I am writing this from our home in Lake Arrowhead. We first watched you skate at the Ice Castle when you were 11 years old and have loved watching you ever since. Wishing you all that you so richly deserve in the coming year.

PattyJ

[Hersee]

Merry Christmas Michelle, and the best New Year possible.

Pete - aka Visaliakid ;)

Hi Michelle,

How kind and thoughtful of you to post for your fans of which there are many. We all miss your beauty, grace and elegance on the ice. You are the best thing on ice since Johnnie Walker Red, no doubt about it. There is no joy in watching skating for me without your presence. I am happy to hear that you are doing well and that your hip is healing. I really, really hope that when you are all healed you will grace us with your presence again. Take care and have a wonderful holiday and congrats on your appointment.:clap :clap

[GMAN]

Merry Christmas Michelle! We are all so glad your hip is feeling better! You'll be in my prayers as you start a new semester! Have a wonderful time with your family!! Take care and thanks so much for giving us an update! You are wonderful!

[Pauline]

Hey Michelle! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family too! It was so nice getting to spend some more time with you at the rink gym back in September, and I've missed seeing you there when I go on Saturdays! I mailed a holiday card to your family last week and really hope it will get to you. Your dad has been so good to me. Love/miss you and your family! Happy Holidays and hope to see you again when I get back to CA and before you leave for snowy Denver! xoxo Pauline

[billob]

Michelle:

Your post is a great Christmas present for all of us and hearing it from you that your hip is getting better makes it even more special.

Have a great Christmas and new year.

Bill

[TwinnerA]

This is the first time I came to visit here today and was so happy to see your message to the Forum. I finally got around to buying/putting up my Christmas tree tonight! So lovely to hear that you are having a wonderful holiday with your family. I also have a niece named Olivia (she's 6).

Best wishes for a happy and healthy New Year to you, Michelle, and I am glad you got out of Denver before the blizzard hit.

ETA: Which other thread did Michelle post in?? Heather said the fifth thread, but that changes.

[Odessa]

OH YAY! My christmas is now complete! Its so nice to hear from the Kween herself! Please, be safe and take it easy... Everything will return to normal in due time! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[Yzerbear19]

Merry Christmas to you and your family, Michelle. :) May the new year be filled with happiness and joy. :) Glad to hear that you made it out of Denver before the snow. Take care! We miss you so much! :hug

[MKsmiral]

Awww, Michelle. Thank you so much for thinking of us! What I wonderful surprise.

Best wishes to you and your family for a wonderful holiday and the happiest of New Years. Glad to hear you're feeling better, and hope you're enjoying your college experience.

Take care of yourself. :hug
xo

[Aslan's Girl]

I'm sitting here crying... I'm so happy to hear that your hip is feeling "a lot" better! That is an answer to my prayers :)

Thank you for sharing how your Christmas has been so far. From one doting auntie to another, I love hearing about your nieces! I'm so glad that you got out of Denver safely to be able to share this special Christmas season with your family :)

God bless, Michelle, and continued healing for your hip! I'm so glad that you were able to be back on the ice, I can't imagine how you must miss it!

[MichelynB]

When I read your message, I cried...tears of joy! I'm so happy to hear you are feeling better and glad to know that you are enjoying a wonderful holiday with your family. I wish you a Merry Christmas and and Happy and Healthy New Year. Take your time and heal well. We will gladly wait.
Michelyn

[Kween City]

Merry Christmas Michelle!

We have been so worried about you....glad to hear you are feeling better. Hope to see you in Cleveland in 2009. That would be sooo wonderful or should I say Kwanderful. All the best in 2007.

[Aslan's Girl]

...
I can't tell you how much it warms my heart to hear that you are feeling better and skating again! Please do me a favor - as you grace that ice, imagine us there...probably with signs;) ...giving you the standing ovations you so deserve...


Erin!! What a wonderful post! Yes, we're defintely there in spirit cheering Michelle on.

[kwancierto de aranjuez]

Hey Michelle! I'm happy that you got yourself out of Denver before the blizzard and that you are back home safe and sound. I hope you have a Wonderful Christmas as well.

You and I are doing the same thing tomorrow! We are both cooking for our families. At least I have my sister to cook along with me.

And I am so glad that your hip is feeling so much better. Take it easy on the ice and I hope (I think we hope) that we'll see you on the ice again someday.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

[GinnySmith]

We miss you too, Michelle. It's great to hear from you and wonderful to hear that your hip is feeling better. I promise not to tell anyone you were on the ice again--your secret is safe! :lol

Wishing you a Wonderful Holiday, Good Health and Great Happiness. Thanks for posting. :gphug

[michelle02olympics]

Merry Christmas Michelle! Thank you for visiting Seattle in July and doing an interview! Will we see you on Champions on Ice 2007?

[Nicki]

Michelle,

Thank You for all of the joy you have given us over the yers. You will continue to be in my prayers for good health and success in your future endeavors.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Nicki

:hug

[MichellianeKwanjuez]

Oh, Michelle! You made me fall in love with you all over again with your sweet sweet post. You made me feel like I was reading my best friend's email. Thank you so much for your lovingkind-thoughtfulness. I miss seeing you on ice very much, but you know your health comes first. Please take as long time as you need for a full recovery and come back even when you are considered a "dinosaur" in competitive skating world. May all your wishes come true, Michelle. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and MKF:) !

[Dolphine]

Hi Michelle,
How nice of you to take the time to send us a message! I hope you are having a great time with your family in CA. I am happy to hear that your hip is feeling better. Please take care of yourself. I saw your neice, Olivia, a few months ago when I went to see the Sectionals in WA. She's all grown up, isn't she? She was so cute and she was entertaining everybody around her. :)

Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a healthy & happy new year!!

[trpls4me]

I am so happy- I love you michelle :)

Im so thankful that you are feeling better and enjoying school and christmastime! I actually got to see karen and her husband and their daughter when I was at sectionals and they all looked great! I really dont know what to say, or even if you are reading this anymore, but I am thinking of you all teh time and we all love you and care about you and want you to keep feeling better and keep enjoying your christmas!!:hug

[Kandyin]

Hey Michelle,

So wonderful to hear from you and to let us know that you are feeling a lot better!! Have a warm, wonderful Christmas and best wishes in the New Year! The end of the year is such a perfect time to tell you that I am thankful to have you as part of our lives!

Kandy

[iluvtodd]

Hi, Michelle! Thank you so much for posting your message here. Glad to hear that your hip is doing much better, and that you're enjoying the college experience. Have a very Merry Christmas and happy healthy New Year celebration with your family. :gphug

[handlem9z]

I am planning to make Christmas Eve dinner at my house....

I'm sure this was just a minor over sight on your part, but you forgot to tell us what time we need to show up...MKF doesn't eat that much :P

Thanks for stopping by. Your visit put a smile on many faces. Happy holidays to you and your family.

Best Wishes and Good Luck in 2007.

[Janice]

Merry Christmas to you, too, Michelle. Good luck on your college classes. I look forward to your return to the ice.

[teacher1]

We miss you Michelle, but we are always thinking about you! I'm glad you are enjoying your holidays. You continue to bring a smile to my face!

[tai kwan]

We were talking about a certain issue and somebody would jump in and then somebody else would jump in, and it was very interesting, very stimulating," she said. "It wasn't like you sit up in a press conference and say, 'Yes, I messed up the triple lutz and I flipped out and the music was really loud and the people were great.'
Your mind is always working, and to have that stimulate you and be exhausted from your brain working, it's a little different. Usually after skating I'd watch TV, have dinner and take a nap. That's what my day consisted of. I liked it, too. But this is something different. I know it's such a 180. And I love it."
Now THAT's ^^^^^^what I'm talking about - enjoying the college experience. I miss being in college - took me 12 years (older student with job, kids etc) but even though I didn't enjoy all those term papers (degree is in History) I miss the brain stimulation. but I still will add what I first posted to you dear Michelle:
You've always spoken as if you had the knowledge and experience of a college graduate - actually even a higher degree in academia. The one happy thing about figure skating these days IMO is to know you are right here, right now living and having the college experience. And one of the results that is hoped for is that the graduate emerges well rounded, with a broad base of, if not knowledge, at least familiarity with the world and many disciplines. You had all of these attributes before you even set one foot on campus.

....reminds me a bit about Natalie Portman at Harvard -

Have a wonderful 2nd term and 2007. You are always with us.

[Quixadar]

I've been crushing on you for some time now, Michelle, and I know you might never stop by here again, so I just gotta get it out right now:

"Michelle, will you marry me?" :silly

Okay, now that I've made a complete *** of myself...

...Merry Christmas, Michelle!

I don't care if you just wanna walk around on the ice barefoot, I'd pay good money to see it!

[serendipity]

Michelle!!! I'm so so so happy to hear from you and even happier to hear that your hip is healing well! :8 Reading your post has brought a big smile to my face. Olivia sounds so cute and please do share the secret of how you struck the deal with your parents about cleaning afterwards ... :D

just want to tell you that I miss you too and you had been and continue to be my inspiration. Hope you're enjoying school and it'll continue to open more windows for you intellectually and will also open more doors to many possibilities where you could continue to share your grace and beauty with us.

Have fun at the party in your house tonight. Wish you & your family a Merry Christmas and 2007 filled with joy, good health and good fortune.

we love you .... :gphug

[magicalhaven]

Hi Michelle,

Merry Christmas! I'm glad to know that you are enjoying college so much. It sounds like you are living the complete experience. You must be exhausted!

Congratulations on your latest accomplishment. I sure miss seeing you on the ice, but thank God for Youtube! I still watch your performances for inspiration. I hope to see you on the ice again, but most importantly, I wish for your happiness and fulfillment. You have given us so much. Thank you.

I'm wishing that your 2007 is everything you wish it to be. I'm also sending lots of love and healing energy for your mind, body and spirit.

Happy Holidays.

Love,
magicalhaven

[lovemkforever]

Glad to know you are doing well~
Hope to see you...:clap :hug

Merry Christmas and Happy New year, Michelle, and also give the wish to all the MKFers!

[Googoo]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well, Michelle! Thanks so much for posting! I had a feeling I would find well-wishes from you! :)

[Sidda]

Thank you for taking the time to post, Michelle. We all wish you joy in your journeys, healing for your injuries, and happiness with those you love. Happy Holidays!

[IceSkate98]

Merry Christmas, Michelle! Wishing you and your family much Peace and Joy throughout the holidays, and may God bless. :hug

[JazDFW]

:) What a beautiful thing you just did by leaving us an Xmas message! You've just uplifted everyone's spirit. Thank you! :)
Please take care of your hip and your health. You've given us so much enjoyment and shown us by your example how to be a great person taht no matter what you do in life you will always be loved and supported. And please do finish that great education at U of Denver. This will show all kids that education is paramount. You make us proud representing the US at the capacity of PDE.
Wishing you and your family a most beautiful and happy Christmas and new year, Michelle. XOXOXOXOXO

[Brandon]

Hi Everybody!
Phew...I made it out of Denver just before the blizzard. I hope everybody is having a great holiday. My sister Karen and her husband had an early Christmas party at their house. Unfortunately Karen and Peter will be going to the east coast to celebrate Christmas day with the other side of the family. It was so cute to see my two neices dance around the Christmas tree. Olivia is almost three years old and she is finally understanding the concept of Christmas. Her favorite thing is to help EVERYBODY open their presents. ha ha.....My parents gave Olivia and Sophia matching pink jacket with white fur trimming. It will be perfect for them when they go to the rink to skate!
I am planning to make Christmas Eve dinner at my house....I made a deal with my parents that if I cook they help clean up:D I am trying to enjoy all the time I have with my family and friends before I head out to Denver again. Winter quarter starts up pretty soon....then it's time to hit the books again.
My hip is feeling a lot better....shhhh....I snuck onto to the ice the other day!! I plan on getting back onto the ice soon. There's no work out like skating....I prefer the rink over the gym any day :)
I want to wish all of you a wonder Christmas and a fantastic New Year!! I miss seeing all of you!
xo MK
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/brandonnocturnal/misc/5467.gifOhhh she was here...
Thanks for stopping by, Michelle!!! It’s great to hear your hip is doing better, and even more special hearing it from YOU!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family too!
I was so excited, I didn’t even notice the little “error” in your post...though...psssst...it’s “Kwanderful Christmas!!” actually...it’s aight, don’t worry...and yeah...shhhhhh...iway on'tway elltay ouryay octorday aboutway ouyay eakingsnay ontoway ethay iceway...shhhhh...oh yeah, and thanks for the PM...no, actually I didn’t know the rain in Spain falls mainly in the plain...*chuckle* Oh Michelle...*sigh*

Saying “I miss you” would be the understatement of the year...so I’ll say, everyday that I don’t see you feels like a dagger slipping deeper and deeper into my soul, and every competition that I watch without you is like someone pouring salt in the wound...and not that cheap generic salt either, Michelle...Morton's!

Please, PLEASE come visit us again, soon!

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g268/brandonnocturnal/misc/5467.gif...remember the salt, Michelle...please don’t forget about the salt...

[kwanluv]

What a wonderful surprise! :)

Happy Holidays Michelle!!!


Here's to wishing you a happy and healthy 2007 and beyond! :hug

[Sam18q]

Wow...It is wonderful to hear from you Michelle.

Wish you enjoy a happy holiday season with your family and all the best in 2007.

Hope your hip continues to heal. Though miss seeing you on ice but I think your health is more important.

Have a safe trip back to Denver and good luck with your studies. Sure you will do well :D

[skatesindreams]

I've been smiling through tears of joy as I have read your wonderful message; and all those that follow it.

It's wonderful to hear such good things directly from you; and I'm more grateful than I can say! You have given us a precious gift.

I wish you the most joyous of holidays; and a New Year full of health, happiness, and the desires of your heart!

We love you!

[Cjustice]

Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, New Year to you and your family Michelle! Thank you for the post and it was wonderful hearing from you!

[pblueyes]

Oh, Michelle, my heart is singing!!! What a wonderful Christmas gift of joy.

So glad you're feeling better and that you made it home safely. Thanks so much for taking time to post a message while enjoying the holidays with your family. Aren't nieces and nephews the best? I baked and decorated cookies with my nephews this year.

We miss you terribly. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Have a blast at school and know that we're with you in spirit wishing only the best for you in any and every venture.

[IzzyS]

Oh, one more thing Michelle...I work in education, and I need to make sure you know the system. If you get your grades and you happen to get a score of 4.0 or 3.8 or something in that area, that's *good*! I know you're used to seeing 6.0s, but in education we don't go that high. Just a little info to help you out from this old college instructor :D.

And yes, I have quotes from you on my syllabus :8. You're the best role model there is! Love you, Michelle!!!

[wolfpacker]

Thanks for stopping by and posting Michelle, and congrats on your diplomat post! Glad to hear school and your hip are going well. I adopted a little girl from Vietnam this past year- she is only seven months old but she gets quiet and watches when I show her tapes of your skating. My daughter has good taste!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

[Forever Loyal]

Michelle,
Thank you for taking the time away from your family to post here at the forum with your extended family. Your the best! You don't know how much we MISS you too! I am so happy to hear that your hip is doing better. But, the mother in me wants to make sure you don't do anything to hurt herself.

Merry Christmas to you and your family. We wish you only the best for the New Year.

Love ya and Miss ya~!

:hug :muah :hug :muah

[Nathan]

wow...it's really Michelle Kwan! Awesome. Thanks for taking to the time to post on the forum. I'm glad to hear that your hip is feeling better! Here's wishing you a full recovery. Enjoy your year and Xmas.

[KKola917]

Great to hear from you Michelle! Thanks for posting. :muah

Good luck with Christmas Eve dinner! (Are you making the Kraft salad? :lol) Glad to hear the family is well and that you're busy with school. Good luck with everything and we're so glad to hear that you're enjoying being back on the ice! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! God bless!

Kristen

[KwansPrayerWarrior]

I'm sure this was just a minor over sight on your part, but you forgot to tell us what time we need to show up...MKF doesn't eat that much :P

You look so pretty today :angel

[BatonKwan]

I'm sure this was just a minor over sight on your part, but you forgot to tell us what time we need to show up...MKF doesn't eat that much

I promise I won't eat a thing! :)

[Sparks]

Michelle! :hug
Thank you for your warm holiday greeting. I miss you very much and am very happy you are feeling better.
Please give your family our best holiday wishes.

We all have been blessed.
Love,
Sparks

[goldblossom88]

Oh Michelle! Thank you for writing to us! I am so glad to hear that you are safe and feeling better! Merry christmas to you and your family and lots of joy too!
I am so thrilled to hear you are on the ice doing what you love! You have made my Christmas now! :):):):)

Best wishes and love.
Goldblossom88 from NJ

[Pikachuusb]

Michelle its soo good to hear from you!!

I am glad you are feeling better, just dont do too much yet, slow and easy wins the race to recovery. I remember after I had knee surgery I was sooo anxious to get going again, so I totally understand.:D You are sooo fortunate to miss that snow in Denver, boy what a mess that was. :P

Please take care and have a wonderful time with your family. I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year!! May you get everything you wish for and more. Best of luck with the new quarter, we know you will excel in all that you do. Keep in touch and know that you are always in our thoughts:gphug

Sincerely,
Shannon :FL

[vtpina]

WOW!! I can't believe it! :rose Michelle, thanks so much for writing in and warm Holiday wishes to you and your family! I am so happy that your knee is feeling alot better..:clap

We all love you Michelle NEVER DOUBT THAT :gphug and I can't wait to see you back on the ice!

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYBODY!!!

[Clay AiKwan]

Hi Michelle!
Thank you for stopping by! As you can tell we miss you terribly. Watching figure skating just isn't the same anymore without your beautiful smile to warm our hearts!

I hope you and your family have a great Christmas and joyful New Year. Good luck in your studies too. :) :hug

[Puce]

merry christmas michelle, to you and your whole family. thanks for taking the time to post to us, we really appreciate it. i hope the hip continues to recover fully and i wish you and yours much happiness and great health in the new year!:hug

[jl109]

I was hoping you would write in. It’s so nice of you to remember us. I’m so happy to hear things are going well for you.

I was reading the book John Adams by David McCullough and thought this would interest you on page 259.
John Adams writes to his son John Quincy: “You are now at a university where many of the greatest men have received their education.” Yet when John Quincy asked if he might buy ice skates that winter, Adams consented without hesitation, explaining that skating should be considered a fine art. “It is not simple velocity or agility that constitutes the perfection of it, but grace.”

You are the personification of that ideal.

Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year.

[DCSkate]

Merry Christmas, Michelle!

[pianohabebi]

Merry Christmas to you Michelle!! Thank you so much for stopping by. :D Of course, I am very happy to hear that you're hip is feeling much better; hopefully things continue to go that way. *fingers crossed*

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas! Good luck with next semester too btw. Take care of yourself and again Merry Christmas! Miss ya lots.

Best of holiday wishes,
Megan

Ps- Of course your 'secret' is safe with us. ;)

[witchykitty]

YAY, Michelle! I'm so happy for you. Sounds like a great holiday for you! It's so nice to see you back in school. I'm going for my degree to, and I can't wait 'til winter break is over (I know, that sounds crazy!). Enjoy your holiday, and send our best wishes to your family.

Love,

Abbey aka witchykitty

[neneth]

Thanks for posting Michelle .This is a great Christmas for us here at the forum.We missed you soooooo much and your skating.It not the same with out you Michelle.I'm glad that you hip is feeling better.WE LOVE YOU.

[MKIcePrincess]

My hip is feeling a lot better....shhhh....I snuck onto to the ice the other day!!

We won't tell Michelle. :D Thanks for taking the time out to update us on what has been going on. Merry Christmas to you and your family. I too am going back to school January 8th - I am a grad student in Psychology. Our break is just WAY too short! Take care and don't rush back TOO soon! ;) hehe

[lavender]

Thanks for thinking of us.. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Also wishing you a quick, full recovery.

[paradisaeidae]

Hi Michelle,

Hearing that your hip is much better just made 2007 so much better!

Happy Holidays! :hug

[Boona]

Dear Michelle,

Thank you so much for taking time to post. We have certainly missed you! And mum's the word on sneaking onto the ice!

I gave myself an early Christmas present by watching your SP & LP from 98 Nationals as we flew towards LA. I think I may have been watching as we flew over Lake Arrowhead.

What can I say about you that we all haven't said already. The joy on your face during those programs says it all!

Have a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Love you,

Boona

[taytay165]

Michelle,

What else can be said about this beatiful Christmas gift you gave to us? Thank you so much! I was so excited when I saw that you had posted and I am so glad that you're feeling better and enjoying the break from school. Have fun with your family! I have to say, I got teary-eyed when I read that you snuck onto the ice! Your passion is so inspiring. I hope to have that much passion for what I choose in life.

I don't know that I can say more than what's already been said, so instead of repeating all of that....know this Michelle, you are loved. More than you can imagine, we love you as a skater, as a person, and (now!!) as a representative of the USA. I said in a thread a while back that what makes you so special is you're such a genuine person - one that I would point to as a role model without a second thought.

Whatever you choose to do, Michelle, Don't give up - You are loved!

[wunderbere]

Thank you for taking the time to think of all of us who miss you so much! Have a beautiful holiday with your family. We wish you health and happiness in 2007.

[Leda]

Merry Christmas to you too Michelle! :kaodance:

And I am glad that your hip is feeling better!

-Your fan Leda

[dramaqueenjc]

I make no such promise and have already called the USFSA. They expect you back at Nationals ASAP. Just kidding. :silly Anyway, nice of you to post Michelle and I know we are all glad to hear you are doing good. Have a blast learning all the mumbo jumbo at school.

:lol WAY TOO FUNNY!!:lol

[RA5CViggie]

Great to hear from you again. Wishing you a speedy painless recovery and you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas!

[dramaqueenjc]

[QUOTE=handlem9z;257782]I'm sure this was just a minor over sight on your part, but you forgot to tell us what time we need to show up...MKF doesn't eat that much :P QUOTE]

Hey I say we can all help the Kween w/all her cooking duties and just bring a dish to dinner. I've got the rolls:D Someone else can provide the beverages. Somehow I think we may have a ample supply of ICE:D

I'm just kidding of course.

dramaqueenJC

[Lisa Seye]

I just got done making two rum cakes with spiced rum and they are loaded which means if you eat a piece you will be loaded, too! I can bring one of them Michelle. LOL

[Katty52]

Michelle, I just knew that you would be posting here wishing us all a Merry Christmas. I am so happy you made it home and away from Denver before the blizzard hit. My daughter came home from St. Louis and I was glad the roads were clear for them. I am happy that your hip is feeling better and what a wonderful cheer for us here on the forum to know that everything is going in the right direction. I am also happy that you have started skating again, it is good therapy. I hope your studies are all going fine and I know you are making straight A's you know they are kinda like 6.0's. It's good to hear that everyone in your family is doing fine. We get to see Peter on TV every once and awhile and sometime Karen.

I will close and stop rambling but Michelle we miss you a bunch. I wish you health and happiness in the new year.

Thanks for posting please come back soon.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO THE KWANS

[ElkGroveGroovin]

Oh have we missed YOU! <<<<MICHELLE>>>> I'm so happy to hear you're doing well! Things are not the same without you. Merry Christmas!!:hug :muah

[wingheartsong]

Michelle, Hearing from you is such a great Christmas present! I am so happy that your hip is feeling better. Have a blessed Christmas with your family and friends and a very happy and healing New Year! Thank you for the gift of your skating, JoAnn

[SweetAngel]

Wow, what a nice surprise. I am on vacation and borrowed a computer to check in here and found your message. Thank you for wishing us well in the midst of your very busy schedule but we surely appreciate your sweet message. Here's wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year.

[Herr Drosselmeier]

Dear Michelle,
You are such a sweetie.
Thank you for posting and once again sharing your contagious goodness. I read your post last night and have been infected with a smile in my heart all day.
Blessings on your head, in the New Year and forever!

[whiteasian64]

Thanks for the post Michelle, its a nice present from you! :) Won't be seeing COI this year, because a show is not the same without you in it. Hope you get better soon, or I'm telling someone about you sneaking on to the ice. :P
Merry Christmas to you and everyone else in forum land.

Chris

[Shiprock]

So nice to hear that you're doing better and enjoying Denver. Merry Christmas!

[kwanzababe]

Merry Christmas Michelle and all at MKF! Hope Santa brings you all you need.

Lisa, pass one of those rum cakes down here...yum!

[Charmed One]

It's so nice hearing from you, Michelle! I hope you and your family have a truly wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!!! :D :angel

I'm so glad that your hip is feeling loads better!

Since I'm making cookies tonight, I'll make sure to bring some over for you! ;)

[kjd14]

Hi Michelle,

Thank you very much for posting!! I'm so happy to hear you are feeling better!! I miss seeing you skate!! I look forward see you skate again!!

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year!!

Karen (kjd14)

[michellesmom]

Thanks so much for posting, Michelle. It was the best present I could've asked for!

As for the MKF potluck, I've been on my annual day-before-Christmas baking frenzy, so I have lots of cookies and brownies and Rice Krispies treats to share!

Seriously, I'm very glad you're feeling better and were able to spend some time with your sister and her family.

Have a great Christmas and a Happy, Healthy New Year.

[Kwanfan25]

:angel We are glad to hear from you michelle. . Hope you have a wonderful christmas at home with your family and friends. :gphug I hope everyone has a merry christmas and a happy new year. :party Make sure you all don't drink too much this holiday season :P

[gatzbee]

awww WOW! thanks for posting again! its great to hear from u, and im glad u are feeling better. have a wonderful holiday! im so ecstatic u posted!

[lemonade16]

Dear Michelle,

Wow, what a beautiful surprise to read first thing Christmas morning. Knowing that you're enjoying your holidays with your loved ones and that you're feeling good is the perfect gift.

Thank you so much for taking the time to share the holidays with us. It really means a lot just knowing that you're okay!!!

We miss you, Michelle!

Take care, hugs, and have a "wonder" :wink (oops ... Wonderful!) Christmas and the very best New Year filled with happiness, good health and all the love your heart can hold.

:) :) :)

[Beach Springer]

How wonderful to hear from you, Michelle! I'm so glad that you're feeling well enough to enjoy sneaking back on the ice (it brings a smile to my face just thinking about it:)) and that you're getting the chance to spend some time with your family.

Christmas has some hard memories for me, but you and your skating always give me a lift...and now your post has warmed my heart again. I am so grateful!:hug

Wishing you the joy and happiness that you bring to us all. You are truly one of a kind!:clap

[DreamSkates]

Thanks so much for posting! We will all be cheering the day you step back on the ice and we can see you! Take care. You're still the Kween!

[Iskatgal]

Merry Christmas Michelle!
I was so happy to read your post. How sweet!!
I miss you, and I can't wait to see you on the ice, take care sweetie...

Iskatgal
Sylvia

[darkphoenix]

Awwww it makes my Christmas alone even better!!! Merry Christmas to everyone!!! And It's great to hear your HIP is feeling better!!!

[balletgirl2]

Merry Christmas Michelle! Enjoy your break from school and be careful on the slopes with your injury! My hip blew out from ballet and then I blew it out again 2 years later Kick Boxing of all things!

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[GetTheSet06]

Michelle,

I am glad that you are doing well. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family. Good luck at school next quarter!

[Kabooke]

Merry Christmas & a Blessed new year to
you and your family Michelle. :muah

We miss you most! :gphug

PS. So happy your body is feeling better
and know you are always in our prayers.

[Janice]

ETA: Which other thread did Michelle post in?? Heather said the fifth thread, but that changes.

I don't know about another thread, but Michelle posted a second time in this thread and it is the fifth one down. Perhaps that is what Heather meant?

[lilahupa]

Merry Christmas, Michelle!! Thank you so much for the good wishes and especially for taking the time to post here. You are a sweetie!

[dec5]

Hi Everybody!
Phew...I made it out of Denver just before the blizzard. I hope everybody is having a great holiday. My sister Karen and her husband had an early Christmas party at their house. Unfortunately Karen and Peter will be going to the east coast to celebrate Christmas day with the other side of the family. It was so cute to see my two neices dance around the Christmas tree. Olivia is almost three years old and she is finally understanding the concept of Christmas. Her favorite thing is to help EVERYBODY open their presents. ha ha.....My parents gave Olivia and Sophia matching pink jacket with white fur trimming. It will be perfect for them when they go to the rink to skate!
I am planning to make Christmas Eve dinner at my house....I made a deal with my parents that if I cook they help clean up:D I am trying to enjoy all the time I have with my family and friends before I head out to Denver again. Winter quarter starts up pretty soon....then it's time to hit the books again.
My hip is feeling a lot better....shhhh....I snuck onto to the ice the other day!! I plan on getting back onto the ice soon. There's no work out like skating....I prefer the rink over the gym any day :)
I want to wish all of you a wonder Christmas and a fantastic New Year!! I miss seeing all of you!
xo MK



Merry Christmas Michelle.....and congrats on your new post at the State department!!! Say hello to Condi for me..:) We love you here at MKF...you and your family will always be in our hearts..:)

Also glad to read you are going back on the ice!! And it is fantastic you are feeling better!!!
Look forward to see you skate again too!!!

Take care Michelle and Happy New Year too!!!

[KwanPassion]

Merry Christmas Michelle and thank-you so much for posting! I'm so happy you are feeling better, and that you had a good time with your nieces!!! You just topped off a wonderful Christmas for me!

I hope the New Year brings tons of happiness for you, that you do well in school, and everything else in you life! We miss you!

[Eeyora]

I was having kinda gloomy today. But your post certainly lifted my spirits. Give yourself a pat on the back for finishing out the semester. I hope you are enjoying Denver and learning Political Science and International Studies. We all miss you!

[shadowkatt]

Happy Holidays to you Michelle and all of MKF!!!! Best wishes for the upcoming new years! xoxoxox

[forestgreen92]

Take your time, Michelle. Do what's best for you. We'll all be here no matter what you decide. I'm so glad you are having a wonderful Christmas with your family!

[lillyfly]

Ah, Michelle, it is so sweet of you to visit us! Thank you so much.

Good to hear your hip is better. I wish you a complete and miraculous healing.

A Blessed and Merry Christmas to you :angel

[mkisnumber1]

MERRY CHRISTMAS to you too Michelle! and Happy New Year!

Glad to know you got to spend some time w/ family this weekend...we all miss you and wish you the best.

Take care...God Bless!

[Heather]

ETA: Which other thread did Michelle post in?? Heather said the fifth thread, but that changes.

I don't know about another thread, but Michelle posted a second time in this thread and it is the fifth one down. Perhaps that is what Heather meant?

Yes, that's what I meant. I said that she posted in the 5th post in the thread, I meant this thread. :) I wanted to make sure no one missed that cute reply!

[MKinNYC]

Merry Christmas Michelle,:angel
I hope you're feeling better soon! I wish you much success with school and your new international endeavors. We really miss you-
Maria aka MKinNYC

[donnylutz]

Oh the tears are flowing! My co-worker is wondering why I'm balling......:)This just so made my week! We miss you so much Michelle! Skating just isn't the same without you. I'm speachless. I'm just staring at the screen trying to figure out what to say! :)

We love you Michelle.

Donnylutz :)

[fdevine]

I can't believe I'm late reading your wonderful post, Michelle. A belated, but heartfelt Merry Christmas to you and your family. Congratulations on your diplomatic position. I know you'll make us proud in this as you do in everything else. Be careful on the ice and God bless you.

[ParalegalMKFan]

A belated Merry Christmas to you, Michelle. I'm so glad you got out of town before the blizzard hit! It was a mess, but it was so nice to have a White Christmas.

Thank you so much for writing a letting us all know how you're doing. You are SO loved here and you eased a lot of minds with your post. Your nieces sound adorable and I'm so happy that you got to spend time with them. Enjoy the rest of your break and we'll see you soon in Denver! Please take care of yourself and be careful on those slopes! We love you, Michelle. Take care and God bless you! Hope 2007 is the best year yet!

[figureskating37]

Wishing you and yours a very happy and healthy holiday. Michelle, I miss you so. :hug and :muah

[debbwin]

Hi, Michelle!!! Thanks for stopping by....We miss you so much!! Glad your hip is feeling better, we all continue to pray for your healing....Have a great holiday with your family and friends and may 2007 bring you as much joy and happiness as you have given us, your fans...
Happy New Year! :)
Love,
Deb

[taf]

Happy Holidays to you Michelle. Thanks for posting. I'm glad you're feeling better and can be active again. I'm sure that's important to you.

Congratualations on your diplomatic appointment. It was so wonderful to get to see it on the internet...it was so special getting to share that time with you. And then to have your greeting here, and the great article by Helene Elliott.. it's just been a great Christmas present for us.

[missmarysgarden]

Happy Holidays, Michelle!!! What a treat hearing that your hip is much better!!! But the best part was hearing that you snuck back on the ice!!! It made me think of when you took your senior test on the sly!!! What I have always admired most about you is that when you know what you want, you go get it!!

I hope 2007 is everything you dream!!

[Beth2000]

Hi Everybody!
Phew...I made it out of Denver just before the blizzard. I hope everybody is having a great holiday. My sister Karen and her husband had an early Christmas party at their house. Unfortunately Karen and Peter will be going to the east coast to celebrate Christmas day with the other side of the family. It was so cute to see my two neices dance around the Christmas tree. Olivia is almost three years old and she is finally understanding the concept of Christmas. Her favorite thing is to help EVERYBODY open their presents. ha ha.....My parents gave Olivia and Sophia matching pink jacket with white fur trimming. It will be perfect for them when they go to the rink to skate!
I am planning to make Christmas Eve dinner at my house....I made a deal with my parents that if I cook they help clean up:D I am trying to enjoy all the time I have with my family and friends before I head out to Denver again. Winter quarter starts up pretty soon....then it's time to hit the books again.
My hip is feeling a lot better....shhhh....I snuck onto to the ice the other day!! I plan on getting back onto the ice soon. There's no work out like skating....I prefer the rink over the gym any day :)
I want to wish all of you a wonder Christmas and a fantastic New Year!! I miss seeing all of you!
xo MK




Awww Michelle!!!! You are such a sweetheart!!! I am glad to hear that you are healing and feeling better. We miss seeing you on the ice. Take your time and enjoy yourself.

Beth

[Terri]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well, Michelle. I hope you have a happy, healthy, and successful 2007!

I'm so happy to hear about all your new interests in life. Even though we miss you terribly it makes me so glad to know that you've found other things to accomplish and bring you happiness. Many blessings to you and yours!

[The Headless Horseman]

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g275/sexyseansebastian/avasignatures/scaryhhsig.jpgHappy 2007 to you too, Michelle! I hope you enjoyed your Christmas day as much as I enjoyed mine!!!

Last nite was our Christmas party, it was CRAZY!!! Maybe next year you could fly down and be the honorary guest?! =OD
Today we’re celebrating Boxing day... I don’t know exactly what were supposed to be celebrating... but most just use it as an excuse to get loaded two days in a row... three, if you live in this house. lol

Glad to hear your hip is feeling better!

Enjoy your “freedom.” =O)

-Sean-

[mag7fan1]

Merry Christmas Michelle! It sounds like you had a wonderful time with your family! I am glad that your hip is feeling better and that you were on the ice the other day! I look forward to hopefully seeing you skate in an exhibition soon!

[BHawks]

Michelle,

A belated Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family as well.:angel

Thanks so much for sharing a part of your Christmas with us. You did not have to do so, but we really appreciate it.

Sounds like things are going well for you. Good luck with your health and studies as well as with your personal life.

You have provided us with so many great memories. We hope to help you and your family in any way we can, i.e. supporting your sponsors and skating at your ice rink. :hug

Godspeed with your travels to China and elsewhere. Thank you for serving our country.:gphug

Please let us know if we can ever do anything to help you and your family.

Best wishes in 2007, and THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[tripleloopboy]

Hi Michelle,

Happy Holidays, and hope you have a speedy and complete recovery!

BTW, did you get the five things you wanted for Christmas? Regarding No. 3, I am picturing you dancing around your house in bunny slippers a la the Kraft commercial! What music would you be dancing to, I wonder?

Thanks for all your amazing performances over the years.

[Sharon]

Thanks very much for posting Michelle! You are always so great to everyone, especially your fans. I hope you and your family had a wonderful Christmas. It is our family tradition to have Christmas Eve dinner and open all our presents then. Our favorite part of the dinner is the fried Won Tons my dad started making up when we were kids. He passed away in 2003, but we keep this tradition alive in his honor.

I'm very happy to read that your hip is feeling better. I could see that you were in such pain after skating at the COI show in Anaheim this year. Thank you most humbly for the many once in a lifetime performances that made me cry. There will never be another like you for me. Whatever you choose to do in the future, I wish you good fortune!

Best Wishes to You and Yours for Health, Happiness and Love in the coming New Years!

Hugs,
Sharon

[MarkyBoy36]

Best wishes Michelle! It's good to hear your hip is starting to heal up and it's even better to hear that you're going to sneak on the ice soon ;) Have a Happy New Year!

[Sunnyskate]

Thanks for stopping by, Michelle! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and a fantastic Christmas Eve dinner. :D

Glad to hear your hip is feeling better. :)

Have a great New Year's!

[shirleyprice1]

:gphug hmmm, my oldest son, who has cancer, sent me pictures of the blizzard of 2006, so very glad you got out in time. Hurry and get much better so that you can get back to us and be able to once again see you and enjoy your love of the ice again.:clap :angel :D

[NeverGivUp]

Michelle,

I am so happy to hear from you. Skating is just not the same without you. I am glad to hear that your hip is doing better. I wish you well on your recory, but try to take one day at a time.

Enjoy life and all that it has to offer. When I got out of cheerleading and gymnastics, it was a hard adjustment. Over time, I learned to enjoy life. It was fun to go out with friends, date, go to parties, and just hang out. I missed a lot of that throught high school and college, but I wouldn't have traded anything.

NeverGivUp

[joemauerlover]

Thanks for talking to us Michelle!! Merry late Christmas!! I miss watching you skate!! Hoping for a speedy recovery and you skate for us soon!!! Love ya!! :)

[scheherazade]

I literally just got home from Israel, so I'm late to the party. Epoibim was kind enough to send me a message with your entire post, Michelle, and it had me in tears on the bus as we drove away from Masada. I'm a little loopy right now, and still a little overjoyed that you were kind enough to think of us at this time of year. I'm so glad you're feeling better -- that's one of the things I wanted more than anything this holiday season. :hug to you and your family. I hope you had an amazing Christmas and have a wonderful New Year! Never forget how much we love you! Miss you so very, very much. Keep on healing!

[The Thracian Gladiator]

Hey Michelle,
I juuuuuust heard about this!
Thanks for stopping by -- we all appreciate it!

So good to hear your hip is healing!

All the best in 2007!

your fan,
Giovanni

Sean, as cool as that would be... T’s parties aren’t really known for being very “Disney”... so maybe not a good idea, at the moment? lol

[JerryStopher]

Miss Michelle,

I know I already posted in this thread, but may I post again?

I just wanta wish you a Merry Third Day of Christmas, and for tomorrow, a Merry Fourth day, and so on through the Twelfth Day!

:hug :hug :hug

[chanapat_kwan]

You are so kind,Michelle.
I love you.
I wish you the best Christmas wishes.
I miss you more than you could imagine.

[CAROLB]

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that your dinner was everything you hoped it would be and I wish that 2007 is the best year ever for you.

I know you are very busy with school and your new diplomatic position but your fans at the MKF miss you so much. If you could just let us know how your hip is healing from time to time it would be appreciated. We all worry about you and pray for your quick recovery.

Enjoy your ice time even if it is just for your personal pleasure, and enjoy all the new and exciting things you are doing now and never had the time to do before.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Carol

[madaboutMK]

Michelle,
Wishing you all the best for the New Year and thank you so much for
sharing your extraordinary gift of beauty and grace on and off the ice.
Here's hoping that your hip will continue to improve and that you can get back
out there! We miss you! We love you! Happy holidays!
Love,
Dori

[marajade12]

Here's wishing you a Happy New Year, hopefully one with ice time! :)

[kwan glass]

Michelle,

I can just imagine the joy around your family celebration, especially with those adorable nieces of yours! Glad you're well and safe, and I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and enjoy the rest of the holiday. Have a joyously Happy New Year as well!!

Thanks for posting, it's always touching for all of us to hear from you :)

Take care,
Christel

[mkice]

Hello Michelle,
I'm so happy to hear from you... I was just telling my husband the other day how much I missed you, and your awesome skating...
Hope your Christmas dinner was a success, along with the company of your family. Wish you lots of great things for 2007, and hope to see you skating again... Very soon...
I started ice skating lessons in October,(as a beginner...Yikes), and love it so much... My hubby sorprised me with ice skates for Christmas... He's so sweet!
Well my dear Inspiration, May God bless you and keep you healthy!
Love always,
Janet

[The Phoenician Prince]

Hi Everybody!
Phew...I made it out of Denver just before the blizzard. I hope everybody is having a great holiday. My sister Karen and her husband had an early Christmas party at their house. Unfortunately Karen and Peter will be going to the east coast to celebrate Christmas day with the other side of the family. It was so cute to see my two neices dance around the Christmas tree. Olivia is almost three years old and she is finally understanding the concept of Christmas. Her favorite thing is to help EVERYBODY open their presents. ha ha.....My parents gave Olivia and Sophia matching pink jacket with white fur trimming. It will be perfect for them when they go to the rink to skate!
I am planning to make Christmas Eve dinner at my house....I made a deal with my parents that if I cook they help clean up:D I am trying to enjoy all the time I have with my family and friends before I head out to Denver again. Winter quarter starts up pretty soon....then it's time to hit the books again.
My hip is feeling a lot better....shhhh....I snuck onto to the ice the other day!! I plan on getting back onto the ice soon. There's no work out like skating....I prefer the rink over the gym any day :)
I want to wish all of you a wonder Christmas and a fantastic New Year!! I miss seeing all of you!
xo MK

oops!! I meant
WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS!!
miss you more....
I’ve quoted, Michelle... my year at MKF is now complete...

Michelle, I love you and I wish you all the best in 2007... and i know that it’s short notice, and I’m sure you have plans... but if u just happen to be in the neighbourhood... I’m having a New years eve party, and... it would be cool if u could stop by... i’m just saying... it would be really cool...


-Alejandro

p.s. G, I can’t believe they made u feel u had to ETA ur post. Michelle has a great sense of humour, one of the reasons i love her, and I’m sure it wasn’t necessary.

p.s.s. There's only one Kween here! Aye!

[Arista]

Michelle!

Thanks so much for taking the time out to update your fans and allowing us into your life a little. I hope your Christmas was fantabulous and wish you an even greater new year. Glad to know that your hip is feeling better.

Much luck to accompany all your skill,
Nikki

[Lisa Seye]

Michelle,
I am back in this thread to wish you a Happy New Year. How are ya gonna get back to Denver? :D
I hope you have a wonderful time in 2007. We love you.
Lisa Seye

[WorldsGreatestMK]

Sorry I missed this, Michelle, but you and your family is sooo sweet. Thanks for the early new year gift from your dad...I love the autographed picture he gave me. Once again, you look breathtakingly beautiful! Happy New Year!

[Lisa Seye]

I came back here to wish Michelle a Happy Valentine's Day, too. Since I already wished you a Merry Christmas and then came back and wished you a Happy New Year, I decided to come back and wish you a Happy Valentine's Day. I hope your honey bunny gets ya something sweet for the sweet. You are a real sweetheart. We love you Michelle.
Lisa

[trueurbanite]

Ok, so I'm late in saying Merry Christmas, but it doesn't make it any less sincere. Thank you for taking the time to post such a warm, heartfelt greeting to us MKForumers. It was a delight and treat to read.

I wish you a fabulous new year.

[katydid411]

Michelle,
Thank you so much for posting!! I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! My nephew, Jacob, 4, does the same thing!!

Good luck in school and enjoy your break!!

[Redroses131]

I wanted to wish you a wonderfull New Year. I hope things keep getting better for you each day. Now, don't study too hard! :D

[la ah]

Thank you for posting Michelle and thank you for always remembering the MKF'ers :) It's good to hear from you again and it's good to know that you're doing great. :D

Belated Merry Christmas and advance Happy New Year everyone!

God bless you all! :angel

[CaraMora]

Thanks for the Christmas greetings Michelle, I hope your christmas went well and that you got everthing you wished for.

[Sheekah1]

Michelle thanks for the Christmas greeting. Here's to hoping that the new year brings all good things!

[robinjoy]

Happy New Year to you Michelle. I am so happy to hear from you. I am really glad your hip is feeling better:clap .
Please have a safe and Happy new year. We miss you. Take Care, Robinjoy

[skates1998]

Thanks so much for posting Michelle!! It is so great to hear from you & so good to know that your hip is feeling better. Been praying for it to heal up & will continue to keep you in our thoughts & prayers. :) Happy Holidays & Happy New Year to you and your family! We wanted to thank you also for your autograph the other day (I think your mom gave you a book to sign for us on Dec. 27 at your EastWest Ice Palace) - it was the BEST Christmas present ever!!! :D It was our first time ever at your Ice Palace; our friend took us there when we visited him in LA for X-mas vacation because he knew how big fans we are of yours. :wink Thanks also to your mom and dad! We'll send you a "real" thank you card by snail mail as soon as we can, but not sure how soon you'll get it so we wanted to thank you here first! Best of luck with your public diplomacy endeavors and your studies at the University of Denver. We miss your presence on the ice and hope to see you skate again someday! Take care!

With love,
skates1998 & skatestar

[Scoobert Dieu]

Wow! Just reading this! Now my year has been made. Soooo happy to hear from you Michelle! You have no idea how much we all love you so much. Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting that beautiful message. Have fun on the ice!

[Katie]

Hi Michelle! I'm a little late reading this too, but it is great to hear from you! Have a fantastic 2007, and we can 't wait to see you (and hear from you) soon!
:clap

[rwpmkfan1]

Dear Michelle, Thank you so much for the warm wishes. You are such an inspiration to so many people. It's not just kids who love you. No one skates the way you do. Your spirit shines both on and off the ice. My sister asked me once what I would say to you if I ever met you. I think I would pass out!
Keep being yourself, you are truly inspirational! My autographed photo of you is a treasure I will keep forever.

[belladella]

Michelle Thank You for the greeting and the news. I wish you a joyous holiday season and all the best for the new year.

[Anne]

This is late, but...

Wishing you all the joy and happiness in the world! Merry Christmas Michelle!

Im glad to hear you're doing fine. Take care!

xoxo,
A.

[MK Simply Stunning]

Thanks for the greet news Michelle.
The best always,
SS

[mary]

Michelle, I have admired you since you were 12 and been your ardent fan since you were 13. Thank you for your kindness to your fans. Thank you for the joy you have brought to my life, and to my family. Be well and happy.
Mary

[MCPayne]

Wow, great to hear from Michelle. I have been a fan of her skating ever since I can remember, and hope she is able to get back on the ice soon; if not competing then maybe Stars on Ice, or Champions on Ice. Glad to see that she is going to school, and was able to get out of Denver before the weather hit and be home for the holidays.

[Laneesmom]

I'm much late, Michelle! But HAPPY HOLIDAYS!! :)

[Betty Boop]

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l44/forevermissboop/bettyhearts5.jpgHi Michelle!!!
Not only am I late, but I just found PM’s wishing me Merry Christmas that I haven't answered. :O I should log in more often, but the season’s been so dull without you, it’s hard to.

Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself. I'm glad you're getting better.

I spent the Holidays with friends and family, too. We had a very nice Christmas and New Years party.

My little boutique is doing very well, and I’m now only selling my own designs!
They’ve set up a room so I can work on them while I’m here as well. I’m working on an evening gown right now that I think I’m going to name “Michelle” after, guess who? hehe I was originally going to use burgundy silk taffeta, but I’ve now decide to go with the baby blue in honour of your, Lyra Angelica. It's one of my favs. :)

Happy New year. God bless. We love you sooo much!

Take care,
Isabella

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l44/forevermissboop/xoxo.jpg
Miss Boop

[probativev]

Happy New Year Michelle! I'm so glad to hear that your hips are doing better. I've been so worried. Hope you're enjoying Denver. And take time to go up to the mountains even if you don't ski. With all that snow, it must be beautiful up there right now.