HI MKF, It's me MK!!

[MichelleWKwan]

HI Forum,
I can't believe this will be my first time writing to you all. Over the years I have bumped into most of you either on Champions on Ice, Competitions, appearances (even while I'm here in Hong Kong!) I hope you know how much your support has meant to me over the years. I don't have a website of my own because I don't believe I could do a better job than you have! It's funny because you guys are so on top of things with me that I have to go on this website to see "what I'm doing!" Hee hee...
Thank you for the awesome gold ring from Gucci. I love it. I will cherish it forever! I've got to run (dad is waiting for me at the gym)
See you all soon,
love MK

[MaskedBaboon]

:) Hi...:) :) :) :) :)

I hope you really are Michelle, I am sort of starstruck right now...:)

[KKola917]

Well if it is you, welcome to the Forum! We love you! :)

Edited to add: Now that it's confirmed, WOW! We all love you so much!
{{*group hug*}}
Michelle I have been a fan since '94 and devoted ever since. I've always been too shy to meet you - after volunteering 8 hour shifts for nearly 6 months at the NY Goodwill Games, I called in sick when it came time to meet you!! But I finally got another chance recently at the Today Show and Toys R Us in NYC. Here are some pictures: www.picturetrail.com/kkola917 (http://www.picturetrail.com/kkola917)

But mostly I wanted to say THANK YOU!!! not only for your skating (which is beautiful beyond compare) but also for the generosity and sincere kindness that you show to everyone, especially your fans! :D You skating seems so joyous from within, and you are able to spread that good feeling to everyone watching!

Good luck this season, and in whatever endeavors you choose carry the undying support of your loving fans!

Love,
Kristen

[ggyyMKF]

OK, this post sounds credible. :lol

Welcome to the forum, Michelle, if that's really you. :lol

[honey827]

If that was really you Michelle thank you so much for writing and your kind words.

[Gailey67]

Hi Michelle! You're the best! Thanks for stopping by.

[SarahReignsSupreme]

i love you!

[katsk8]

It sounds like MK....if it is, omg, wow...I'm speechless (good thing I'm typing). If this is your post, then it made my day, and I'm in shock!--on top of the fact that seeing your short program made my week! Well, folks, it's either her or someone who is darn good at impersonating, so in either case, a warm welcome to the forum!

Edited to add: OMG, it really *is* you, I just found out heather confirmed it! It's just that we've had impersonations lately....
I feel so honored you took the time to post here, it means the world to a sea of people. I cannot even begin to say how much you and your skating means to me. Some days when I'm discouraged from practicing music, I watch one of your programs, and then I feel so refreshed and motivated, and ready to face challenges head-on. And just how you're so classy too on top of being the greatest artist ever. It's a bright side of human nature that is rarely seen. I saw you at the interview in NYC, and was too shy to get your autograph, but just from standing some feet away I could feel this warm glow that you radiated. It was a bright spot in my life. Thank you, thank you for taking the time to achknowledge your fans. You're one in 5 billion!

[Cjustice]

No Michelle, thank you for all you have given to skating fans all over the world. As you can see by this forum, you have touched so many people with your talent and grace. You are an amazing young woman and I hope my 8 year old daughter grows up to be just like you. In fact, I would really like it if you would marry my son (he's good looking and a sweet guy)!!!

Ok, enough of that, really thank you so much!!!

[Lanternlight]

**Edited to say--I thought it was you!

**Hi Michelle, welcome to the forum. Please post often. Your skating is an inspiration to alot of people. Again, this season, you have come up with two new programs that are fresh, original and reflect your joy of skating. Congratulations on your success and Good Luck at Nationals! May the 7th National Title be yours :)


PS: Great new SP!!!!

[kwaniac]

I too hope it's really you... YOU are the greatest skater of all time, in my opinion, and every member of the MKF would agree with me I'm sure!!! We all love you here!!!Good luck at the Nationals this year, I will be there to cheer you on. I also hope you go to world's too so I get to see you again.Have a GREAT christmas this year with your family!! Nationals here we come!!!! GO MICHELLE!!!!
Kwaniac
P.S. Tofu wants extra bonies and toys for X-Mas!!!

[MoonKitty02]

Oh wow it is you! I feel that I am in the presence of something truly special *basks in the glow* and I thank you for all the wonderful years of skating you have given all of us. Good luck at Nationals and all your other future endeavors. Whatever you do, do it because it is your passion and your desire, not out of anyone else's requirement or demand. I hope to meet you in person some day :)
MoonKitty

[Kwadruple]

If it's you, and I think it is ;) : Congrats on the new short program! It's nothing short of a masterpiece! Just amazing!!! Thanks for sharing your skating with us!

[Lucy]

Well, I am going to wait for Heather's confirmation on this.

[Lil tringrl]

If this is really Michelle, a Big HI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) That said(typed) lol, you're a big inspiration for me and such a good role model. Good luck at nationals.

[SHINE2002]

Michelle!!!! You rock! I lurrrrrrrrrves your short program!!

[earneeee]

Welcome to the forum Michelle!!! We love you :)

[Beth2000]

I so hope this is really you Michelle. You are simply the best!!! Thanks for all the wonderful years of skating. You have brought me smiles many times.

[mkrox77]

Hey Michelle!
your new short kicks butt!
we love u to death ;)

me, my friends, my coach, my family, ALL OF US! We ALL
love u
and u know some of them too! u just prolly dont' know how
much they (we) love u . ::sigh:: congrats on
everything!

[Iskatgal]

Hi Michelle,

A great big Welcome! I want to wish you Good Luck at Nationals, and of course Worlds. I'll be cheering you on and bitting my nails at the same time! Please, come and visit us often...

Sylvia,
My Skating Photo site:
ldynwaitin.hispeed.com/iskatgal/ (http://ldynwaitin.hispeed.com/iskatgal/)

[leon]

Never a doubt.

[dramaqueenjc]

Michelle, thank you so much, Sweet Soul, for blessing us with your wonderful gift of skating and pure graciousness. When I watch you skate, you motivate me to be a better actress. If I could wear the role of a character the way you wear your music on the ice, well, it just doesn't get any better than that. I'm so grateful to you. Thanks again for your joy.

A fan forever,

Crystal

[dramaqueenjc]

Michelle, thank you so much, Sweet Soul, for blessing us with your wonderful gift of skating and pure graciousness. When I watch you skate, you motivate me to be a better actress. If I could wear the role of a character the way you wear your music on the ice, well, it just doesn't get any better than that. I'm so grateful to you. Thanks again for your joy.

A fan forever,

Crystal

[RED DOG45]

Wow, what a day!

This is pretty cool. Likin' it. he he

[mkfan88]

Michelle, thanks for posting, it's so nice to hear from you : )ttyl, martha

[CaraMora]

Michelle thank you so much for all of the wonderful memories that you have given us through the years you are an incredible person, and an awesome role model to people of all ages. I wish you good luck for the rest of the season and can't wait to hopefully get to meet you at COI again this year. You gave my mom and I the memories of a life time last year when we saw you and meet you afterwards at the Ames show.
Thank you once again you all that you have given to the sport of figure skating.
Sarah

[elyn524]

Wow! Today really IS Michelle Kwan Day!!

[Heather]

Yes, that is Michelle. :)

I never know what to say the few times I've met Michelle in person, and I honestly don't know what to say now either!

Thank you SO much Michelle!!!!!!

[beegirllw]

I have been waiting for you Heather, oh my gosh! Our girl was here.

Michelle, thanks for everything.

You are so beautiful, strong and wonderful.

You new short is amazing.

WE LOVE YOU

GO KICK SOME MORE REAR END AT NATS AND WORLDS

edited to add: here is a thread to archive forever

Michelle I wanted to add this I had this in a post earlier this week: About how you make me feel

"That when I watch her skate, she brings a out that little part of me that I keep buried deep, deep down inside that makes me feel beautiful, graceful, young and free again."

Thank you for that- It is truly a special thing that you do!!!!



WOO HOO DEC 5TH A DAY THAT WILL LIVE FOREVER ON MKF

[RED DOG45]

it's great that MK posted here!

[AJ Skatefan]

Michelle,
Thanks SO MUCH for posting on this board!!! You've made many people happy!! And THANKS for all of your inspirational skates! I look forward to many more!!

[nits]

I've been waiting for confirmation as well. I had a feeling it was legit, and this is so exciting!
Goodluck at Nationals Michelle, and I know we'll see you at Worlds! :)

[forevermkfan]

Thanks for confirming Heather!! Now, what do I say??? AHH HI MICHELLE!!! I met you at Toys R Us :) Best day of my life. The red headed 13-year-old near the front of the line with her dad. :) LOL Still have the necklace!! Hope you liked your junior mints. :) Good luck at Nationals and Worlds. WE LOVE YOU!!! :) :) :)

[thetoaofben]

Thanks Michelle, its nice to know that you care for us too as much as we care for you. Best of luck to you and your family. THANKS FOR POSTING. Its so funny, cause your letter reflects your speech, hehehe.
Thanks again,
BEN~

[bubblebuff7000]

Michelle,

Thank you for bringing all the happy tears you've given us, and the beauty that you bring to figure skating.

Love, David

[Angela75]

Thank you for stopping by. You are my favorite skater of all time!! I admire your talent, work ethic, determination, and that you remain true to yourself!!

Good luck in all that you do.

God Bless!

[aprilrose77]

Wow, Michelle it's really you! Thanks for posting and just being you. First we finally get the chance to see the much anticipated "The Feeling Begins" (which totally exceeded such high expectations) and now Michelle posted. It feels like Christmas! :)

[Cognosco]

Michelle,

Thank you so much for...well...being you! We're all so proud of everything you've done.


- Cathy

[Terri]

Hi Michelle,

Believe me when I say that your post has been much anticipated at MKF. Thanks for stopping by and I can't wait to see you in Dallas! Good luck, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year!

Today's my birthday and it was turning out to be one of my worst days ever. Then I come here and I see Michelle's post, her awesome new short program, and instead of crying tears of sadness I now can't seem to get the smile off of my face.

:rollin

[Grace]

Hi Michelle!

This is my response to you stopping by: :rollin
I'm so absolutely thrilled to be honored by your presence! I hope you're having a wonderful time in Hong Kong, and stuffing yourself full of all the delicious food they have over there.

Your SP has been blowing all of us away - it's been quite a day for all of us...you've made my day much brighter!

LOL re keeping up about yourself on here!

A million thanks and more,

~Grace
PS. Does it feel weird to see your face all over the place on this board? LOL...okay, I have a whole bunch of weird questions to ask..but you'll probably think I'm nuts.

[smileyllama]

Hey Michelle! This just goes to show what a great person you are, I mean, going out of your way to post on a messageboard devoted to you! Not many skaters would do that, but not many skaters are Michelle Kwan ;)

Have fun Michelle! We hope to see you in good form at Nationals! We'll be there for you, win or lose! I mean, it's just awesome to have you skating this season! Best of luck to you!!!!!

[epoibim]

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*jumps up and does happy dance and screams silently* (sure it's possible):)

I had this whole post all ready for Michelle and then everyone here is so subdued waiting for Heather's approval that I didn't even post it! I guess we've been fooled one too many times.

But from the first line, I just knew it was you. You sound so soft. Thats the best word to explain it. It is you. My heart smiled (I think it smiraled!). It is you. Michelle is here.

Michelle, the one thing I've ever, EVER wanted to tell you was THANK YOU! For so many things I can't even begin...(is this Ican'tremembermyownname amnesia thing for talking to Michelle via the Internet as well?) ;) Yikes, I know I'll be kicking myself later..."Why didn't I tell Michelle..."

And now you come here and bless us all with your presence.

Sweet Michelle, do you know how loved you are? How much happiness you bring? How much pride and JOY our hearts are overflowing with because of wonderful you?!
Congratulations on everything...and look in the mirror and check out that GLOW!

See ya at Worlds (here come the tears)...we'll be the sobbing, screaming ones with the "I Believe" signs.:)

{{{{{{HUGE MKF HUG}}}}}}

I think that one MAY have rivaled the one we all shared on February 22:)

[lanlie]

*faints*

[machina111]

I love you Michelle!!!! You are the best!!!! Wow, my friends are going to hate me tomorrow cuz I am never going to shut up talking about you....

Good luck at Nationals!!
Your new short and long programs are wonderful!!

I can't stop smiling, I'm like a giddy little kid!!!

[Pati]

Just saying Thank you (!) doesn't seem like enough.
I think you're the best Michelle. :D

[skatingfan5]

Today really and truly is
MICHELLE KWAN DAY!!!
Thank you, Michelle, for giving us many wonderful programs, sharing so much beautiful skating from your heart, and showing so many times over the years your grace, courage, and goodwill. You are a great example of how to be a true champion in life. Best wishes always!

[pblueyes]

I have also been waiting for confirmation from Heather.

Oh my!!!! Michelle, THANK YOU! You give us all so much joy. Thanks for taking the time to post here, thanks for being such a wonderful young lady and role model, and thanks for allowing us to tag along on your amazing journey.

WE are the ones who will treasure all the memories you have given us.

Happy Holidays and Best Wishes!

[Swansie]

WOW, I'm totally kwanstruck now! Don't know what to say at all!:) Well, Welcome to the forum, Michelle!
We extremely proud of you and we love you!!!:)

[epoibim]

*catches lanlie*

WAKE UP, MICHELLE IS HERE!

Now we all sing...Dante's Prayer, or Fields of Gold or Mulan...take your pick!:) Let's all hum East of Eden.

[FlashOBlue]

What was the gold ring from Gucci? Sorry, but I've not heard of that. Was it a gift from the forum? When? I thought that the last gift we gave Michelle was the ruby earrings.

[lemonade16]

You've inspired me in every way imaginable to be a better, stronger, and more courageous person. I've followed skating since 1976, and I've never been touched by any skater the way you've touched me. Your skating simply reaches our souls. It's difficult to explain, but you heal us with every performance.

Thank you so much, Michelle, for sharing your wonderful gift with us for all these years. And, we only hope and pray we will be privileged to see you for more years to come.

Please remember this always ... it's not the medals you win, it's who you are and what you stand for to all of us here. We admire so much more than your skating; your dedication, your grace, your sportsmanship, your smile, your desire to always try your best, your family values, your wisdom, your courage, your ability to turn lemons into lemonade!! That's how I got my posting name at this forum!

Nothing makes us happier here than to see you happy! Keep that smile and the beautiful glow always, knowing that you have truly enriched so many lives and given us all a little more joy in our lives than we would have had without you.

THANK YOU MICHELLE!!

With love,
lemonade16 :)

[Yzerbear19]

:) Thank you Michelle!!! You are awesome!!! We will always be behind you in everything you do. I was so proud of you at the Olympics. Thank you for taking the time to stop by and post here! WOW!!! What a great night this has been! :)

Good luck at Nationals!!! :) The SP is awesome!!!

Yzerbear
STEVIE!!! The Wings need you!!!

[MidnightNess]

Thank you Michelle for posting, for making our day brighter than ever, for skating your heart out in every competition, for this 6.0 worthy SP, for your tenacity and warmth..just THANK YOU SO MUCH! :D :D :D

[cruelladekwan]

THANK YOU MICHELLE FOR EVERYTHING YOU HAVE GIVEN TO THIS SPORT AND TO US!!!

You are the absolute best ever!

Your two new programs this year are amazing and I just am stunned at the beauty and grace of your skating everytime I watch you on the ice.

Good luck at this years Nationals! :)

You have and always will be my favorite!

Love always,
MaryJo

[tateskates]

Wow, what to say. I too was waiting for confirmation, but now that I have it...well I'm speechless, or well...typeless (I don't think that is a word...but oh well lol).

I have had possibly the worst day, and well this just made my day. Perhaps this won't be the worst day of my life anymore.

Michelle, I have no idea what to say. Your spirit, love of skating, attitude, smile, soul, emotions..you know, they are all things that have drawn me to figure skating and to just love watching you. You are a legend!

Over the summer I work with kids at the park. I am a Park ground leader. We take the kids on feild trips and since I love skating, I wanted to share this love with the kids. After our trip to the local rink, they kept begging to go back, and took to calling me Michelle Kwan. I was so touched that they would even consider to call me the name of such a legend, such a wonderful person.

I just wanted to say Thank you for inspiring me to not only figure skate, but to live my life to the fullest, and to be happy and know that what ever happens happens as long as I put my full effort into it, that is what matters. Thank you for everything Michelle! You are the Greatest!

Kate

[kwaniac]

Let's say just how perfect a day it was:
1) MK herself posts(how sweet it is!)I hope there will be more posts.
2) We finally get to see what the nit-wits at ABC wouldn't show us! Perserverance and patience always pays off!
3) I too vote for December 5 as Michelle Kwan Day.

How did I know it was Michelle this time and not the others... My mother tought me to trust my heart and first gut instinct. Thankyou Michelle, you are as always the BEST!!! Fly home safely from China and have a GREAT Christmas. Bless you from all of us here at MKF!!!

[billob]

I'm Speechless.

Thank you so much for visiting. LOL

[lanlie]

Someone fudgin slap me! aaahhh!!! overload, overload, first the sp now this? *hyperventilates*

I wish I could show my siggie pic for Michelle, it's so purty :(

P.S. If you haven't guess, I lurve you and I hope you Kick some @ss cheeks at Nationals :)

[PJ]

I came home all worn out from a very long day and what do I find.......Michelle's SP and then Michelle herself!!! Talk about a BIG lift! Thanks a million to all of you who make this such a wonderful place....and especially to Michelle for giving us so much joy and love!

[amandadupre]

Wow I can't believe you posted here Michelle!! Thank you for all the wonderful memories you have brought us through the years. Thanks for being such a great role model to all of us. Good luck for the rest of the season! Your new short program is awesome!! Thanks for being such a great inspiration for us!

[KWS]

YA!! i stuck my head out and guessed u're really michelle, and we are so happy that we're rite. only the real michelle can sound so natural and down to earth!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! u won't know how much your msg means to us ^^* (it's a kiss ;) )

i suppose u were still in HK and u were going to a gym?!? wow! are u still keeping up with ur training even when on a promotional tour? hope u had lotz of fun and good food in HK. great to know the ring fits u. isn't it scary how ur fans know so much bout u? heehee

yeah don't heather and jenny do an unbelievable job in maintaining the forum? if some mean person is giving u a hard time, just type MKF a msg and we'll "deal" with it in not time!! heehee

lemme stop now before i start rambling and gushing... i'll leave that when i write to u... do stop by anytime u want~~

[Grace]

FlashOBlue - Here's the link to the gift that vox was so generous to say was from all of us. Aren't MKFans the best?! :)

pub1.ezboard.com/fmichell...61&stop=80 (http://pub1.ezboard.com/fmichellekwanforummkfanchat.showMessageRange?topic ID=16646.topic&start=61&stop=80)

[kwanzababe]

WOW!
I am amazed and in total shock! To even be on the same THREAD with MK has made my day, my month, my life....

We love and adore you SO much!!!

Happy holidays to you and your family. Be well!

[Kwanism]

Michelle, you rule the world. You are the greatest athlete and role model of all time. I am just so glad that I was lucky enough to be living in the time when you are here so that I can experience your greatness firsthand. Good luck on whatever you choose to do in the future. Can't wait to see you at nationals, GPF, and Worlds. Kwan conquers all!

[voxdeae]

This is just too cool for words!!! I can't believe it!

I wish she told us when she was leaving HK so we could have gotten together a good farewell crowd, but I guess Michelle knows that all of us in HK love her!!!

[Kwanfest]

I going to post my thoughts later, after I am done throwing out. I felt Michelle Kwan finally won that Olympic Gold Medal. Wow what a feeling. Like her short "The Feeling Begins", Ahh so much meaning , so much emotions, where to begin......
All I can say thank you God for my family, my love ones, my friends, and Michelle Kwan.

[GinnySmith]

WOW!!! :eek :eek :eek

It's really you, Michelle!!! What a wonderful post. Thanks so much for taking the time. I hope you are enjoying Hong Kong with your family.

And you are absolutely correct. You have bumped into most of us somewhere along the way. I was at 5 of your glorious Champions on Ice performances this past summer plus the 2001 Skating Tribute, the 2002 Nationals, and the 2002 Olympic LP and the incomparable 2002 Olympic Exhibition.

I was lucky enough to get to see you skate to "Fields of Gold" 8 times and I could have watched all 93 performances in all 85 cities if I could have managed it somehow. Unfortunately, I have to keep my day job so that was out of the question. :lol

Since I was so totally lame at expressing my gratitude when you were kind enough to give me your autograph backstage at this year's Champions on Ice in Las Vegas, I am re-posting here something I wrote in another thread.

Below is what I really meant when all I said was, "Thanks, Michelle...."

After reading Mano’s account of how “tongue tied” she was when she met Michelle at Toys R Us in NYC, I was reminded of my own “Kwanstruckness” backstage at the Champions on Ice it Las Vegas. Not that I am a big fan or anything, but that was my 8th viewing of “Fields of Gold.”

As someone who has posted volumes of gushing about Michelle myself, I understand how you can totally freeze when you are faced with the dilemma of how to condense all of your feelings into a few words in a few seconds.. I failed miserably at the COI in Las Vegas when I stood there getting Michelle's autograph.

All I could eek out was, "Thanks, Michelle."

Now, I am sure she walked away thinking I was just being polite. But my THANKS, MICHELLE, was loaded with so much more meaning than that. I could kick myself for being so inarticulate.

What “THANKS, MICHELLE” from Ginny really means is:

”Thanks, Michelle,” for skating so wonderfully that you made me feel as if I were skating too. This inspired me to take up figure skating at the age of 49. I have skated on and off since then and am once again taking lessons and finally feel as if I have my legs under me. My new instructor was teaching me how to do a 3-turn last week. This is something that was a no-brainer when I roller skated at the age of 13. So I am loving this right now and getting lots of great exercise at the age of 52 years young.....

”Thanks, Michelle,” also means, thanks for one of the best weeks of my life from Jan 6, 2002 through Jan. 12, 2002 when you won your 6th National Title. The entire week was a religious experience for me.

The practices alone were priceless. I started the week with a very bad cold and was practically cured by your Short Program practice, where you warmed up by skating your Long Program with no music. Then you immediately followed that with a flawless practice of your Rachmaninov SP, that was as great as your performance in the competition.

Then of course, you had your wonderful Scheherazade Long Program performance, where the audience was on its feet roaring 10 seconds before you finished.

”Thanks, Michelle, also means, thanks for your courageous performance during the Olympic 2002 Long Program and for not giving up. I was there, as the result of a last minute decision to go. Thanks for having the grace to be so respectful to your competitors and not "whine" about the results.

”Thanks, Michelle,” also means, thanks for the most incredible Exhibition skate in the history of the sport with your "Fields of Gold" performance the next night at the Olympic 2002 Exhibition. Had you not skated off the ice, I think the audience would still be there cheering you…..

”Thanks, Michelle,” also means, thanks for still being here and competing again this season. What a wonderful and unexpected gift to your fans.

I could go on and on.

Finally, “Thanks, Michelle" also means, thank you for giving back so much to your fans at Toys R Us in NYC. Thanks, for taking the time to acknowledge them, to look them in the eye, for listening to them and laughing with them, and for appreciating all of these beautiful souls who are your fans and also those who frequently visit the Michelle Kwan Forum.

These individuals are indeed a beautiful reflection of the incredible person that you always have been, and still are!

Cheers & A Big Hug,
Ginny

[CheekyMo]

Thank you MK for making my day! It's been such a blah day what with finals coming up and all that stress that comes with it.
What a wonderful surprise! I also wanted to thank you for being such a great role model for many of us MKFer's.

[Sam18q]

Thanks Michelle for giving us so many wonderful programs all these years. You show your love and devotion to the sport in your skating. And the way you handle ups & downs with great class and integrity make you the best role model for teenagers and athletes.

Fellow MKFs - This is just so cool!!!!!

Get to see the highly anticipated short program and it lives up to my expectation and to top it off, a message from Michelle....

I am just so thrilled now....

Thanks Heather for confirming.

MKF rocks and MK rules!!!

[marcelo777]

Oh my God!!!
Michelle I just want you to know that I love you and that I feel so proud of you and also that in Mexico you have tons of fans as well!

!!!!!YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
i just saw your new short and God it absolutely gorgeous!!!
We'll be always supporting you!!!

Marcelo

[LAxel]

Thanks for all that you've given us!!! Your DAD is just as COOL as you are. We LOVE you and we are praying for you. MORE POWER!!!!

[Yankees Suck 01]

Well I waited to have my say till I knew it was Michelle so here it goes.

"KWAN 2006"
"I BELIEVE"

[mkrules]

I saw you when you made you made an appearance at California Adventures last summer and you made my day. I'm the one who asked you about the coach. You really made me happy when you mailed me an autographed picture of yourself doing a spiral. You an inspiration to many. I'm so very proud of you.

I thank you from the very bottom of my heart for being such a wonderful athlete, but most importantly for being such a gracious person. That is what makes you so enduring. You have made a fan out of me for life.

I wish you much happiness. Please know that you have many fans that are behind and support you.

Your appreciative fan,
mkrules

[a clav]

WOW!!! Thanks so much for posting her Michelle. I've been one of your biggest fans since the day I started watching figure skating!! I'm just soo happy and totally ecstatic that you'd post here!!! And I got to see your new sp that is WONDERFUL!!! I'm just so glad because after a horrible day of straight testing for class placements for next year for 6 LONG BORING HOURS, I come to the forum and Michelle posted AND I got to see "The Feeling Begins"!! I'm just sooo happy and I just can't believe that she posted!!!

OK I'll jsut stop rambling now...

Thank you soo much Michelle you just made my day!!!

~Ashley

[fdevine]

What can I say? I'm speechless and I have grandchildren your age. Sometimes I almost feel like you're one of them.
Thank you for making my life brighter the past few years. You are truly an inspiration to all of us.
I still can't believe you really came by and posted. Thanks so much and please drop by again when you can.
We love you so much.
I love your new short program!!! Congratulations and I pray you will have a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends.

grannie frances
also known as

[corazon]

Unbelievable, you are my hero! Michelle Kwan is one class act, and that dear friends is hard to follow!

[epoibim]

That's right Michelle~ We all believe.


(Tears are rolling down my face, I am so overjoyed...)

[barbnf]

:) ... :) ... :) ...

Thanks for everything! ... :) ...

Ha, ha, ha ... I love the "W" ... you fooled all who tried to steal your name ... I love it! ... classy, like everything else you do! ... too much for words! ... ;) ...

Thanks for inspiring soooooooooo many ... young and OLD ... you have shared your remarkable journey with all of us and we are most grateful! ... :) ...

You seem to have embarked on a special phase of your life with that unique, creative quality all your own ... the young adult truly coming into your own ... I love it! ... I can hardly wait to see all that you will discover and share ... it will be awesome! ... :) ...

Happy Holidays!

Barb

[justsk8]

HI Michelle!!!!! Wow, I'm so excited that you posted on the forum, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! This has been such as awesome day, like everyone before me has said, first the short program, and now you posted!! Thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to post here. You are my absolute favorite of all time. The Feeling Begins short is AWESOME!!! And may I mention that the footwork is absolutely BRILLIANT!! I am feeling a bit "typeless" also, as someone else so elopquently put it, lol.
Thank you Michelle for all the joy you have brought into all of our lives, through your skating and the way you handle yourself off the ice too. We support you all the way Michelle, and you have made us SO PROUD I can't even say it. I have been so inspired by you, not to mention the fact that whenever I need to relax I only need to pop in a tape of you skating...Fields of Gold, East of Eden, Hands, Dante's Prayer...anything...thank you so much for everything Michelle! Best of luck for Nationals, we will be behind you all the way, no matter the outcome. Although that short KICKS SOME MAJOR BOOTY if you ask me! And congratulations for making the Grand Prix Final even if you never meant to in the first place...like you said, you just keep getting pulled back in! But we are so happy that you are! OK, I will stop typing now because I am afraid that I would go on blabbering all night! AHHHH! I don't know what to say!

Happy MK Day everyone!!

Love, Kim :)

PS- Thank you so much for skating to Linda Eder, she is now one of my favorite singers and I had never heard of her until you skated to This Time Around. She's my personal pic because I figured since I am posting at the MKF everyone already knows I'm a fan of you so I wanted to show off my adoration of Linda! Anyway, thanks!

[boggartlaura]

Michelle-
Thank you so much for sharing your skating with us. We love you.
Laura

[Aeris lives on]

I feel like I'm going to cry! Michelle, you'll probably never get to read this post seeing as how many responses your post has elicited and since you're so busy but nevertheless, I have to voice myself in that little chance that maybe you'll come back and check these messages. :) Since I have never been able to personally meet you, this is the closest I've come and for this I am soooo grateful. You have touched each and every one of our hearts deeply due to your resplendent presence. We love you not for your gold medals (although you have tons of them ;) ) but for who you are. You are a beautiful, classy young woman with a lot of dignity and grace. In each obstacle that you are faced with, despite how difficult it may be, you seem to somehow rise above it in an eloquent fashion. Every time that I watch you glide across that ice so effortlessly, you give me such joy that I can't find elsewhere. There is no one as special as you are Michelle and I hope you realize that. No gold medal or anything else for that matter compares to the beautiful and wonderful person that you are. We LOVE you and we will *always* be behind you. You're so awesome Michelle!

With much love.

[dehlers77777]

Thanks Michelle for posting - You are simply the best!
God bless you and I can't wait to see you at Nationals!

[Liv2Tell]

Hi Michelle, thanks for stopping by, this is the icing on the cake to the day we finally got to view your new short program! I was privileged to have met you at Rockefeller Center and Toys R Us during your recent visit to NYC (like the pic to the left? ;) :p ) and I wonder what Disney has in store for you next! Congratulations on the great start to the season and good luck on your forthcoming competitions. Happy holidays to you and your family!

All my best,
Livia

[pookybear19]

Thank you so much for posting Michelle! WOW! I'm so glad I signed on just now.

I have so much to thank you for. First thank you for coming to New York last month. I saw you at Rockefeller Center and Toys R Us. Thank you for signing my books and the Champions on Ice photo... that was very kind of you. I'll treasure these forever. I was so nervous when I met you that I messed up what I wanted to say. Let me take this opportunity to say it correctly now:

"Thank you for skating this season. Congratulations on your wins at Skate America and Campbells. Good luck at Nationals and I hope to see you at Champions on Ice next summer"

Thank you for all the joy you bring to us fans. Thank you for being the wonderful, kind, beautiful, humble, athletic, honest and generous person you are! You are truly one of a kind! :) Hope you come and post again!!

Ok I'm gonna go print your post and place it in my scrapbook now! :)

Your Fan Always,
Mary (aka pookybear19)

[Crash91]

thanks for the many years of joy and pleasure you have given us. I consider watching you skate as a sort of therapy. I can just forget about everything while watching you on the ice. You have also been a source of inspiration Here's to many more happy years of watching you skate!

[taf]

What a day this has been for skating fans and for me especially! First getting to see the short program from Skate America (it was beautiful), next going to Dallas and standing in line for two hours with 350 other skating fans to get my volunteer credentials for Nationals. Then I got home exhausted about 10:00pm and signed on to the forum and found your message to us. I feel very honored that you took the time to visit us and post a message.

My volunteer assignment is at Reunion Arena (the practice arena) in the hospitality suite for chaperones. I know you don't really need a chaperone anymore but I figured your parents would be there to watch you so I will be serving breakfast to your mom or dad or whoever you have designated. I'll take especially good care of them.

I want to say thank you for all the wonderful performances that you've gifted us with over the years, and for inspiring so many people with your work ethic, your gracious behavior in defeat as well as in success, and your sportmanship. I first saw you as a 12 yr old and I knew right then you would be a star. But I had no idea then what a role model you would turn out to be. Thank you so much.

[hfce]

Hi Michelle!! All I can say to you is tha you are simply the best. I have admired you and your skating for almost ten years now. I knew when I first saw you nine years ago at Olympic Summer Festival that you were destined for great things. I am glad I was not wrong. You have exceeded my expectations. You continue to surprise me each and everytime. Good Luck with Nationals and Worlds and Happy Holidays to you and your family.

God Bless
Hope

[joann123]

Thanks, Michelle, for all the joy your skating has given my family over the years. We have watched you grow from a cute little girl to a beautiful woman and a wonderful role model. We cried tears of joy for you when you won all those medals and tears of sadness when you didn't reach your goals in the Olympics. Through it all we said, "What a gal! She is the greatest!!"

Good Luck at Nationals '03. Our family is glad we will be able to continue to enjoy your skating.

Merry Christmas and best wishes to you and your family in the coming year. :)

[KwanFan1212]

Holy moly, what a way to turn a day around!! I was not having a good day at all and now this post has totally made me smile. :)

Hi Michelle!! I cannot believe you posted here! LOL :D Honestly, I am quite shocked at the moment and this coming from a person who regularly posts at another board where both skaters have posted more than some regular members!! LOL :D THANK YOU so much for all the years of phenomenal skating, for your wonderful personality, grace, and sportsmanship, and for being such a great role model for the youth today. I work with the youth group at my church and just seeing & hearing about what all they have to deal with today just makes me even more grateful to you for being who you are and I cannot thank you enough. :) Welcome to the MKF and I can't wait to see you skate again at Nats. You Rach Michelle!! :D :D :D :D

CincyHeather :rollin

[leon]

Today has certainly been extraordinary.

Something so special about Michelle returning to the home of her parents and ancestors and then within a few hours visiting all of us in our special place where we feel at home and hope Michelle does too.

So nice of you to visit, Michelle. Whether you know it or not you're always here with us. See what we have done in your honor!

"Its not what you did or what you will do
Believe us Michelle, it’s because you are you."

Welcome home Michelle!

leon

[Puce]

michelle,
thank you so much for taking time out of your schedule to post here and make so many of us so very happy!!!!! i hope that this is a place where you feel comfortable enough to post once in a while to keep us updated etc...you are so appreciated here. i have been waiting and waiting for confirmation that it was really you and as soon as i signed off...it was confirmed. LOL! again, thank you so much. we all appreciate everything you have done and everything you continue to do.

[Aslan's Girl]

I thank the Lord for you, Michelle! All I can think to say is thank you so much for everything! Thank you for every gorgeous performance (which is every performance you've ever done!), for your spirit, your grace, your determination, in other words, "Thank you for being you!"

All of us here at the MKF have just been treated to seeing your new short program & it is gorgeous! I love it! I can't wait to see you perform it again at Nationals, I'm counting down the days, lol! Godspeed Michelle!

I don't think you'll remember, but I met you backstage in 2000 at the Champions on Ice in Chicago, I gave you CeCe Winans cd, "Alabaster Box" & I was so excited to meet you that all I could say was, "We love you, Michelle!" I hope you liked the cd!

I hope you post again! This has made my whole day! God bless you sweetheart!

By the way, how's little Tofu? He is sooo cute!!

Love,
Bridget

To the MKF:

I'm so glad I'm a part of this great on-line family! This is one of the best places on the web!

Happy MK Day, Everyone!!

To Heather, Thanks so much for the confirmation! I found Michelle's message just minutes after it was posted, but I wanted to hear from you first. I'm so happy that when I logged back in you had, & I just knew you would sticky this thread!! I really felt that this was indeed "our girl" & so happy it is!!

[mkjsdp]

Hi Michelle :) All I have to say is thank you for everything. Happy holidays and good luck at Nationals! :D

[Corbon91]

Hi Michelle!!!

Thanks for stopping by the forum!!! I recently saw you at the California Adventure Park back in August (I was the one wearing the Champions On Ice T-shirt!! :) ) I'm glad you had fun in Hong Kong.

You are the greatest!!! I LOVE YOU!!!! :)

Evan

P.S. Thanks for dinner at the Anaheim COI show!!! :)

[TAF2984]

Hey Michelle. Thanks so much for posting! You are a great champion and skater and a joy to watch. We finally were able to see your short, wasn't aired in US, it was great. I think it's great you are try something thing new. Hopefully it'll just get better.

[loopschick]

Wow, this is so cool :)

Thanks Michelle for posting :) Best of luck at Nationals, GPF, and Worlds (I'll be there, yay !!!)

Thanks to Heather too :)

Jayne

[Michibanana]

Oh, Michelle...

All I can say is wow. You pulled me out of over two years of lurking on this board just to say thanks to you. Maybe someday when I'm not so speechless, I'll write you a book and post it on this board :lol . But for now, all I can say is thanks. I love you!!!!

You guys, is this not the best day in the history of MKF (I just finished watching her short...WOW, again!)?!?!?!

[Michibanana]

Oh, hehe, and if you want to see your SP from SA, there's about a million places here you can download it :lol !

[PJluvsMK]

Thank you, Michelle my belle! I LOVE you!


I'm Bridget's (John 3 17) mom & I finally got registered!

I hope to become the Keeper of Michelle's side-glancing eyes from Romanza!

[dino]

Oh my Gawd!!!! It's really you!!!! I'm not worthy!!!! Thank you so much for posting and thank you for inspiring us all through your skating and sportsmanship. You post really made this day perfect. I hope you're reading all the responses and always remember that your fans love you very much and will always love you.

Good luck at Nationals and Worlds, and perhaps the GP final(?)

[Skatingfan2002]

Michelle!!!!!!! :) :) So good of you to come and say hello to us in the forum. This is soo exiting!!!!!! I've met you once personally at the Costa Mesa book signing in Oct of 2000 and you just took my breath away. Not only does your beauty leaves us breathless your aura just makes you glow. I want to thank you for all the magical moments you have shared with us. It has truly been the experience of a lifetime, it has also been a learning process. Just know this....WE LOVE YOU UNCONDITIONALLY!!!!!!!

P.S. I also want to thank you for buying us dinner. You can not imagine how touched I was. I saw you that same night backstage and wanted to thank you personally but unfortunately I didn't get your attention. That's ok though...just seeing you from afar was the best. :) Thanks for everything!!!! I hope that you got my pictures that I took of you at Nationals, Lou said he would make sure you would get them. Either way....We love you!!!! :)

Yvonne

[luenatic]

OMG! I'm totally speechless (or typeless) :D Welcome to "THE" forum, Michelle. Do stop by often and chat with us. Good luck at Nationals and Worlds.

[littleone4eva]

Michelle,

Wow, I can't believe you took the time to post here. I don't know often or if you will every read these posts or post here again, but this is more than enough.

You have NO idea how you have made us appreciate what we have, and have gotten us through some tough times in our lives.

DON'T EVER CHANGE! Keep that magic going, whether in skating or in life! We love you!

Andrea

[motherlode01]

Woah:)

Your posting to the MKF just turned one of the not-so-good-days of my life into a fantasitc one! If you have been visiting from time to time, you know how much we love you.

Your courage gives me courage, and that's a magical gift. Someday, when you no longer skate, and wonder what else you might do to knock peoples' socks off (like you should have to after the gift of your skating!), I can really see you as a sports psychologist:) OK, I'll stop:)

Best of luck at the Nationals. I know you are competitive, but you 'win' with me every time you take the ice:) I can't wait to see you skate again!!!

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I just can't stop smiling!

[IzzyS]

Michelle, my beloved icon!!! You are the greatest! You must realize that you don't need to do anything more, ever, to earn the love and admiration of your fans. And yet what do you do but post a special message for all of us! I've been a fan since '94 and I'm twice your age but you've taught me so much through the years it's just amazing. And I've made so many great friends through the MKF. Your fans are many, diverse, and wonderful!

WE LOVE YOU, MICHELLE!!! Thanks for making our day, and may God bless you and your family now and always!

Love,

Liz S./"IzzyS"

[NicoleM]

:eek Yeah, I would say something meaningful right now, except that I've fainted dead away! :lol

Michelle, I can only add what everyone else has said....

WE LOVE YOU GIRL! No matter what! :) :) :) :) Thanks so much for stopping by!

Nicole
Conover, Ohio

[Cole50]

WOW! No, double WOW! I just can't believe it. I really don't know what to say.......here I am, at 12:30 at night, with my alarm set for 5:45 am for an early morning basketball practice, and I can't seem to get myself to bed. This is all too exciting, too wonderful and too awesome! Michelle you are amazing! Time and time again, you have gone out of your way for your fans......you shouldn't be thanking us, we should be thanking you over and over and over again! You are simply incredible.......not only are you a beautiful, magical skater who is a champion a millions of times over, but you are also a great role model off the court (oops, I mean ice.....see how you have inspired me, I strive to hold my head high with a positive attitude off the court just as you have time and time again off the ICE), continually keeping your head high and simply being who you are. Thanks SO MUCH!! You are an inspiration........And like someone said, a lot of popular sports stars wouldn't go out of their way to do this, but then again, there is ONLY one Michelle Kwan!

Thanks a millions times over.

We welcome you with open arms to the forum.......enjoy your time here!!!! And best wishes in EVERYTHING you do. Never stop believing (and I know you won't)!!!!

WOW.......what else is there to say?

[alphatong]

All, MK is really at Hong Kong now, me too~

[moonface]

In case you stop by this thread again, just want to say thank you for doing what you love and for doing it so well and so generously. You do all the hard work and we just get to watch! I could never thank you enough for all the joy and awe I've experienced from watching you skate. My only hope is that your life will be filled with as much happiness as you've given--it should be enough to last several lifetimes!

[hamsterriffic]

Hi all, ok so I am an MKF virgin, and I actually hardly ever post on the internet at all, but I just wanted to add a quick message to say "hi"!

Michelle,

I'm sure after all these years you wouldn't remember me, but back when we were both 15 or 16 or so, I skated at Ice Castle for a few summers and roomed with a certain Taiwanese-British-American skater/model great-granddaughter of Chiang Kai-Shek with the initials of ylc, who I believe you know. along with a few other crazed British skatin' ladies. I remember those summers at Ice Castle as some of the most fun ever, getting to meet so many skaters from all over the world, hanging out in california, and so forth. I particularly remember how nice and welcoming you, Karen, and your mom and dad were. when my mom came to visit, your mom and my mom hung out together rinkside! If memory serves correctly, I think we had a near collision once on the ice (long before the days of sasha.. hehe)... thanks for not coming after me with your skate blades after that...

Anyway- I've always respected the hell out of your skating. now I teach some college skating classes on the side, and I always show my kiddies videos of you and G&G to demonstrate the gold standard of skating. I find my job is easier when i can just point to these programs and say, "now boys and girls, this is exactly how it's done."

[probativev]

It's 11:12pm here in Seattle. I just signed on to see what people are saying about the SP and I find that Michelle you came by to say hi!!! Oh my GOD! Michelle, we love you. You are by far the icon of figure skating and thank you so much for stopping by here. You've made our day!!!

Alexa

[Kandyin]

Thank you for being you, Michelle, for facing all the ups and downs with honesty and never without a smile on your face. Thank you for inspiring in so many of us a love for figure skating and all that is good about figure skating. For giving us all those memorable programs.

We live precariously through you and feel ourselves flying when you skate.

You must have moments when you don't want the attention but you don't show that and in every way move through life with grace and a laid back approachability :)

I'm behind you in whatever you choose to do in your glorious life ahead. Stay true and be yourself!

Love,

Kandy

[chemy]

Well, Michelle, if you ever fly to the moon, an MKFer will sure be there to greet you. :)

Welcome to MKF, Michelle! (I can't believe I just said that)

[marajade12]

Hi,
thanks for posting, makes my day, especially during finals week (yuck!) Can't wait to see you skate at nationals, best of luck. I just want to thank you for all your great skating, and wonderful attitude, I remember meeting you at COI backstage and you were sooo nice, oh my mom loves your skating too, esp dantes prayer and winter, and my dad who knows nothing about skating says you make it look so effortless. Thanks for all the great memories, best of luck, I'll be roting for you:)

[GinnySmith]

chemy--

Actually that was a very nice thing to say!!! We always welcome new posters here at MKF, now, don't we???

Where are my manners???

I second what chemy just said:

Michelle--Welcome to MKF. I enjoyed your post very much and encourage you to post more often!!! ;) ;)

Sort of just kidding!!! :D I know you are very busy and I really do appreciate your taking the time out to drop by and say "hi!" As you can tell by the response, you made the day, if not the whole week, month and year for many of us.

By the way, in my first post, I forgot to say, I LOVE your new programs, "The Feeling Begins" and "Aranjuez." Good luck at Nationals!!! I'll be glued to the Spoilers Section of MKF and rooting for you! :D

Thanks again for your post!

[mkisnumber1]

OMG! I can't believe it's actually you. Thank you so much for being such a great role model and even taking the time to post here. Good luck @ nationals and whatever you do in the future. I'm praying for you. Hope to get to meet you soon!:)
In Christ,
mkisnumber1

[marajade12]

I meant to say in my last sentence "I'll be 'rooting' as in cheering for you!

[justsk8]

GinnySmith, I too realized I forgot to properly welcome Michelle like I do for anyone else who is new here- so here's my stock respons to new posters:-

Welcome to the forum Michelle! Enjoy it here because this is the best place to talk about Michelle! (and the best place to hear from her now too!) Don't be shy about posting- the more the merrier!

lol, ok i really need to hit the sack now...i don't want to tell you all what time it is here on the east coast...lol! :b

[visaliakid]

I have watched you skate since you were 14. From the first time I saw you perform, I knew you were the special one, destined to greatness. Watching you grow as a person, and a skater, seeing how you handle yourself, the joy on your face as you glide effortlessly across the ice, and the manner in which to represent your self and your sport...only confirms that you really are a Gem of the highest quality.

Your grace and beauty on the ice never fails to catch my breath, bring tears to my eyes, and joy into my heart!

It's quite simple Michelle...and can be said quite simply:

When Michelle Kwan skates, my soul quakes!

God Bless!

Peter Murray
Visalia, CA

[Joshua]

I can't believe you actually posted here, THE Michelle Kwan. Finally, it's about time......hehehe. Just had to let you know that I think you're the best and your post plus the video feed of your short program together has managed to bring a smile to my very, very depressing day...seriously. In fact, before I went online, I actually watched your '98 Olympic long program to unwind. MK, you rock and I can't imagine skating without ya!

[ElkGroveGroovin]

OMG! I can't believe it's REALLY you!! I'm at a loss of words :p I just want to say how much I LOVE YOU! You truly are my all time favorite skater and I truly admire everything that you do. You are a wonderful, gracious person. You don't know how many times I've taped your competitions and shows and re-watched and repeated it to the point that one of my tapes actually broke :lol (which most of us fans admit) Best of luck in Nationals and other future competitions. We here at MKF support you in every decision that you make! Thank you for being YOU. I love you and Take good care of yourself. Keep doing what you love, cause we sure do :)
-Jeff

[kwanette]

For the first time in the 3 1/2 years of posting here, I am speechless.

I don't think you really could know the effect you have had on so many lives. Because of you, I have met so many wonderful people both on-line and in "real life." More importantly, you have helped me survive some very low points in my life. Long before you ever skated to Lyra Angelica, I thought of you as an angel.Your humility in victory and grace and dignity in defeat have been a constant source of inspiration for me.

Thank you for the wonderful gift that is you.

Love, kwanette

[lillyfly]

Welcome to the MKF and thank you for posting here. This year has been a very difficult one for me and I repeatedly find myself turning to this forum for a break. Everyone is so nice and supportive. It's like a big family at the dinner table having pleasant discussions.

I have said it before and now I will say it to you...You are a national treasure. You have given me inspiration and courage to face what life throws at me.

Thank you...for everything.

[KwanBoy23]

I never wanted to watch figure skating. I started to because someone I cared about was involved in the sport so I decided to give it a try. Along the way to comprehension between a flip and a lutz I saw a little girl with a ponytail who caught my eye. I saw her grow into a woman and claim her first of many World Titles. I saw someone who never made excuses, who never coped out on anything, who always did her best and smiled even if they were through tears of personal disappointment. I saw someone who, on the ice, touched me in ways I didn't think were ever humanly possible. I learned to view figure skating as something much more than just a girly sport. I found a rare piece of art.

I never wanted to watch figure skating but this young woman drew me in. She made me believe in her magic, in her power, in her grace, and in her dignity. And I now, in turn, believe in her.

If someone could take away every title, every skate, every performance you have ever given or earned there would still be a very special and gifted lady here posting before us. She would still have magic, power, grace, and dignity. And we would all love her just the same.

I never wanted to watch figure skating. I still don't watch figure skating. I watch beauty on the ice. I watch love and strength. I watch passion. I watch Michelle Kwan.

I never wanted to watch figure skating. But, even though I do now, I blame it all on you. And I thank you for it each and every day.

Welcome to the forum Michelle. You've made us all VERY proud. I think I speak for everyone here when I say.....

.....WE love YOU!

:) Have a great day!

[Toly aka QUAD LUTZ]

I am so happy .... this is really happening 8)

I am glad that MK was fed up with me to have a message for MKF and she did post 8) thanks michelle

If you are reading this Im the one who always insisted to have pictures with you twice and we gave you that TOFU look-a-like stuff toy with the greeting card letter.

We LOVE YOU....You MADE us PROUD!

Fly safely tonight 8)

MK 2006, We Believe

[liza]

Hi Michelle welcome to the forum!!I hope you enjoy the gift that my daugther send you through GMan from Minnesota.The gift is from Ontario,Canada.
Anyway,I hope post here all the time and keep us up to date what going on with your skating.I'm rooting for at the National and the World.With all the success you have ,please continue to be humble and stay the way you are.You are a good example to our young kids nowadays.Thank you to your parent for raising three lovely kids.

All I can say we love you and wish you the best .God Bless you!!

[Carrie50]

Michelle, what can I say that hasn't already been said. I have watched you grow into an extraordinary young woman. You have brought much joy and happiness to me and the world with your beautiful skating and your grace and charm. I met you briefly at the COI here in Charleston, SC. You were so sweet to sign as many autographs as you could for a very demanding :) crowd.

Welcome to the forum, thank you for taking the time to post. Please visit as often as you can, Good Luck to you at
Nationals, Worlds, and now the GPF.

You are truly and angel on ice.

Love,
Carrie

[bagelpuss]

Gasp! I'm Kwanstruck!!! Thank you for all the memories, Michelle! We'll always be rooting for you!:D

[foolosophy]

LOL!

Ain't it fab!

Good luck Michelle in whatever you aspire to do. You have inspired me so much throughout my life through your grace and sportsmanship. I hope the next time we meet it won't be me in a state of inarticulate shock. :)

[bunghodog]

Everyone has pretty much said everything I could possibly say, everyone here is so different, but we all have one thing in common, we love your skating so much!!

[jimikwan]

Hi Michelle, thank you for taking the time to write to us and thank you for the AWESOME years of skating.

Kim

[diamondqueen]

Hi Michelle,
Thank you for stopping by and chatting with us. We love you and wish you the best;

Michelle,
I wish you a very happy and joyous holiday season and a very wonderful New Year.

Love,
diamond:)
Maryann

[coolbeans3131]

Thanks for being such a good role model to my 13 year old[ and me too]!
Also, I love how you were flying through your new SP. Very inspiring!
Joann

[liza]

Hi Michelle,
My name is Joyce-Anne(Liza's daughter.) I wish you could come and visit Nipigon. When you where at Garrett's rink, did you get a present from me? Because I sent you some jewlery.
I know Garrett,but not personally. We chat online and sometimes talk on the phone.You are the best skater in the world! Nipigon has a rink and our coach's name is Stacie Furlonger.Well, anyways you have the best backwards spiral.
My birthday is on the 14th of December and I'll be turning eleven. It's nice of you to stop by.


GO MICHELLE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[nymkfan51]

First things first ... to render kwanette speechless is something I think only one person could do! LOL

I want to express so much of what is in my heart ... thankyou for all the joy and happiness you have brought into my life. You have shown us all the qualities of a true champion. I never had any children of my own, but have 'adopted' you in my heart. What a beautiful, caring young woman you are!

I thank God everyday for the wonderful gifts you have given us ... not just the joy of watching you skate ... but also the new friends I have made because of this forum and you.

Always know, that no matter where you are, or what you are doing ... that you are with us in our hearts ... and I hope you can feel the magnificent love we have for you always!

Big MKF Hugs
Norma

P.S. See you at Worlds!!!

[Chance]

Oh my gosh that is so wonderful that Michelle posted. I've been out of the loop because of my job interview but wow was it exciting to read that Michelle posted.

Hi Michelle, we love you sooooo much!!!

And I think a huge THANK YOU to VOXDEAE is in order. It was due to her genorisity that Michelle posted. Thank you so much for what you did!!!

[AYS]

Thanks so much for dropping by here, and for everything else! You have inspired us all for many years with your magical performances and just by being you throughout your amazing career.

Your skating has brought me so much joy, shivers, and tears (good tears) - words can't really express it. I hope I can continue to watch you for a long time to come.

Good luck at Nationals, Worlds and (if you go) the Grand Prix Final. You know we are always all behind you 1000%.

Best always,
AYS (Amy)

P.S. As you can see, we all are in love with your new short program (as skated at Skate America), which a devoted forum member managed to get a hold of for us. Fantastic performance!

[taf]

KwanBoy, you made me cry. Michelle, you'll never know how many happy tears we have shed watching you skate and also just talking about you here on the forum. Very few skaters can bring me to tears but you have many times.

[Y2002Kwan]

Hi Michelle,

It's great to hear from you. My wife and I met you in the hotel elevator at Worlds in Vancouver. We plan to attend Worlds in DC next year, and hope to see you there.

We're big fans of you, Michelle, and you'll always have our support.

Good luck at Nationals!

[pooksmommy]

I have never, ever been so glad that I check this forum every day. :) :) :)

Thank you, Michelle, for sharing your talent and your beautiful spirit with us. You have given us so much more than you know. There really are not words to express how much you mean to us and how very proud we are of you.

Best wishes to you and your family-

Pooksmommy (in tears again, imagine that!)

[FKA Catchick]

Wow, I am tearing up!! How sweet are you to have done this!! Best of luck at Nationals and have a Merry Christmas. !!

[ParalegalMKFan]

Thank you so much, Michelle, for taking the time to post here. You are such an inspiration to so many people. I've always been a casual skating fan, but when I watched you skate at the Olympic Festival for the first time, you absolutely stole my heart! I have become an informed, avid fan because of you ... and because of you and your inspiration, I started skating lessons three months ago at the young age of 51! I am now in Level 2 Adult Basic, and I'm about to move up to Level 3. I never would have thought to do this had it not been for you.

I thank God every day for sending someone like you to serve as a role model. I truly believe that He has chosen you to be an example of how we all should be.

Thank you for all of the memorable performances. Thank you for sharing your emotions with your fans. Thank you for being true to yourself and for being yourself. Thank you for sharing your extrordinary gift with us. We will NEVER forget how special you truly are.

Be blessed and happy holidays to you and your family and friends. BTW ~ I think you and Scott are a good match.

Brenda
Denver, CO

[keanra]

Dear Michelle,
Thank you so much for your note--welcome! We are all so grateful that you continue to share your legendary gift with us. Best wishes for the rest of the season.
Love,
Keanra

[STARMK99]

Thank you for loving MKFORUM as much as we love you. Your skating is beautiful and lovely. Looking forward to many more years watching you skate.

Thank you for taking the time to post. Its one of the best things you could have done for this forum.

Garner N C

[Angels Babe 2008]

Hi Michelle!!!

I hope you come back and post again..:) :) :) :) :) :)

There is SO much I have been wanting to say.. but like everyone else I am speechless (ok.. maybe not... but still I'm close enough!!) LOL!

Dear Michelle,
I want to start by thanking you for everything you have done since you were just a young teenager. You have brought the skating level to a higher place. You have shown alot of average everyday people that skating can be fun and it doesn't have to always be who wins what. Skating is a practical sport, no one knows how something is going to turn out, untill it's done. (no i.e.'s here... everyone knows what I'm tlaking about - I think) If you were to (hate to say it but I will) die tomorrow - just think of how many people you have brought to love skating! Because of you alot of us sit down during the summer, and put a tape in the VCR and watch from 1994 - present day... and half way through we realize that we're crying. You are a very sweet, kind, thoughful person on and off the ice. The way you skated Lyra Angelica and Fields Of Gold (Olympics) just showed that you have emotion, you can skate WITH emotion, and you are a wonderful beautiful skater STILL emerging.
Life is hard, but that doesn't mean we can slack and make it harder, Life is easy, if you take it with the correct hands.
(continuing...) Now it's time to get to the "Thanks" part..

Thanks for being there and always looking beautiful
Thanks for always skating hard
Thanks because you made everyone see you can still skate - even after 02 and 98
Thanks for your necklace!!!
Thanks for Lyra Angelica...
Thanks for Fields Of Gold, the one you did that was different then all the other times (Olympics) - It was awesome!
Thanks for the tears - happy and sad-
Thanks for the hopes..
Thanks for your dreams :)
Thanks .......... for everything you do.
Thanks for being you.
Thanks...... Just 'cause I wanted to say that... again.

.......................Cry hard, live harder, skate hardER, leave easy..................

.................................... Love,
Your fan since Salome,

Danielle M. B.

:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

P.S. whenever you skate - think of how much all your fans love you!!!
;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;) ;)

(To bad they don't have a smilie crying.. - with a smile that is.. a happy cry..:) )

[Cole50]

I posted this right after your New York visit, but it holds true now too.......

Michelle, THANKS!

And of course, this thank you wouldn't be possible without Michelle and her ever gracious, humble, SPARKLING, GLOWING personality!!! Michelle, thanks for being you......for taking the time, for wearing your emotions on your sleeves and for giving us a never ending gift. Thanks for the inspiration, the joy and the simple smiles that light up our days, our lives! You are truly something special........an angel touching our lives, day in and day out, on the ice and off the ice! Thanks so MUCH!

[la ah]

Wow! I don't know what to say. 2 days of Michelle in Hong Kong and then this.....Thank you Michelle......We love you!!!

[manskater]

Michelle , even though I am probably old enough to be your dad I just wanted to say that you are one of my role models. You show such grace on and off the ice. Even when a situation does not turn out the way you would have liked it to you become so much stronger.

You give so many people strength to face their difficulties in life head on. I want to say THANK YOU for being who you are and letting us be a part of your life. You are an inspiration!!!

[ShowMeTheKwan2]

Wow. I, too, am at a loss for words. Thank you Michelle, for...well, everything. I am only about 10 months older than you and I have often felt like I'm journeying with you as both of our lives change and we "grow up". You are truly an inspiration to me and to everyone here at MKF.

Thanks for posting here and for making all of us so incredibly elated! Oh, and kick some major tail at Nats and Worlds. You rock, Michelle!

Love, Jill

P.S. Finally, my user name is right on...You HAVE ShownUsTheKwan! :)

[Gongju]

WoW!! it is actually OUR dear MK posting at the forum...this is unbelievable. i'm still in shock that it is actually HER....wow!

Michelle~You are a truly beautiful individual...not only because of your outer beauty, but for your inner beauty as well. I admire so much about you~the way you handle tough situations, your beauty, intelligence, personality....the list goes on and on. I also love and admire how close your family is~anyone can tell that they are your biggest supporters and you all have a wonderful, close-knit relationship.

I hope that you are enjoying your stay in Hong Kong with your family~I think it's wonderful that you got the chance to go there. I understand what you meant when you said it's like being at home; I felt the same way when I went to my mother's country, Korea.

Good luck in all that you do~you'll always be our strength and beauty!

[kwan glass]

Michelle, you are my hero! Words just can't express how much all your inspiration, determintation, and character means and how much you motivate me. All your beauty, courage, spirit-everything about you is so amazing. I'm so grateful to have seen you skate at COI this summer to FOG. My breath was taken away and your skating has swept me off of my feet. Through the years to this season, I've admired your determination and integrity. Thanks for all that you are, all that you've given to us. I'm glad to hear how you are doing, from yourself :) (This is such a joyous moment, I'm tearing up) Thanks for taking the time to post here, to let us know how everything's going. Keep up the great work! We will keep supporting you. I love you. We all love you!
Rooting for you at NATIONALS!!!! ;)

Love, Christel

[Lucy]

Thank you so much for all the joy your skating has brought to millions of people. On and off the ice you are truly a role model. We are honored to have you post here and recognize us. Best of luck in everything you do. We support you no matter what!

[kwanluv]

I, like many others, am pretty much speechless. I'm in tears because I have always wanted to say this to you Michelle.

Because of you, three years ago I finally learned to skate...and it's been one of the most rewarding things in my life. I don't compete, I can't do triples or anything difficult...I just skate for the joy of it, for myself, to become one with my music, because that's what you've done for years...I follow your example...and I thank you for that every time I'm on the ice.

What you've brought to this sport is something that can't be described, it's intangable, but I do know it's there in every program, every movement, every big smile and subtle gesture you make.

Many thanks for showing the world what a true champion is and giving others the courage to aspire to be the same, on or off the ice.

You're a beautiful person and inspiration to us all! Thanks for posting...we love you and we'll always be there for you. :)

[Liz D.]

Thanks for posting Michelle! Your skating has brought all of us so much joy. Thank you so much for everything! I'm speechless!!!!!! This is so exciting!! :D

[lemonade16]

Here's a really brilliant suggestion ... ARCHIVE !! ARCHIVE!!

:)

lemonade16

[dadof4]

Hi Michelle,

Your post has brought me out of hiding. I have been mainly lurking for years; but I want to tell you how much you have meant to me and my wife. The artistry of your skating, the wonderful upbeat and yet disciplined approach to life, your ability to accept the disappointments as well as the highs, your beauty - both physical and spiritual, all this and more have been sources of inspiration to us.

The people of the forum love you unconditionally. So, you know you can never disappoint us.

[torialynne]

I second that dadof4!!! Michelle, you are a great inspiration to all.

we love you!!!!!

Thanks so much for stopping by :)

[snowbird]

WOA. What a way to start the day. If I could do a backflip I would. Just want to say to Michelle that we here at MKForum will continue to support you and you never know where we will turn up! You have enriched all our lives beyond measure. Thanks for staying eligible.

[Sheekah1]

How Awesome this is!!!! To be visited by the Angel herself. Truly KWANDERFUL!!
Michelle if you come back and have time to read this very long thread just know that WE LOVE YOU. You are the greatest skater and the sweetest person. I'm so glad to have been able to see you skate and to have had you take a picture with me. Keep up the good work and congrats on all your sucess. We'll be watching and cheering you on. You are always in our hearts and our thoughts and prayers.

Love,
Sheekah

[jlta]

You have just made our year. For you to stop in and say "Hi!". You are absolutly amazing. you have brought so much to this sport and to the hearts of your fans, both young and old. My daughter, who just turned 6, is just in awe of you. She wants to be a figure skater just like you. Thank you for being such a great role model.
We love you!!!!
See you at COI, Atlanta!!!!!

[JazDFW]

Dearest Michelle :)

wow...i've never written to a celebrity before, and am kinda starstruck like everyone else :D please excuse us...

Anyhow, my family and i would like to say a million thank you's for being the lovely role model that you are. As many people have said already, no matter how many wins or losses you have gone thru or will go thru, we want to say we just love you for the person that you are - a great role model for young people of all different color and background today, one of the greatest athletes ever, and most importantly a genuine person whose modesty, dignity and poise shines thru and thru. You have held us in awe with your exquisite skating and continue to mesmerize us with your amazing abilities, both as a skater and as a person. I as an adult have been inspired by your determination and hard work ethics, as i know you've inspired many other people as well. Again, thank you so much!
We wish you much success and happiness in your future!! :) :)

[shell4mk]

Welcome to the Forum! Thanks for posting. I really can't add anything that hasn't already been said better. Never doubt that you are loved by your fans! Your skating has given us many special moments and you've shared your journey so openly with all of us that we've felt we've been a part of your life. We've watched you grow and felt the pain and the joy that you've experienced and we'll always be rooting for you, whatever you decide to do. Thank you for sharing a little bit of yourself with us on the ice. Good Luck in all you do!

Michelle M.

PS: I finally got to see your new short program and it's fabulous.

[epoibim]

Thats right!!!

...And as we're all screaming our excitement in rooting for you and believing in you at Nationals and ALWAYS, I want to tell you what that means in MKF terms.

Rooting is not rooting for someone to win.
Rooting is not rooting for someone else to fall.
It is the overflow of excitement and pride that we have felt ever since we saw the Glow-worm Michelle emerge a few months ago...my theory is that it started with a bronze medal.:)

It is from February 21 when we saw you smile
It is from Febraury 22 when we cried with you and hugged our TV sets, and each other.
It is from April 16 when a group of MKFers went to Hershey's (HI!) to cheer for "Our Michelle" in hopes to simply tell her two words "Thank You."
It is from a summer of COI's when you touched a nation and report after report came back to the Forum about a "glow" and the developing collective hunch that "she's not done yet. No way!"
It is from the day we found out that you had a new coach.
It is from the day in October when we first saw Aranjuez.
It is from the day we read reports of an AMAZING short program that rocked the house and was FULL OF POWER.
It is from November 13, when at about 8:40 am, a collective scream was heard around the world with the sentence "...And that's why I've decided to compete this year...":)
It is from November 14 when you met many MKFers and made dreams come true.

So you see, Michelle, the outcome of Nationals is not important to us. It is the fact that you are there. That you are following your heart every single day. That is why we are crying. That is why we will root for you, cheer for you, love you, believe in you forever. True, your skating is more than magical. Many, inlcuding myself have said that it takes you on a journey. It can heal, it can move hearts and move mountains.

However, it is MICHELLE that we are proud of.

I'm telling you, I would pay to see you sit on the ice and I'd be there cheering until I had no voice.

We all would.

Have a blast at Nationals...can't wait to see that smile (and SMIRAL!!-thats our name for your spiral, by the way...it's your SMILE that makes it the best!) :)

[Sheekah1]

Jlta it's so good to know another MKFer in Atlanta. Are there more??

[HeatherV23]

Wow, even though school has kept me so busy, I still stop by, and this was an incredible suprise to see! At least if I type here, I can at least make sure I'm saying what I want to say before I make a fool out of myself like I did at those Binghamton Events where I tried to say hello and felt like a bumbling idiot ;-)

Well, there are a million and one things to try to say, but I think everyone's already said it. So I guess the one thing I will say is:

Michelle, thank you so much for being such an inspiration.... In all aspects of life. I don't think any of us could have picked a better role model: You know what's important in life and you are following that with your heart. It means a lot to us.

Love,
Heather
(the other one ;) .... with the really outdated webpage ;) )

[garnet49]

I just returned from an out-of-town trip. Imagine my joy when I logged in to the forum and saw all of the wonderful things going on.

Welcome to the forum, Michelle, and thank you for taking time to post. As you can see, you are SO much loved by everyone - we all wish you happiness in your career and life.

As a bonus, I got to see your SP. (I feel like a little kid who just opened a Christimas gift.) It is simply great! I'll be going to Worlds this year and I can't wait to see this program and you in person.

Have a Happy Holiday - see ya at Worlds!

~Sylvia~

[DaveSato]

Add me to the list of people happy to see that Michelle has finally posted here at MKF. I think the fact Michelle posted here endorses this website as her "OFFICIAL Messageboard". It's time to change the forum's name to "The Official Michelle Kwan Forum". :)

[Beth2000]

Sheekah1 I live here in Atlanta also :) I will send you a PM.

[Teddy99]

Awwww, Michelle thanks for stopping by to say hi to us!!! There isn't much more I can add because everyone has said such wonderful things to you and about you and I couldn't agree with them more. I just want to you know it's been a pleasure seeing you become the beautiful young woman that you have. I remember seeing you for the first time at the Olympic Festival in '93 with that big sombrero on your head and thinking, it's going to be fun to see what becomes of her...and what joy it's been! I hope you know we all love you and support you no matter what:)

I hope you and you family have a wonderful and peaceful Christmas and blessed new year!

Thanks again, and Good luck at Nationals!

[Felicity8]

Thank you so much Michelle for you post. It has totally made my day. You are the greatest skater in the world never forget that! And kick some butt and nationals!

[MikeNYC]

Hey MK! Glad you stopped by. Come around more often. Many have said it better than me, but the sentiment is the same, plain and simple:

we love you.

M.

[wunderbere]

Dear Michelle,

Welcome! Thank you very much for posting. You made everyone's day! I hope you feel at home here and will post again from time to time.

To borrow from a Christmas carol, "Although it's been said many times, many ways," you're an inspiration to so many of us. Thank you for sharing with us!

Happy holidays to you and your family.

[Undaunted Courage]

Thank you for posting on the forum. You will forever be my hero and you are the epitome of grace. You skate with so much freedom and grace, you conduct your life with grace both on and off the ice, and when you fell in Salt Lake City, I swear that you even fell with grace!!! We, at the Michelle Kwan Forum, will forever be here for you. That said, I hope to see you in Turino. We don't care if you win gold, we just want you to skate with freedom and joy. By doing that, I know that you will gain satisfaction. I recently inherited a large sum of money. My mom asked me what I wanted to do with it. The first thing that came to my mind was that I wanted to travel to Turino in 2006 to see you skate. But regardless, I will be happy as long as YOU do what makes you happy, whether that be the Olympics or not. My screen name is "Undaunted Courage". This is what you have and that is why you are my hero.

Tim

[mkfantoo]

Dear Michelle,

Welcome to MKF! You've made all of us very happy by posting your message.

I just wanted to say thank you for all the joy your skating has brought to me. I've been a fan of many skaters, but it's only your skating that I've felt an emotional connection with. It's been a pleasure watching you grow from a girl to the young woman that you are today.

I think TFB is one of your best short programs, and can't wait to see it live at Worlds!

[corncake]

Michelle! I knew this was for real when I saw that it had that 'tack' icon next to the thread! :)

You are such a beautiful person. I remember hearing about you skating in the Olympic Festival back when you were 12 and I admired you ever since! Most celebrities try to put on the image that they're gracious and humble and care about their fans, but you don't put on that image-- you ARE all those things, for real. It isn't just an image for you. I appreciate how thoughtful you are of all of us. Every single encounter I've read about how people have met you at COI or wherever has always been extremely positive, including my own! I swear I was walking on Cloud 9 after I got really lucky, received a pass to get backstage, and meet you at the San Jose COI earlier this summer. Seeing FOG in person... a dream come true! You are so elegant and so exquisite!

I hope you like the book I gave you ;) Chicken Soup For The College Soul. I know you plan to go back to school sometime, so even though you're not in college right now you can read the funny stories and prepare! (or you can even relate to them, since you did attend for awhile!)

YOU ARE WONDERFUL!!! WE LOVE YOU :) :) :)

[gotspeedyfingers]

Michelle;
I don't even know how to begin. Everyone else has pretty much covered the things I would like to tell you. Just know that you are now, always have been, and always will be the GOLD standard in figure skating. No one can even touch you, ever. No other skater makes me weep with every single performance. In fact, no other skater has ever made me weep at all, period. You completely move me and your skating transcends time and place until we are transported to where you always take us: heaven. You have no idea how much I love seeing a skater who actually skates with her heart. I would rather see you do the beautiful in-betweens that you bring magic to, than to see another skater land quintuple/triple/double combinations that mean nothing at all.

Thank you, thank you, thank you...for everything you have done for figure-skating, for giving of yourself for us to enjoy and cherish, and for just being a wonderful person. You are truly my hero, and everything I could ever want my daughter to grow up to be. We love you so much.

YOU GO GIRL!!!

[Lucy]

I am loving seeing a lot of MKFers who I haven't seen in a long time post in this thread. That's wonderful! Kind of like a huge family reunion in Michelle's honor!

[kwanluv]

I agree Lucy! :)

[yazmeen42skater]

...except to say "thank you" for all the joy and inspiration your skating has brought me. Whenever I feel I can't do something on ice, I think of you and give it my best shot.

Many hugs,

Beth

[isk8fan]

For EVERYTHING you give to everyone.
I've never really been a "fan" before (and I'm 60) but I am totally captured by the beautiful way you skate, by your respect for others, for your dedication to the sport, for being the best you can in every moment and for your competitive drive that has made you stay on top of your sport. I simply love the way you skate and the YOU that is skating.
When I thought you may not be skating this year, I started looking at other skaters to appreciate them more. However, I haven't been captured by anyone else's presence on the ice as well as grace and technical ability. Each person has their strengths, but in my eyes, you have the qualities I admire the most.
So THANK YOU, again for sharing those moments with us on the ice.
And thank you for signing pictures, and all the fun stuff you do for us, your fans.
I love you, Rose Mary

[iceangel]

I just HAD to post to say hello, and thanks to Michelle for all her wondrous gifts she had given to her fans. I treasure all my skating tapes, my anticipations for her skating events, searching for Michellabilia (books, snowglobes, mags, etc.) and the enjoyment of all her wonderful fans who bring me such joy, celebrating and sharing Michelle Kwan's skating in our lives.

I did not participate in the gold ring, but still love and support you, Michelle. Just ask my co-workers at my nursing facility.

We just experienced one of the worst ice storms in Duke Power history, with power outages, and workers could not come to work d/t hazardous road conditions. I spent the night at the facility, forgetting my car was parked under a pine tree, which quickly became laden with ice and snow.

Concerned staff members reported the tree hanging onto my car, and one male CNA wanted to move it for me. When he asked which car was mine, two other staff members piped up, "The Michelle Kwan car!" and "The Michelle Kwan tag is a a dead giveaway. Where have you been?" :) :)

After having such a stressful two days at work, coming home to power off and no Michelle news, :( you can only imagine my delight to read this topic. :) :) :)

Yes, I support you, Michelle in my own way, and having my "Michelle Kwan fan" on the front of my car, is always such a joy to me.

Thanks again, Michelle for sending all MKFers a message of how much you really care.

Thanks, for being Michelle Kwan. My fav sports celebrity/hero.

And, thanks to Heather for all she does for this extraordinary MK site for all her fans. :)

Love,
Iceangel

[Snick301]

Michelle,
How wonderful it is that you took the time to post here. Everyone here just adores you and this is just the icing on the cake. You bring so much joy and beauty to skating and touch people in a special way. That is an unique gift that you should be proud of. Your parents have raised you so well. Your sportsmanship sets such a wonderful example for everyone. My kids(21&23)and I have watched you skated since you started. They both played lots of sports over the years and I really feel like you influenced them in how you handle yourself. They looked up to you and you were a great example for me to use to show them how to be a great sport. Keep on reaching for your dreams and we will keep on loving to watch you skate. Thanks for stopping by and writing to us. You are just the best!
Nancy Clark
Newark, DE

[acoustic soul]

Welcome to the Forum Michelle. I just want to tell you that u have touched so many people. I also want to tell you what an inspiration you have been to me(i also have such a big crush on you), Iam only 16 and having someone like you to look up too is amazing. I met you in toyz r us in NYC(i cut skool to meet you) and you were so beautiful much more than that you were so nice, you even gave me a hug which was so wonderful(not to mention a fellow fan and I went back online twice just to meet you again and you were So SWEET. )The way you handle everything is so beautiful, after the olympics in 98 and 2002 you showed such class. You showed many Americans how a Champion is supposed to act. Once again thank you so much Michelle.You are just the best there is out there.
love,
Liam
P.S Good Luck on this season, go for it cuz ur still the best. Don't worry about the critics because you have nothing to prove to them. You are the best no matter what anyone says. It doesn't matter if you didn't win a Gold Medal you have everyone of your fans hearts and thats what count's.

[lavender]

I just want to thank you for taking the time to post here. I will forever be a fan of yours. You are such a great person. I'm pretty speechless because there's nothing I can say to thank you for all that you have given us. If only we could make all your dreams come true.

Hope to see you post again and best of luck at all of your competitions.

[Leah]

Hi Michelle!
Thanks for stopping by, we love you so much! :D

[Leah]

Hi Michelle!!!
Thanks for stopping by! We LOVE you so much!! :D

*whoops*!! :o

[starrysky]

Michelle- Thanks so much for coming and giving us your kind words here on the Forum! We all love you so much, which you can obviously tell! This is the best Christmas present! I have tried to meet you on various occasions at Champions on Ice, but have not been able to get backstage- I have faith that the time will come soon that I can personally tell you what your skating means to me, and to all of your fans! Thanks for taking the time to acknowledge the forum and your fans, which you always do! Have a terriffic Christmas!
We love you and your skating, and stop by anytime!
Heather L.A.

[Forever Loyal]

OH MY GOD!
Every day I check the forum for news on Michelle. What a shock when I found a message from Michelle! It is amazing with all she has to do in her life that she took time to post on the forum. Once again it shows how gracious and humble she is.
I just admire her so much and all she has done for the sport and for this country representing it with such class!
Michelle you have made my day, week, month, year! My husband has been layed off for 6 months but I must tell you that my spirits have been lifted just knowing how much you care about us and this forum.
GOD BLESS YOU!

[skatesindreams]

Welcome to YOUR forum, dear Michelle. After all, YOU are the
person who brought us together, "out of many kindreds and tongues", to celebrate your accomplishments and support your efforts. I am so proud to be part of your larger family through this group.

Thank you for being such a continual source of joy and inspiration for me, and so many others.

Please come back often. Your extended family will be waiting to cheer you on!

With gratitude,

Esther
skatesindreams

[nessie2002]

Hiya Michelle! *waves* It is so wonderful that you posted here because you have made everyone's day. :) Watching you skate over the years has influenced and inspired my skating so much, and I want to thank you for that. If you do perform in Dallas, you will continue to inspire many more skaters/athletes/people out there. Long live UCLA! (they rejected me earlier in the spring :p , but oh well...go Bruins!) Take care~

Vanessa

"Work hard, be yourself, have fun."

[The Real Tweety]

Hello Michelle,

Your fans are so proud of you no matter what. Thank you for everything you have given us

I wish you the best of luck at Nationals and whatever else you may compete in afterward.

[Normmate]

What can I say...As a long time lurker, I felt I could not let this INCREDIBLE occassion go without saying SOMETHING!

I have been a fan since you were 12 years old...I fell in "like" with your charm on the ice at such a young age, and fell in "love" with the elegance and grace that you now portray.

I had the opportunity to watch you skate live this year at COI in little 'ole Fresno, California, and all I can say is that your beauty (both on and off the ice) bring me to tears of joy. Most of us mere mortals only dream of being able to feel and express the type of joy/happiness that you exude as you move over the ice.

There are few people in this world who can recognize perfection when they see it. I, along with the thousands (millions?) of fans on this forum and around the world have the opportunity to see perfection for a few minutes of our lives. Not just perfection in the completion of jumps/spins, but perfection in the artistry, emotion, devotion, desire, grace, heartache, elegance, sacrifice, love, and joy of someone fulfilling their destiny in life.

Thank you for showing us what perfection looks like, and for sharing it with us.

Norma
Fresno, California

[MarcellaMichelle]

That'll teach me to be away from the Forum for several weeks. (Bad MarcellaMichelle :-)

Michelle: And I thought watching tapes of you skating was the best feeling in the world but I was wrong. Knowing that you know how much so many people love you and how many people's lives you've touched is even better. You pour so much love, heart, & soul into your skating but its returned to you a thousand times over!

Bless You,
MarcellaMichelle (yes my middle name really is Michelle after the Beatles song).

[liza]

Michelle,
Again thanks for posting here.MKF is like a big family.Everyone is so right.Your the one who brought us together.Thank to you Heather for making this forum.Because you are a fan of Michelle and made this forum ,now we are all big family.I enjoy coming here.My day is never complte if I don't come and see what new about Michelle.

Michelle,I do hope you come back and give us up to date with your skating.reading everybodies post here makes me cry.I feel like I wanted to hug everybody.Its just a very special day for us here.And its really make me cry.

Merry christmas to you Michelle and your family.

[mpal2]

I'm so happy right now that I'm crying.

Michelle, thank you for everything you ever gave to us by simply being you.

[michellesmom]

Michelle, you are the only person whose one little post could generate so much excitement! Thank you for posting. I hope you'll come back and post again when you get a spare minute in your busy schedule. I hope you continue to love skating so we can continue to see even more wonderful performances.

Now go kick some GPF butt!

[kspirit]

Dearest Michelle:

You certainly have the love and admiration of countless folks for your transcendent skating and unparaleled sportsmanship. But for me your greatest gift is the love that you project that we all feel in such an individual way. Thank you for being a beacon of light in this troubled world.

Love,
Keith

[lilpnoy847]

Number 1 in the world and in my heart, Michelle!

[Kwan4Gold2002]

You are my hero and I love you. Thank you for everything that you do to make my days brighter.

Love your fan,
Julie Kleinman

[GMAN]

Hi Michelle:D :D :D

It's so cool that you came here to the forum! Thanks so much!!! Well if ya don't know I'm the boy who kissed you when you came to my fs club(Chaska) when we won that contest:) You are definitely my role model! Good luck at Nationals:D We'll all be rooting for you!

[GMAN]

I'm sorry to post again but I just gotta say a few more things:)

I know everyone has said this but thank you for everything! Michelle you have inspired all of us! Thank you again!!

[mano]

Wow, I'm still speechless!!! THANKS for posting here at MKF and thanks for just BEING!!! We love you, we're so proud of you!!! Thanks for representing the best of figure skating, heck, you ARE figure skating!!!

[forevermkfan]

It's about time you posted G MAN! ;) We were waiting for you to post. :) Thansk again Michelle. :)

[joe7000]

OH MY GOD!

Michelle, you just made my day. I just got back from taking my Philosophy final, I don’t think I did to well. I hope things are going well for you. I enjoy watching you skate. Please visit MKF often. Keep up the great work!

Love Always,

[cynthiabc]

Dear Michelle,
I am probably not the only one reading this thread through tears. I was so delighted and moved when I read your post.

I hope by coming to this forum you have a sense of how much joy you have been bringing to so many of us for so long. Your grace on the ice and the grace of your personality are unmatched. Thank you so much.

[michellekwanluvr]

Thanks so much Michelle for letting us see your message! I am so glad that you appreciate all of our work, to keep you on top of things...;) We all love your skating and always will! I think that you should go for gold in 2006! Thats just me though, you do what you want and I know that it will be the right thing! I have one question for you if you ever come here and read this, did you get my birthday present that I sent you? It was a T.Y. beanie baby for the month of July. Well, I love you a lot, and keep up the great work! I know that you will, I just like saying that! :)
Edward

[kyla]

Well, I can't believe it!! THANK YOU for posting here, but most of all thank you for being the greatest figure skater of all time and the sport's finest representative. You are a role model for everyone, not just figure skaters. Our very best regards to your wonderful family.

[GMAN]

LOL Rachel! I know..I must have missed the post when I came to the MKF yesterday! How on earth did I do that?? I was in a rush so that's probably why! But I'm glad I finally found it!!!

[michellekwansfan]

OH MY GGGOOOOOOOOSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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*faints along with lanlie* ;) :lol

Michelle, thank you SO MUCH for taking time out of your extremely busy life to communicate with us -- you have made us more excited and overjoyed than you can possibly imagine!

I have been a fan of yours ever since 1998, and I can't tell you what an amazing experience I've had "growing up" with you (I'm 21) and watching you skate over the years. I have laughed with your ups, cried with your downs, had fits of joy over some of your victories that caused my friends to label me "psycho" :lol , gone to outrageous lengths to post here and find out about how you're doing, and screamed with joy (along with the entire forum) when I got the news that you intended to compete eligibly again this season. You've been a beacon of joy and a wonderful role model for me and countless others all over the world.

When you've won competitions, you've talked about the joy of skating and the fun of the moment rather than bragging about your impressive accomplishments.

When you've lost competitions, you've been sweet, polite, and deferential to the winners and the media.

When you've performed for fun, and when you've skated in practice sessions, you've always taken time to acknowledge, talk to, and sign autographs for your fans.

When fans have written you letters, you've always written back.

When judges have been unfair to you, you've been kind and courteous to them.

When the media has wrongly slammed and criticized you, you've just smiled, refusing to utter a single harsh word.

When you've fallen, you've risen with a smile.

When no one has given you a chance, you've spiritedly proven them wrong, then smiled graciously.

When pressure has hit you, you've hit harder.

When life has given you lemons, you've made lemonade.

When faced with grueling work and tough odds, you've pressed on to overcome all.

When you were bumped to the alternate spot on the 1994 Olympic Team, you said, "Nancy deserves to go."

When a controversial decision cost you Olympic gold in Nagano, you said, "I like you, Tara."

When another close decision cost you Olympic gold again in Salt Lake City, you helped the winner to step to the top of the podium.

When you owed your sport nothing more and planned a well-deserved vacation but your federation requested you to serve as a last-minute stand-in, you agreed to help them.

When we think you've stepped so high that we wonder how you can possibly be sweeter or achieve more, you always surprise us, to our joy.

Ever since you stepped into the limelight, you've been a model of grace, courtesy, spirit, perseverance, intelligence, sportsmanship, kindness, humility, cheerfulness, loyalty, and, most of all, JOY.

The world is a better place because of you, Michelle! You are a great and gracious champion! Take care of yourself and remember WE LOVE YOU!!! God's blessings on you now and always!!!

-- michellekwansfan

[Mordecai71]

Its so great to see you post here, Michelle. I want to thank you for that and for all of the wonderful memories you have given me. There have been times in my life when I would be so down and I would watch you skate and I would forget about my problems for a while. Thank you for all the joy you have brought into my life.

Take care, have fun, and knock 'em dead!

[MKSK8FAN]

Thanks for posting! Love you love you love you! Can't wait to see you skate again at nationals. Good luck!

[justsk8]

michellekwansfan, a most beautiful post, thank you!

[MKBeliever]

Dear Michelle,

It is so wonderful that you took the time to come and post here. Thanks so much for doing such a sweet thing. By now, I guess you have figured out that you mean a lot to all of us. For many, the reasons are the same, and for others, those reasons are different. All of us have been touched in some way by your grace, beauty, and dignity on and off the ice.

Thank you, Michelle, for always bringing joy and happiness into my life. On days when I felt really down, I would pop in a tape of you skating, and, lo and behold, I would start to feel much better. Seeing the gentility and sincerity of your heart expressed through your skating...well, I have been brought to tears many times. Seeing you strive to reach all your goals and always be the best you can be has given me inspiration to do that in my own life. I am probably 14 years your senior and yet, I have gained so much from watching you over the years. By the way, watching you skate to "Fields of Gold" and "East of Eden" bring tears to my eyes every time. I never grow tired of seeing your joy that shines through, and knowing that as you skate your spirit is soaring.

You are a wonderful role model. I have a 10 year old daughter and she adores you too. I am glad there is someone like you for her to emulate!!

Thank you for stopping by here, Michelle. We all are ecstatic and are thrilled to have the chance to post back to you!!

[Kworvette]

I would like to say thanks for being someone we can all look up to, thanks for all the smiles, the tears, the moving FOG skate at the Olympics (never cried at a TV program till that night!), and especially the awesome COI show in San Jose! My wife and I are big fans of yours, we see you on TV whenever you perform, and you can bet we'll be there at COI next year! Hope the best for you always!
Merry Christmas Michelle!

[ITeach2]

Michelle,

As you can tell, we are all so very grateful for your post. I'm sure we can seem overwhelming at times asking for pictures, autographs, etc., but you truly do inspire each and every one of us--we (well, I) just can't contain our enthusiasm at times. We appreciate how gracious you are. You are such a wonderful role model for people of all ages. You simply are the best. And remember, if you're ever having a down day, stop on by. We're the best medicine anyone could ask for!! Again, thanks for all your inspiration!!

[Naomi]

I've been at this forum for a few years now but I rarely post. That being said, I just have to add my thoughts here on this special occasion. Michelle, If you read this, I know you've heard it all before, but you are really something special. Before I started watching you skate I didn't know a thing about the sport. But you've educated me and kept me interested in figure skating. My friends all think I'm nuts for all the fs I watch, and they are impressed when I pronounce all of the russian skaters' names with ease (LOL) I got my first pair of skates for my birthday, so at 27, I'm going to take my first step on the ice, and I'll be thinking of you. Thanks for the inspiration..and for your beautiful skating.

Luv, Naomi

P.S. If you're ever in Vegas, come see the show I perform in at the Stratosphere, it's called American Superstars. Byeee!

[Christy8]

Great to hear from you MK... I never thought that I could admire someone as much as I admire you. Know that as a fan I will support whatever decisions you make about your career and skating. You said once that figure skating has given you so much, well you have give it a LOT in return. Good luck at Nationals and in ALL of your future endeavors.

--ct

[Beth2000]

Michelle I know I have already posted but, like Kwanette I ended up speechless.

I truly hope to see skate for a long time. Whenever my husband and I are out and we know you are going to compete we always and I mean always eat chicken so that you you will compete well :lol In fact I think a lot of us at this forum eat chicken for you every time you compete.

You mean more to us then you think. When you are sad or hurting we feel it and we all so much want to go and give you a hug and let you know that is okay and that everything will work out.

Like Mano said you ARE figure skating and without you figure skating is nothing. You have brought so much to the sport. I will forever remember the little girl that stepped out on the ice for the first time as a Senior and the joy on your face when you skated. That joy is still there and I still see that little girl.

I do hope when you get time from your busy schedule that you will stop by and post again. You have made so many people happy especially me. I have been on cloud nine since yesterday. Thanks for everything Michelle. We all love you :)

[ICEDIVA]

Hey Michelle

*** trying to breathe through the excitement*

We're all rooting for you here in Dallas.

Love you so much. Can't wait to see you at Nats

[Emmy87]

Wow:) Michelle really posted:) *THE* Michelle Kwan!!!That is so cool:D !!! Eeeek! Michelle, thank you so much for taking the time to stop by here and leave a message. We all really appreciated hearing from you:) . You create so much happiness with all that you do, from your wonderful programs to the kindness you show to your fans! Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!:D

[Angel of Joy]

Wow! I guess I missed all the excitement on the forum last night! But, I now have seen the absolutely marvelous new short program and have read a message from the one and only Michelle Kwan...a very pleasant end to a very stressful week of school. :)

Thank you so much, Michelle, just for being you. You are a wonderful skater and, even more so, a truly special person. The gracious, humble way in which you have conducted yourself over the years, both on and off the ice, has shown me, as well as many others, what it truly means to be a sportsman (or woman); through your actions, you have taught each of us how to accept defeat graciously and how to win with humility. I am so ecstatic that you are competing this season; you never cease to amaze me! I wish you nothing but the best, because you only deserve the absolute best. May you always follow your heart...it will lead you in the right direction. Keep smiling...and believe!! :)

God bless you and your family richly...

Love,
~*Angel*~

[Aries19]

I feel like I'm dreaming!!!
Michelle,you have been such an inspiration in my life.

Thank you so much for posting, we LOVE YOU!!

[erinmblair]

I remember watching you on television, Olympic Festival, in 1993 where you won the gold medal. When I saw you, I knew you had something special --- that you had 'it' that makes champions. I knew you would go far in your figure skating career, and I was right.

You have the heart of gold and I'm proud of all your skating accomplishments. You have proved to the world that you don't need an Olympic gold medal to achieve being the greatest figure skater of all time. I think you already proved it to the world all ready. I have always been inspired by how you bounce back from heartbreak with a smile on your face.

I wish you the best of luck for anything you do with your life. I will always rememember you and your skating.

Thank you,

Erin Blair
Northern California

[khaye2]

WOW!!!! this is so exciting. Thank you so much Michelle for being such a great role model for teenagers like me. You are so awesome.I remember you saying have no regrets in life, but I really regret that one time about two years when you sat by me at the airport and I didn't know who you were!!! I can't believe myself, I would never let anything like that happen again. If only i could turn back time, I would tell how much you inspired and changed me from a d student to an all A's student.Once again thank you for just being you.

Khaye

[Oceanguy]

HOLY MOLEY!!!!!!!!!!! Just want to say that your I absolutely adore your skating and you! You're the greatest! EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !
abryan
West Coast!!!!!!!!

[mushlynne]

You're an amazing person and inspiration to everyone.

Good Luck at Nationals!

[jesskate]

Oh My God!! To think I ignored this post thinking it was another imposter!!! Then when another thread kept saying what an amazing day thursday the 5th was, I thought to myself...could it be that she really posted? I frantically searched for a post from Heather confirming it. Once I found it, I got so nervous!! Oh my God, Michelle Kwan posted on this forum. I don't even know what to write!!! I'm so star struck..... well, here goes...
Michelle, I have followed every minute of your career since 1997 and it has been like a beautiful gift from you to me. You have become such an important part of my life. I can honestly say that some of my happiest moments have been because of you. Whether it was watching you on tv or live at a COI show. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model and especially for always being that beautiful person so many of us have grown to love. Often times when a die hard fan finally gets to meet the star they have grown to love, they are let down in some way. That has never been the case with you. I have read post after post from people who have met you in every situation imaginable and never has anyone complained. You are always sweet and thoughtful. I hope you know that we will always love you here at MKF no matter what. I'm sure I speak for everyone here when I say that win or no win, all we want is to know that you are happy. Also, we want you to know how much we love you. We will always be your unconditional supporters. Good luck at Nationals! That short program is to die for!!
Jessica, Kissimmee, FL

[boosfun]

thank you for being such an excellent role model and inspiration. No matter what color the medal is, you are always golden to us!

[figurefan]

I could go on and on about how great you are but the posters before me have pretty much said it all. It pretty much brightened my day to see a post on the MKF from someone I consider one of the best figure skaters of all time.

Thanks for the post and all the great skating memories!

[Skate Sandee]

LOL! I keep thinking of all the training time you might lose just reading this ONE thread! :rollin Although I know you may not be able to post often, it means a great deal to all of us that you popped in. If you ever have a bad day, just come here!

I can't possibly add any more to the wonderful posts that precede mine except to say quite simply: Thank you. :)

[Elena]

Dear Michelle,

Thank you for posting here on the forum. What a wonderful present you have given us. You are loved by so many people. Thank you for giving us so much joy over the years. You are truly an inspiration -- not just in skating but in life too. You are a special person and we are blessed to be able to witness your beauty.

If you ever need to "feel the love", come visit us again!

Good luck this year.

Love,
Elena

[ApacheApache]

Hi Michelle, you are truly a very special person. Your on and off the court beauty, inside and outside, shines through every single moment. I'm never a figure skating fan, but I'm completely overwhelmed by your incredible talents, personality and character. I discovered you just last year and I have been watching figure skating since. No sorry, correction, I've been watching your skating only since. It's become catharsis for me, the pure beauty and joy of your skating just takes away all the negativity and lifts my spirit when I'm down and brings me to a higher level when I'm up.

I'm 12 years older than you yet I've learned so much from you how to handle life. Now I always remind myself of your extraordinary character when I face all my trials and tribulations. You are certainly a role model for all of us who come from all walks of life. You show us what life is all about, its ups and downs and how to rise above the downs and appreciate the ups.

Last but not least, You must always remember that every one here and all your fans out there love you for you just being Michelle and not for your medal accomplishments which have made you one of the all-time greats. Just go out there and skate and enjoy the hell out of it. We don't care anymore if you win or lose. You have nothing else to prove.

Thanks and God bless our special young lady, Michelle.

[belladella]

Michelle, I can' t believe this is happening, that you actually came to the Forum to post. This means more than you can ever imagine.

I've been away from the Forum for about 4 days and look what has happened. The Forumers went to Hong Kong and met you. We were finally able to see your Short Program and most wonderful and gratifying of all was that you wrote to us. I've been weeping ever since I signed on to MKFan Chat this evening and read all of these wonderful events.

Thank you Michelle for everything.

Thank you Leon for alerting me.

[Kwanstruck]

I didn't think I could possibly be any more Kwanstruck, but was I ever wrong!!! Thanks so much for writing to us. It has made all of us VERY HAPPY. IT'S REALLY YOU THIS TIME!!! Kick butt at Nationals, and thank's for everything. You keep getting more beautiful every time I see you, and I am the proud owner of a "SUPER-SIZED KWAN KRUSH". Thanks for wearing the yellow dress...twice!!! WOW!!!! VERY HOT!!! Made my decade!!! Happy holidays Michelle. I Love You!!!

[kjesse]

Dear Michelle, welcome to the MKF. During the last few years you've heard about 'the forum' from fans around the world and now I hope you'll see that we are really just harmless souls who happen to love you and think your skating is the best in the world, bar none. I'll bet you were surprised when some of us turned up in Hong Kong!! :)

I'm a California girl just like you and have had the honor and privilege of watching you skate live on several occasions, I too was at that wonderful dinner party in Anaheim during the COI tour. You were wonderful at California Adventure Land. The Q&A were great. I can only think of one thing that even comes close to the joy you bring and that was watching our Angels beat the Giants in the WS in October. I'm glad you were able to make one of the games. Wasn't it awesome?

Take care and thank you for taking the time to stop by. The Internet brings so many people together and our wonderful forum admins, Heather and Jenny, have made this moment possible for all of us.

If you have time, and you haven't been there yet, you really should check out Heather's Michelle Kwan webpage. It's awesome.
heatherw.com/mk/ (http://heatherw.com/mk/)
Bye now, take care, and please give our regards to your wonderful parents.

[dramaqueenjc]

Michelle, I also thank the Lord for you! You are a lovely example of His beauty and grace. You bless us all that way and all we can do is simply enjoy it and say thank you.

Most Sincerely,

Crystal

aka dramaqueenjc

[joyceb]

Hi Michelle,
I don't know if you'll get to read all these replies, but I thought I'd better jump in here before it gets too far along and add my thanks!!! When I saw Heather's confirmation that it was indeed you, my eyes filled up! How sweet of you to take the time to send a message to us all!

I can't do much more than stumble around an ice rink, but when I watch you skate I'm right there with you, flying! For that, I thank you. For being so willing to openly express your emotions to millions, therefore making your skating so real and
lovely, I thank you. For representing our country with such grace and class, I thank you.

Good luck with Nationals, the GPF, and Worlds. Go get them!

Joyce

[u2asian]

Hi Michelle!

I can't think of anything smart, witty or funny to say to make you smile but I do want you to know that you were, are, and still will be an inspiration to me. I've been a fan of yours since 1998 and I've never once thought of you as anything less than the best. Good luck in everything and don't forget to always, always have fun. This really made my day!

Kot

[goldarad]

How exciting! It's so hard to believe.
We have such a great and interesting community here, I hope Michelle wasn't too overwhelmed!

[Jennis]

Please know that we love, support , and pray for you every step of the way!!! Thank you so much for continuing to skate!!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!

[Cherie]

Hi Michelle, for years I've been hoping that you might pop in and say Hi, and now that you actually have, I'm speechless.

It was so nice of you to take the time out of your very busy schedule to stop in for a visit.

I'd like to tell you that you are my all time favorite skater. You have brought me to tears and left me breathless more times than I can say. I just watched your SP from Skate America and was totally in awe. It was exquisite.

I have to admit that I was feeling a little selfish this year. Many people thought that you would probably be taking this year off, but I was selfishly hoping that you would continue to skate. I just can't imagine Figure Skating without you. You have given us so many beautiful programs and believe me, we watch them all the time, but I can't help longing for more. I remember when you came out with your 1996 programs. (Romanza & Salome) You already had my heart before that, but you totally blew me away, and I thought that those programs were so great that there's no way you could ever top them. But your programs the next year were even more beautiful, even though it was a tough year for you. It got so that I couldn't wait for the new seasons to start just to see your new programs. I have loved each and every program you've ever done. So much so, that I've put together tapes of your best performances. So far I have 2 hoping for enough material to get through Vol. 3 hint hint

I have to chuckle whenever I hear you talk about your age and how so many people think that you must be 30 or something. I still think of you as a very young girl. I know that you've grown up, but you still have so much to offer the skating world. We know that you love it. Your love and passion for the sport shows everytime you step on the ice.
And we love you.

I can't wait to see you at Nationals. I love your new SP.
Good luck Michelle. Be happy.

I have written a million letters to you, but never sent them. Don't ask me why. But I think you have a couple of poems that I've written.

Anyway, it was so nice to see you here. I hope you can come again sometime.

Take care,
Love,
Cherie

[chickadee0193]

WOW is all I can say! Michelle, you are amazing... I can't tell you how many people's days, weeks, heck months you have made. A million times thanks for posting. WOOOWWWW!!! This is AMAZING!

I came here, and looked at the time she posted. It was 8 something pm and when I read this it was about 9:00pm. I thought that she posted it today and it got 12 pages in an hour. :lol

[GoldenMichelle]

Hi Michelle!
Wow its so great to see you on here. I hope to see you at Worlds because it will be my first live skating competition! I can think of nothing better then finally getting the chance to see you skate live.

[MKsmiral]

Hi Everyone -
I've been lurking here for a year or two but never got around to registering. First of all, I want to say what a special group of people all the MKF members are. The love and support you all show for Michelle and each other is very inspiring.

Secondly, to Michelle:
Please accept my heartfelt thanks for all of the special moments you've shared with all of us and for representing your sport and your country with the utmost class and dignity. You are truly a special person.

P.S. I got chills watching the video of your new SP. Can't wait for Nationals!! We'll all be rooting for you.

[centerstagequeen]

How great is this!! I finally have chance to get on line and I saw Michelle's message!! I'm so touched!!

Michelle, we all love you and will always support you!! Thank you Michelle and Thank you The Michelle Kwan Forum!!! It's so wonderful to be here!!

[scheherazade]

Michelle--

I cannot believe you are actually here--no wait, I can, because that's just the kind of person you are. You have always taken the time to greet each and every one of us who approaches you--many of us speechless, with so many emotions waiting to pour out they all get lost in the absolute amazement that you are you.

Thank you so much Michelle, for everything that you have done. I do human rights work, and almost every day I feel some of the weight of the world lying so heavily upon me. I find myself so lost in sadness it is sometimes hard to come out of it. But when I watch you skate--just for those 2 1/2 minutes or 4 minutes or anything in between-- it brings such an incredible amount of joy to my life. I always find myself crying when I watch you--sometimes out of sadness, but mostly out of joy. The kind of art you create, the beauty, strength, humility and grace that you just exude, is like nothing I've ever seen before. Your art inspires me. I know it's cheesy and strange to say skating inspires me to keep working to help people, but you are truly a role model in that you have so much courage to keep going after incredible disappointments. And you are so humble that you will never wish anything bad upon any of your competitors--you never blame anyone for what happens, you just keep moving on with your art. You do it for yourself, but also, I think, because of the joy you bring to people. In a way, you, and your art, heal people. It helps me to move on.

Thank you, Michelle, for being everything you are. I cannot express enough how much you and your art have helped me throughout the years--from being a skater in the early 90s, watching someone exactly my age pass her senior test in '93 (at 13!! We had never heard of it), to 1996, when I had to deal with losing skating for a variety of reasons, through the rest of high school, college, and now. You are truly special.

Thank you Michelle--please continue to be exactly who you are, follow your heart, and kick butt at Nationals! I believe in you :)

All my love and respect,
sarah

[KeithB]

Michelle, you really made my day by posting here. When I opened my browser last night I was tired, cold and aching after shoveling 6 inches of snow out of a long driveway, but that quickly faded away when I logged on to MKF. First the posts from fans who were following you in Hong Kong, then that wonderful video of your SP at Skate America, and then a post from you in person. I sat there reading the posts while practicing boring scales and arpeggios on my horn (I am a professional musician and like you I must practice the fundamentals regularly to keep my technical skills up) and before I knew it more than an hour had passed.

I just realized that it has been four years since I wrote you a fan letter and you responded by mailing me an autographed picture from the '98 Nationals. It arrived on the eve of my birthday. I scanned that picture and enlarged it to poster size to hang on a wall in my home. Thank you so much for that souvenir and for all the pleasure you have brought to me and millions of others over the years.

Best wishes,
Keith

[twrlytwzl]

Michelle, you are an inspiration to all of your fans around the world. I was fortunate to see you in person at Champions on Ice here in Albuquerque in July. My husband and I have watched you since you first came on the skating scene. We absolutely love you. When you are on the TV, we don't let anyone or anything disrupt the time you are on. Your skating is so beautiful, it sometimes leaves me in tears at the grace and beauty of it all. We wish you the best at Nationals and Worlds.
Thanks for your autographed postcard. I treasure it along with all my other MK books and memoribilia.

May you and your family have a wonderful holiday season.

Feliz Navidad

[MKtimmyfan]

Wow! I'm so happy that you posted Michelle! You're such an inspiration to us all, and please know that we are all behind you 100% always. :) I was lucky enough to watch you skate at COI this year, and I can't even tell you how special it was to even be in the same building as you... and watching you LIVE! It was unbelieveable! Good luck at Nationals this year! We'll all be rooting for you!

Love,
Amy

[lilahupa]

Hi Michelle!!! I hope you actually have the time to read all of these posts.... especially since mine is at the tail end of 13 pages, Wow!! See how much you are loved?

Michelle, I've adored your skating since I first saw you in 94. You are such a special lady, with all of the special qualities that everyone else has so eloquently talked about already on this thread. I couldn't put it better if I tried!

I saw you live for the first time at COI in Fargo, ND this past June...You were lovely!!

I wish you the best of luck at Nats and Worlds this year, and at whatever you do!:)