Messages for Michelle from MKF

[Jenny]

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Everyone at MKF is welcome to post a message for Michelle below. You can write anything you want. Congratulations, thank you, comments on Michelle's performance at Worlds, what her programs mean to you, feelings on the entire 2000-2001 skating season... You can write a poem for Michelle or you can share a story of your experience watching Worlds (whether it was online, at home, or <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> live<!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> in Vancouver). Your message can be short, long, or somewhere in between. All that matters is that it's for Michelle -- from your heart to hers! :)

[billcleaver]

Michelle you go girl! You are the best! Congratulations on your 4th World title! Hope that Olympic Gold is to follow! By the way, You are a 6.0/6.0 in my heart! Bill Cleaver

[HeatherV23]

It was a great joy to watch you seal up an emotional season with one of your greatest performances to date! Congratulations and keep your spirits high... next season is only going to be better!

Best Wishes,
Heather (the other one ;) ) :-)

[Cy93LMG]

What an outstanding performance! I enjoyed your programs at Worlds very much. Keep up the good work.

Good luck to you in the coming season!

[Terri]

Dear Michelle,

It was such a pleasure and honor to watch you win your fourth world championship in Vancouver. I want to thank you for the privilege of watching you skate throughout the week, during both the practices and the competition. I also want to thank you for being so kind and gracious to the fans and people in attendance. You are a remarkable young lady. Many of us from the MKF made the trip to Vancouver to cheer you and we'll always be there to cheer you on. Congratulations and good luck in everything you do. We love you and we're so very proud of you!

Terri Wilson
Baton Rouge, LA
twilso96@aol.com

P.S. Hope you liked the bear and flowers!

[kwanluv]

Well you did it again, congratulations Michelle!

I'm so proud of you! Each season you continue to grow both as a skater and a person, meeting new obstacles and overcoming them time after time. This season was a big challenge for you, but you and Frank had a plan, you both stuck to that plan, and it payed-off!

When I saw your qualifying round at worlds, a perfect performance after the separation of your boot, I knew then nothing could stop you from reclaiming Gold. Your short and long programs were inspired and full of joy, and I found myself crying along with you at the end of your long program performance...a truely special moment! (Believe me, many people were along with you during that skate)

Michelle, as you know the reality of Salt Lake is right in front of you now. Fans, the skating community, and the media will be looking to you, yet again, as the Gold standard with many expectations to meet. Don't let the pressure get the better of you, stay cool and calm and all will go well. Don't listen to certain media critics and the scenarios they'll come up with over the next 10 months, continue to believe in yourself and you'll continue to succeed, you've proven those "critics" wrong two years in a row now! Look back on your career so far and reflect on what you've achieved and what you've learned over the years......you're ready for anything now!

There's nothing I can say to you that you haven't already heard or will hear from people this coming year. I do want you to know that the most important thing to me is when you are happy and full of joy, for when you're in that "sweet spot," you can't lose. That's always been your greatest source of strength on the ice.

Godspeed Michelle, stay healthy, strong, focussed, and happy! The coming season doesn't end on foreign shores this time, it ends in the United States where you'll be skating in the company of thousands of supporters. What a comforting feeling that must be.

I'll be at 2002 Nationals along with my mother cheering you on and hopefully getting an opportunity to say hi. Until then, have a great summer and best of luck this coming season Michelle.

Undaunted Courage!

All my best,

Greg :-)
Flagstaff, Arizona
flagboyz@hotmail.com

[NicoleM]

Michelle,

Congratulations on yet another fantastic season! You continue to awe and inspire with your skating and your perseverence. Best of luck to you next season.

~Nicole Moore
Conover, Ohio
nicolem84@hotmail.com

[amethyst]

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations on your 4th World title! You were amazing at these championships from start to finish. People have used words to describe your long program performance such as beautiful, joyous, exquisite, masterful, powerful, gorgeous - and I agree with all of those and more. All of us here at the MKF (Michelle Kwan Forum) were praying for you - to be healthy, to skate from the heart and be thrilled with your performance. Those prayers were answered, and the Gold medal is just icing on the cake. After the last lutz when you went into the split falling leaf, you jumped higher than I have ever seen and the unrestrained joy and emotion on your face made many of us shed tears of happiness and awe.

Goodbye, odd year jinx! And good luck next season, Michelle. We are all rooting for you. I am continuously grateful just to have the pleasure of watching you skate.

Amethyst K.
P.O. Box 27384
Seattle, WA 98125
disney@qwest.net

[Corbon91]

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations on your 4th World title!!!!!! I'm so very proud of you! I was so excited when I had heard that you had won and it made me so happy when I saw you on tv. The expression on your face when you had finished your long program was just priceless.

I am looking forward to watching you skate at this years' Champions On Ice show at Anaheim. I am also looking forward to next season. Good luck next season and I know that all of us at the MKF will support you. I love you!!!!

Best Wishes,
Evan Wang
La Mirada, CA
Corbon91@aol.com

[Beth2000]

Michelle,

you have brought so many smiles to my face. I have seen you grow up in front of my eyes. You are very special.

I am wishing you the best for the up coming season. I would love to be in Salt Lake City to cheer you for the Olympic's but that isn't possible. I will be home with my husband and our son cheering you. Just listen to the camera's and you will be able to hear me.

Please stay healthy and stay focused. Don't ever believe what the critic's say because they have no idea what they are talking about.

Take care and know that we at Michelle Kwan Forum love you no matter what.

Love,

Beth

gemana@mindspring.com

[alls87]

Michelle,
You were absolutely great at Worlds. I was holding my breath as I watched you and I was so excited when you skated so well! It was awesome!! Congratulations! :) You will always be my favorite skater!! Good luck next year :)

Love,
Ashley
sk8eraley@hotmail.com

[NancyNC]

Congratulations on winning your Fourth World Championship! The best part about it was seeing the joy on your face throughout the long program - it was wonderful! Here's to another fantastic year ahead of you!

Nancy
Pittsboro, NC
flack@mindspring.com

[GMAN]

Dear Michelle,

I have seen you for 3 years skating. I first saw you at 1997 Nationals. I remember you had such a positive attitude you started to be one of my favorite skaters. You have grown up on TV and not once have I seen a bad scene about you or you getting mad and that is amazing! You can handle that so well!

I recently saw you win your 4th World title. It was a joy to see you that day! We are all so proud of you and we all want to follow in your footsteps.

We hope you have a wonderful Champions On Ice Tour!!!

Garrett :)

[GMAN]

Dear Michelle,

I have seen you for 3 years skating. I first saw you at 1997 Nationals. I remember you had such a positive attitude you started to be one of my favorite skaters. You have grown up on TV and not once have I seen a bad scene about you or you getting mad and that is amazing! You can handle that so well!

I recently saw you win your 4th World title. It was a joy to see you that day! We are all so proud of you and we all want to follow in your footsteps.

We hope you have a wonderful Champions On Ice Tour!!!

Garrett :)

[Keyla]

Michelle congratulations for winning your 4th world title. The way you've skated during the 2001 World Championship was breathtaking, mesmerizing and magical. I've followed your career from Canada since 94 and all I can say is that's a privilege to see you grow up and become the champion you are today. Keep up the hard work and I hope that you'll wear gold in SLC. I'll be rooting for you all the way in SLC. You've won a fan for life.

Undaunted Courage!

Keyla K. Wattanapanich
Montréal, Canada

[violin1]

Dear Michelle,

You are the best. As a tribute to you Winning your fourth World Title I plan on painting you this upcoming summer. I hope you enjoy it. I wish you all the best in what ever you do. Skating and school.


best wishes,

Michael Schur

a follower of Michelle since the 1994 World championships

my e-mail address is mschur@swbell.net
Not to invade your Privacy Could you send your address so I may send it through the mail straight to your place?

[JessaF3]

Michelle,
How do you do it? Class, Skating, and boyfriend. I'm your age, and I attend college, but for me its just so hard to keep up with all of my classes. But this semester I have Anatomy. Do you have to take that? It's so hard, but I'm surviving. I can't wait till I get out of that class. Well, I just wanted to say congratulations on adding another title to your repertoire. I wish you luck with everything especially school and of course skating. My e-mail address is jfrishb@clemson.edu if you ever want to talk. We don't even have to talk about skating--just stuff. Good luck in the future. Kick some butt!
Jessica:)

[MarshaBaby]

Dear Michelle,

I want to congradulate you on your wonderful performance at 2001 Worlds. You were not only good you were the best! Your skating always brings a smile to my face.

Best Wishes and Continued Susscess,

Marsha Barlow

[Valerie]

Michelle,

Congratulations on your win at Worlds. Simply wanted to express my gratitude to you, for sharing your love and heart with us through your extraordinary skating, and through your magnificent interal beauty. Thank you for sharing such a splendid and mesmerizing World Championships with us, we were very touched.

The qualifying round, the short program, and the freeskate were truly great. It is that smile, that uplifting theme in your skating that makes the difference. East of Eden was so full of freedom and joy, everyone was touched by it. I loved the way Song of the Black Swan evolved; from a rather dark mood at Skate America, it turned to a program with joy at the worlds with your smiles. Romantic, uplifting, joyful pieces of music suit you best, and music with fire and power gives the program that extra oomph. In the freeskate, I saw moments and Lyra Angelica, and after you struck your end pose, I saw a 15 year old Michelle Kwan with the same fulfillment expression. Salome was one of my favourites too, simply because the music made my heart beat faster, attracting me to it. I hope you will have very powerful, yet joyful music for your programs next season; that spark combined with your spark equals first rate, which can give you an extra edge.

Take some well-deserved rest, and enjoy the tour. Remember to take some time for yourself. Good luck training for the Olympics, and hopefully you will be back in Lake Arrowhead to skate in the altitude. I really hope you will be back there! Best of luck in your journey.

"Ask, and it shall be given to you; Seek, and you shall find; Knock, and it shall be opened to you." Matthew 7:7

Undaunted courage! Just let it go. Take a deep breath, and smile!

With sincere appreciation,

Valerie Chung
Toronto, Canada
valerielvc@hotmail.com

May God bless you and light up the road for you, as you journey through to the Olympic Games. God is love.

[SkateFan007]

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations on your awesome win at the World Championships! Wow, 4 World titles... that's really something! I just want to say that I'm a 15 year old fan and I've loved you ever since the 1994 U.S. Nationals. I hope that now you will have the experience and confidence needed to win Olympic Gold and a most satisfying way. Good luck in any future pursuits you have left in figure skating and in your later pursuits in life!

<3 Grishma, g_bharucha@yahoo.com
P.S. I have a webpage dedicated to you! www.geocities.com/g_bharucha/mkf.html (http://www.geocities.com/g_bharucha/mkf.html)

[MoonKitty]

WOW, that's all I can muster. You never cease to amaze me with your poise, grace and determination to succeed. Win or lose you'll always be number one in my book, but all the same I hope you achieve the Olympic Gold Medal that eluded you once. Best wishes for the future,
Kristen H. Lee
ps, I'll be seeing you at the Hartford COI stop on the 14th!

[Polonaise]

Michelle...
Congratulations on a wonderful season, and your fourth world title! Like many others, I have been following your skating since you were just a little girl...and can't wait to see you get the GOLD in Salt Lake that you so deserve!!! Keep up the good work. :)

[Kwan4Gold2002]

Really has a nice ring to it, huh? Michelle, as a long time adoring fan (I have watched you through all of your world championship years and the years in between) I really have to say congratulations to you. I think this performance is one of my all time favorites because not only were you fabulous, stunning, and brought tears to my eyes, but you looked so happy. I hope you felt as happy as you looked because seeing you on the ice made me feel better about myself. I guess you have that influence on me, you really make my days a little bit easier because you bring a smile to my face, a tear to my eye, and joy to my heart.

As a 15 year old, you serve as my hero. I truly love you for what you are on and off the ice. Thank you so much for once again sharing with the world some of your magic, and you deserve all of the glory that you will ever get X 1000 because you truly have the heart and soul of a champion! Congrats!<3 :)

[Buttercup]

For the people who love your skating and love the person who you are - without even having met you! - there are no words that can adequately describe the feeling we get when we witness your strength and beauty and the pure joy that you skate with and share with each and every one of us. Congratulations on an incredible week at Worlds!

After winning Gold in Salt Lake next year, don't take too long to get back to Westwood! UCLA will be anxiously awaiting your return with many an awesome experience to offer!

From the bottom of this UCLA alum's heart (Class of '91!),
Go Michelle! Go Bruins!


Coreen

[skatingfan]

You are the world champ[ion for the 4th time, and the legend grows. I want to thank you for giving us the wonderful experience of watching you grow and skate. You are truly inspiring. Thanks for the memories. :)

[Mordecai71]

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations on your fourth World Title! You really deserved it. Your programs have grown so much this season. I have enjoyed all of them. I was so happy when you won this it. It is a moment I will forever cherish because I shared it with my wonderful friends here at the MK Forum.

Ever since the first time I saw you skate at 98 Nationals, your skating has filled me with so much joy. The lightness and effortlessnes of it is just truly amazing. I don't know how many times I have been down, only to be brought back up by watching you skate. You possess a special gift to make people happy.

I look forward to seeing all of your future programs. Take care of yourself!

Phillip

[SkatrOnIce]

Dear Michelle,

I really enjoyed watching your performances at the 2001 World Championships, and the wonderful amount of joy in your skating. It just made me feel really happy! Good luck next season, especially at the Olympics!

-Dustin
(SkatrOnIce@hotmail.com)

[ElkGroveGroovin]

Dear Michelle,

Thank you very much for being who you are. You are a true inspiration to everyone including myself. You have inspired me to do the best I can at everything I put my mind to and I am so ever grateful for that. Congratulations on winning your 4th WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP!! I am very happy and thrilled that you pulled through and proved to everyone you're still the best in the world.
May all your dreams come true and best wishes to you in the future and SLC 2002 Olympics. Thank you again for everything that you do. You are a wonderful kind-hearted person. A TRUE TO LIFE CHAMP!

Always you're Ultimate Fan,
JEFF

[iceskatefan]

Hi, Michelle!
I fell in love with you and your skating when you skated at the '94 World's. I watched as you floated over the ice with your ponytail flying in the wind-the joy that you felt as you skated was seen in the smile on your face.
You have often brought me tears with the emotion that you exude as you skate.
People at home call me with congratulations when they hear that you won a competition, because I talk about you as if I really "know" you.
My students hear your name throughout the year because I consider you THE best role model for our youth today.
You have been an inspiration to me as well. I have learned to endure even when the odds were against me...and to celebrate the victory even if I wasn't on top.
My prayer for you is to have an enjoyable tour with COI, and a productive summer where you do everything that you want to do to prepare for Salt Lake City.
Please know that there are more people than you will ever know that agree with Frank...you are the greatest skater in the world.
Your fans love you-no matter what!!!
Thank you for all the joy that you have given to us...just for being you.
Good luck in Salt Lake City!!!
Even though we can't be with you in person...we will be all screaming in our living rooms!!!
Tell Frank "Hi". We love the way he loves and respects you.

[Forever for Michelle]

Dear Michelle,

&nbsp &nbsp &nbsp &nbsp Congratulations on your awesome victory at 2001 World Championships! I cried (out of happiness!) throughout the whole thing! It was such a beautiful program! I enjoy your skating very much! You will always be my favorite skater. Best luck and wishes for the upcoming season and for anything else you do! You are so wonderful! I look forward to seeing you at the Philadelphia Champions on Ice!! Thanks for everything and have a great time with everything!! Tootles!!

Skatingly Yours,
Willa XOXO

Skate517@Hotmail.com

[kjd14]

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations on your 4th World Championship! You were awesome and great! What a great performance like so many others! I can't wait to see at next week's Champions On Ice at Continental Airlines Arena in NJ! You are the greatest!


Karen

[annabelle]

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations on not only your fouth world title, but for an extrodinary skate! It was simply amazing. No matter what the critics say, you remain strong and that is what I admire most. They said you were down and out and you proved them wrong... not once, but two times in row! In the process, you broke your so called "even year jinx" and was able to successfully defend your title which is a rarity in itself. You are not just a legend in the making, you are a legend and I have the utmost faith that you will make the United States of America oh so proud in Salt Lake! I hope you have a nice and relaxing off season... you really deserve it!

Ann Nguyen

[andycat]

Michelle:

Congratulations on your 4th World Title!

You truly are a model of inspiration as you faced adversity with overwhelming talent, grace, style and wisdom beyond your years!

I thank you for your beautiful gift of skating and wish you success and happiness in all future endeavors!

-Andrea

[Sharon]

Wow! <!--EZCODE BOLD START--> Four<!--EZCODE BOLD END--> Time World Champion! I can't tell you how much joy you bring to my life. Thank you so much for gifting us with your talent. May every wish you make come true :) !. Please say a ferverent "Thank You" to your dad too for fixing your skate!

[IzzyS]

Dear Michelle,

Most heartfelt congratulations on your fourth World Title! Your programs this year were absolutely magnificent, and you again raised the standard for your sport.

As you might be able to tell from these messages, your fans form a very diverse group. I often mention you to my students when I talk to them about grace, hard work, and excelling under pressure. You are the best example of these virtues that I have ever encountered.

Thank you for sharing your goodness and wisdom with the world. We all wish you fun and success throughout the coming year.

Blessings,

Liz

[freshblood]

dear Michelle,u'r wonderful,mesmerizing,radiant,brilliant in everything u do,skate your heart out always and feel the music,and reach out to us forever:D
chip

[amandadupre]

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations on a great season (goodbye odd year jinx)!! Fantastic job at worlds. As I watched you at worlds it hit me how much you've grown up from that 12 year old girl. You have grown into a wonderful person, and you've taught me so much about life and about myself. Best of luck for next season! You are in my prayers.

God Bless,

Amanda

[dec5]

God has given you a special talent....you had fun with
your"hobby"on saturday.....and now you are a 4X world champion...:) Please remember that we can only pray
for you to do your best.....and I am sure what ever
happens in 2002....God will have great things for
you to look forward to. (Like Grand kids):)

Thank you for being a inspiration.......

[aehodman]

Congratulations on a well deserved 4th World title! ;)

I just wanted to also let you know what a huge inspiration you are to fellow skaters of all ages and levels. I have recently gotten back on the ice again after a tough delivery and c-section 7 weeks ago, and it's been hard to get myself going and deal with all the adaptations I need to make in my skating because of the pregnancy/delivery. Seeing your inspired skating at Worlds has really helped to motivate me to keep trying to do the best I can and be patient with myself and my skating. As a result I am working harder than ever to get my skating back up to par to attend one of the adult USFSA events at my State Games in May, only 3 months after having baby Sam.

Congratulations again and thank you for being such an inspiration to us all!

Amy Hodman

[kyla]

Dear Michelle,
I want to thank you for giving all of us, who love figure skating, so many exquisite and memorable performances. You are not only the best figure skater competing now, but the greatest figure skater of all time. Remember that, when you skate at the Olympics. Just treasure the moment, don't hold back and let the joy show through. The rest will follow. Give my best regards to your wonderful family, Frank Carroll and Lori Nichols. You couldn't have a better family, coach or choreographer.

Paula Higgins
Marietta, Georgia

[iloveskating]

Michelle,

I've spent most of the last year anticipating my trip to Vancouver to watch you win what I knew would be your 4th World Title. I was not disappointed!! Moreover, I was overwhelmed by the whole experience and absolutely mesmermized watching you skate. You have given such a gift to all of us, not only in your wonderful skating, but also in who you are and how you express yourself. I respect you for the way you stick to your values, whether its about your programs (skating the complete package), your education (bettering yourself & seeking balance in your life) or your goals (keeping options other than skating available for you.)

Congratulations on all your accomplishments, and especially on your 4th World Championship, which is well-deserved. You will be MY favorite going into SLC and I hope it all turns out the way you want it to.

Lori
Vancouver, Washington

[yankgrl46]

Congratulations to the young lady who can bring so many smiles, to so many different faces across the world.

Enjoy the tour and I look forward to seeing you in NJ :)

Its always fun to prove the critics wrong. Remember, everyone here is pulling for you and we all will be praying for a safe, healthy & happy upcoming season :)

Win or lose, you will always be a star. Skate from the heart and you can never go wrong.

Take care,get some well deserved rest & and we look forward to many years of smiles & grace :)

Sincerely
Barbara
Brick, NJ

[smileyllama]

Dearest Michelle,

Congratulations this season! You won your fifth National title and your fourth World title, improving your technical difficulty the whole way. All of us fans are very proud of you. You are truly the full package, and you have been demonstrating that all season.

I wish you the best of luck in the upcoming Olympic year. I hope that you can defeat your competition with grace and prove to the world that you have what it takes to wear an Olympic gold medal.

And of course, I cannot write you a note without mentioning a certain musical selection that I would love to see you skate to. The soundtrack to the movie "The Joy Luck Club" is full of beautiful music that I can imagine you using your magic to interpret on the ice. The moods range from sweet to tense, all the time incorporating sounds from authentic Chinese instruments. Please consider this for one of your future programs.

Once again, I wish you the best of luck in all your endeavors,

Michael Allison
MKGA Keeper of your successful past, present, and future.
PO Box 2302
Chelan, WA 98816
smileyllama@hotmail.com

[BluePassion4life]

Michelle-

You skated perfectly and you well-deserved the gold. I'm rpoud of you. I was so happy for you and I hope you skate for your dreams. Just like the saying:

"Don't worry, skate happy:lol "

-Yvette Cole

[jkovner]

Michelle--
You did good!!! :)
Your musical sensitivity, athleticism, and "outrageous talent" added up to a well deserved 4th world title. With each season, we are priveliged enough to observe your presentation evolve--each season's presentation tops the untoppable. I look forward to seeing you push yourself within the coming year! Good Luck!!!
Sincerely,
Jacob Peter Kovner

[Googoo]

Dear Michelle,
This has been a really enjoyable skating season for us fans! We got to see two new short programs, two new long programs, a new exhibition, and 503,394 new costumes! (Just teasing!) :p I love what you have done this season. It's absolutely spectacular. I am soooo proud of your three wonderful performances at Worlds. I was watching the Qualifying Round on iskater.com practically biting my nails after reading that your boot broke. Then you went on to deliver your best skate of the season. The Short Program was dazzling and the Long Program was just magical. I hope you bottle up that determination,gutsiness and undaunted courage from this year's Worlds and unleash it at the Olympics next year. I and the rest of your fans are behind you 100%! Good luck and I can't wait to see you at New Jersey COI! :) :)

[Funkydreads1]

Greetings Michelle...I have been a fan of yours since I first saw you at the '93 Nationals. You are an incredible person, skater, and icon for a generation of skaters to follow. I send all my positive energies your way and wish the Greatest success from the Most High Creator of the Universe..in other words YOU GO GIRL!! and as a human being YOU GROW GIRL!!...I can't wait to see what programs you come up with for the Olympic season. I was with you when you fell at the Nationals in '97 it broke my heart and I'm with you for as long as I can conceive..Namaste'-The God in me sees and honors the God in you!

[Smellysu]

Michelle,

You're so darn good! I'm in awe of how brilliantly you skated in Vancouver; I loved both of your programs, and I can't wait to see what you have in store for next year. With your mind-blowing ability to flourish under pressure, you will, I know, stay strong and proud and powerful not only in the next tension-drenched year, but long after you've hung up your skates.

You have so many wonderful, faithful fans, and you deserve all of their adulation.

Go get 'em, Michelle, you woman!

Smellysu

[Cole50]

Michelle,
What can I say?? You're simply the best....day in and day out...win or lose....on or off the ice. You are truly an inspiration in all aspects of life to young and old. Thanks for the memories that have been created along the way and for being the role model you are. Congrats on a tremendous victory at Worlds and congrats on all your accomplishments. You're already a legend and a champion in everyones hearts. Thanks again and best wishes always.
Colleen

[AYS]

You are an inspiration to all of us on and off the ice! Your performance at Worlds was nothing short of spectacular. Enjoy your reign as the "4-Time and Defending World Champion"...I know I will enjoy watching and remembering your amazing performances from 2001 Worlds for a long time to come.

Best wishes always,

Amy Yellen-Shaw
Merion, PA, USA
yelshaw@home.com

[Becki1102]

Congrats on a wonderful season!!!

You are pure poetry on ice.

Rebecca
Atlanta, GA

[meems3]

From Salome to 4-time World Champion I have watched you grow through skating's challenging and demanding lifestyle. You truly rise above the physical talent and create an artform all your own on the ice, your canvas. You have inspired me to reach deep inside and to give from my soul. And at such a young age your maturity on ice is astounding. Thanks for continuing on and growing in ways that amaze every fan. You are truly a joy to watch as you grace the ice. (Well sometimes it's quite stressful watching you live :) I love watching you on tape :)

The best to you as you continue your career. I respect your priorites and wish you success in performing up to your fullest potential. I am rooting for you all the way to 2010 if that's where you are going! You are like no other! I love that you are so real, so polite to your fans, so grounded despite your growing "fame". Hats off to you and your parents.

Have a great spring and summer!

Mimi

[skates_1998]

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations on winning your 4th World title!! I am so very proud and awed by your three flawless performances in Vancouver. When I saw your qualifying round freeskate after your boot problem, I was SO impressed, and it was even more exciting to watch you do it a second time for the free program! :) Just when we think you have shown us perfection, you show us how you CAN grow and get better year after year.

I want to wish you the very best of luck next season and going to the 2002 Olympic Games. No matter what the outcome, you will definitely go down in history as one of the finest legends not only in the sport of figure skating but also as a role model for sportsmanship and kindness. Best wishes for more health, happiness, and good luck in the coming year!!

Thank you for sharing your gift with us.

Sincerely,
Kim Liang
kpl110@yahoo.com

[skatestar]

Congratulations, Michelle, on your 4th World Title! Your performances were so breathtaking, so elegant, so graceful and athletic, and so emotional that words cannot describe it! Thank you so much for sharing your emotions with us on the ice. Throughout the years, you have been such a joy to watch and such a wonderful role model for everyone around the world! I hope you have a great time on the COI tour! Hope you have some time to relax and have fun with your family & friends, too! BTW, your costumes at Worlds were all so beautiful; I loved the new pink-purple one you wore for the free skates. :)

Best of luck throughout the coming season and the 2002 Olympics! I will always be rooting for you, as will millions of fans around the world!! You have already established yourself as a legend, but we all want you to have the Gold that you so deserve. :) No matter the outcome, you will always be loved and admired by us all. May you be blessed with great health and joy throughout your life.

Sincerely,
Kelly Liang
(Kim's twin)
kvl102@excite.com

[kwanette]

The Chevy ad said it far better than I ever could..."You left us all breathless" with your phenomenal performances at worlds. I have said it before ...and I will say it again...You are the music of the angels.Best wishes for a great tour and a wonderful 01-02 season....Thanks for sharing your grace, class, and dignity with us...Fondly, kwanette

kwanette@hotmail.com

P.S. Thanks for the autograph on the napkin from El Segundo! I will treasure it....always...See you in Phila. for COI...

[barang]

March 24th was my birthday and the greatest gift i got was your 4th world title. Congratulations! we, here at Michelle Kwan Forum are proud of you and even if you did not win the gold, we love you just the same.
We were all praying and almost had a heart attack during the short and long programs.
Take care and God bless,
Alain

ajunioc@yahoo.com

[savvysearch]

Hi Michelle,

I just want to say good luck in Salt Lake City next year and for the future years to come in your eligible career. You're a living legend.

Best Wishes,
Savvysearch.

[GMAN]

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations on winning your 4th World Title! You have brought me so many memories and great times watching you. I can't wait to see you at Champions On Ice! I wish you the best this summer and next years Olympics! You have brought tears of joy and sadness to me and I have so many memories! Thank you Michelle for being such a wonderful role model to all of us!

Garrett from MKF:)

[shirleyprice1]

MICHELLE : I HAVE LOVED YOU AND FOLLOWED YOUR SKATING,
LIKE A GRAND-DAUGHTER, SINCE YOU WERE 12 YEARS OLD!
YOU ARE A WONDERFUL CREDIT TO THE SKATING WORLD AND A
WONDERFUL EXAMPLE TO ALL YOUNG PEOPLE. I DON'T KNOW
HOW YOU REMAIN SOO GRACIOUS IN LOSING, AS WELL AS IN
WINNING. WHILE IRENA AND MARIA POUT AND RUN FROM THE
K&C AREA, YOU VERY GRACIOUSLY SIT THERE, EVEN WHEN OUR
OWN JUDGES DO YOU AN INJUSTICE.
I HATE IT THAT JUDGES SEEM TO PREFERE GYMNISTS TO THE
BEAUTY, POISE,AND EMOTIONAL SKATING THAT YOU ARE SO WELL
KNOWN FOR.IT SEEMS TO HAVE STARTED WITH TARA, BUT,KEEPS ON
GOING! TO ME AND MILLIONS OF PEOPLE LIKE ME, PREFER THE
PERFECTION OF YOU!
GOD SPEED AT THE OYMPICS! I WILL BE PRAYING FOR YOU. BUT,
NAUGHTY ME, I ALSO PRAY THAT THE RUSSIANS FALL ON THEIR TOOTSI. FLOWERLADY644@CS.COM

[XPEG]

Michelle,
There are no limits...
Only endless possibilities.

Congratulations on a wonderful season! Good luck next year. And like Chevy, we'll be with you 24/7/365.

Best wishes,

Peggy

[miss T]

Dear Michelle,
Congratulations on #4. Farewell odd year jinx! It was a joy to watch you. You have said that you skate because you love to skate and your fans are so lucky to reap the benefits of your love of skating. It's such a special gift that you give to us with each performance. Have a great time on tour!
T

[FlashOBlue]

THANK YOU, MICHELLE, FOR ALL THE JOY YOU'VE BROUGHT TO MY LIFE SINCE 1994. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR FIFTH NATIONAL TITLE, YOUR FOURTH WORLD TITLE, AND YOUR OLYMPIC SILVER MEDAL. YOU MAKE SILVER SPARKLE (AND ACCEPTABLE) AND GOLD GLITTER! GRAB THAT BIG BRASS RING AND MAKE IT YOURS!
WHAT A BEAUTIFUL WORLD YOU HAVE CREATED!
LOVE,
SHELIA RUDESILL
EUREKA, CA

[Anita18]

Dear Michelle,

Thank you so much for giving us the gift of your skating for so many years. Surely, the fourth World title was icing on the cake. I'll never forget the joy on your face after that last triple lutz! Thank you for everything! And good luck next year! You can do it!

Anita Cheng
Saratoga, CA

[KKola]

Michelle I have loved you since 1994! Your grace and fluidity on ice is unmatched and gives me such peace of mind. Please continue to be such an exemplary role model and inspiration to the world! Congradulations on your 5th National Championship and 4th World Championship Title!!! You are a light that will never be put out - Thank you for you!

Kristen Kolasinski

[Luv2Sk8]

Dear Michelle,
I'm a singles and a synchro skater and I just was previleged enough to compete in synchro nationals. We skated very well, and what this has to do with you is that when I watched you skated your long at worlds, I was amazed that you could react exactly the same way I did. That you could be just as excited at being at worlds and skating wonderfully for the umpteenth time as I could for skating my best at my first ever national competition. I guess that feeling never changes.
I also wanted to let you know how nervous I was watching you skate. At some point I relized that you looked much more calm and in control than I felt, so that you would be ok.
You really inspire me to go out and skate my best when I skate, and I hope someday I could even be somewhere close to being as great a skater as you are.
Congratulations again! Good Luck next year!
Lauren M.

[purplepanda]

Congratulations Michelle! You continue to show how strong you are and why you are the best! It all worked out just great and we're all so proud of you, you're the greatest! Here's wishing you the best this upcoming year and just be you! We love you!

[Di75]

Nothing is better than seeing that radiant smile on your face when you've done the ultimate performance. Four-time world champ, wow, that is remarkable!!

For whatever 2002 has in store, you are simply the BEST and a legend in the making for sure.

Diana
Cleveland, Ohio

[Charmed One]

Congratulations Michelle on winning your 4th World
title !!
Here's wishing you the best of luck at the 2002
Olympics. :D



"Ability is what you're capable of doing.
Motivation determines what you do. Attitude
determines how well you do it."

[JETT4MK02]

Congrats Michelle on such a wonderful victory, and the 4th World Championship!!! Thank you for being the champion that you are.
Also, congratulations to your parents on having raised such fine children.
Keep up the good work!
Lea

[alliseileen]

Michelle,
I don't know what to say except the usual...you are amazing, and I hope you are happy at least to know that no matter what happens you have a group of dedicated fans. I'm so happy watching you skate, and I just wanted to know you always make me smile!

Allison,
Vermont

[nsyncg]

Michelle,
I was really overjoyed when i found out you won you 4th world title. I hope you keep up the good job and win the 2002 Olympics!!! Even my mom watches you skate and during the Worlds this year she was doing something and when you came on on TV she stopped and watched! I wish you good luck!
Lisa
fan_of_nsync4ever@yahoo.com

[Y2002Kwan]

I attended this year's competition in Vancouver, and was so happy to see you win your fourth World Championship with such great skating. I hope you have continued success during the upcoming season, and realize your dream of winning an Olympic gold medal.

[Jerry]

[No point messin around about this, I'll get right to the point....]

Dear Michelle,

I love you with all my heart. I'm so proud of you that I can't think of how to express it.

Love, Jerry

[njcminglng]

Dear Michelle,
Congratulations on your recent World Championships! Your performance was absolutely exquisite and memorable to watch. You have amazed us once again with your beauty and grace on the ice. Enjoy it and good luck in the upcoming years!

Best Wishes,
Nancy :)
njcminglng@hotmail.com

[QUAD LUTZ]

I never admired a person until I saw you in 1995. My sister was undergoing a major operation and I was waiting for her in her hospital room...silent...contemplating. I scan the channel and got to see the LP of 1995 worlds. And a teenage girl caught my attention and I realize...this girl is good. I remeber her name and it was Michelle. Three years had past and here I was scanning channels...it's good that we have a cable in our house - considering I am living in a third class nation, the Philippines. I was scanning the channel and I seen a beautiful girl dress in powder blue in the middle of the ice rink and starting to skate. Her music was heavenly.... As she skated to the music and glide as an Ice Princess. I remember a commentator saying in the end part of the skate "WHAT A JOY!" Then I realized is this the girl I admired three years ago...she looked familiar. When the marks came out...Oh my God...It is Michelle...Michelle Kwan. From then on, my life change. I developed this major admiration on Figure skaters. thanks to you MK. You had given us JOY.. I thankr God for loving us. He shared your talent to us. God loves us. Once again, I thank you MK. Though I cannot watch your competitions here in Manila because FS events are not usually shown here. How I wish I can see all of your skates on tapes.... But I cannot find anything here not even a pic. I am thankful there's this information revolution that paved way for the Internet.

From Manila With Love,

TOLY aka Quad Lutz
16 P. dela Cruz Street,
Martinville Subdivision
Las Pinas City 1701
Philippines

[unique]

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations on winning your 4th World Championships. Each year you give us your heart & soul in each of your programs. Thank You for being who you are and making figure skating what it is truely is. Good luck in school, and upcoming season.

Sincerely,

Unique

[scheherazade]

Dear Michelle,

You know, this semester's been a crazy one for me, full of ups and downs, I'm really far away from home, etc, etc. I'm actually studying in Paris, and unfortunately I haven't gotten much of a chance to watch skating as much as I do at home. However, when I discovered that almost every single event at Worlds was going to be broadcast *live*, I couldn't miss an opportunity like that. My school actually planned a free trip to Burgundy that weekend, and when I passed up on it, all my friends were calling me crazy. But I am so glad I got to stay up until five or six in the morning each night and watch you skate your way to your fourth World Title!! You brought such an incredible amount of joy to my life that weekend, and every midterm-filled day since. I am so proud of you, Michelle! You keep proving everybody wrong, showing the world that you are not only the champion athletically and artistically, but also one of the heart. I cannot wait to see what you have in store for us next year. Please, always continue to be just who you are, have faith in yourself, and you will fly!

All my love and respect,
Sarah
Randolph, NJ (currently of Paris, France)
siren@eden.rutgers.edu

[Munchkin2000]

Your skate at Worlds was beautiful, and I'm so glad that you won. You are a great role model for everyone who is wants to succeed. Keep up the good work, and go for the gold in 2002!
:)

[sgfan]

Michelle, Congratulations on your 4th Worlds title! I'm so glad that the internet is around at this time. I couldn't wait for the results of the qualifying round, short or long programs this year. I had to be on the internet to get a blow by blow commentary from Paul Martini. Boy, was I praying hard for you when he said there was something wrong with the heel of your boots. I think things happen for a reason, and I believe that you were scheduled to skate 6th in that group of the qualifying round. I hate to think of what would have happened otherwise! God was really watching out for you during this whole competition. Thank God for your father too! I'm so glad that he has learned over the years to fix your boots for you and was able to repair them in time for your skate. Tell him thanks from me!

God bless you and your family!
sgfan

[wykay]

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations on winning your 4th World Title!!!

Your grace on the ice, and graciousness off the ice is truly rare, and very special.

As actors, my mother and I are aware how hard it is going out in front of an audience with so many intangible things that make a performance what it is.
However, you always are so far above the field, it is magical to see.
Your attention to detail, such as the pose with your arm crooked above your head in the "East of Eden" program, that was just like the Julie Harris pose with James Dean in the "East of Eden" movie....that was incredible!!
I've been following your skating since 1994, and I am continuously amazed and inspired by you.
With all my best wishes, and thank you for your wonderful skating, and heart.

Love,
Wendy from Boston

[Angela75]

Dear Michelle,

Woohoo! I am so proud of you. I said a prayer for you during the whole week of worlds. Your 4th victory brought a smile to my face during a very rough week for me.

God bless you. I'll be rooting for you all the way to the Olympics.

Angela G.
Revangel@hotmail.com

[skatewatch]

I really don't know what to say that you probably haven't heard before. I just thought that I'd let you know how much joy you bring to myself and so many other watchers of your artistry. I think that it is important to let people know how they impact your life. You are such a bright light in a sometimes dim world! I am always amazed how you always remain your composure and respect for others. You are such an excellent role model for up and coming skaters. Keep your light shining in Salt Lake! My prayers are with you!

Sincere Wishes,

Michael
monoaficionado@hotmail.com

[michellesmom]

I hope it pleases you that I use you as a role model for my 13-year-old daughter and her friends and for the other young girls I have contact with. Your skating is beautiful, your work ethic is inspirational, your grace in both victory and defeat is an example we should all follow, and the relationship between you and your wonderful family and coach is something we should all strive for.

Congratulations on your fourth World title, and I hope to enjoy your beauty and grace for many years to come. I wish you and your loved ones health and happiness.

[JuneBug]

I hope you will consider skating to the theme music from "Xena Warrior Princess" next year. I really would love to see you protraying her, with attitude, confidence and be a Warrior Queen.


JuneBug

[rjasmine]

Michelle,

Thank you so much for staying in the eligible ranks of figure skating! Your fierce competitiveness, amazing athletic ability, and natural grace on the ice have provided inspiration for your fans, a role model for young athletes, and deservedly, a 4th world title for you and your "team."

I couldn't possibly add up the total amount of happiness and delight that has been brought to my life through watching your skating, but believe me, it's A LOT! Multiply that by your thousands of fans, and you have already given this world much more than could be expected of any one person. As you continue your skating career, please remember the amazing feat of what you have accomplished thus far, and know that your fans will appreciate you and love you no matter what the future holds!

No other skater's skating has ever truly touched my heart as yours does, and so for that reason I will be watching the upcoming skating season with great anticipation, nervousness, and hope (thank goodness your nerves are so much better than mine...I don't know how you do it!).

One of the best things is being able to share in this hope with your many other fans. The incredible joy that you bring to us has nothing to do with the numerous medals, titles, and competitions that you have won; rather, it has everything to do with the way you skate, the way you compete, and the way that you make the best of every situation that you find yourself in. Your bright talent on the ice has already been proven time and time again. As long as you continue to find the challenge of skating enjoyable, we will continue to enjoy watching you face that challenge.

With much love,
Rachel

Los Angeles, CA
rjasmine@yahoo.com

[skatingfan]

Congratulations on your 4th world title again. I hope you have received the cds on the Korngold violin concerto I sent in July 00. I think the second movement of the concerto is so beautiful, it may be good music for an exhibition piece. :)

[Naomi]

Congratulations Michelle on your fourth world title. I just want to say how much of a joy it is to watch you skate. I don't know if the feeling can compare to being there in person, but watching you on TV when you were on the ice during your long program, I was just NERVOUS beyond compare!! But being the champion that you are, you just nailed it!! You are awesome, and don't let any media or critic ever convince you otherwise. You ARE a legend Michelle, so.. as you look ahead to the coming season, know that your fans are behind you 100%, including me of course :) :) :)

Good luck in all of your future endeavors, skating or otherwise.....and congratulations again on your spectacular performance at Worlds 2001 (odd year... heh heh heh heh)

Sincerely yours,

Naomi Rodriguez
garynaomi@lvcm.com

[astroboy2003]

Dearest Michelle,

First and foremost, congratulations! It was absolutely breathtaking to watch you "let go" and skate so free towards a well deserved fourth world title.

When I first found out that Heather would be able to pass messages to you at COI, I was extremely excited. As I began to think about the task of succinctly summing up everything I have wanted to tell you, I realized that such a task would be almost daunting. So I took awhile to think about things and I'll try my best! :) Your perseverance, hard work and dedication are a breath of fresh air. As a fellow university student, I fully appreciate and admire your ability to excel not only in academics and as an elite athelete, but most importantly as a person who lives life to the fullest. Thank you for all the moments of joy you have given me. I know that down the road when I look back, I'll always remember those times I was staying up late trying to finish an assignment while watching a fuzzy clip of you skating on my computer. Being the same age as well, it has been cool to grow up with you, as you continually learn and grow in all aspects of your life. You have a beautiful perspective on life, don't lose that.

With each performance you give, I feel that I am able to get another glimpse of the amazing person you are. Congratulations again on your fourth world title. Have an awesome summer and all the best in the upcoming year. I know that you will handle the challenges ahead with as much grace and determination that you have shown us in the past.

Love,
Andrew
astro_boy_2003@hotmail.com
Ontario, Canada

[Wyac]

Congratulations Michelle on your fourth world title! Watching you during this years worlds was simply a joy. Me and my family enjoy watching you skate, and it doesn't matter how you skate that day, you somehow manage to entertain and touch us at the same time. Goodluck in preparation for the Olympics and congratulations!!!

[Grace]

hey Michelle!

Congratulations on your most beautiful win at World's this year! I was so thrilled for you when you found out you won...it was so awe inspiring, your entire performance. You really did show the world - and yourself :) that you've still GOT IT! I'm rather speechless right now, since so many others before me have said it more eloquently, so I think I'll leave at that :)

I'll be watching and rooting for you in 2002 :)

All the best, and all the luck! *winks*
Grace S.
San Diego, California

[GynouV]

Hi Michelle!

Yesss!!!! Good Bye Odd Year Jinx!!!

Congratulations on your 4th World Title! Your programs at worlds were so free and uplifting. I cried and laughed with you when you found out you'd won. I have enjoyed watching you since 1996, and never have I been disappointed in what you put out on the ice. Your grace on the ice and your graciousness off the ice inspire and amaze me.

I'll be praying for you as the Olympics approach, but know that, no matter what may come, you are a legend and a true inspiration to already so many people in the world.

Thank you for sharing your love of skating and of life with us.

Sincerely,

Genevieve Vincent
gynouv@hotmail.com


P.S. I have been listening to Ginastera's Impresiones de la Puna, particularly the 3rd movement (Danza). It's about 2 min 38 sec. and would make a wonderful short program. Would you give it some thought? Thanks.

[garnet49]

CONGRATULATIONS on your 4th World Championship.

I attended the Worlds Championship in Vancouver and seeing you skate in a competition was very thrilling. The atmosphere at the competition was electric and exciting. Now I understand why you simply love competing. You were a joy to watch both at practice and during the competition. Your performances were superb and inspiring and you were simply beautiful to watch.

Thank you for making my first live competition memorable. Thank you for sharing the beauty and grace of your skating with all of your fans who truly love you. And thank you for being such a extraordinary and gracious role model/sportsman/representative of the United States. You make us proud.

Wishing you all the best and complete happiness in both your professional and personal life,

Sylvia
San Antonio, TX
sylvia91@earthlink.net

[Aria]

Substitute <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> "skate"<!--EZCODE ITALIC END--> for <!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> "walk"<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->. Then, have your boyfriend read it to you! :D

Thank you for inspiring us with your memorable moving performances!

Patty
Sports_PAL@WebTV.Net

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> She Walks in Beauty<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->

<!--EZCODE ITALIC START--> She walks in beauty, like the night
Of cloudless climes and starry skies,
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meet in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellowed to that tender light
Which heaven to gaudy day denies.

One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impaired the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress
Or softly lightens o'er her face, Where thoughts serenely sweet express
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place.

And on that cheek and o'er that brow
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints that glow
But tell of days in goodness spent,
A mind at peace with all below,
A heart whose love is innocent.<!--EZCODE ITALIC END-->

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> Lord Byron, 1814<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->

[mk4ever]

Dear Michelle,

You are the most talented skater yet to be known. Congratulations on your 4th Worlds and Nationals title, that you well deserved. I'm proud of you Michelle! All of us at MKF will be rooting and cheering you on in Salt Lake!!!!!!! May God bless you and live your dreams!

<!--EZCODE BOLD START--> Kwan Sisters for Prez!!!<!--EZCODE BOLD END-->

-Claire(mk4ever)

[Liz D.]

Dear Michelle,

You bring so much joy and inspiration to us with your skating and your positive attitude towards life. I really enjoy watching you skate throughout the years. I want to wish you luck in the upcoming Olympics. You are a joy to watch!

Love,
Liz :)

[cianni]

For Michelle, Just say NAM RENGE KYO, thats the LAW and will take you to Gold. Nothing is impossible with the Law. Just say NAM YOHO RENGE KYO.

[Skatingfan2002]

Michelle,

Congratulations on winning your fourth World Title!! :) You have been an inspiration to me. Your work ethic, perseverance, and talent are just a dab of what you stand for.

It was a joy to see you perform so freely! You didn't hold anything back and thus you proved once again why you are the World Champion. I look forward to seeing you at Champions on Ice and to see the Four Time World Champion in person! Just remember: Undaunted Courage! :) See ya in Anaheim!

Love always,
Yvonne
ymg97@yahoo.com

[bwheeler]

The scene lies starkly before us, like a tableau cast in relief on some ancient Grecian vase.
A hunting scene, or perhaps a warrior princess in quest of her foes.
The huntress, sister of Diana, hurls herself into the pursuit, leaping from peak to peak.
Traps lie at every turn. One slip, beneath lie hungry
Jackals lusting to tear her flesh and gnaw upon her bones.

What joy she feels from the chase!
Springing, twirling, she laughs at the jackals.
From her bow the arrows fly true toward her sworn enemies:
Dishonesty, Ugliness, and Hypocrisy.

The brief, simple tunic of a huntress adorns her; it hides not her beauty!
Warrior eyes gaze upon her--admiration swelling.

Many times has the course been run; some think the path grows stale.
Does she begin to question herself? How hard it becomes to lace one's boots!
Heroes are not welcomed in our soulless age.
The cross-eyed cynic squints at the butterfly perched upon his nose and brushes it away.

Some few yet watch and turn their yearning eyes toward the view.
They stare transfixed as it metamorphoses into a winter scene,
Engraved on the cold blade of a samurai warrior!
Gliding on the power of her singing steel blades,
The warrior princess springs from icy rock to frozen pond.

She marches not to common song that others endlessly chant.
Instead sweet celestial strains seldom heard accompany her, befitting her noble blood.
Descendant of Zeus, Mulan's daughter, her strength stems from all human culture.

Her steel-cold will, sharp as a razor, where does it come from?
From true techniques, long taught her by a greying wizard!
A magic talisman about her neck, she relentlessly maintains the pursuit.
Her laughing medicine casts mighty spells!

Beneath an icy bridge, trolls lie in wait,
Gibing and gibbering their spiteful hate in the gloomy dark.
Spinning on her pure white boots, the warrior maiden daintily tosses her darts
Piercing their stunted hearts!

The course has been run with abandon, all foes vanquished.
A savage world; her inner peace becalms it.
Warriors, sing the song of the Mighty Kwan!
Let it reverberate amongst dying hearth fires till time comes to an end.

Bill F. Wheeler
Corpus Christi, Texas
April 6, 2001

[Mk2002]

Michelle,

First, congratulations on your forth World title. Your programs were beautifully and the win was well disserved.

I would just like to thank you for all that you have done for me. You grace and sportsmanship has taught me so much. I now understand that the work put into something is worth more then the out come. Thank you for the wonderful programs you produce year after year that have left me with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes. Good luck next year!

Stacey Bock

[Amelia]

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations on your fourth world title!! I was there in Vancouver, holding my breath for you throughout each of your programs. Before the qualifying, I prayed that there was nothing wrong, that you were alright and would be able to skate. Before the short program, I waited breathlessly for the first notes of East of Eden, and burst into tears as you soared through the beautiful change edge spiral. Before the long program, I stood with my friends and helped wave the UNDAUNTED COURAGE banner, hoping to cheer you on and encourage you. Clasping my friend's hand as you skated, my only wish was that you would let go and fly, and skate so that you could be proud. As you finished, I jumped to my feet, cheering excitedly. And then, while you stood atop the podium, your gold medal around your neck, watching the American flag rise, I stood proudly and sang the Star Spangled Banner with you.

You granted me an unforgettable experience this March. Thank you so much, and the best of luck to you in all your future endeavors!!

With love,
Amelia

[skatingfan5]

Dear Michelle: Your "Victory in Vancouver" was truly unforgettable. You skated "Song of the Black Swan" with such purity, purpose, and passion that I couldn't quite believe what I was seeing. When you finished your spectacular performance, I joined the other 17,000+ skating fans in a thunderous standing ovation that reverberated through the GM Place. At that moment, I felt it wouldn't matter what your scores were or where you finished, because I had just witnessed such a magical and thrilling four minutes and saw the joy on your face when you knew you had skated the very best you could have done that night. The fact that you did, indeed, win your fourth World Championship gold medal made it even more memorable for me and for the thousands of fans who were wishing you the best that night. Thank you, Michelle, for the many wonderful performances you have given us over the years. Thank you for still loving skating so much that you can put in the many long hours of practice needed to polish your technique so that it can invisibly blend with you, the skater, allowing you to skate through the music with an open heart and share your joy as you fly across the ice. Best wishes and blessings always, Skatingfan5

[littlepebbles1]

I am so proud of you for what you have done this season, and previous other seasons. The way you take disappointments and adversity and use them to be the best you can be is inspirational. Congratulations on National Title #5 and World Title #4 and good luck next season. I am rooting for you to win the 2002 Olympic gold medal.

Best wishes,
Meredith
Chesapeake, VA
quick78@hamptonroads.com

[xoxo74]

Dear Michelle,

Congratulations on your fourth world title! "Song of the Black Swan" is a wonderful performances. I just want to wish you good luck next season.

Emily
email: xoxo74e@yahoo.com

[Heather]

I'm closing this thread because the deadline is already WAY past, and I don't want someone to think their message got in when it really didn't. Now, I just have to figure out what I'm going to say...