Comments for Mike Zegarski http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com updates and space to share Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:22:25 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on november 1, 2009 by Rachel E http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/november-1-2009/#comment-8202 Rachel E Tue, 10 Nov 2009 02:22:25 +0000 http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/?p=339#comment-8202 Hey Michelle, I've been forgetting to check here since you were quiet for so long, but glad that I thought tonight to check. I am so glad to hear an update. Your words made my heart both laugh and ache. It is hard to imagine the life of someone else. We are all facing some type of struggle. You are in a strange place where so many people actually want to hear about your daily journey. Goodness, your blog entries alone would make a glorious book, you do know that right? I believe someone mentioned that before, and I agree! I can't wait to read your book or Mike's or your's and Mike's together. And poor Don! Certainly not the most glamourous of jobs and now getting verbally fired all the time, too, oh my. I sure hope Mike remembers to thank him, too! I do have to laugh b/c even though things are sooooo different now than they were four years ago, in some respects, you and Mike are the same. I'm glad to hear the Mike has found fierce determination in some endeavors, such as his dictations, although these may not be the same endeavors that you would prefer him to channel that determination towards. It is quite a story that you and Mike are journeying through together, and I'm glad to hear that you are remembering to find ways to enjoy the story as it unfolds and not just focus on the story's ending, whatever that may be. Michelle, I hope you feel surrounded by and uplifted by and filled with love, grace, and peace. And this wish extends, of course, to Mike, too, and your whole family. Thank you again for sharing your words with us so that we may be uplifted by them and hopefully so we can share a word or two in return that might lift you up, too. That is the joy of being connected - that we may love one another and lift one another up in love. Love you friend, Rachel Hey Michelle,
I’ve been forgetting to check here since you were quiet for so long, but glad that I thought tonight to check. I am so glad to hear an update. Your words made my heart both laugh and ache. It is hard to imagine the life of someone else. We are all facing some type of struggle. You are in a strange place where so many people actually want to hear about your daily journey. Goodness, your blog entries alone would make a glorious book, you do know that right? I believe someone mentioned that before, and I agree! I can’t wait to read your book or Mike’s or your’s and Mike’s together. And poor Don! Certainly not the most glamourous of jobs and now getting verbally fired all the time, too, oh my. I sure hope Mike remembers to thank him, too! I do have to laugh b/c even though things are sooooo different now than they were four years ago, in some respects, you and Mike are the same. I’m glad to hear the Mike has found fierce determination in some endeavors, such as his dictations, although these may not be the same endeavors that you would prefer him to channel that determination towards. It is quite a story that you and Mike are journeying through together, and I’m glad to hear that you are remembering to find ways to enjoy the story as it unfolds and not just focus on the story’s ending, whatever that may be. Michelle, I hope you feel surrounded by and uplifted by and filled with love, grace, and peace. And this wish extends, of course, to Mike, too, and your whole family. Thank you again for sharing your words with us so that we may be uplifted by them and hopefully so we can share a word or two in return that might lift you up, too. That is the joy of being connected – that we may love one another and lift one another up in love. Love you friend, Rachel

]]> Comment on november 1, 2009 by Amy Antonio http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/november-1-2009/#comment-8201 Amy Antonio Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:15:44 +0000 http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/?p=339#comment-8201 "I can see the people who have learned to walk in faith with mercy in their hearts and glory on their faces." Reading your blog makes me think of this line from a Rich Mullins song. God bless your day with faith, mercy and glory. “I can see the people who have learned to walk in faith with mercy in their hearts and glory on their faces.” Reading your blog makes me think of this line from a Rich Mullins song. God bless your day with faith, mercy and glory.

]]> Comment on november 1, 2009 by Steve Fisher http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/november-1-2009/#comment-8200 Steve Fisher Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:28:19 +0000 http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/?p=339#comment-8200 Hello Michelle: I don't know why we are connected but we must be. I am terrible at keeping up with people - I go weeks at a time without visiting your site. So today, I am moved to look at the site, hoping there is a posting, hoping I have not missed too many postings, only to find it is only 3 days old. I can honestly say I have never looked at hardships as a gift, a grace or even an opportunity - at least not at first. (Though my definition of hardship would not register more than a zero on the Michelle Z chart) I have seen, though, where the Lord has allowed hardships for me, that those I finally was able to embrace that he did bring joy and peace that continues this day. But my hardships lasted weeks or a few months, not years. So I am disqualified from even thinking about how to encourage you...but I do want to encourage you...so I want you to imagine the biggest hug you've ever received...do you feel it? (I am told by my wife and children that I am a really good hugger!) One that lifts you off the ground, one that all you have to do is receive. Can you feel it? Now realize those are Jesus' arms enveloping you - He who endured way more anquish and sorry that I have ever dreamed or imagined. He is faithful. He is true. You are an amazing woman, wife,mother, friend, leader, vomit catcher, etc. For you I have some words from Moses: Psalm 90 : 14-17 It begins, "Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love....." Love, Steve Hello Michelle:

I don’t know why we are connected but we must be. I am terrible at keeping up with people – I go weeks at a time without visiting your site. So today, I am moved to look at the site, hoping there is a posting, hoping I have not missed too many postings, only to find it is only 3 days old.

I can honestly say I have never looked at hardships as a gift, a grace or even an opportunity – at least not at first. (Though my definition of hardship would not register more than a zero on the Michelle Z chart) I have seen, though, where the Lord has allowed hardships for me, that those I finally was able to embrace that he did bring joy and peace that continues this day. But my hardships lasted weeks or a few months, not years. So I am disqualified from even thinking about how to encourage you…but I do want to encourage you…so I want you to imagine the biggest hug you’ve ever received…do you feel it? (I am told by my wife and children that I am a really good hugger!) One that lifts you off the ground, one that all you have to do is receive. Can you feel it? Now realize those are Jesus’ arms enveloping you – He who endured way more anquish and sorry that I have ever dreamed or imagined. He is faithful. He is true.

You are an amazing woman, wife,mother, friend, leader, vomit catcher, etc. For you I have some words from Moses: Psalm 90 : 14-17 It begins, “Satisfy us in the morning with your unfailing love…..”

Love, Steve

]]> Comment on november 1, 2009 by The Naffzigers http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/november-1-2009/#comment-8199 The Naffzigers Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:04:42 +0000 http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/?p=339#comment-8199 We are always thinking of yall & praying for your specific needs. We look forward to visiting over Christmas. Love, The Naffzigers We are always thinking of yall & praying for your specific needs. We look forward to visiting over Christmas. Love, The Naffzigers

]]> Comment on 9/29/09 by Matt Koupal http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/92909/#comment-8198 Matt Koupal Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:11:43 +0000 http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/?p=337#comment-8198 Hey mike- It was great to see you at the banquet! Matt Hey mike-

It was great to see you at the banquet!

Matt

]]> Comment on 9/29/09 by Dave Etling http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/92909/#comment-8194 Dave Etling Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:11:11 +0000 http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/?p=337#comment-8194 Mike & Michele, Great to hear you got to catch up with some folks in Ohio. If you go to Ohio next year let me know I will be there. I have a little distance to travel also. You continue to be in my prayers consistently. Dave Etling Mike & Michele,

Great to hear you got to catch up with some folks in Ohio. If you go to Ohio next year let me know I will be there. I have a little distance to travel also.

You continue to be in my prayers consistently.

Dave Etling

]]> Comment on 9/29/09 by Matt Koupal http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/92909/#comment-8192 Matt Koupal Thu, 01 Oct 2009 21:36:30 +0000 http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/?p=337#comment-8192 Skype is very cool. We use it to stay in touch with our daughter and granddaughter who are missionaries in Bogota, Colombia. There is a real difference when you can see the person's face and emotions. I bet your family loved this more than you and Mike because a Skype call can answer the ultimate question of "How are you, really?" I know that's what I want to know about you guys. We pray for you daily..... Skype is very cool. We use it to stay in touch with our daughter and granddaughter who are missionaries in Bogota, Colombia. There is a real difference when you can see the person’s face and emotions. I bet your family loved this more than you and Mike because a Skype call can answer the ultimate question of “How are you, really?” I know that’s what I want to know about you guys.

We pray for you daily…..

]]> Comment on 9/29/09 by emily bishop http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/2009/09/29/92909/#comment-8191 emily bishop Thu, 01 Oct 2009 03:40:10 +0000 http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/?p=337#comment-8191 Hello to the Z/s....Thankful to hear that Mike is being evaluated for Marianjoy again....most thankful that you, Michelle, continue to persevere in the midst of every circumstance that you face!!!! God is good all of the time even when our lives are not as we ever imagined....Praise Him that we only have to live in today - not yesterday OR tomorrow. Love, Emily Bishop Hello to the Z/s….Thankful to hear that Mike is being evaluated for Marianjoy again….most thankful that you, Michelle, continue to persevere in the midst of every circumstance that you face!!!! God is good all of the time even when our lives are not as we ever imagined….Praise Him that we only have to live in today – not yesterday OR tomorrow.

Love,

Emily Bishop

]]> Comment on 8/31/09 by Mike Filippini http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/2009/08/31/83109/#comment-8190 Mike Filippini Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:28:02 +0000 http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/?p=335#comment-8190 Thanks for the update. Do know that McLean County Young Life continues to pray for your family. Thanks for the update. Do know that McLean County Young Life continues to pray for your family.

]]> Comment on long awaited semi-update august 13, 2009 by James Granger http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/2009/08/13/long-awaited-semi-update-august-13-2009/#comment-8189 James Granger Sat, 05 Sep 2009 14:34:22 +0000 http://mikezegarski.wordpress.com/?p=333#comment-8189 Hello Michelle! Praying for you and Mike. I, too, have opportunities God puts in my life I simply don't want to commit to. Generally it's due to the inconvenience of it all...I forget who God is and who He has made me to be. Thanks for the humbling and powerful reminder! It was great to see you at TWL and watch you love your girls...hope our paths cross again soon. Hello Michelle! Praying for you and Mike. I, too, have opportunities God puts in my life I simply don’t want to commit to. Generally it’s due to the inconvenience of it all…I forget who God is and who He has made me to be. Thanks for the humbling and powerful reminder! It was great to see you at TWL and watch you love your girls…hope our paths cross again soon.

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