6/23/06 9:55 pm WOOOHOOO!

June 23, 2006 at 9:57 pm 12 comments

YAAAAY! The trach is out! Finally! Always take the time to celebrate. God's gifts demand recognition! (And I will further pursue some alternative communication helps with the speech therapists–i had only spoken briefly about that on Thursday with a therapist before our minor debacle. Thanks for the suggestions!) Keep praying! –michelle

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1. Debbie Dixon | June 23, 2006 at 10:25 pm

Amen, sister!!! There is NOTHING like answered prayer. Many were praying for trach removal today. We celebrate with you and Mike. Have a wonderful weekend.
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2. Bessma Shammas | June 24, 2006 at 10:09 am

Praise The Lord for what He has done in both your lives so far and for what He is YET to do.

Let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; he is a double-minded man, unsatble in all his ways.
James 1:6-8
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3. Steve Fisher | June 24, 2006 at 10:57 am

hello Michelle and Michael :

This is indeed good news! Michelle, I sense from your note on Thursday that you are a little weary . That is not surprising to me . I know that you have a great support group around you . Make sure you let them support you . You have already proven that you’re a faithful and strong woman . Michael is going to need you for the long haul . Make sure you let others help (more than you can ask or imagine) so that you do not become too weary . Bless you ! Keep working hard, Mike; those Zegarski genes will do you well ! I will continue to pray .

Steve
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4. Janelle van Beek | June 24, 2006 at 11:40 am

Mike and Michelle-

We are celebrating right along with you and praising God for His provision! Congratulations on another goal achieved!
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5. Kim Schutter | June 24, 2006 at 1:53 pm

Mike and Michelle,
Alleluia! We continue to praise God as we see Him work in such tangible ways.

Continuing to lift you up,
Dave and Kim
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6. Karin Rodriguez | June 24, 2006 at 3:07 pm

What an awesome God we have!!! I am so excited to hear that our prayers were answered about the trach removal. Can’t wait to see Mike and you! As always I will be calling to see when we can have the kids again. Love ya guys!!

Karin
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7. Mark Lehner | June 25, 2006 at 2:10 am

Michelle,
Great news about the trach removal!!! Mike and I will be visiting tomorrow afternoon (Sunday). We really hope to see you, and if we don’t, we hope that means you are busy getting some much deserved rest!!! Good night and God Bless.

Mark
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8. Heather | June 25, 2006 at 7:31 am

Praise God! We will continue to lift you all up in prayer. We will especially pray for Mike and his speech. We can’t wait to come visit! God Bless and Praise God!!!

Love and continued prayers,
Heather
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9. Aimee Tucker | June 25, 2006 at 2:33 pm

It’s so great to hear the latest news on Mike’s progress. Praise God. May you all continue to be encouraged and blessed, and we will continue to pray for more great progress.
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10. mark lehner | June 25, 2006 at 8:53 pm

Michelle,
It was great seeing you and Eli today. THat little guy is adorable. Visiting Mike for the first time was hard. I could sense his frustration in not being able to communicate very well, and I worry that this is tearing him up. I am praying that Mike can harness the will power to tackle this mountain. While he had a hard time communicating and showing emotions due to a lack of facial movement, He clearly displayed his emotions-only in very subtle ways. Some of his words were very clear, and I hope that everyone who can get there to talk to him and encourage him to work those throat muscles can get over there to do so. We all know how much Mike likes to talk!!! I wish I were closer to Chicago so that I could spend more time with him and maybe become more familiar with some of his new methods of communication- and witness the return of some of his old methods of communication. I look forward to a return visit next month. I love you guys.

Mark
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11. Heather Schmidt | June 25, 2006 at 9:37 pm

Amazing is all I can say. Seeing Mike today was just amazing. God is amazing. So Mike, here are the verses I wanted to write in your book.

Isaiah 40:28-31

Do you not know? Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

May God give you wings to soar Mike.
Michelle, May God continue to guide you and give you the strength when you are weary.

God Bless,
Heather
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12. Deb stecher | June 25, 2006 at 9:59 pm

Dear Michelle,
Praise God for Mike’s continued progress. Your strength is amazing.. My prayer continues not only for Michael but for you.. Blessings,
Deb
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