Monday, April 19, 2010

Today's Battle

I saw the 7th straight sunrise .... off with Sil, Adam, and Danielle to catch the train to NYC. Will daven Shacharit on the train...

Hashem has blessed me so.

I will fight with every part of me today!!

19 comments:

  1. Michael,

    You will win today and many more days brother bear. You are a winner and you have so much love behind you that you will conquer anything. Travel Safely. We are all there with you, Sil and the kids today. Love you Bro.

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  2. Michael,

    Our hearts and our prayers are with you.

    Love, Jon & Louise

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  3. Dear Michael & Family:
    I past your street as I have for the last
    six years this morning. Of course I was
    thinking would it not be special to see
    you and give you one of those big hugs
    that you always seem to give us--(not the
    women!!)
    Even with this situation you have once
    again pulled our community together.
    Of course you could have done this "pulling"
    without this disease.
    The AIsh Baseball team dedicated our season
    to your good health--of course we lost-we
    needed you and Adam in the field.
    Keep up your spirits-- your road to recovery
    began today as you left your street.
    We promise to welcome you home!! RUss and Cathy

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  4. Michael,

    Our love and thoughts are with you. You're a mover of mountains. May g_d give you the strength to move this one as well.

    Fred and Family

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  5. The comment below is from Daniel Luria:
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    Shalom Michael and Lisa,

    Warm greetings from Yerushalayim.
    I sent out an email about our battle for Jerusalem and i receive a special email full of emunah(faith) when one is faced by a challenge from Hashem.

    After the initial shock, i read your beautiful words about a positive look, a new life and about the sunrise.

    We are all faced with trials and indeed, there are times of darkness, but the sun does rise, even if slowly. So too is the redemption of Israel and Yerushalyim -like the sunrise -stage after stage.
    You have been a pillar in this process and you have pushed that messianic donkey forward. Hashem indeed knows this and will surely look after you, as He will want his 'passionate soldier' to carry on the work for Am and Eretz Yisrael.
    Your merits preceed you - and they will definately work in your favour with the heavens.

    May the stones and alleyways of Jerusalem speak for you in the "Yerushalayim shel maaleh-Heavenly Jerusalem".
    May Hashem bless you and send you a speedy and complete recovery -a refuah shleima from the Heavens.

    You are a special person with a pulsating heart that can carry many thru every trial and test. And so you will pass this challenge.

    Hashem works as the eye blinks - with changes from second to second. Life can change at a heart beat, but can also change back. We will all be strengthened by this challenge given to you. You will overcome. You will overcome.

    We are here in Jerusalem and waiting for our friend Michael - Michael ben Yehudit Miriam, to pay us a visit.
    We pray for you and look forward to sharing a sunrise with you, here in the heart of Jerusalem.
    Refuah shleima min hashamayim.

    Daniel

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  6. Brother, Don't for get how much we love you!

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  7. This is from Avi in Monsey:
    With G-Ds help, may he have a strong and complete Refuah. Please give my wishes of love to Michael Ben Yehudas Miriam and as well to Lisa and the kids. Tell them we will be praying each and every day, three times a day for his complete recovery that he may continue for many years to come, be the wonderful man he is and to do the wonderful Mitzvos that defines his life.

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  8. Michael,
    Know that we are thinking about you my brother. Be tough and strong. You are Shackleton with great determination and courage.

    We will speak later today.

    Love, Jon, Kathy and Alex

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  9. Mikey....I called your cell phone minutes ago upon receiving this terrible news. Potash forwarded the email..the original was sent to an outdated address! I am stunned and shocked! To you my brother, this blip in the road will be in the rearview mirror before you know it! Lisa, Adam and Daniella, I AM HERE FOR YOU IN ANY CAPACITY....my number, 248-613-3085...email is hjl1450@earthlink.net.....From Cindy and myself, nothing but all our love and support!!!!

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  10. Dear Michael,

    I'm thinking of you every minute and praying for you, and I know you're going to come through this operation and be well and on your way to live your full life with Lisa, Adam, and Danielle. I love you so much.

    Mom

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  11. Dear Michael,
    We are thinking of you every minute since we heard this terrible news. I am so glad I was able to stop by and see you and your family briefly on Saturday before you left for NY. Ray & Danielle were over at the 2nd Annual “Checking for Cancer” Boy's Lacrosse Invitational at The Haverford School or they too would have stopped by.
    Lisa, Danielle & Adam- Our prayers for Michael are strong ! We are here and available for anything you may need.
    Lori, Ray, Danielle & Michael

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  12. Dear Michael, Lisa, Adam, and Danielle,

    We are thinking of all you everyday. You are in our prayers and hearts. We are davening for Hashem to grant a complete refuah for Michael ben Yehudit Miriam.

    With love,
    Alisha and Jack Abboudi

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  13. BH"
    Michael,
    The thoughts and prayers of the Molinari's are with both you and your family. Saturday was the Rebbe Maharash's Birthday, the fourth Lubavitcher Rebbe. He was a great Tzaddik, and actually had words that remind me of you as I read them over Shabbos. He spoke about how many people advise others to find a way to work around problems. His advice was not to go around, but to go over the obstacle. As you go over an obstacle you reach higher and higher. Your attitude as I know it has always been one of reaching higher. As you fight on, reaching ever higher you are in a place that you are very comfortable. Continue to reach higher, we all look forward to a complete recovery, G-d willing.
    Michael

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  14. ...The daily tehillim have been launched. The positive thoughts have been propelled through the cosmos. Our heartfelt wishes focussed on your "refuah shlema".
    Love and thoughts of comfort to you, Lisa and the kids,
    Roz Lipsitt and "Shkevin" (Sharon & Kevin) & Aaron Tzvi Ross

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  15. Mike:

    Stay strong as I know you will, my good friend. Nothing will keep you down.

    Gary

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  16. Well Michael,
    You know climbing a mountain takes one step at a time. Some people see the mountain and never take the first steps. Today was a giant step. Thanks for bringing us along. One question...who sent the Chasidim for you at SK?
    Sleep well, Wachs mishpucha.

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  17. Michael
    BH, as we all knew you would- you did great today. Time to put the first successful step behind you and keep moving through to your full, complete and speedy healing. Put half your usual energy and positive outlook into this along with your remarkable family, teachers and friends and you will continue to beat this challenge.
    All our love and anything else we can give you ,
    Amy, Elliot, Adam Will and Julia Juila Juila

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  18. Andrea - they were sent by my uncle phil - he is friends with them. they were sitting for us in the lobby when we got there, with lots of rugalech, hoagies, and cookies !!

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