Continuing the Barbaro Effect!!!
What a weekend!! Will we ever forget it or get over it? No, we will remember it forever. Mikey was so overwhelmed with every aspect of this weekend. I know for a fact it has jump started his determination to become even more than he thought he could be before this weekend. He was already so strong willed and determined to beat his brain injury but now after hearing so many encouraging words and feeling the power of everyone he was around and how much they really cared about him has given him a new perspective and has even made him more determined.
Mother, Nancy and I want to thank everyone for all their support and beautiful comments. We always thought the Fans of Barbaro were something else but now we know that you are all great people. You all have helped to keep us going strong with Mikey's recovery. God bless each and every one of you.
I know when Mikey got up to speak he was so overcome with emotion that it was hard for you to understand. So Nancy asked him to tell her what he said so she could post it on TWR's site for everyone. She did post it on he discussion board but I am going to post it hear for ya'll also.
Mike's comments: "It is an honor and privilege to be here as a part of Barbaro's celebration. I would like to thank the FOBs for being my friend. And I would like to thank Tim and Alex for including me on their website so that everyone could come together. Thank you all for your prayers and support - most of all for your prayers."
Again I want to thank everyone for all their support and prayers. Hopefully we will all get back together again soon.
WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
WE BELIEVE IN THE MIRACLE THAT IS BARBARO
WE BELIEVE IN THE FANS OF BARBARO
WE BELIEVE IN MIKE REA
Mother, Nancy and I want to thank everyone for all their support and beautiful comments. We always thought the Fans of Barbaro were something else but now we know that you are all great people. You all have helped to keep us going strong with Mikey's recovery. God bless each and every one of you.
I know when Mikey got up to speak he was so overcome with emotion that it was hard for you to understand. So Nancy asked him to tell her what he said so she could post it on TWR's site for everyone. She did post it on he discussion board but I am going to post it hear for ya'll also.
Mike's comments: "It is an honor and privilege to be here as a part of Barbaro's celebration. I would like to thank the FOBs for being my friend. And I would like to thank Tim and Alex for including me on their website so that everyone could come together. Thank you all for your prayers and support - most of all for your prayers."
Again I want to thank everyone for all their support and prayers. Hopefully we will all get back together again soon.
WE BELIEVE IN MIRACLES
WE BELIEVE IN THE MIRACLE THAT IS BARBARO
WE BELIEVE IN THE FANS OF BARBARO
WE BELIEVE IN MIKE REA
posted by Mike's Family | 8:11 PM
17 Comments:
Hey Mikey and anyone else commenting. Just to let you know that if you leave a comment here, Mike will see it and comment back. He is trying to figure everything out so he can communicate with everyone. So everyone go for it. Love ya'll. Cathy
Hey Mike! It was so great to meet you and to see you looking so well. I'm so glad you got up to speak...You did great! It was also pretty neat to meet your sisters.
I'm so happy that you are improving everyday, getting back on the computer AND riding again...You are one awesome man! I hope you like the tee shirts I made. If ever you want more just let me know. We all (Fans of Barbaro) love you so much. Like Barbaro, you are a hero. Keep up the great work....Love, Ernie Corvino
Hey Mike! Good to see you're on the computer!! Better watch out though, it can be habit forming! I wasn't able to go to Delaware Park Sunday, but saw your pictures from the pics that Wendy took (thanks Wendy!) and you look great!!! Keep up the great work!
That's great that you're riding too!! Prayers for you, Debbie T. in Colorado
Mike - It was so great to see you at Delaware Park on Sunday! You looked great! Also, it was great to see your family there too. Keep up the great work on your recovery! You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Chrissy Church
Ok...I just realized that I used the word "great" in my post 4 times... :o)
Chrissy
Hi Mike & Rea family!
I can't tell you how happy I was to finally be able to meet you - it was brief but wonderful!
Mike, you look super! Your progress has come so far and I was thrilled to see you walking and know that you are riding again. Keep up the great work!!! You are such an inspiration to me and to many of the FOB's!
Sending you and your family a huge hug from Texas,
Julie Z.
Mike and family,
Wonderful to see you at Del Park.
We're all praying for you. Makes me think of a Reba Rambo song..
"Let the weak say I am strong, Let the sick say I am healed. With words of faith confess it, and in the name of Jesus claim it. Because what you say is what you get."
Mike...you must claim it often.
What a miracle.
God bless you and your family.
Sue Hartman
Denver
Hi Mike!
I was not able to get down to Delaware Park for the big celebration but I have followed your progress through Alex's updates. I was thrilled when I read that you are riding again! It must be so satisfying after all you have been through. Your courage and perseverance is such an inspiration to all the Fans of Barbaro.
Peggi in Maine
Hi Mike! I was honored to be at the celebration and to meet you and your wonderful family! I was so excited that you were able to come. And to get up and speak such sincere words from the heart! We all hope you felt surrounded by love and support.
We are humbled by the strength and persistence and the example you have shown. We believe!
Love, Gloria in IL
Mike and family, you all looked radiant on Sunday at Del Park! I was thrilled you could be there and share that special day.
We were all overcome with emotion just like you and so proud of what you have done, and how strong the force of Barbaro.
Mike, I don't bet much at the races, but I'm betting you will have more miracles every day. May all your dreams come true!
Love to all, Susan
Hay Mike!!! It was SO wonderful to see you at Delaware Park! You look MAHVELOUS!! I am so glad that Barbaro led you into our lives and into our hearts, you will remain there always. Be strong like Barbaro and always BELIEVE IN MIRACLES!
Much love,
Becky & the Meezers >^..^< in MD
So good to hear what you said to the FOB at the celebration. I just heard about your beginning to ride again the other day--it must be great to be back with horses. It's hard to believe that it's Derby time again. What a year! Love, Elizabeth
Hay, Mike! You looked absolutely wonderful at Delaware Park on Sunday. I'm so sorry that I didn't get the opportunity to shake your hand and say "God bless" but you know it was a bit of a mob scene there! Brother Barbaro himself was so very proud to see you WALK in - what a gift! I was also delighted to see that you and Alex have been riding together - I actually won a $100. donation to the rescue of my choice when Alex posted a quiz for us...as I typed the answer to the question, "Who was Alex trail riding with today?" I was crying because even though I typed your name I couldn't believe you were already up on horseback again. I was thrilled to win the donation to H.O.R.S.E. of Connecticut, but even more delighted to be right....MIKE REA RIDES AGAIN!
I believe in the miracle of Barbaro's legacy and I believe in the miracle of Mike Rea!
Love, Nancy in CT
Mikey sweetie...God bless you each and everyday! You keep riding with Alex....it fills my heart with joy everytime I know this. You are doing great, stay on track...look ahead you WILL get to the finish line my friend.
Jenny in Puerto Rico.
PS I sent you an e-mail...so click away and answer back...hugs to you my friend!
Mike and I just read these comments together (his computer locks up when he hits comments and called me to ask to respond on his behalf...here are his words:
Thanks for the comments and prayers. I am so thankful for everybody's thoughts and prayers. It give me more faith in God and His awesome way of touching everyone. I look forward to the day I can write everyone back personnally. Your feelings touch me so much and give me strength.
We're both crying through this...guys Mike may not be able to write personally but he is seeing and feeling and responding to each and every thought and prayer that you take the time to send! Love you all, Nancy
Hi Mike:
I know I'm days late checking in--jet lag was doing me in.
But I had to tell you that you saw me. I was the one standing at the entrance when you rolled in at DelPark. I said "that would be Mike Rea".
For me I couldn't hear you because of the Park's loudspeaker system. I was outside the tent behind you. So that wasn't your fault. And it was an honor to be able to visit your home turf. I'm sorry we weren't able to talk face to face.
But I had the GREATEST weekend. It was everything I could have hoped for and more.
I'm so impressed that you are getting so much better. The sky's the limit.
Mike,
I met you and your family at the Barbaro weekend. You look great, and it was wonderful to see how far you have progressed. Granted you have a ways to go, it is clear your determination is great and the possibilities have no limits. your children are beautiful, and the rest of your family is remarkable. What a nice group of people you all are.
Kim B in IL
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