It has been two months since Micah passed away. I miss him so much! We had so many great memories together. I will always hold him in my heart! He was very special to me! Micah was my cuddler, card playing buddy, and special friend. Every day I miss his hugs.

He touched so many lives. God brought him to this earth to make a difference. He taught me about determination, perseverance, and love.

Micah loved to play practical jokes on me. He loved to lock me out of the van. I would be on the outside trying to open the door, and he would be on the inside continually locking the door as I tried to unlock it. I will always remember seeing his face laughing hysterically. On April Fools Day this year, he was laying in my bed waiting for me to brush my teeth. I started tasting this terrible taste in my mouth. Micah started laughing and I realized he had put salt on my toothbrush. We had a great laugh together.

We also cried together at times. His strong will was a challenge, but his sensitive heart was his greatest treasure. I miss that part about him the most.

Micah I will always love you! One day we will meet again in heaven. You will be able to introduce me to Jesus, and we will celebrate together your 12 year old birthday that we didn’t get a chance to celebrate. I love you forever!

Love,

Your Momma’s

I liked watching Micah play wheelchair basketball. I liked to watch Philip and Micah wrestle. I liked sitting on Micah’s back! I liked the hair ponies Micah gave me. I love Micah!

Love,

Julianne

Micah’s 4 1/2 year old sister

Julian and Family,

I just realized you may not have my email address…it is Tlr66@aol.com. God Bless

Terri Ramos Toebe TMT

Micah and me always wrestled. We had a lot of fun! I love him! He was my friend!

Love,

Philip

Micah’s 7 year old brother

Julian, Cheryl and Family,

What a SHOCK. I just found out about Micah. He was an AWSOME boy. I remember when we would be working TMT and Cheryl would bring kids to see you for lunch. Micah made me smile. What a smart determined little boy. I remember his cute laugh and great smile. I’m sure he is having fun in heaven. Your family is awsome. I’ll never forget you guys. Please email me anytime. I’m still in Richland, still taking care of my mom. My grandson Kai Julian says hello. God bless your family. Terri

Julian, Cheryl and family. I wanted you to know that you have been on our hearts since we received the news of Micah’ going home.

In case you hadn’t heard, we took a few moments before each Upward Soccer Game yesterday to honor Micah. Phil George read a note written by Kirt Shaffer. These are the words penned by Kirt, “Micah was an athlete among 16-17 other athletes in our two team boy’s soccer league in the summer 2005 season. When I first saw Micah standing there next to his father in his leg braces struggling to keep his balance I remember my first reaction, “How in the world do I include him in the team’s practices and games”? Upon greeting Micah and his father, I remember Micah’s fathers first words” play him like any other team member, YOU CAN’T BREAK HIM.”

Micah’s courage to play a sport that challenged his body to perform in so many ways, his gritty determination during games just to even move let alone dribble the ball downfield had a larger than life impact not only on his team mates and coaches, his life impacted the other players and those simply watching the game.

By anyone else’s standards they would not have attempted such a physical sport with such a disability. Micah would show up each week with a smile that could barely fit on his face and an attitude that melted our hearts. I still tell people of the most amazing athlete I’ve had the privilege to coach.

I look forward to the opportunity to share with him the impact he had on so many of us and to celebrate with him over the Ultimate goal that he has finally scored.”

Phil added this verse, with which I’m sure you are intimately aquainted now:

“1 Thess 4:13& 14

Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.”

We’ve missed having the Prantles involved in Upward Soccer.

May the God of all comfort comfort you now!

In Christ,

Kent

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Prantle

I just wanted to send you my condolences to you and your family. I did not know Micha very well but I attended school at country. Best wishes to you and your family!

Sincerely, Dan Gangon

Our hearts are with the Prantle Family. Micah was one of our special Spina Bifida kids that came to the Special Needs Clinic at Childrens Hospital in Milwaukee. He will truly be missed!!!!

Micah was one of my favrite cusins. I will always miss him very much.