thinking of you all. jax, i know of a lot of people who could use some pixie dust right now. please keep them close and let them know you are there with them, especially your mom and dad and TJ. i love you all with all my heart <3
Always sending my love and prayers. Jax gave us some of her Tink dust this fall when our BabyCakes went through surgery and ran the tables and was cancer free. I know she is with you in your time of need and will share her magic. Please know that you are constantly in my prayers. I will always be a believer. Sending love to all four Hirsch’s. God bless, Casey
Jax, I might need just a little bit of help. But I know you’re going to be right there with me the whole time. I’ll smile a lot and I’ll make you proud! I love and miss you with all my heart.
Sharon, Torey, and TJ, My thoughts are with you this week and always. May you allow your intuition to feel Jacquie’s presence as you hear the birds, or feel the sunshine, or see a small child do something that reminds you of Jacquie. May you smile as you reflect on the gift of Jacquie and her life. You are a beautiful family, and a beautiful 4! God bless all of you!
Dear Tory, Sharon, and TJ, Please know I am always sending prayers of strength ,comfort and peace each day to your family. Jacquie, you have brought so much to so many….and so has your Mom ,Dad and brother.What an absolutely incredible family you all are. So many lives , so many people drawing strength , hope and courage from the 4 of you. God bless you all. Always Praying , clapping, BELIEVING . Missy
Dear Jax, Not a moment goes by where my thoughts aren’t directed towards the heavens and to you. Sometimes its hoping to give Mom additional strength & encouragement or TJ a more clear direction, or basically to sprinkle a little magic to those who need it most. We finished the 5th annual Tinker Ball with revenues and attendance down and the 6th annual cruise about average. My first thought was to be alittle disappointed, but after thinking about it, its not always about the funds raised and growth comes by being persistance during the down times. The quality and execution of running these events was incrediable and flawless. Maybe there is more that we can do next year and there will always be a next year, but what we did do was awesome. The time that everyone had that participated was certainly memorable. Creating the best memories for others should be at the top of our level of success list. We are doing just that. Your family and friends lives are forever changed and we are all better people to have had you in our lives. We will continue the fight as long as there is a fight to be fought, in your name, your honor, and in your memory. I miss you Jax more than words can express. I trust Fozi found his way to you as it was time to let him go. Continue to watch over us. I will love you forever Jax, Dad. PS – Talking to you and Billy while on top of the world on Kili was my years highlight. I felt that I was as close to the heavens as I could get.
Sharon, Every day that you get out of bed, every day that you write, every day that you live you are honoring your daughter. My heart has always felt connected to yours with some invisible thread because first and foremost we are mothers. Born to be Moms (and I never even knew that before I had children). But it was what I and you were meant to do. I know how much you love Jacquie and so does she. I wish that I could make it all better. I wish that mere words could help heal. I wish that each day got better. Until that day I hope you find some (however teeny tiny it may be) comfort in knowing that other people care so much about you.
Sharon, Don’t ever say you have failed. You Torey and TJ have done more than anyone could ever imagine. You have turned a tragedy into someting so postive, the money raised for research, the donations to help others, the bone marrow drives that have helped others. You have succeed wher so may others would not have the courage to do what you have done. Love your brother
Thinking of you Jax and how your strength, inspiration and leadership will help all of the riders in a couple of weeks. Good luck to team Jacquie for A.L.L.!
Happy Birthday Jacquie, beautiful girl. Not a day goes by without a prayer for you and your wonderful family being sent by me, not one day. Clapping, Praying ,BELIEVING Missy
Thanks for visiting me in my dreams. Talking to you again was the happiest I’ve been since you were taken away. I miss seeing you and I wish you can come back more often. I love you very much and I would have given anything to spend your 28th birthday with you. We all love you so much and miss you. Happy birthday Jax.
May 30th is the day Jacquie was born into your life. I am thinking of all of you today as you look into your hearts and celebrate Jacquies life and the beautiful memories that you hold so dear.
I wish you could have spent my birthday with us. We missed you so much… It still doesn’t seem real. There’s always a piece missing. Love you always and forever Jax.
I just wanted to check in and say hi. Sharon, I know you’re nervous about Torey’s climb and I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you. He is in the absolute best hands over there and I know he’ll feel so close to Jax there. Many people have heard Jacquie’s story on Kili and that will continue this year. I will be following the climb as always and I know it will be a great experience. I think about you all the time and I think about Jacquie every single day. Her picture is on my desk at work and on our fridge at home. I often go up to the Hope Lodge and smile when I see her pretty face in her plaque in the library. The Hope Lodge staff remembers her and thinks of her often too. They ask about you.Thinking of you always, <3 Sadie
Sharon and Torey – congratulations on another outstanding meet. Jacquie’s Buffalo Challenge exemplifies all that is great in the world of gymnastics and you have done a wonderful job of keeping your daughter’s spirit alive for so many young gymnasts, their coaches and their families. Your facility is beautiful and your staff and volunteers made sure our experience was a pleasant one. Jacquie’s presence is so evident everywhere in that building and I’m sure every gymnast is truly inspired by her grit and determination in the face of adversity. Again, thanks so much for all you do for the sport of gymnastics. Sharon – in my eyes you are a hero, and I’m proud to call you my friend. Good luck and best wishes to Torey when he climbs Mt Kilimanjaro next month. Jacquie will be meeting him at the top…..xo
Dear Jax, I wish you a Merry Christmas in heaven. We miss you very much today. Its not unlike any other day, just today brings with it, many memories of the holiday. We are away in Florida and we will try to regenerate for the special advancement of your foundation that this year will bring. There is a great deal going on, of which we hope you are proud. Incrediable progress continues to motivate us to provide hope for others and move closer to the cure. Continue to watch over us. I love and miss you very much. Forever my love, Dad
Merry Christmas in heaven Jacquie. Our holidays and our lives are not the same without you, and never will be. We miss you so very much and I hope you know how much you mean to us. Keep watching over us and we will keep making you proud. Love you always and forever.
Dear Sharon & Torey: Happy belated anniversary. You two are very amazing people and I admire you for your strength. The Hirsch (4) are always in my heart and thoughts…..
Sharon, Wasn’t sure if you caught the “Tink Wink” yesterday during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. While they were showing Kermit floating by Macy’s and consequently the BELIEVE sign, Rainbow Connection was playing. It brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eye but I knew it was Jax stopping in and saying hi 🙂
Happy Thanksgiving, Hirsch’s!!! Ran a Turley Trot 5K this morning. Haven’t run in a very long time, so it was a little tougher than I had hoped. As I was struggling a bit towards the end, someone ran by me with the word “believe” written across his back. My brother looked over at me and smiled, knowing exactly what it meant!! Jax— as always… missing, loving, hoping, and believing <3
Jax- Thinking of you as always. I know you protected so many people you love last week. Thanks for watching over us 0:) Hirsch family- You are all so amazing a strong. Thank you for keeping jax’s dreams strong and helping us all to consistenly Believe. xoxo
Sharon, I’ve been catching up on your posts and I read one that said that there are no good memories from September. I can tell you one thing that I cherish about the month of September: Jacquie and I became friends. I know its little compared to all of the huge bad memories that consume our minds during that month, but I will always remember our car rides and talks together. Also, after reading this months newsletter, I realized that Jacquie’s Vera party is on my birthday. I cannot think of a better way to spend that day than celebrating such a wonderful life and seeing such fabulous people. Always Believing. God bless, see you soon. Casey
There still are no words that can be spoken. I saw two beautiful rainbows yesterday here in Albuquerque. They always make me smile and cry as so many things do when I think of you and the Hirsch 4. Loving and caring about you all, always.
Jax, I was doing okay today. It wasn’t a great day, it seems like every song I heard made me think of you and I couldn’t stop thinking about where I was four years ago today, but I was getting through. Until, that is, Amanda sent me a text and ended it with EEEK. Thats when I started to cry. Its not fair that you didn’t get to finish out student teaching and that you’re not here now starting a new school year with little ones who look up to their amazing teacher, Miss Hirsch. I wish we could share stories of first day crazies and funny things that happen. I know you’re looking down and spreading yourTink dust on us. You have kept a close watch on Rick so you know his first marrow test came back 99% donor marrow. Its just that sometimes, knowing you’re watching us isn’t enough. Always missing you. Casey
Hey Jax just wanted to tell ya im very sorry what happened to you.I know u dont know me,i was billys friend,we all knew billy,and then i heard of u…i was just reading your story and i broke out with tears in my eyes…you were so young and you lost your life for nothing same as billy,this is just not fair…i hope you both are together now watching down on everybody 🙁 …when i was reading your story,at the same time i was thinking that i will be going and donating blood in honor of you…Tell billy we miss him and thinking of him all the time…Someday we all will be together again…R.I.P. Jax and Billy
Torey, Sharon and TJ, Think of all of you and Jacquie every single day. Special hugs for tomorrow. To this day there are not words to express how much my heart aches for your loss. Jacq has a forever place in my heart. God Bless all of you for all the good you do to fulfill Jacquie’s dream of getting rid of this horrible disease that has taken far to many wonderful people far too early.
We miss you everyday and you are always on my mind. I know that you have found Billy and I’m sure you two are safe with each other. You’re happy and pain-free and together. Everyone always knew you two would be….just not like this. There is still pain that exists. It’s in my heart. It hurts so much that you two are not here with us anymore. I would give anything for one more day with you, one more hug or one more laugh. Our lives can never be the same and no matter what course my life takes, there will always be a special place in my mind that leads back to the good days and happy times when you were here, when were kids, and when you made me feel like the luckiest brother in the world, just becuase you were my sister. I wonder sometimes what life would be like if you were still here… Good night sweet Jacquie and please take care of little Hayden and watch over Brian too. I love you Jax.
A life well-lived doesn’t end any more than music endsIt echoes through time with whispers of beauty and grace.If we listen, we can hear the encore with our hearts,For the song plays on,Just as love lives on. Unknown
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Keesha says:
November 27, 2013 at 3:39 pm -
thinking of you all. jax, i know of a lot of people who could use some pixie dust right now. please keep them close and let them know you are there with them, especially your mom and dad and TJ. i love you all with all my heart <3
Anonymous says:
November 6, 2013 at 8:39 am -
Thinking of all 4 of you, always <3
Casey Stiokas says:
November 1, 2013 at 10:06 pm -
Always sending my love and prayers. Jax gave us some of her Tink dust this fall when our BabyCakes went through surgery and ran the tables and was cancer free. I know she is with you in your time of need and will share her magic. Please know that you are constantly in my prayers. I will always be a believer. Sending love to all four Hirsch’s. God bless, Casey
Anonymous says:
September 26, 2013 at 8:42 pm -
Jax, I might need just a little bit of help. But I know you’re going to be right there with me the whole time. I’ll smile a lot and I’ll make you proud! I love and miss you with all my heart.
Wendy V says:
September 12, 2013 at 9:56 am -
Five years in heaven – so far away. By her presence our lives are richer and our evening sky brighter. Sleep sweetly beautiful girl.
Jennifer Warnes says:
September 11, 2013 at 9:45 am -
Sharon, Torey, and TJ, My thoughts are with you this week and always. May you allow your intuition to feel Jacquie’s presence as you hear the birds, or feel the sunshine, or see a small child do something that reminds you of Jacquie. May you smile as you reflect on the gift of Jacquie and her life. You are a beautiful family, and a beautiful 4! God bless all of you!
missy altieri says:
September 8, 2013 at 7:39 pm -
Dear Tory, Sharon, and TJ, Please know I am always sending prayers of strength ,comfort and peace each day to your family. Jacquie, you have brought so much to so many….and so has your Mom ,Dad and brother.What an absolutely incredible family you all are. So many lives , so many people drawing strength , hope and courage from the 4 of you. God bless you all. Always Praying , clapping, BELIEVING . Missy
Anonymous says:
September 6, 2013 at 1:36 pm -
I came on the website today to see your beautiful smile so that I can get through this horrible day……
keesha says:
September 6, 2013 at 8:55 am -
Thinking of you all today. I miss you jax. Take care of mom and dad. And take care of my grandmother as we lay her to rest today.
Dad says:
August 10, 2013 at 1:37 pm -
Dear Jax, Not a moment goes by where my thoughts aren’t directed towards the heavens and to you. Sometimes its hoping to give Mom additional strength & encouragement or TJ a more clear direction, or basically to sprinkle a little magic to those who need it most. We finished the 5th annual Tinker Ball with revenues and attendance down and the 6th annual cruise about average. My first thought was to be alittle disappointed, but after thinking about it, its not always about the funds raised and growth comes by being persistance during the down times. The quality and execution of running these events was incrediable and flawless. Maybe there is more that we can do next year and there will always be a next year, but what we did do was awesome. The time that everyone had that participated was certainly memorable. Creating the best memories for others should be at the top of our level of success list. We are doing just that. Your family and friends lives are forever changed and we are all better people to have had you in our lives. We will continue the fight as long as there is a fight to be fought, in your name, your honor, and in your memory. I miss you Jax more than words can express. I trust Fozi found his way to you as it was time to let him go. Continue to watch over us. I will love you forever Jax, Dad. PS – Talking to you and Billy while on top of the world on Kili was my years highlight. I felt that I was as close to the heavens as I could get.
Sharon says:
July 27, 2013 at 4:19 pm -
Sharon, Every day that you get out of bed, every day that you write, every day that you live you are honoring your daughter. My heart has always felt connected to yours with some invisible thread because first and foremost we are mothers. Born to be Moms (and I never even knew that before I had children). But it was what I and you were meant to do. I know how much you love Jacquie and so does she. I wish that I could make it all better. I wish that mere words could help heal. I wish that each day got better. Until that day I hope you find some (however teeny tiny it may be) comfort in knowing that other people care so much about you.
Anonymous says:
July 22, 2013 at 2:06 pm -
Sharon, Don’t ever say you have failed. You Torey and TJ have done more than anyone could ever imagine. You have turned a tragedy into someting so postive, the money raised for research, the donations to help others, the bone marrow drives that have helped others. You have succeed wher so may others would not have the courage to do what you have done. Love your brother
Anonymous says:
June 27, 2013 at 12:14 pm -
Miss you and Love you. always and forever in my heart.
Chris Heyer says:
June 12, 2013 at 9:41 am -
Thinking of you Jax and how your strength, inspiration and leadership will help all of the riders in a couple of weeks. Good luck to team Jacquie for A.L.L.!
missy altieri says:
June 3, 2013 at 2:16 pm -
Happy Birthday Jacquie, beautiful girl. Not a day goes by without a prayer for you and your wonderful family being sent by me, not one day. Clapping, Praying ,BELIEVING Missy
Anonymous says:
May 31, 2013 at 4:28 pm -
Happy Birthday Jax!!! You are thought of EVERY DAY!
Anonymous says:
May 30, 2013 at 10:50 pm -
Thanks for visiting me in my dreams. Talking to you again was the happiest I’ve been since you were taken away. I miss seeing you and I wish you can come back more often. I love you very much and I would have given anything to spend your 28th birthday with you. We all love you so much and miss you. Happy birthday Jax.
Anonymous says:
May 30, 2013 at 3:50 pm -
Happy Birthday my angel, a day doesn’t go by that I’m not thinking of you and still asking the question “WHY”!!
Jennifer Warnes says:
May 30, 2013 at 3:34 pm -
May 30th is the day Jacquie was born into your life. I am thinking of all of you today as you look into your hearts and celebrate Jacquies life and the beautiful memories that you hold so dear.
Anonymous says:
May 30, 2013 at 1:23 pm -
Happy Birthday Jacquie! Celebrating your life with some drinks and a country concert tonight!! Always believing…
Nancy Holiman says:
May 30, 2013 at 12:35 pm -
Torey, Sharon, TJ – thinking of you and Jacquie today. We will never forget her – her spirit is with us forever.
Laur says:
May 30, 2013 at 9:38 am -
Happy birthday dear sweet Jax <3 I love and miss you!!
Sandy says:
May 30, 2013 at 7:32 am -
Happy Birthday, Jax! I hope in heaven they have strawberry cupcakes!
mom says:
May 17, 2013 at 10:09 pm -
I miss you, My Jacquie. I miss you so much that sometimes I think I will surely die from the pain. Why? Why did you have to leave us?
Anonymous says:
May 9, 2013 at 10:19 pm -
…Sunny days seem to hurt the most…
Anonymous says:
April 24, 2013 at 7:32 am -
I wish you could have spent my birthday with us. We missed you so much… It still doesn’t seem real. There’s always a piece missing. Love you always and forever Jax.
Megan Dressel says:
April 8, 2013 at 12:12 pm -
Just dropping by to say thanks for all the “tink wink’s” lately (and the Billy winks too!). Means a lot to have you around. Miss you, love you <3
Anonymous says:
March 12, 2013 at 11:11 pm -
I miss you every minute of everyday. I wish life could have been so different…I love you always and forever.
Sadie says:
January 25, 2013 at 10:48 pm -
I just wanted to check in and say hi. Sharon, I know you’re nervous about Torey’s climb and I just wanted you to know I was thinking of you. He is in the absolute best hands over there and I know he’ll feel so close to Jax there. Many people have heard Jacquie’s story on Kili and that will continue this year. I will be following the climb as always and I know it will be a great experience. I think about you all the time and I think about Jacquie every single day. Her picture is on my desk at work and on our fridge at home. I often go up to the Hope Lodge and smile when I see her pretty face in her plaque in the library. The Hope Lodge staff remembers her and thinks of her often too. They ask about you.Thinking of you always, <3 Sadie
Dixon says:
January 24, 2013 at 8:46 pm -
Jax- I’ve just signed up to participate in Syracuse’s St. Baldrick’s day fundraiser. I’ll be shaving my head on March 3rd in your honor!
Wendy V. says:
January 22, 2013 at 6:43 pm -
Sharon and Torey – congratulations on another outstanding meet. Jacquie’s Buffalo Challenge exemplifies all that is great in the world of gymnastics and you have done a wonderful job of keeping your daughter’s spirit alive for so many young gymnasts, their coaches and their families. Your facility is beautiful and your staff and volunteers made sure our experience was a pleasant one. Jacquie’s presence is so evident everywhere in that building and I’m sure every gymnast is truly inspired by her grit and determination in the face of adversity. Again, thanks so much for all you do for the sport of gymnastics. Sharon – in my eyes you are a hero, and I’m proud to call you my friend. Good luck and best wishes to Torey when he climbs Mt Kilimanjaro next month. Jacquie will be meeting him at the top…..xo
Dad says:
December 25, 2012 at 11:28 pm -
Dear Jax, I wish you a Merry Christmas in heaven. We miss you very much today. Its not unlike any other day, just today brings with it, many memories of the holiday. We are away in Florida and we will try to regenerate for the special advancement of your foundation that this year will bring. There is a great deal going on, of which we hope you are proud. Incrediable progress continues to motivate us to provide hope for others and move closer to the cure. Continue to watch over us. I love and miss you very much. Forever my love, Dad
Anonymous says:
December 25, 2012 at 9:01 pm -
Merry Christmas in heaven Jacquie. Our holidays and our lives are not the same without you, and never will be. We miss you so very much and I hope you know how much you mean to us. Keep watching over us and we will keep making you proud. Love you always and forever.
Anonymous says:
December 18, 2012 at 2:25 pm -
Dear Jacquie: I know you are welcoming all those precious children into your arms and you now have become their teacher. I miss you so……
Sue P says:
December 12, 2012 at 5:01 pm -
Dear Sharon & Torey: Happy belated anniversary. You two are very amazing people and I admire you for your strength. The Hirsch (4) are always in my heart and thoughts…..
Julie says:
December 3, 2012 at 9:45 pm -
Cassidy Pope just sang “Stand” on the Voice tonight and it made me miss you so much. Continue to watch over us from heaven Jax!!
Anonymous says:
November 25, 2012 at 5:45 pm -
Jacquie, we all love you and miss you.
Casey Stiokas says:
November 23, 2012 at 9:18 pm -
Sharon, Wasn’t sure if you caught the “Tink Wink” yesterday during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade. While they were showing Kermit floating by Macy’s and consequently the BELIEVE sign, Rainbow Connection was playing. It brought a smile to my face and a tear to my eye but I knew it was Jax stopping in and saying hi 🙂
Anonymous says:
November 22, 2012 at 2:18 pm -
Happy Thanksgiving, Hirsch’s!!! Ran a Turley Trot 5K this morning. Haven’t run in a very long time, so it was a little tougher than I had hoped. As I was struggling a bit towards the end, someone ran by me with the word “believe” written across his back. My brother looked over at me and smiled, knowing exactly what it meant!! Jax— as always… missing, loving, hoping, and believing <3
Bina says:
November 5, 2012 at 2:57 pm -
Jax- Thinking of you as always. I know you protected so many people you love last week. Thanks for watching over us 0:) Hirsch family- You are all so amazing a strong. Thank you for keeping jax’s dreams strong and helping us all to consistenly Believe. xoxo
Anonymous says:
October 19, 2012 at 4:53 pm -
Dear Jacquie, please give me a sign to keep believing….
Casey Stiokas says:
October 6, 2012 at 10:09 pm -
Sharon, I’ve been catching up on your posts and I read one that said that there are no good memories from September. I can tell you one thing that I cherish about the month of September: Jacquie and I became friends. I know its little compared to all of the huge bad memories that consume our minds during that month, but I will always remember our car rides and talks together. Also, after reading this months newsletter, I realized that Jacquie’s Vera party is on my birthday. I cannot think of a better way to spend that day than celebrating such a wonderful life and seeing such fabulous people. Always Believing. God bless, see you soon. Casey
Sara says:
September 27, 2012 at 2:05 am -
There still are no words that can be spoken. I saw two beautiful rainbows yesterday here in Albuquerque. They always make me smile and cry as so many things do when I think of you and the Hirsch 4. Loving and caring about you all, always.
Casey Stiokas says:
September 6, 2012 at 10:07 pm -
Jax, I was doing okay today. It wasn’t a great day, it seems like every song I heard made me think of you and I couldn’t stop thinking about where I was four years ago today, but I was getting through. Until, that is, Amanda sent me a text and ended it with EEEK. Thats when I started to cry. Its not fair that you didn’t get to finish out student teaching and that you’re not here now starting a new school year with little ones who look up to their amazing teacher, Miss Hirsch. I wish we could share stories of first day crazies and funny things that happen. I know you’re looking down and spreading yourTink dust on us. You have kept a close watch on Rick so you know his first marrow test came back 99% donor marrow. Its just that sometimes, knowing you’re watching us isn’t enough. Always missing you. Casey
Alicia D. says:
September 6, 2012 at 10:04 am -
Hey Jax just wanted to tell ya im very sorry what happened to you.I know u dont know me,i was billys friend,we all knew billy,and then i heard of u…i was just reading your story and i broke out with tears in my eyes…you were so young and you lost your life for nothing same as billy,this is just not fair…i hope you both are together now watching down on everybody 🙁 …when i was reading your story,at the same time i was thinking that i will be going and donating blood in honor of you…Tell billy we miss him and thinking of him all the time…Someday we all will be together again…R.I.P. Jax and Billy
cmd says:
September 6, 2012 at 12:43 am -
Sharon, Torey and TJ-Thinking of you and Jacquie today. XO
Pam Lalley says:
September 5, 2012 at 9:25 pm -
Torey, Sharon and TJ, Think of all of you and Jacquie every single day. Special hugs for tomorrow. To this day there are not words to express how much my heart aches for your loss. Jacq has a forever place in my heart. God Bless all of you for all the good you do to fulfill Jacquie’s dream of getting rid of this horrible disease that has taken far to many wonderful people far too early.
Marietta says:
August 27, 2012 at 2:35 pm -
I just want to say that I love you and I miss you very much. You are in my heart always.
Your Big brother says:
August 26, 2012 at 10:54 pm -
We miss you everyday and you are always on my mind. I know that you have found Billy and I’m sure you two are safe with each other. You’re happy and pain-free and together. Everyone always knew you two would be….just not like this. There is still pain that exists. It’s in my heart. It hurts so much that you two are not here with us anymore. I would give anything for one more day with you, one more hug or one more laugh. Our lives can never be the same and no matter what course my life takes, there will always be a special place in my mind that leads back to the good days and happy times when you were here, when were kids, and when you made me feel like the luckiest brother in the world, just becuase you were my sister. I wonder sometimes what life would be like if you were still here… Good night sweet Jacquie and please take care of little Hayden and watch over Brian too. I love you Jax.
Anonymous says:
August 15, 2012 at 12:01 pm -
A life well-lived doesn’t end any more than music endsIt echoes through time with whispers of beauty and grace.If we listen, we can hear the encore with our hearts,For the song plays on,Just as love lives on. Unknown