ouch…i pulled a hammy doing my power squats…it really hurts…the other guys in the gym told me to quit and go rest, take some time off, lay around the house… i told them this story of a woman (i almost said little girl, but that is what i remember you as) who doesnt know the word quit and wont rest, and would never think of laying around the house (i know you would lay around but this is my story)…she wouldn’t hear of a pulled hamstring holding her down…so what did i do? sat on the couch ate chicken wings and watched judge judy reruns…ah this is the life and you soon will be eating wings and all sorts of junk and watching judge judy…oh the lessons she teaches us all…amazing… sun and 80’s you must be smiling
hi jax! I cannot tell you how great it is to read everything that your mom puts up here everyday and to hear about how fabulous you are doing. Even on a day that might not be the best, you are still being so brave and doing so well! Keep up the good work, you are in so many thoughts and prayers. I hope the news from the doctors today is great!! Until then keep eating cupcakes and meatball subs, I get hungry every time I read these updates! haha ~Rachel
Hi Jaquie and Sharon! 40 CLAPS!! You GO GIRL!!!! We are sending you all our best wishes, and prayers for a great report today! Way to go Jacquie, keep pushing forward!! Your doing it! We Hope you enjoy the surprise we sent !!! Clapping, Praying, BELIVEING Missy, Gary, and Corey
Jax, I just thought you should know that you are one amazing person. Last week in church I saw that my dad had put up a big 8×10 picture of you along with the latest update, so everyone can put a face to the name that they hear so much. When I’m having an off day, I find myself thinking about you and the strength that you posses on a daily basis. You’re honestly the strongest, bravest person I know, and I am honored to tell that to anyone who asks how you are doing (and that my friend, is a lot of people). Like my dad said, keep plowing through that wheat field…2/5 of the way through! God bless, Casey I Believe
Hi Jax,I just wanted to say I’m always thinking of you and praying for you. Laps by yourself today, that’s awesome! I love you and i’m proud to call you my sister, and friend. With you’re spirit and fight these 100 days are gonna fly…they already have, so keep believing in yourself the way we all do!Love in SDT,Melissa
Hey jax,You are doing so well! im so proud that your staying on top of this. Your eating meatball subs! I never thought that would happen after your incident with letch and diving…bad combo haha. more than 1/3 of the way through!!!! Stay strong WE BELIEVE<3brinabear
hey jacquie!!! what a great update! i am soooo happy for you. You are doing amazing, we are all so proud of you! 🙂 I’m glad you and your mom have each other, you are both wonderful! Continue staying strong and positive. Almost day 40!! thats great, each day brings you guys closer to coming home. I cant wait, i miss you so much!! You are in my thoughts and prayers as always tonite, I hope everything goes well at clinic tomorrow. I love youuu!! Stay strong! WE BELIEVE IN YOU! love ya, ~amanda~
Hi There- Strawberry Cupcakes?!? That is what Connor said he wanted via cake for his birthday! Those sound like they are right up his alley, yum. Enjoy! Your mom has always been great at choosing yummy sweets when she comes by to visit with us. Can not wait until you all are back in Clarence Center… my home town! Take care of you and wishing you lots of smiles!! Sara and family
sharon and jacquie,just wanted to let you know we did make it to the zoo today and it was wonderful. a very spectacular zoo, smallish in overall size but the exhibits are all natural. no cages. really neat.and best of all VERY few people!!!elise was grossed out by the gorilla who was snacking on ’bm’, i actually thought it was pretty gross myself.anyway…saw the meercats and i loved that!!!anyway, i think i will sign off now and give michael a call, oh i mean mr. olympia!!!i love you both.
Hey Jax, Im so happy to see that your movin on to cup cakes and meatball subs. I know you have been waiting for this. I hope these days start flying right by, because we all miss you so much and cant wait to have you back!!!! Home is just not the same without you! I hope everyday gets easier and is filled with more and more great news. Love you Jax, always thinking about you! Keep fighting and kickin butt. Miss you!!!!!!
hey there,i leave nm tomorrow, the sunshine and the warmth!!we have been busy and doing fun things with the kids. it will be hard to leave.we check the updates and read them over and over during the day. they make us feel apart of you and your journey.i also read all your letters and the love that is sent to you each and every day is truly magnificent . they are the essence of pure and true love.i send you my heart, my strength,my love , my belief.love,aunt val
Hi Jacquie and Sharon too, Just wanted to say hello. My mom heads back to Clarence tomorrow. I can only imagine all the crazy emotions you both must go through at various moments and although some moments must be so tough, more and more GOOD moments will keep coming your way. Continue to hang in there. You are doing such an amazing job!! You both are remarkable and my life is blessed and richer for having you in it. Love one of your biggest fans- Sara
Hi Jacquie and Sharon, Thinking of you as always and am looking forward to visiting you! Madison ave. here we come?!! Yeah, the cabbies can be difficult, just hold on and pretend to be stern, then they’ll know you’re a New Yorker! xoxox, Aunt Indie
Jax!! Im working hard being a good employee (haha…) but I figured I’d stalk your website for a while and leave you alittle bit of lovin!!! Everyone misses you tons and can’t wait till you get home!! I think Sharon should be the chef at the next ciao bella night(I could totally go for some cupcakes and maybe some of her mashed potatoes haha) I love you!! and am saying a big praryer tonight that your results come in tomorrow and that they are GREAT!!!! Stay away from the windows 😉 and wear your sunscreen!! lol! xooxoxoxox Ashley H.
sunny here…rainy there…but really sunny everywhere you walk jacquie…people will be following you to stay in the sunshine… have to keep this short today…very busy at work and im working on my routine for the mr olympia competition…ive narrowed down the poses that best show off my chiseled physique…now i need a sculptor to come and chisel me… suntan in a can and lots of oil…
Hey Jax!! I was so excited to see 2 updates since the last time I checked. And even more excited that you are continuing to do fantastic- and enjoying yummy food like meatball subs and cupcakes. I know that you feel like sometimes your life is on hold-but in the long run it will be such a short period of time compared to the long and healthy life you’ll lead after its all done! Your dreams will come true, so stay strong and keep fighting and remember We all Believe!
Hey Jax,It sounds like you are making strides in the right direction! All your goodies that you are making/eating sound delish. (I now have a craving for a meatball sub! haha) I just wanted to tell you a funny story that I thought you’d get a kick out of…It happened like a month ago but I was just thinking of it. So, Bash hired my roommate to fill a spot at the bar and the night I was training her Brooks came in and was like “are you training Gina?” and I told her I was. So, about 10-15 minutes later I look over and Brooks is just sitting at the bar with her head in her hands crying her eyes out. So, I went over to her to see what was wrong and she wouldn’t talk to me. Come to find out (she told me the next day) she was convinced that I was “giving my job up” that you gave me and giving it to Gina and she was pissed at me!! Anyway, no worries I’m still holding your spot down for you and can’t wait until you can get back to visit us! Love you, stay strong!!!Love,Erdle:)
Hi beautiful!! You never cease to amaze me!! You and your mom are two of the most amazing people I know! Give each other a hug for me. Haha that sounded weird but you know what I mean. Anyways I’m glad you’ve been having good days and I’m thinking of you every second and crossing everything I have for good news Tuesday!! Love you so much!! xoxoxoWE BELIEVE!!!<3 Sadie
DAY 39!!!!!! Wooooo almost to 40! Holy guacamole girlie, you’re middle aged ; ) So meatball subs eh?? that’s so funny, literally 3 days ago I told Beege that I would get the stuff to make meatball subs because they are so good and pretty inexpensive to make… but I am DYING to know what your “secret ingredient” was! Anyway, I hope today is a good one… one day closer to spring, coming home, and moving forward with the rest of your life!!!stay strong love! and Sharon, you stay strong too!! you guys are such troopers and are holding on so well!!! you both can do this!!!I LOVE YOUWE BELIEVE<3 delisha <3
Hi Jaquie, Glad to hear you are enjoying some of my most faviorate food groups, cookies and cupcakes! Another day down, and one day closer to home! You are doing AWESOME! Clapping, Praying, BELIVEING Missy
Hey Jax! I’m glad to hear that you got to eat a meatball sub! Sounds good! I’m glad that you are doing well also. Dreaming of food HAS to be a good sign! When you come home well rent out a Might Taco and you can just go crazy!LOL Not much to report from the home front. We are all just anxious for you to come home and to be able to see you when ever we want! We miss your smiling face and all your funny jokes. Buffalo is not the same without you and your mom! Until then, keep positive and know that we ALL think of both of you daily and continuing believing. Love to you both!
hey, i am glad to hear things are on track. sorry to hear the cab drivers are so crappy, i would think twice about getting in one myself! but i so think any kind of driving is bad in nyc, because you have to drive crazy if you expect to get anywhere! anyways, did you ever here of the show Cash cab or something like that? well it takes place in nyc and you get in this cab and answer questions on the way to your destination and can make pretty good money if you get the questions right! so just maybe one day when you get in a cab you will get the chance to make some money and it will take your mind off of the driving! just to let you know, lucy is definitly thinking about you, the other night she fell asleep holding a picture of you and her, the one thats on the web site. it was so cute! well i hope to hear more good news in the upcoming days. we are always thinking of you and your mom. keep fighting, before you know it, day 50 is going to be here and you will be half way to coming home! you’re amazing. we will always BELEIVE.
hello beautiful, I just wanted to say goodnight before I hit the hay! Beege and I speak of you often, pray for you daily, and think of you ALWAYS!!! You and Sharon are so brave and strong, staying in such a big, and sometimes lonely city. Once it starts getting nice out I bet you two will start enjoying it more and more — better weather for shopping at the very least! Anyway, I love you so much, and am so thankful to have such a wonderful friend & sister in my life!! Keep fighting!!WE BELIEVE<3 delisha <3
Hi Jacquie, I’ve been thinking about you and the family a lot lately. I’m glad to hear that everything is going well. Your strength has truly been an inspiration for me and my family. I BELIEVE! Love, Kelly
Hi Jacquie and Sharon too, Hope it has been a good weekend for you both. You have been on my mind and in my thoughts and heart! The ice cave was pretty neat. Would have been better if my mom had not put the map with points of interest info. in her purse before we went on the hike. Connor kept pointing out the numbers changing and I kept asking questions like what kind of wildlife do they get etc., wow I wonder what that is. Well on the drive home mom pulls out the “map” that told us all about all these great sites to view that correlated with the numbers…nice. Then while stopped on the highway while Connor was trying to recover from car sickness mom decides to change into shorts. I closed the back door not knowing she is changing between the doors and a trucker goes by and beeps! We went to the bull riding today. So fun and the cowboys sure look great from a rear view. I made mom promise before we got there that she would not stand up, wave yell make a scene,when she saw her favorite cowboy! So I hope my little stories distracted you even if for only a moment. I wish for tomorrow to bring smiles and laughs and for you to feel well. Always thinking of you. Love, Sara
Jacquita Banana!!!!!! hello chicky, how are ya??? I hope you had a good weekend, maybe get a little more shopping done? I heard it will be near 60 down there this week, I am jeeeeeealous! It is supposed to be in teh 50’s on Tuesday here, but it will be accompanied by tons of rain (of course). Sorry for blabbering on, but I miss you tons! Stay strong, you are doing so amazing.. it is almost april!! you have come so far! I LOVE YOUWE BELIEVE<3 delish <3
Hi Jacquie, 38 claps today!!!!! And they were very LOUD claps in my ear very early this morning by a certain 3 foot 8 inch little boy!!!! We hope your day is just as sunny as it is in Buffalo! Thats right it is finally sunny here! Clapping ,Praying BELIVEING Missy and Corey
hey jax! I hope you and your mom had a nice weekend and you are feeling good! It’s supposed to get up to the 50’s this week, so hopefully you will be able to go outside and walk and enjoy some fresh air. Keep up the great work, you are doing so well! I am thinking of you and praying for you everyday. I love you!! Stay strong jacquie WE ALL BELIEVE IN YOU!! love ya, ~mandz
Jax and Sharon, well i got the puppy she is so sweet at times. i named her montana she is beautiful.part golden part st.bernard. tokoda gets along with her very well. he is so gentle. he even gave up his spot in bed for her but then he is no dummy he sleeps above me head and gets six pillows . talk about comfort and yes i am the dumb one i get one. its all worth it thoughas if my life is not crazy enough i have to add more to it. well my mom found out that i am bringing the dogs to florida she thinks iam crazy. but will see how the drive will be. ikeep telling her she will love her new granddaughter. shes a fluff ball. well jaime goes in fre her baby april2nd.she is so ready she is giong to take pictures for you guys to see. the before and after look donna says hello and she is on her way home form florida i keep her up on the up dates. jax i am so glad to hear the great up dates on your progress. the package is going out today the gage girls forgot the stuff and i want you to have this right away so expect it soon. well girls i got to go and get ready for work two more weeks of sundays and i am done. till donna goes away next year. have a good one love sandy takoda and montana. and the rest of the banks family
so i mean, today was supposed to be like the best day ever. however by 5:00 my face was so clogged (and yes, my face – because it was like my nose and ears.. and brain) that i had to take a nap in the middle of being at my aunts house because i just felt so awful so GOOD THING I DIDNT GIVE YOU ANY OF MY GERMS. i know i spoke to you on the phone today and i said i was going to call you tonight but it’s now 11:03
Yo homeslice…!!!That wilderness that is New York better be treatin’ you well–any run ins with the wackos of the streets yet?!! Surely you’ve come across a FEW that were missing key marbles in your travels around the block…!! Like men who pick your hair while your back is turned (true story…).You are sooo far along…superwoman. Truly sensational. I send all my love & my warm wishes for you to run into a silly loon who brings a smile to your face (and makes u count your lucky stars…since you’ve still got your wits about u haha). xoxoxo
Hey jax, just wanted to let you know that i’m so proud of you for continuing your positive attitude and kicking this cancers butt. You’re an inspiration to all of us! i think and pray for you everyday- love you
hi!! i’m home AND I GET TO SEE YOU TOMORROW! ((fingies crossed [and toes too])). i wil call you when i wake upp and thennn.. we’ll rendezvous and it will be glooorious ok that’s really all i have to say besides the obvious i love you’s and MAYBE iT’S EVERYONE OUTSIDE OF NYC THAT ARE THE BAD DRIVERS!!! haha love love love -samanthamum.
Hi Jacquie,Glad that you are doing so well. I’m trying my best to send some sunny days your way from Cali:) Stay strong and keep smiling. As I tell my 1st graders, always believe and tell yourself, “I know I can, I know I can, I know I can.”Love, Julie Hirschey
Hey Jax: Once again it was nice to read that you are doing well and that the doctors are pleased with how everything is going. It really stinks, though, that the other results of the bone marrow take so long to get back! That’s stupid. I’m sure that everything is good cuz you are so strong and everyone BELIEVES in you =) Being “proud” of you is becoming an understatement. I am AMAZED when I think about the fight you’re going through. You should be super woman. I can’t think of a better candidate. You have inspired me and so many others to have strength and courage and with that…you CAN, and WILL, defeat anything! I love you so much. I wish I could be there with you through all of this. Please know that I am there in spirit. I pray for you and for the family everyday. I hope you got the text I sent you last night, and incase you didn’t, it said…”Dear God, The girl reading this is beautiful, classy, strong, and I love her. Help her live her life to the fullest”. I got it from a friend, it’s one of those text chains, pass it to friends, you know? I thought of you the second I read it. And I know you don’t need a text to tell you how beautiful and strong you are cuz we already know that! But I thought it was nice anyway. I hope you did, too?! So…please call me if you need anything at all. I miss and love you lots. Again, tell your mom the same for me please. Take care and WE BELIEVE!!!
Hi Jacquie! Pete and I think about you everyday. I actually think Pete might think about you more than he thinks about me 🙂 hehe. I made a prayer foryou Easter Sunday at church and I want you to know that I hope you get better real soon! I cannot believe that you didn’t have taste for a while.. I don’t even know what I would do without my tastebuds, they’re my life. 🙂 Keep up the positive attitude, we both think you’re one of the strongest people we know. I am almost certain that my science teacher from 8th grade is part of the mountain climbing. She was a survivor of breast cancer, a wonderful woman! We love and miss you xoxox
Jacquie, Keep your head up you are doing great!! I know that the days are long and you get tired of all the appointments and tests that you need to go through. Both you and your mom are awesome! I can not forget to also say the same about your dad and brother. When you get home which is going to be sooner than later we can start another count down-100 bottles of beer, I am sure you have sung that song a few times. Love, Uncle Mark
Hi Jacquie, Way to hold those counts steady! You are doing such a great job each day , always moving forward! Hang in there with the weather , NYC gets spring before Buffalo. Soon you will be able to step out side and feel the warm sunshine on your face! As for the cabs in NYC, Gary always tells me if I hadnt coached all my life I would have made a GREAT NYC cab driver!! That may give you a little hint of my skills!!! Keep it up Jacquie, YOU ARE DOING IT!!! 36 claps today! Sharon, your updates are wonderful, your strengh inspiring, you are an outstanding Mother! Clapping , Praying, BELIVEING Missy
Hi Jax! Your updates are amazing, being 1/3 of the way through is a huge accomplishment and you’re doing so amazing!!! I love you and am always thinking of you and believing <3 Leah
Good Morning Jacquie, I am hoping you and your mom are doing alright and I wish you a restful, enjoyable weekend. I am hoping you are feeling better and better. We are off to some volcano and ice cave today with the kids. My mom brought some of the clouds with her from Buffalo. Tell your mom we were going to take my mom to the zoo but when she saw the line (it is still spring break here for most schools)- she said “oh no, oh no no no”. So we will take her MOnday after school. Thinking of you so very often throughout the days and sending you and your mom continued strength. Love, Sara
hey jacquie, Just saying hi, its snowing here again and its almost April, but im hoping for a snow day. 🙂 I hope its still nice by you, so you can go for a walk and get some fresh air. Keep up the awesome work and stay positive! I hope you had another good day Jax! love ya, ~amanda WE BELIEVE
Hi, Sweetheart. How is my precious granddaughter tonight? I’m glad you found a Vera store. I have an idea that Vera heard that you and your Mom were going to be in the area for awhile and decided she’d better have a shop nearby. I miss you and your Mom so much and hope to talk with you soon. You are always in my thoughts and heart. I love you so much and I believe.
Hi Jax: I’m sorry that your dad and TJ had to leave. I know how much having them there means to you and your mom. But don’t worry, they will be back as soon as they can. I miss you like crazy! There isn’t a day that goes by that I’m not thinking about you. It’s nice to have the web site so I can read about your progress each day and know that you’re ok. Don’t forget, Jax, that I’m just a phone call away if there is anything you need at all. Any time, day or night, I am here for you…always! And I will jump on a plane and be there in a few hours if that’s what you need. (lol) I’m serious about that! I can’t wait for you to come home. I love you soooooooo much =) Tell your mom I miss and love her, too. I’ll talk to you soon. Take care and remember that…WE ALL BELIEVE!!!
Hi Jacquie One third of the way, that’s great, soon you’ll have more than half done, and will see day one hundred coming up,April is such a pretty month, I know you’ll make the most of it, enjoy the flowers, and all the new beginnings spring brings. Love Sue
Michael Stoughton says:
April 1, 2008 at 11:15 am -
ouch…i pulled a hammy doing my power squats…it really hurts…the other guys in the gym told me to quit and go rest, take some time off, lay around the house… i told them this story of a woman (i almost said little girl, but that is what i remember you as) who doesnt know the word quit and wont rest, and would never think of laying around the house (i know you would lay around but this is my story)…she wouldn’t hear of a pulled hamstring holding her down…so what did i do? sat on the couch ate chicken wings and watched judge judy reruns…ah this is the life and you soon will be eating wings and all sorts of junk and watching judge judy…oh the lessons she teaches us all…amazing… sun and 80’s you must be smiling
Keesha’s mom says:
April 1, 2008 at 10:29 am -
We’re thinking of you, and keeping you in our prayers. Stay strong! Vicki
Rachel Mann says:
April 1, 2008 at 10:22 am -
hi jax! I cannot tell you how great it is to read everything that your mom puts up here everyday and to hear about how fabulous you are doing. Even on a day that might not be the best, you are still being so brave and doing so well! Keep up the good work, you are in so many thoughts and prayers. I hope the news from the doctors today is great!! Until then keep eating cupcakes and meatball subs, I get hungry every time I read these updates! haha ~Rachel
Missy, Gary and Corey says:
April 1, 2008 at 9:20 am -
Hi Jaquie and Sharon! 40 CLAPS!! You GO GIRL!!!! We are sending you all our best wishes, and prayers for a great report today! Way to go Jacquie, keep pushing forward!! Your doing it! We Hope you enjoy the surprise we sent !!! Clapping, Praying, BELIVEING Missy, Gary, and Corey
Casey Stiokas says:
March 31, 2008 at 11:28 pm -
Jax, I just thought you should know that you are one amazing person. Last week in church I saw that my dad had put up a big 8×10 picture of you along with the latest update, so everyone can put a face to the name that they hear so much. When I’m having an off day, I find myself thinking about you and the strength that you posses on a daily basis. You’re honestly the strongest, bravest person I know, and I am honored to tell that to anyone who asks how you are doing (and that my friend, is a lot of people). Like my dad said, keep plowing through that wheat field…2/5 of the way through! God bless, Casey I Believe
Melissa Lewis says:
March 31, 2008 at 11:22 pm -
Hi Jax,I just wanted to say I’m always thinking of you and praying for you. Laps by yourself today, that’s awesome! I love you and i’m proud to call you my sister, and friend. With you’re spirit and fight these 100 days are gonna fly…they already have, so keep believing in yourself the way we all do!Love in SDT,Melissa
sabrina feldman says:
March 31, 2008 at 10:56 pm -
Hey jax,You are doing so well! im so proud that your staying on top of this. Your eating meatball subs! I never thought that would happen after your incident with letch and diving…bad combo haha. more than 1/3 of the way through!!!! Stay strong WE BELIEVE<3brinabear
amanda cavarella says:
March 31, 2008 at 10:53 pm -
hey jacquie!!! what a great update! i am soooo happy for you. You are doing amazing, we are all so proud of you! 🙂 I’m glad you and your mom have each other, you are both wonderful! Continue staying strong and positive. Almost day 40!! thats great, each day brings you guys closer to coming home. I cant wait, i miss you so much!! You are in my thoughts and prayers as always tonite, I hope everything goes well at clinic tomorrow. I love youuu!! Stay strong! WE BELIEVE IN YOU! love ya, ~amanda~
Sara (albuquerque) says:
March 31, 2008 at 10:26 pm -
Hi There- Strawberry Cupcakes?!? That is what Connor said he wanted via cake for his birthday! Those sound like they are right up his alley, yum. Enjoy! Your mom has always been great at choosing yummy sweets when she comes by to visit with us. Can not wait until you all are back in Clarence Center… my home town! Take care of you and wishing you lots of smiles!! Sara and family
aunt val says:
March 31, 2008 at 9:54 pm -
sharon and jacquie,just wanted to let you know we did make it to the zoo today and it was wonderful. a very spectacular zoo, smallish in overall size but the exhibits are all natural. no cages. really neat.and best of all VERY few people!!!elise was grossed out by the gorilla who was snacking on ’bm’, i actually thought it was pretty gross myself.anyway…saw the meercats and i loved that!!!anyway, i think i will sign off now and give michael a call, oh i mean mr. olympia!!!i love you both.
Billy says:
March 31, 2008 at 9:52 pm -
Hey Jax, Im so happy to see that your movin on to cup cakes and meatball subs. I know you have been waiting for this. I hope these days start flying right by, because we all miss you so much and cant wait to have you back!!!! Home is just not the same without you! I hope everyday gets easier and is filled with more and more great news. Love you Jax, always thinking about you! Keep fighting and kickin butt. Miss you!!!!!!
aunt val says:
March 31, 2008 at 9:24 pm -
hey there,i leave nm tomorrow, the sunshine and the warmth!!we have been busy and doing fun things with the kids. it will be hard to leave.we check the updates and read them over and over during the day. they make us feel apart of you and your journey.i also read all your letters and the love that is sent to you each and every day is truly magnificent . they are the essence of pure and true love.i send you my heart, my strength,my love , my belief.love,aunt val
Sara (albuquerque) says:
March 31, 2008 at 8:10 pm -
Hi Jacquie and Sharon too, Just wanted to say hello. My mom heads back to Clarence tomorrow. I can only imagine all the crazy emotions you both must go through at various moments and although some moments must be so tough, more and more GOOD moments will keep coming your way. Continue to hang in there. You are doing such an amazing job!! You both are remarkable and my life is blessed and richer for having you in it. Love one of your biggest fans- Sara
Aunt Indie says:
March 31, 2008 at 7:37 pm -
Hi Jacquie and Sharon, Thinking of you as always and am looking forward to visiting you! Madison ave. here we come?!! Yeah, the cabbies can be difficult, just hold on and pretend to be stern, then they’ll know you’re a New Yorker! xoxox, Aunt Indie
Jacquie!! says:
March 31, 2008 at 4:33 pm -
Jax!! Im working hard being a good employee (haha…) but I figured I’d stalk your website for a while and leave you alittle bit of lovin!!! Everyone misses you tons and can’t wait till you get home!! I think Sharon should be the chef at the next ciao bella night(I could totally go for some cupcakes and maybe some of her mashed potatoes haha) I love you!! and am saying a big praryer tonight that your results come in tomorrow and that they are GREAT!!!! Stay away from the windows 😉 and wear your sunscreen!! lol! xooxoxoxox Ashley H.
Michael Stoughton says:
March 31, 2008 at 12:57 pm -
sunny here…rainy there…but really sunny everywhere you walk jacquie…people will be following you to stay in the sunshine… have to keep this short today…very busy at work and im working on my routine for the mr olympia competition…ive narrowed down the poses that best show off my chiseled physique…now i need a sculptor to come and chisel me… suntan in a can and lots of oil…
Katie McIntyre and Sheri Wallach says:
March 31, 2008 at 12:23 pm -
Hi Jacquie, We just wanted to say Hi, and that we hope you are doing well and getting better. We are thinking of you often!
Allison Gaudy says:
March 31, 2008 at 12:12 pm -
Hey Jax!! I was so excited to see 2 updates since the last time I checked. And even more excited that you are continuing to do fantastic- and enjoying yummy food like meatball subs and cupcakes. I know that you feel like sometimes your life is on hold-but in the long run it will be such a short period of time compared to the long and healthy life you’ll lead after its all done! Your dreams will come true, so stay strong and keep fighting and remember We all Believe!
Kait Erdle says:
March 31, 2008 at 11:19 am -
Hey Jax,It sounds like you are making strides in the right direction! All your goodies that you are making/eating sound delish. (I now have a craving for a meatball sub! haha) I just wanted to tell you a funny story that I thought you’d get a kick out of…It happened like a month ago but I was just thinking of it. So, Bash hired my roommate to fill a spot at the bar and the night I was training her Brooks came in and was like “are you training Gina?” and I told her I was. So, about 10-15 minutes later I look over and Brooks is just sitting at the bar with her head in her hands crying her eyes out. So, I went over to her to see what was wrong and she wouldn’t talk to me. Come to find out (she told me the next day) she was convinced that I was “giving my job up” that you gave me and giving it to Gina and she was pissed at me!! Anyway, no worries I’m still holding your spot down for you and can’t wait until you can get back to visit us! Love you, stay strong!!!Love,Erdle:)
Sades says:
March 31, 2008 at 10:52 am -
Hi beautiful!! You never cease to amaze me!! You and your mom are two of the most amazing people I know! Give each other a hug for me. Haha that sounded weird but you know what I mean. Anyways I’m glad you’ve been having good days and I’m thinking of you every second and crossing everything I have for good news Tuesday!! Love you so much!! xoxoxoWE BELIEVE!!!<3 Sadie
alicia says:
March 31, 2008 at 10:33 am -
DAY 39!!!!!! Wooooo almost to 40! Holy guacamole girlie, you’re middle aged ; ) So meatball subs eh?? that’s so funny, literally 3 days ago I told Beege that I would get the stuff to make meatball subs because they are so good and pretty inexpensive to make… but I am DYING to know what your “secret ingredient” was! Anyway, I hope today is a good one… one day closer to spring, coming home, and moving forward with the rest of your life!!!stay strong love! and Sharon, you stay strong too!! you guys are such troopers and are holding on so well!!! you both can do this!!!I LOVE YOUWE BELIEVE<3 delisha <3
Missy says:
March 31, 2008 at 9:44 am -
Hi Jaquie, Glad to hear you are enjoying some of my most faviorate food groups, cookies and cupcakes! Another day down, and one day closer to home! You are doing AWESOME! Clapping, Praying, BELIVEING Missy
Danielle, Matt and Olivia says:
March 31, 2008 at 6:59 am -
Hey Jax! I’m glad to hear that you got to eat a meatball sub! Sounds good! I’m glad that you are doing well also. Dreaming of food HAS to be a good sign! When you come home well rent out a Might Taco and you can just go crazy!LOL Not much to report from the home front. We are all just anxious for you to come home and to be able to see you when ever we want! We miss your smiling face and all your funny jokes. Buffalo is not the same without you and your mom! Until then, keep positive and know that we ALL think of both of you daily and continuing believing. Love to you both!
Erin, Lucy and Emma says:
March 31, 2008 at 1:59 am -
hey, i am glad to hear things are on track. sorry to hear the cab drivers are so crappy, i would think twice about getting in one myself! but i so think any kind of driving is bad in nyc, because you have to drive crazy if you expect to get anywhere! anyways, did you ever here of the show Cash cab or something like that? well it takes place in nyc and you get in this cab and answer questions on the way to your destination and can make pretty good money if you get the questions right! so just maybe one day when you get in a cab you will get the chance to make some money and it will take your mind off of the driving! just to let you know, lucy is definitly thinking about you, the other night she fell asleep holding a picture of you and her, the one thats on the web site. it was so cute! well i hope to hear more good news in the upcoming days. we are always thinking of you and your mom. keep fighting, before you know it, day 50 is going to be here and you will be half way to coming home! you’re amazing. we will always BELEIVE.
alicia says:
March 31, 2008 at 12:06 am -
hello beautiful, I just wanted to say goodnight before I hit the hay! Beege and I speak of you often, pray for you daily, and think of you ALWAYS!!! You and Sharon are so brave and strong, staying in such a big, and sometimes lonely city. Once it starts getting nice out I bet you two will start enjoying it more and more — better weather for shopping at the very least! Anyway, I love you so much, and am so thankful to have such a wonderful friend & sister in my life!! Keep fighting!!WE BELIEVE<3 delisha <3
Kelly Villa says:
March 30, 2008 at 10:40 pm -
Hi Jacquie, I’ve been thinking about you and the family a lot lately. I’m glad to hear that everything is going well. Your strength has truly been an inspiration for me and my family. I BELIEVE! Love, Kelly
Sara (albuquerque) says:
March 30, 2008 at 8:58 pm -
Hi Jacquie and Sharon too, Hope it has been a good weekend for you both. You have been on my mind and in my thoughts and heart! The ice cave was pretty neat. Would have been better if my mom had not put the map with points of interest info. in her purse before we went on the hike. Connor kept pointing out the numbers changing and I kept asking questions like what kind of wildlife do they get etc., wow I wonder what that is. Well on the drive home mom pulls out the “map” that told us all about all these great sites to view that correlated with the numbers…nice. Then while stopped on the highway while Connor was trying to recover from car sickness mom decides to change into shorts. I closed the back door not knowing she is changing between the doors and a trucker goes by and beeps! We went to the bull riding today. So fun and the cowboys sure look great from a rear view. I made mom promise before we got there that she would not stand up, wave yell make a scene,when she saw her favorite cowboy! So I hope my little stories distracted you even if for only a moment. I wish for tomorrow to bring smiles and laughs and for you to feel well. Always thinking of you. Love, Sara
alicia says:
March 30, 2008 at 7:22 pm -
Jacquita Banana!!!!!! hello chicky, how are ya??? I hope you had a good weekend, maybe get a little more shopping done? I heard it will be near 60 down there this week, I am jeeeeeealous! It is supposed to be in teh 50’s on Tuesday here, but it will be accompanied by tons of rain (of course). Sorry for blabbering on, but I miss you tons! Stay strong, you are doing so amazing.. it is almost april!! you have come so far! I LOVE YOUWE BELIEVE<3 delish <3
Missy and corey says:
March 30, 2008 at 3:43 pm -
Hi Jacquie, 38 claps today!!!!! And they were very LOUD claps in my ear very early this morning by a certain 3 foot 8 inch little boy!!!! We hope your day is just as sunny as it is in Buffalo! Thats right it is finally sunny here! Clapping ,Praying BELIVEING Missy and Corey
Anonymous says:
March 30, 2008 at 2:10 pm -
Hi Jacquie.I’m glad you’re doing well. Sorry you’re stuck in the hospital for so long. You really are one strong lady. Be well. Tom Cumbo.
amanda cavarella says:
March 30, 2008 at 12:17 pm -
hey jax! I hope you and your mom had a nice weekend and you are feeling good! It’s supposed to get up to the 50’s this week, so hopefully you will be able to go outside and walk and enjoy some fresh air. Keep up the great work, you are doing so well! I am thinking of you and praying for you everyday. I love you!! Stay strong jacquie WE ALL BELIEVE IN YOU!! love ya, ~mandz
SandyBanks says:
March 30, 2008 at 9:16 am -
Jax and Sharon, well i got the puppy she is so sweet at times. i named her montana she is beautiful.part golden part st.bernard. tokoda gets along with her very well. he is so gentle. he even gave up his spot in bed for her but then he is no dummy he sleeps above me head and gets six pillows . talk about comfort and yes i am the dumb one i get one. its all worth it thoughas if my life is not crazy enough i have to add more to it. well my mom found out that i am bringing the dogs to florida she thinks iam crazy. but will see how the drive will be. ikeep telling her she will love her new granddaughter. shes a fluff ball. well jaime goes in fre her baby april2nd.she is so ready she is giong to take pictures for you guys to see. the before and after look donna says hello and she is on her way home form florida i keep her up on the up dates. jax i am so glad to hear the great up dates on your progress. the package is going out today the gage girls forgot the stuff and i want you to have this right away so expect it soon. well girls i got to go and get ready for work two more weeks of sundays and i am done. till donna goes away next year. have a good one love sandy takoda and montana. and the rest of the banks family
A sick/sad little one says:
March 29, 2008 at 11:03 pm -
so i mean, today was supposed to be like the best day ever. however by 5:00 my face was so clogged (and yes, my face – because it was like my nose and ears.. and brain) that i had to take a nap in the middle of being at my aunts house because i just felt so awful so GOOD THING I DIDNT GIVE YOU ANY OF MY GERMS. i know i spoke to you on the phone today and i said i was going to call you tonight but it’s now 11:03
Amanda Parisi says:
March 29, 2008 at 6:44 pm -
Hey Jacquie I just wanted to say I hope you have a good weekend where you are feeling rested and well. Keep smiling : )
Ash K. says:
March 29, 2008 at 6:00 pm -
Yo homeslice…!!!That wilderness that is New York better be treatin’ you well–any run ins with the wackos of the streets yet?!! Surely you’ve come across a FEW that were missing key marbles in your travels around the block…!! Like men who pick your hair while your back is turned (true story…).You are sooo far along…superwoman. Truly sensational. I send all my love & my warm wishes for you to run into a silly loon who brings a smile to your face (and makes u count your lucky stars…since you’ve still got your wits about u haha). xoxoxo
Megan Dressel says:
March 29, 2008 at 10:15 am -
Hey jax, just wanted to let you know that i’m so proud of you for continuing your positive attitude and kicking this cancers butt. You’re an inspiration to all of us! i think and pray for you everyday- love you
THE LITTLE ONE says:
March 29, 2008 at 12:58 am -
hi!! i’m home AND I GET TO SEE YOU TOMORROW! ((fingies crossed [and toes too])). i wil call you when i wake upp and thennn.. we’ll rendezvous and it will be glooorious ok that’s really all i have to say besides the obvious i love you’s and MAYBE iT’S EVERYONE OUTSIDE OF NYC THAT ARE THE BAD DRIVERS!!! haha love love love -samanthamum.
Julie Hirschey says:
March 29, 2008 at 12:11 am -
Hi Jacquie,Glad that you are doing so well. I’m trying my best to send some sunny days your way from Cali:) Stay strong and keep smiling. As I tell my 1st graders, always believe and tell yourself, “I know I can, I know I can, I know I can.”Love, Julie Hirschey
Moo says:
March 28, 2008 at 8:41 pm -
Hey Jax: Once again it was nice to read that you are doing well and that the doctors are pleased with how everything is going. It really stinks, though, that the other results of the bone marrow take so long to get back! That’s stupid. I’m sure that everything is good cuz you are so strong and everyone BELIEVES in you =) Being “proud” of you is becoming an understatement. I am AMAZED when I think about the fight you’re going through. You should be super woman. I can’t think of a better candidate. You have inspired me and so many others to have strength and courage and with that…you CAN, and WILL, defeat anything! I love you so much. I wish I could be there with you through all of this. Please know that I am there in spirit. I pray for you and for the family everyday. I hope you got the text I sent you last night, and incase you didn’t, it said…”Dear God, The girl reading this is beautiful, classy, strong, and I love her. Help her live her life to the fullest”. I got it from a friend, it’s one of those text chains, pass it to friends, you know? I thought of you the second I read it. And I know you don’t need a text to tell you how beautiful and strong you are cuz we already know that! But I thought it was nice anyway. I hope you did, too?! So…please call me if you need anything at all. I miss and love you lots. Again, tell your mom the same for me please. Take care and WE BELIEVE!!!
Pete and Kaeliegh :) says:
March 28, 2008 at 4:19 pm -
Hi Jacquie! Pete and I think about you everyday. I actually think Pete might think about you more than he thinks about me 🙂 hehe. I made a prayer foryou Easter Sunday at church and I want you to know that I hope you get better real soon! I cannot believe that you didn’t have taste for a while.. I don’t even know what I would do without my tastebuds, they’re my life. 🙂 Keep up the positive attitude, we both think you’re one of the strongest people we know. I am almost certain that my science teacher from 8th grade is part of the mountain climbing. She was a survivor of breast cancer, a wonderful woman! We love and miss you xoxox
Uncle Mark says:
March 28, 2008 at 4:02 pm -
Jacquie, Keep your head up you are doing great!! I know that the days are long and you get tired of all the appointments and tests that you need to go through. Both you and your mom are awesome! I can not forget to also say the same about your dad and brother. When you get home which is going to be sooner than later we can start another count down-100 bottles of beer, I am sure you have sung that song a few times. Love, Uncle Mark
Amanda Parisi says:
March 28, 2008 at 2:24 pm -
Hey Jacquie, Just wanted to say I hope you have a great day today! You’re doing so good, keep it up!
Missy says:
March 28, 2008 at 12:05 pm -
Hi Jacquie, Way to hold those counts steady! You are doing such a great job each day , always moving forward! Hang in there with the weather , NYC gets spring before Buffalo. Soon you will be able to step out side and feel the warm sunshine on your face! As for the cabs in NYC, Gary always tells me if I hadnt coached all my life I would have made a GREAT NYC cab driver!! That may give you a little hint of my skills!!! Keep it up Jacquie, YOU ARE DOING IT!!! 36 claps today! Sharon, your updates are wonderful, your strengh inspiring, you are an outstanding Mother! Clapping , Praying, BELIVEING Missy
Leah says:
March 28, 2008 at 11:22 am -
Hi Jax! Your updates are amazing, being 1/3 of the way through is a huge accomplishment and you’re doing so amazing!!! I love you and am always thinking of you and believing <3 Leah
Sara (albuquerque) says:
March 28, 2008 at 9:27 am -
Good Morning Jacquie, I am hoping you and your mom are doing alright and I wish you a restful, enjoyable weekend. I am hoping you are feeling better and better. We are off to some volcano and ice cave today with the kids. My mom brought some of the clouds with her from Buffalo. Tell your mom we were going to take my mom to the zoo but when she saw the line (it is still spring break here for most schools)- she said “oh no, oh no no no”. So we will take her MOnday after school. Thinking of you so very often throughout the days and sending you and your mom continued strength. Love, Sara
amanda cavarella says:
March 27, 2008 at 10:31 pm -
hey jacquie, Just saying hi, its snowing here again and its almost April, but im hoping for a snow day. 🙂 I hope its still nice by you, so you can go for a walk and get some fresh air. Keep up the awesome work and stay positive! I hope you had another good day Jax! love ya, ~amanda WE BELIEVE
Bree says:
March 27, 2008 at 9:49 pm -
Hi, Sweetheart. How is my precious granddaughter tonight? I’m glad you found a Vera store. I have an idea that Vera heard that you and your Mom were going to be in the area for awhile and decided she’d better have a shop nearby. I miss you and your Mom so much and hope to talk with you soon. You are always in my thoughts and heart. I love you so much and I believe.
Moo says:
March 27, 2008 at 8:10 pm -
Hi Jax: I’m sorry that your dad and TJ had to leave. I know how much having them there means to you and your mom. But don’t worry, they will be back as soon as they can. I miss you like crazy! There isn’t a day that goes by that I’m not thinking about you. It’s nice to have the web site so I can read about your progress each day and know that you’re ok. Don’t forget, Jax, that I’m just a phone call away if there is anything you need at all. Any time, day or night, I am here for you…always! And I will jump on a plane and be there in a few hours if that’s what you need. (lol) I’m serious about that! I can’t wait for you to come home. I love you soooooooo much =) Tell your mom I miss and love her, too. I’ll talk to you soon. Take care and remember that…WE ALL BELIEVE!!!
Anonymous says:
March 27, 2008 at 5:19 pm -
Hi Jacquie One third of the way, that’s great, soon you’ll have more than half done, and will see day one hundred coming up,April is such a pretty month, I know you’ll make the most of it, enjoy the flowers, and all the new beginnings spring brings. Love Sue
Missy says:
March 27, 2008 at 9:17 am -
Hi Jacquie! Hope you have a day full of happy thoughts, food , laughter, and more food!!!! Love Missy