hello mi jacquelina,I just wanted you to know how much I love and miss you. I think about you for about 16 hours each day; the other 8 I am sleeping =) so I mean you gotta be tired because you are constantly running through my MIND!! haha ok enough….. But seriously know that I am home I have been thinking a lot about school and geneseo and the sorority and I think I figured out when I fell in love with you. It was during rush and I was in your STANG after “Dirty Rush” and we were parked in the library loading dock and you were talking to me about the sorority and how it was the best decision you every had made. I dunno why but earlier that night I just knew that you were someone who was going to be in my life forever. For the past 3 years you have been nothing less than a best friend to me and I am soo grateful to have you in my life. I guess what I am trying to say is I miss you like crazy and I am constantly sending you my love and strength. Stay strong tink…everyone is rooting for you!! Love always and FOREVER…justine<3
today as all days, my thoughts are of you….i believe in you and your strength. i love each and everyone who writes to you, those i know and those i don’t, because their belief sustains us all. extrodinary is what i call the love that surrounds you and your family. fight on you !!!!!! i love you. aunt val
Jacquie!! This website is great! You have an amazing family and so many friends thinking of you! I’ve been keeping tabs on your through Dara. Keep your head up girlie, we’re all thinking of you 🙂 Just wanted to send my love. Love in SDT, Carrie Mo
Hey Jax! Congratulations on your award!!! The things they said about you were sooo nice! That’s something to be so proud of! I’m sorry to hear that the next round of chemo is going to be tougher than the first time. This really sucks! I wish I could take your place! Everyone’s fighting this with you and believes in you more than you know! You will beat this! Maybe you’ll meet a cute intern at the hospital during this round! I do believe that everything happens for a reason…that has to be it! Stay strong and don’t give up! I love you and am sooo glad that if you have to do this again, at least you’re back in Buffalo for it! Take care and if you need anything let me know! ~XOXOXO~
Hi Jax, We miss you and are sending all our energy and good thoughts you way through our prayers daily. We believe that with strength and prayer this shall pass. WE love you and know that we think of you daily!!!! Love, Miss Michelle, the Dance Dyanmics Staff and the Spezio Family
okay so here is one more that I really liked, I think it speaks for itself.”At the timberline where the storms strike with the most fury, the sturdiest trees are found.” I love you Tink, stay strong — don’t stop BELIEVING <3 alicia <3
Hello my love, so I found a few quotes today that I really liked. So I will share them with you.”I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.” – Louisa May AlcottKeep on staying strong and BELIEVING and this cancer won’t stand a chance!!! So this cancer has proven stubborn and wouldn’t back down after round 1, well guess what? You are 100000000x more stubborn and more of a FIGHTER than this cancer!!!! Show it who is boss!!! “A journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step.” — I know you are exhausted, feeling beat down, and at times the road ahead seems daunting or endless. But this quote is true, every journey, the happiest, and the hardest ones in life start with a single step. And I know you have gone 1000 steps since Sep 27, and now you need to start anew. But you have already taken the next single step by being readmitted to Roswell & starting chemo again. You are on your way to recovery. No matter how long it will take you, you WILL make it!!!! Don’t let the thought of another X amount of months of treatment make you fearful or make you not want to fight. Because in 30 years, when you are 53, the months that you spent fighting this cancer will pale in comparison to the many joyous years you spent loving every minute of life. I love you so much. You are such an inspiration. There is not 1 fleck of doubt in my heart and mind that you can do this!!!! Keep fighting!!!!WE BELIEVE<3 delisha <3
Hi Jacquie and Sharon, you have had so much information shot at you recently, I cant even begin to know how overwhelming that must be. BUT I do know, that no matter how long that tunnel is, you WILL both come out hand in hand with this behind you for good! Take one day at a time, and at the end of each day look back and KNOW that you have won that day!!! Positive thoughts create positive results! Keep up that outstanding Hirsch attitude! Attitude and the power of the mind is everything! You can do THIS!!! You both are surrounded every second ,of every day with strong prayers from people who love you, and some, from people you have never met. Everyone sending you strength,courage, and love. Prayer changes things, there is nothing in the world I believe more than that. And love conqures ALL!!!! Keep moving forward,We are all behind you! I BELIEVE In you BOTH!! Clapping, Praying, BELIEVING Missy
Sharon, Torey, TJ, Jacquie You are an amazing family. Hold tight together. I can’t even imagine how difficult this is for all of you but I also know how helpless all your friends feel also. All of you are an inspiration to all of us. We are hurting to. I also feel very angry that great people like you have to be challenged with this horrible struggle. I think about your courage and strength every day. I hear this petty complaining sometimes from people and I could scream. They don’t know what tough is. Jacquie, We are waiting here for you in Williamsville. You are going to be the best teacher and you are going to continue to inspire children in your career. There is going to be a light at the end of this struggle. I can’t wait to see you happy and smiling. Congratulations on your Geneseo Award. Very impressive. I believe. Jim Rusin
Hi Jacquie, Keep believeing and go one minute at a time and the moments will pass and you will be on to the next step and goal. Tough, excruciatingly tough moments but continue to fight and move forward. Always thinking of you. The kids and I are in town for a few weeks and it feels comforting to be in the same state and not so many miles away. Take care of you. Thinking of you both and always holding a hand and seeing your smiles!! LOve, Sara
Jacquie and Sharon, I am so sorry to hear that you are back in Roswell. I just wanted to say that I think about you both many times through each day. I think of the courage and strength you have shown over the past 7 months, and am not only in awe, but it has inspired to do great things in my own life just like the two of you. And even though we all wish the fight could be done, it requires some more to WIN. Jacquie, you take as much time as you need, we are all here holding you in our thoughts and prayers. Love you 🙂 Sarah B.
Jacquie, I just want to share what amazing support you have outside the hospital. You absolutely must fight and win because you have the most awesome brother that anyone could ever ask for. We try to keep him busy (and out of jail) to keep his spirits up because we know deep down, your fight is eating him alive. He cares for you more than anything. We all need you to fight and kick this cancer’s arse so you can go to SEMA with us! We’re puttin together a benefit concert in hopes of getting more folks tested and registered for potential Bone Marrow matches. Sharon, you are a true inspiration for your support. Let no one be mistaken that this is even more hard on you and yet you still provide love and support to Jacquie. Whenever you’re ready for a night off, you need to come out with TJ and I, but don’t forget bail money! Take care and be strong for our Miss Mustang Sally. TJ and Mr. Hirsch, get to work and mobilize the powers to be. We have work to do!
Hey Jax! Just wanted you to know that im thinking of you. You are so incredible and I know that you will continue to shine and show everyone how amazing and strong you are. You are always in my thoughts, keep fighting! WE BELIEVE!!!!
so today i’m gonna be super corny and give you the most sappy lyrics-of-the-day that i can think of. but oh jaxxy, listen to the words and just remember every day that it is SO worth fighting through for the end result. i love you<3 "and then a hero comes along, with the strength to carry on, and you cast your fears aside - and you know you can survive. so when you feel like hope is gone, look inside you and be strong, and you’ll finally see the truth - that a hero lies in you.." i know i know. i’m a loser. but i just feel like.. really. sweet jesus if anyone can do this it’s gonna be you jacko. with 7 gagillion people behind you... but YOU need to know it too. and i KNOW you do. and that is why.. you’re gonna keep fighting the good fight, and power right on through. -samanthamum<3 ps. sorry for the voicemails that are about 10 minutes long and may make no sense. you know i get nervous on the phone haha
Hi Jacquie, I hope this round of chemo goes fast for you. Keep strong, I know you must hear those words all the time but keep going! You will win this ,There is nobody stronger! Sharon, I wish I could do something for you both, Anything! I know Jacquie must be getting a lot of her strength from you. You are doing such a good job. Please know I believe in you BOTH! With every min. every second you are moving forward. Closer to winning this for good! Clapping praying BELIEVING Missy
Hey there! We all miss you and your Mom so much. I think about the two of you always. I hope that this will be over for you soon. I wish there was something I could do. Please don’t give up even though it may sometimes be the only thing that you’d like to do. I can’t say that I know how you feel, cuz I don’t, but just know that I do feel horrible and angry and extremely sad, which is some of what you’re probably feeling, too. And remember that you have soooo many people supporting you and praying for this to be done with. Keep up your incredible fight, Jax. And if you feel like giving up,remember that we all love you with all of our hearts. We believe, and KNOW, that you can beat this!!! So never give up! I miss you.
Anger, frustration, desparation, helplessness, use all these feelings and pull them into hope, renewal and strength. This set back isn’t fair! But it’s ok, no, it’s good to be angry and frustrated. Release all those rightful feelings and then use resolve to fight again. With all the love and support, from all of us who are behind the entire Hirsch family,and the host of top notch medical experts who are on the team, Jacquie you will win!!!! xoxoxo, Indie, Pat, Anjalie and Ryan
Hi Jax..How have you been? By reading the updates it seems like you are still being strong. I agree that its not fair for you to go through this and we all know you will fight through it. I hope you had a nice Memorial Day and if i dont write to you on the 30th, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love ya Jax! -Natalie M.
Hello my love!!!!!!!! I just wanted to send you a quick message letting you know I’m thinking about you & loving you!! In my heart and on my mind… how are you ALWAYS in two places at once? huh? is it some kind of magic trick only Jacqueline Elisabeth Hirsch knows about? I hope you are hanging in there at Roswell, I miss you so much.Just keep treading and your head will stay above water. We are all here for you and your whole family. I love you so much.WE BELIEVE”don’t stop believinggg”
Sharon- You may once again get 2 post from me….sorry…I wrote last night too…but it didn’t go through…… But, I wanted to let you know that from my point of view you are a hero….You are dealing with a mom’s nightmare that anyone would hate too….I can only say that you have a strength that you might not be aware of…but to all of us reading, we see it…we see it in your whole family… I can’t begin to know how angry you must get at times….and I know that screaming would help….if only a tiny bit…GO OUTSIDE AND SCREAM!!! I only hope that it is a small comfort to know that so many people are following Jacquie’s struggles and praying for her recovery….I know it isn;t much….But please know that I would do anything to kick cancers a**….I HATE CANCER!!! so, know that you and your family are help closely in my heart…….. Lynn
Karen Kacko Calandra Dear Jacquie, I have been praying for you ever since our first meeting @ Roswell. If you would Let me …I’d like to personally pray for you right now…Dear Father God, Thank you for all my family and friends who love me so very much. Thank you to EVERYONE who is taking this journey with me. BUT… Most importantantly God …thank you for being with me every step of the way….I BELIEVE you are a tender and loving God. I feel your presence…Please…Take my hand, I feel you right by my side. Let us walk together the road to healing.Console me Lord, through all these struggles that threaten to overwhelm me, encourage me to embrace YOU during my weaknesses, hold me to yOUR heart when I feel helpless, comfort me under your wings … OH Lord …when some days seem bleak. God PLease be the center of my Life… in this whirlwind of pain …may I continue to look to you for my strength and may YOU be my constant assurance of HOPE….Guide me…protect me….and Heal me….Give me the peace that transcends all understand…You are the KIng who restores health…Blessed are You who heals the sick…even now in 2008 you do perform miracles, Perform your Great healing within my body now ….In the stillness of your presence Lord I ask you for very specific requests….Let me feel your healing life flow through me, help me to eat, help my blood counts stablize, bring peace to my mind and energy to my body. Help me feel the cancer leave me and your amazing healing of lIfe surge through every cell of my entire being… strengthening me daily while restoring me to wholenesss. I trust in you God… I trust in your healing love and I am open and receptive to your life …your presence will renew me.. I am open and receptive to YOU… Fill me with your grace, mercy and love… I Let go … and I let you God… give me strength for today and hope for tomorrow … I do Beliieve… with all my heart and all my spirit that for as long as I believe in YOU… I shall not fear !!! AMEN….. Thank you for letting me pray with you and for you today… God Bless and Keep God alive in your heart… He loves you so very much and Has GREAT plans for you !!! Love, Karen (WNHS classmate/friend of your parents)
It is so amazing how your family fought together and find the stronger love everyday. I am just one of the parents whose kids are coming to the gym. However, I found myself read your stories every day. I am praying for you and your family. Hope you will feel better soon!
Jacquie,I have not written in a long time, but you have been in my thoughts and prayers from the beginning and the postings on your progress and setbacks have become a part of my day. You will stay in my prayers until you kick cancers’ *** and then I can pray that life is nothing but happiness for you and your family. Speaking of family, I feel like I have gotten to know them through reading their postings and let me tell you, they seem like a strong and feisty bunch. Use the strength and confidence of them all, when you need it and keep up the good fight. Sharon, as a Mom, you are my hero!
Hi 🙂 I just felt the need to write and tell you that I am thinking of you, as always. You are strong. You will win. Keep believingthat as we all do. It’s okay to get frustrated and mad and frankly, really pissed off. We all are right along with you. But never give up because you will win. We are behind you the whole way. I’m sending love, strength, hope and belief to your entire family. Know that there will be a time when things are “normal” again. Your life will not always revolve around cancer. It’s hard to see it now but it will happen… always Believe. We all do!! I love you and am thinking of you constantly!!!!Always loving and believing,Sadie”Once you choose hope, anything is possible”~Christopher Reeve
Hirsch! Just want you to know that I love you!! I know things stink right now, soon they will get better and when they do…another game night at mi casa? Maybe Team Couch will actually win this time!! haha!! It goes without saying but we will contiue to stalk you and when you are feeling up for it…TV TIME AT ROSWELL!! XOXOXOXO Ashley!!
ok so.. i save all sorts of old voicemails becasue i am just weird like that anddd here is one from.. NO JOKE. like a weekend after i crossed when i still thought my non-sdt friends were cool. (just kidding, they are.. sort of) i’m gonna say this was at approximately.. umm midnightish and you must have been like.. outside the bar or walking to it…. “hiiiii littleeeee… it’sssss your big! ::AND BIG BIG!! (screaming in the background):: and we’re verrrrryyyyy upset that you’re not with us right now! ::DON’T YOU KNOW i’M GRADUATING!?!?!? (screaming in the background):: aaaanddd hollly’s pretty upset tooo!!.. wellll i bet you’re with steveeee right now so i don’t wanna bother you WINKK (yes you said wink) sooo i’m gonna let you go! byeee little one love you soooo much” anddd that’s pretty much how that one went. i know that my 2minute and 40 second ones probably come close to beating that.. but i just wanted to share the beginning of our three year long love. miss you so much jacko. keep fighting the good fight. <3 me
Hey Jacquie,Just letting you know you and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting beautiful, we all believe in you! Love you,Melissa
Sharron- I have no idea what you are going through everyday…I couldn’t begin too! But as a mom, I can only say that I believe that you do suffer right along with Jacquie. I can not begin to tell you the strength I BELIEVE you have. …I know that you want to scream….DO IT….GO OUTSIDE AND SCREAM! My heart breaks for you both…From the moment Brooks called home to tell me about Jacquie, I have wanted to do something to help…but I know there is nothing I can do…. So, while there is nothing I can do to ease your pain…or Jacquie’s… I can pray and I can be angry with you…I HATE CANCER AND I THINK IT IS SO UNFAIR!!(IT BLOWS!) So, Keep Fighting! and KNOW WE BELIEVE!!!!(IN ALL OF YOU!!) Lynn(Brooks’ mom)
Hey Jax. I was so sad to hear about all that you are going through. It can’t be easy and I can’t even begin to imagine all that you have to deal with. You are such a strong person and you have a million people looking up to you right now! I am not good with words, but I want you to know that I am thinking of you 24/7 and I know that this isn’t an easy fight…but WE BELIEVE! Keep kicking cancer’s butt! I LOVE YOU JAX! *Ashley*
If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or Fight Like Hell. Lance ArmstrongWe are all here for you! Thinking of you everyday and ALWAYS BELIEVING! We love you!
Well Sharon and Jaxs i am so glad you are not holding anything back. its great that everyone voice their opinon on this awful disease but the tiger will beat it . There is way to many people that believe and have the faith forthis second journey. Well this is the update of my flower bed with the puppy. She let me keep 4 plants today but the day is not over. i might be in the clear. ljust wanted to say hello and wish you some happiness for this day . love Sandy and her gang.
Jacquie,My heart broke reading about what you’ve had to go through. But I looked at your guestbook and it made me happy – so many people love you so much! Fight the good fight for all of them! And congrats on the award from Geneseo – you truly deserve it. I’ll continue to say a special prayer for you every day.God bless!Nicole K.
Jacquie, sorry to read about your set back, but, you have been such an inspiration, we believe you will conquer the lukemia. Keep fighting and we will keep praying for you.
Cancer sucks. You kick its butt miss Jacquie – show it who is boss. Love you so much and thinking of you constantly. Always loving and believing, Sades
Jax- i love you. I pray for you everything single day, and when things in my life go wrong i just think about how strong you are and how much you have changed my life. Please keep fighting your very hardest, and i’ll keep praying my very hardest. You’ll beat this thing, i know you will. i miss stopping by the gym and seeing your face like i did last summer. come home soon ♥ love you
Hey Jacquie, Thinking about you always. In our thoughts and prayers. This cancer just doesn’t realize who it’s picking on…you are strong and feisty and will kick this once and for all. Our love to you and your family.
Hey Jax. I just wanted to tell you that I’m thinking about you. I know this is the hardest fight of your life, but you are such a strong, determined, and courageous person that I know you can win this battle! “And we carry on When our lives come undone We carry on Cause there’s promise in the morning sun We carry on As the dark surrenders to the dawn We were born to overcome We carry on.” -Tim McGraw Keep fighting Jax! Love, Lauren
Hi Jacquie, Thinking about you and your family. Hoping you are hanging in there and feeling better… I send you strength and energy and wish you all good things. Love, sara
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your pseudo little/best friend. says:
May 28, 2008 at 8:30 pm -
hello mi jacquelina,I just wanted you to know how much I love and miss you. I think about you for about 16 hours each day; the other 8 I am sleeping =) so I mean you gotta be tired because you are constantly running through my MIND!! haha ok enough….. But seriously know that I am home I have been thinking a lot about school and geneseo and the sorority and I think I figured out when I fell in love with you. It was during rush and I was in your STANG after “Dirty Rush” and we were parked in the library loading dock and you were talking to me about the sorority and how it was the best decision you every had made. I dunno why but earlier that night I just knew that you were someone who was going to be in my life forever. For the past 3 years you have been nothing less than a best friend to me and I am soo grateful to have you in my life. I guess what I am trying to say is I miss you like crazy and I am constantly sending you my love and strength. Stay strong tink…everyone is rooting for you!! Love always and FOREVER…justine<3
a friend says:
May 28, 2008 at 5:31 pm -
Jacquie You are my hero. Never have I met someone so determined to fight. You will win.
Melanie Friedson says:
May 28, 2008 at 5:03 pm -
Hey Jacquie, Best wishes on a quick recovery. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay strong! -Melanie
aunt val says:
May 28, 2008 at 4:45 pm -
today as all days, my thoughts are of you….i believe in you and your strength. i love each and everyone who writes to you, those i know and those i don’t, because their belief sustains us all. extrodinary is what i call the love that surrounds you and your family. fight on you !!!!!! i love you. aunt val
Carrie Mo says:
May 28, 2008 at 4:41 pm -
Jacquie!! This website is great! You have an amazing family and so many friends thinking of you! I’ve been keeping tabs on your through Dara. Keep your head up girlie, we’re all thinking of you 🙂 Just wanted to send my love. Love in SDT, Carrie Mo
Thom Weyand says:
May 28, 2008 at 4:33 pm -
Kerri says:
May 28, 2008 at 2:02 pm -
Hey Jax! Congratulations on your award!!! The things they said about you were sooo nice! That’s something to be so proud of! I’m sorry to hear that the next round of chemo is going to be tougher than the first time. This really sucks! I wish I could take your place! Everyone’s fighting this with you and believes in you more than you know! You will beat this! Maybe you’ll meet a cute intern at the hospital during this round! I do believe that everything happens for a reason…that has to be it! Stay strong and don’t give up! I love you and am sooo glad that if you have to do this again, at least you’re back in Buffalo for it! Take care and if you need anything let me know! ~XOXOXO~
Anonymous says:
May 28, 2008 at 1:39 pm -
Hi Jax, We miss you and are sending all our energy and good thoughts you way through our prayers daily. We believe that with strength and prayer this shall pass. WE love you and know that we think of you daily!!!! Love, Miss Michelle, the Dance Dyanmics Staff and the Spezio Family
alicia says:
May 28, 2008 at 12:22 pm -
okay so here is one more that I really liked, I think it speaks for itself.”At the timberline where the storms strike with the most fury, the sturdiest trees are found.” I love you Tink, stay strong — don’t stop BELIEVING <3 alicia <3
alicia says:
May 28, 2008 at 12:17 pm -
Hello my love, so I found a few quotes today that I really liked. So I will share them with you.”I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.” – Louisa May AlcottKeep on staying strong and BELIEVING and this cancer won’t stand a chance!!! So this cancer has proven stubborn and wouldn’t back down after round 1, well guess what? You are 100000000x more stubborn and more of a FIGHTER than this cancer!!!! Show it who is boss!!! “A journey of a thousand miles begins with but a single step.” — I know you are exhausted, feeling beat down, and at times the road ahead seems daunting or endless. But this quote is true, every journey, the happiest, and the hardest ones in life start with a single step. And I know you have gone 1000 steps since Sep 27, and now you need to start anew. But you have already taken the next single step by being readmitted to Roswell & starting chemo again. You are on your way to recovery. No matter how long it will take you, you WILL make it!!!! Don’t let the thought of another X amount of months of treatment make you fearful or make you not want to fight. Because in 30 years, when you are 53, the months that you spent fighting this cancer will pale in comparison to the many joyous years you spent loving every minute of life. I love you so much. You are such an inspiration. There is not 1 fleck of doubt in my heart and mind that you can do this!!!! Keep fighting!!!!WE BELIEVE<3 delisha <3
Missy says:
May 28, 2008 at 11:46 am -
Hi Jacquie and Sharon, you have had so much information shot at you recently, I cant even begin to know how overwhelming that must be. BUT I do know, that no matter how long that tunnel is, you WILL both come out hand in hand with this behind you for good! Take one day at a time, and at the end of each day look back and KNOW that you have won that day!!! Positive thoughts create positive results! Keep up that outstanding Hirsch attitude! Attitude and the power of the mind is everything! You can do THIS!!! You both are surrounded every second ,of every day with strong prayers from people who love you, and some, from people you have never met. Everyone sending you strength,courage, and love. Prayer changes things, there is nothing in the world I believe more than that. And love conqures ALL!!!! Keep moving forward,We are all behind you! I BELIEVE In you BOTH!! Clapping, Praying, BELIEVING Missy
Jim Rusin says:
May 28, 2008 at 10:21 am -
Sharon, Torey, TJ, Jacquie You are an amazing family. Hold tight together. I can’t even imagine how difficult this is for all of you but I also know how helpless all your friends feel also. All of you are an inspiration to all of us. We are hurting to. I also feel very angry that great people like you have to be challenged with this horrible struggle. I think about your courage and strength every day. I hear this petty complaining sometimes from people and I could scream. They don’t know what tough is. Jacquie, We are waiting here for you in Williamsville. You are going to be the best teacher and you are going to continue to inspire children in your career. There is going to be a light at the end of this struggle. I can’t wait to see you happy and smiling. Congratulations on your Geneseo Award. Very impressive. I believe. Jim Rusin
Sara (albuquerque) says:
May 28, 2008 at 9:01 am -
Hi Jacquie, Keep believeing and go one minute at a time and the moments will pass and you will be on to the next step and goal. Tough, excruciatingly tough moments but continue to fight and move forward. Always thinking of you. The kids and I are in town for a few weeks and it feels comforting to be in the same state and not so many miles away. Take care of you. Thinking of you both and always holding a hand and seeing your smiles!! LOve, Sara
Sarah Batson says:
May 28, 2008 at 6:56 am -
Jacquie and Sharon, I am so sorry to hear that you are back in Roswell. I just wanted to say that I think about you both many times through each day. I think of the courage and strength you have shown over the past 7 months, and am not only in awe, but it has inspired to do great things in my own life just like the two of you. And even though we all wish the fight could be done, it requires some more to WIN. Jacquie, you take as much time as you need, we are all here holding you in our thoughts and prayers. Love you 🙂 Sarah B.
BIGJACK says:
May 28, 2008 at 4:31 am -
Jacquie, I just want to share what amazing support you have outside the hospital. You absolutely must fight and win because you have the most awesome brother that anyone could ever ask for. We try to keep him busy (and out of jail) to keep his spirits up because we know deep down, your fight is eating him alive. He cares for you more than anything. We all need you to fight and kick this cancer’s arse so you can go to SEMA with us! We’re puttin together a benefit concert in hopes of getting more folks tested and registered for potential Bone Marrow matches. Sharon, you are a true inspiration for your support. Let no one be mistaken that this is even more hard on you and yet you still provide love and support to Jacquie. Whenever you’re ready for a night off, you need to come out with TJ and I, but don’t forget bail money! Take care and be strong for our Miss Mustang Sally. TJ and Mr. Hirsch, get to work and mobilize the powers to be. We have work to do!
Sara Gehring says:
May 28, 2008 at 12:26 am -
Hey Jax! Just wanted you to know that im thinking of you. You are so incredible and I know that you will continue to shine and show everyone how amazing and strong you are. You are always in my thoughts, keep fighting! WE BELIEVE!!!!
little one says:
May 28, 2008 at 12:12 am -
so today i’m gonna be super corny and give you the most sappy lyrics-of-the-day that i can think of. but oh jaxxy, listen to the words and just remember every day that it is SO worth fighting through for the end result. i love you<3 "and then a hero comes along, with the strength to carry on, and you cast your fears aside - and you know you can survive. so when you feel like hope is gone, look inside you and be strong, and you’ll finally see the truth - that a hero lies in you.." i know i know. i’m a loser. but i just feel like.. really. sweet jesus if anyone can do this it’s gonna be you jacko. with 7 gagillion people behind you... but YOU need to know it too. and i KNOW you do. and that is why.. you’re gonna keep fighting the good fight, and power right on through. -samanthamum<3 ps. sorry for the voicemails that are about 10 minutes long and may make no sense. you know i get nervous on the phone haha
missy says:
May 27, 2008 at 8:58 pm -
Hi Jacquie, I hope this round of chemo goes fast for you. Keep strong, I know you must hear those words all the time but keep going! You will win this ,There is nobody stronger! Sharon, I wish I could do something for you both, Anything! I know Jacquie must be getting a lot of her strength from you. You are doing such a good job. Please know I believe in you BOTH! With every min. every second you are moving forward. Closer to winning this for good! Clapping praying BELIEVING Missy
Moo says:
May 27, 2008 at 8:04 pm -
Hey there! We all miss you and your Mom so much. I think about the two of you always. I hope that this will be over for you soon. I wish there was something I could do. Please don’t give up even though it may sometimes be the only thing that you’d like to do. I can’t say that I know how you feel, cuz I don’t, but just know that I do feel horrible and angry and extremely sad, which is some of what you’re probably feeling, too. And remember that you have soooo many people supporting you and praying for this to be done with. Keep up your incredible fight, Jax. And if you feel like giving up,remember that we all love you with all of our hearts. We believe, and KNOW, that you can beat this!!! So never give up! I miss you.
ALL OF US says:
May 27, 2008 at 6:58 pm -
Anger, frustration, desparation, helplessness, use all these feelings and pull them into hope, renewal and strength. This set back isn’t fair! But it’s ok, no, it’s good to be angry and frustrated. Release all those rightful feelings and then use resolve to fight again. With all the love and support, from all of us who are behind the entire Hirsch family,and the host of top notch medical experts who are on the team, Jacquie you will win!!!! xoxoxo, Indie, Pat, Anjalie and Ryan
Sara (Albuquerque) says:
May 27, 2008 at 3:38 pm -
Thinking about you guys and wishing you to feel well. Keep fighting.
Natalie M. says:
May 27, 2008 at 2:53 pm -
Hi Jax..How have you been? By reading the updates it seems like you are still being strong. I agree that its not fair for you to go through this and we all know you will fight through it. I hope you had a nice Memorial Day and if i dont write to you on the 30th, HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Love ya Jax! -Natalie M.
Dan says:
May 27, 2008 at 1:59 pm -
alicia says:
May 27, 2008 at 1:56 pm -
Hello my love!!!!!!!! I just wanted to send you a quick message letting you know I’m thinking about you & loving you!! In my heart and on my mind… how are you ALWAYS in two places at once? huh? is it some kind of magic trick only Jacqueline Elisabeth Hirsch knows about? I hope you are hanging in there at Roswell, I miss you so much.Just keep treading and your head will stay above water. We are all here for you and your whole family. I love you so much.WE BELIEVE”don’t stop believinggg”
BROOKS’ MOM says:
May 27, 2008 at 1:47 pm -
Sharon- You may once again get 2 post from me….sorry…I wrote last night too…but it didn’t go through…… But, I wanted to let you know that from my point of view you are a hero….You are dealing with a mom’s nightmare that anyone would hate too….I can only say that you have a strength that you might not be aware of…but to all of us reading, we see it…we see it in your whole family… I can’t begin to know how angry you must get at times….and I know that screaming would help….if only a tiny bit…GO OUTSIDE AND SCREAM!!! I only hope that it is a small comfort to know that so many people are following Jacquie’s struggles and praying for her recovery….I know it isn;t much….But please know that I would do anything to kick cancers a**….I HATE CANCER!!! so, know that you and your family are help closely in my heart…….. Lynn
Karen Kacko Calandra says:
May 27, 2008 at 1:05 pm -
Karen Kacko Calandra Dear Jacquie, I have been praying for you ever since our first meeting @ Roswell. If you would Let me …I’d like to personally pray for you right now…Dear Father God, Thank you for all my family and friends who love me so very much. Thank you to EVERYONE who is taking this journey with me. BUT… Most importantantly God …thank you for being with me every step of the way….I BELIEVE you are a tender and loving God. I feel your presence…Please…Take my hand, I feel you right by my side. Let us walk together the road to healing.Console me Lord, through all these struggles that threaten to overwhelm me, encourage me to embrace YOU during my weaknesses, hold me to yOUR heart when I feel helpless, comfort me under your wings … OH Lord …when some days seem bleak. God PLease be the center of my Life… in this whirlwind of pain …may I continue to look to you for my strength and may YOU be my constant assurance of HOPE….Guide me…protect me….and Heal me….Give me the peace that transcends all understand…You are the KIng who restores health…Blessed are You who heals the sick…even now in 2008 you do perform miracles, Perform your Great healing within my body now ….In the stillness of your presence Lord I ask you for very specific requests….Let me feel your healing life flow through me, help me to eat, help my blood counts stablize, bring peace to my mind and energy to my body. Help me feel the cancer leave me and your amazing healing of lIfe surge through every cell of my entire being… strengthening me daily while restoring me to wholenesss. I trust in you God… I trust in your healing love and I am open and receptive to your life …your presence will renew me.. I am open and receptive to YOU… Fill me with your grace, mercy and love… I Let go … and I let you God… give me strength for today and hope for tomorrow … I do Beliieve… with all my heart and all my spirit that for as long as I believe in YOU… I shall not fear !!! AMEN….. Thank you for letting me pray with you and for you today… God Bless and Keep God alive in your heart… He loves you so very much and Has GREAT plans for you !!! Love, Karen (WNHS classmate/friend of your parents)
Rufeng Xu-Friedman says:
May 27, 2008 at 12:40 pm -
It is so amazing how your family fought together and find the stronger love everyday. I am just one of the parents whose kids are coming to the gym. However, I found myself read your stories every day. I am praying for you and your family. Hope you will feel better soon!
Kit Perusich says:
May 27, 2008 at 10:45 am -
Jacquie,I have not written in a long time, but you have been in my thoughts and prayers from the beginning and the postings on your progress and setbacks have become a part of my day. You will stay in my prayers until you kick cancers’ *** and then I can pray that life is nothing but happiness for you and your family. Speaking of family, I feel like I have gotten to know them through reading their postings and let me tell you, they seem like a strong and feisty bunch. Use the strength and confidence of them all, when you need it and keep up the good fight. Sharon, as a Mom, you are my hero!
Sadie says:
May 27, 2008 at 10:18 am -
Hi 🙂 I just felt the need to write and tell you that I am thinking of you, as always. You are strong. You will win. Keep believingthat as we all do. It’s okay to get frustrated and mad and frankly, really pissed off. We all are right along with you. But never give up because you will win. We are behind you the whole way. I’m sending love, strength, hope and belief to your entire family. Know that there will be a time when things are “normal” again. Your life will not always revolve around cancer. It’s hard to see it now but it will happen… always Believe. We all do!! I love you and am thinking of you constantly!!!!Always loving and believing,Sadie”Once you choose hope, anything is possible”~Christopher Reeve
Huer says:
May 27, 2008 at 7:53 am -
Hirsch! Just want you to know that I love you!! I know things stink right now, soon they will get better and when they do…another game night at mi casa? Maybe Team Couch will actually win this time!! haha!! It goes without saying but we will contiue to stalk you and when you are feeling up for it…TV TIME AT ROSWELL!! XOXOXOXO Ashley!!
Martin says:
May 27, 2008 at 2:39 am -
little onee says:
May 26, 2008 at 11:40 pm -
ok so.. i save all sorts of old voicemails becasue i am just weird like that anddd here is one from.. NO JOKE. like a weekend after i crossed when i still thought my non-sdt friends were cool. (just kidding, they are.. sort of) i’m gonna say this was at approximately.. umm midnightish and you must have been like.. outside the bar or walking to it…. “hiiiii littleeeee… it’sssss your big! ::AND BIG BIG!! (screaming in the background):: and we’re verrrrryyyyy upset that you’re not with us right now! ::DON’T YOU KNOW i’M GRADUATING!?!?!? (screaming in the background):: aaaanddd hollly’s pretty upset tooo!!.. wellll i bet you’re with steveeee right now so i don’t wanna bother you WINKK (yes you said wink) sooo i’m gonna let you go! byeee little one love you soooo much” anddd that’s pretty much how that one went. i know that my 2minute and 40 second ones probably come close to beating that.. but i just wanted to share the beginning of our three year long love. miss you so much jacko. keep fighting the good fight. <3 me
Melissa Lewis says:
May 26, 2008 at 10:57 pm -
Hey Jacquie,Just letting you know you and your family are always in my thoughts and prayers. Keep fighting beautiful, we all believe in you! Love you,Melissa
stephanie feldman says:
May 26, 2008 at 10:42 pm -
hey jax,im just thinking about you and i just love you so much. your amazing, and i cant wait to see you soon! allll my love and prayers,stephanie
amanda cavarella says:
May 26, 2008 at 10:20 pm -
Stay strong Jacquie! I love you 🙂 WE ALL BELIEVE IN YOU!! ~amanda
Whitney says:
May 26, 2008 at 9:47 pm -
Hi prety girl i’ve been thinking about you stay strong your going to beat this, i know it! WE ALL BELIEVE IN YOU!!!! xoxoxo Whitney
Brooks’ mom says:
May 26, 2008 at 8:33 pm -
Sharron- I have no idea what you are going through everyday…I couldn’t begin too! But as a mom, I can only say that I believe that you do suffer right along with Jacquie. I can not begin to tell you the strength I BELIEVE you have. …I know that you want to scream….DO IT….GO OUTSIDE AND SCREAM! My heart breaks for you both…From the moment Brooks called home to tell me about Jacquie, I have wanted to do something to help…but I know there is nothing I can do…. So, while there is nothing I can do to ease your pain…or Jacquie’s… I can pray and I can be angry with you…I HATE CANCER AND I THINK IT IS SO UNFAIR!!(IT BLOWS!) So, Keep Fighting! and KNOW WE BELIEVE!!!!(IN ALL OF YOU!!) Lynn(Brooks’ mom)
Ashley says:
May 26, 2008 at 8:01 pm -
Hey Jax. I was so sad to hear about all that you are going through. It can’t be easy and I can’t even begin to imagine all that you have to deal with. You are such a strong person and you have a million people looking up to you right now! I am not good with words, but I want you to know that I am thinking of you 24/7 and I know that this isn’t an easy fight…but WE BELIEVE! Keep kicking cancer’s butt! I LOVE YOU JAX! *Ashley*
Danielle, Matt and Olivia says:
May 26, 2008 at 6:11 pm -
If children have the ability to ignore all odds and percentages, then maybe we can all learn from them. When you think about it, what other choice is there but to hope? We have two options, medically and emotionally: give up, or Fight Like Hell. Lance ArmstrongWe are all here for you! Thinking of you everyday and ALWAYS BELIEVING! We love you!
SandyBanks says:
May 26, 2008 at 5:38 pm -
Well Sharon and Jaxs i am so glad you are not holding anything back. its great that everyone voice their opinon on this awful disease but the tiger will beat it . There is way to many people that believe and have the faith forthis second journey. Well this is the update of my flower bed with the puppy. She let me keep 4 plants today but the day is not over. i might be in the clear. ljust wanted to say hello and wish you some happiness for this day . love Sandy and her gang.
Nicole Knox says:
May 26, 2008 at 4:48 pm -
Jacquie,My heart broke reading about what you’ve had to go through. But I looked at your guestbook and it made me happy – so many people love you so much! Fight the good fight for all of them! And congrats on the award from Geneseo – you truly deserve it. I’ll continue to say a special prayer for you every day.God bless!Nicole K.
Anonymous says:
May 26, 2008 at 4:30 pm -
Jackie, you are constantley on our minds,we are praying for you always, you will beat this, hang in there… We love you Karen and Kelly, North Carolina
The Tonellato Family says:
May 26, 2008 at 1:55 pm -
Jacquie, sorry to read about your set back, but, you have been such an inspiration, we believe you will conquer the lukemia. Keep fighting and we will keep praying for you.
Sadie says:
May 26, 2008 at 10:59 am -
Cancer sucks. You kick its butt miss Jacquie – show it who is boss. Love you so much and thinking of you constantly. Always loving and believing, Sades
Megan D says:
May 26, 2008 at 10:19 am -
Jax- i love you. I pray for you everything single day, and when things in my life go wrong i just think about how strong you are and how much you have changed my life. Please keep fighting your very hardest, and i’ll keep praying my very hardest. You’ll beat this thing, i know you will. i miss stopping by the gym and seeing your face like i did last summer. come home soon ♥ love you
The Burgher Family says:
May 26, 2008 at 8:25 am -
Hey Jacquie, Thinking about you always. In our thoughts and prayers. This cancer just doesn’t realize who it’s picking on…you are strong and feisty and will kick this once and for all. Our love to you and your family.
Hannes says:
May 26, 2008 at 5:13 am -
Sara (albuquerque) says:
May 25, 2008 at 10:07 pm -
Keep moving forward! Loving and caring about all of you and sending all the strength and energy I can, your way!!
Lauren Schilling says:
May 25, 2008 at 9:56 pm -
Hey Jax. I just wanted to tell you that I’m thinking about you. I know this is the hardest fight of your life, but you are such a strong, determined, and courageous person that I know you can win this battle! “And we carry on When our lives come undone We carry on Cause there’s promise in the morning sun We carry on As the dark surrenders to the dawn We were born to overcome We carry on.” -Tim McGraw Keep fighting Jax! Love, Lauren
Sara (albuquerque) says:
May 25, 2008 at 8:30 pm -
Hi Jacquie, Thinking about you and your family. Hoping you are hanging in there and feeling better… I send you strength and energy and wish you all good things. Love, sara