This message is to Jennifer Warnes. Thank you for your last message. The things you said to Sharon are so true. It’s hard for me to say some of those things to her, Torey & TJ- I don’t want them to think I’m just saying it “because I’m family”. I, too, am amazed at the strength that those three have! I miss Jacquie so much, & yes the Holidays, in our family, will never be the same without her. The closer to Christmas we get, the harder it’s getting for me & my daughters. We still cry every day & our hearts will always ache for Jacquie. So, like everyone else, I too, can only imagine how Sharon, Torey, & TJ are getting through all this Holiday stuff. Yet they continue to get up every day & do something that Jacquie would be so proud of. I know that she is with them always. I feel her presents when I’m at their house. I know that she is continuing to give them strength, just like they gave it to her during her fight. I just need to tell Sharon, Torey, & TJ what a wonderful job you are doing to keep the spirit of Jacquie alive, through the “Tink’s Pro Shop”,The Foundation, the Vera Party & all the other things you have in mind. And thank youe veryone who visit this website, to read the messages,write a message, shop, or attend the events. Your continued support & love means the world to our family. Like Jennifer said, it’s amazing how so many people have come together because of our love for Jacquie. So many strangers have become friends. And because of the Bone Marrow drives we have had in honor of Jacquie, several people have been called to be donors! …. All because we know an Angel named “Jacquie”! I read once that “Our lives aren’t measured by what we have, but by what we give”. God Bless everyone during this Holiday Season & never stop believing.
Our Angel,3 months. ugh. it feels like the blink of an eye and an eternity all at the same time. sometimes it still doesn’t feel real, and i’ll find myself going one by one through your photo albums on facebook. i just want to tell you how much i miss you. i still think about you all the time. be it 3 months, 3 years, 30 years, i know that there will never be a day where my thoughts don’t go to you. please know that you are in so many of our hearts. ugh i have so much i want to tell you. i want to tell you how lucky i am to have been your friend. how grateful i am to have had you in my life. by just being your positive, caring, self, you have done so much for me. i just want to say thank you. you have touched my life in a way that cannot even be expressed. i don’t even think you knew how important you were to me and so many of the rest of us, but you were and you still are so so important. i love you so much. keep shining down on us, we need you so so badly. i love you.xoxo <3 delisha <3 xoxo
Sharon, Torey and TJ, I am believing in YOU, always. Behind you, supporting you and rooting you on in all that you are doing and plan to do. Sara and family Remembering Jacquie’s light up the room smile.
i used to write about the sun rising in the am and knowing jacquie was ok… now i know jacquie is pushing that sun up for each of you every morning… when you think how tough you have it right now, think of jacquie with that sun on her shoulders pushing it up high telling each of us to start our day… not much but a thought… tj…barrett jackson…i have a place for you to stay when you come out here for it…seriously…. peace to you all
Hello 🙂 Sharon, your message was so sweet. You never have to thank us – we are so lucky to be a part of your life and the amazing extended Jacquie family. We had such a wonderful time seeing you the other night. I knew that it was going to be hard having us there without Jacquie and it was – but it was still so amazing to see you guys and hang out for a while… and gossip 🙂 I am so looking forward to seeing you again on the 12th and again any time you’ll have us. Hold on to each other during this holiday season and we’ll try our best to hold you up. Love you guys, always believing, <3 Sadie
Sharon,Thank you for continuing to post… it is so great to hear you share some more Jacquie stories! Hirsch family,Although I know everyone has said it, you guys have a million believers out here sending our strength to you during the holidays. You are such an amazing family, and are continuing everyday to share Jax’s lessons with the world!!!Always BELIEVING,Sarah
Good morning Sharon, It’s been a while since I have written in the Guest book, but I am thinking of you constantly as well as Torey and TJ. I check the website every day for a new message from you. I am following your sorrow as many others are as well. Nothing is easy about this journey. However, as difficult as the days are, you still get out of bed every day, you are getting through each day. The fact that you are still writing to Jacquie as well as all of us on the website is probably the best therapy that you could be doing to get through this mourning process. You speak from your heart everyday, and you get to feel the outpouring of support from so many others. It’s a wonderful tool. And just think that all of this love and support was only created through Jacquie. None of us would have ever felt the emotions or reflections of how we live our lives, and what we really should be doing with our hearts until we came together with you through Jacquie. TJ was correct in his statement when he said that Jacquie has already taught so many lessons to so many people. It’s the love and support that people are able to offer that are making them realize the importance of the small beauties of life, the simple things that we should all appreciate, time with those we love. You are carrying on these very lessons through this website and through Jacquie’s foundation. You are her deciples to spread her word and teach her lessons. Time will help you to feel her presence with you. Be faithful to your love for her that she has not left you. Her presence is clouded by your sorrow. Remember when you felt a hug from her a couple of weeks ago? She is always there. She will never leave you. Keep your faithful love for Jacquie close to your heart always and she will always hold your hand and give you her strength and courage. You are doing better than you think. You are teaching her lessons every day. Thank you for teaching all of us. My love and God’s Blessings, Jennifer
My mind has so many thoughts but the words just don’t seem to be coming easily these days. It still does seem like a nightmare, it is a nightmare, and I wish it was dream we could all wake up from. I am caring about you and always remembering everything. Love, Sara”Believe”
Good Morning!! It was nice to run into last night Torey! And Jacquie is proud knowing you stayed out later than I did haha. I miss you guys alot, especially Jacquie. But last night when I gave Torey a hug I really felt like Jax was there. I hope that today you get to feel some of Jacquie’s warmth. I love you all. xoxoxo Ashley
Sharon, Just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you and the family today. My thoughts are constantly with you. You guys are amazing. Please know that you are always in my prayers, god bless you all! Desi( Fudd’s sister in law)
The beginning of december and now i feel as if i am counting 1 holiday down 1 more to go how do we enjoy grandma brees w/o jax there this year!??! its not fair and im never going to think it is! i love and miss you everyday and i cant wait for this month to be over with!!!! cousin angela
I apologize in advance if this post turns out to be as long as I imagine it might be.Sharon, Torey, TJ: let me just start by saying how wonderful it was visiting with you on Sunday. We have been wanting to visit for quite some time but knew how understandably tough it would be and that it would take some time before you were feeling up to seeing us. Please know that if you wanted us to visit everyday, we would be there knocking down your door. You three have such remarkable strength, I am constantly awed and humbled by your courage and selflessness through this horribly difficult time. I am also so glad you really like the plaque (I don’t know what else to call it). It was such a random happenstance that I came across it, and the second I saw it, I knew it was perfect. Sharon, after my Dad passed, I remember my sister & I talking about how even my mom’s voice was different… she didn’t even sound like herself. I don’t know a time frame for how long that went on, but I know it was quite some time before I started hearing the old Mom back in her voice. Also, until this past summer, my Mom was just a little off. She couldn’t focus at work, she didn’t work out for months (which if you know my Mom, that is so out of character) etc. etc. Long story short, the zombie feeling, is normal, and will probably take quite some time to fully shake. But until you do, you have an amazing family, and countless BELIEVERS to help pick you up when you’re having a really bad day.I love you all so much. Just keep living life day to day, take it each as it comes. These next weeks will be especially trying with the holidays. Just know how much we all love you.in my heart & on my mind alwaysxoxo<3 alicia <3
Hi Hirsch Family,It was so good to see all of you the other day. I know it must be tough to let us visit but I think we all need to be there for eachother during this time. TJ-You really should do the 80’s prom party. I have been thinking of venues and will send you a list via email soon. At the airport on the way home I saw someone with a vera bradley bag and I thought of your closet and started to smile. I really hope that she makes a new pattern for jax. How could she say no when she sees all of those bags!!! Sharon please set a day aside for the ciao bella girls during christmas to get your tattoo. We can’t wait! See you all soon.I still believe,Liz
Good Morning! I just wanted to say hi and I hope you all have a good day. I had a really nice time the other night, It was great to see you all! I hope you know we are all here for you anytime you need anything at all. I think about you all the time and keep you all in my prayers. Always believing, Amanda
Sharon, I was reading your post and thinking about you…I don’t want you to get discouraged that you feel like a “zombie” and that you have bad days. After my Mom passed away I’m pretty sure that my Nonnie cried (hard) everyday for a long time. But after some time (about 4 years) she is now able to talk and laugh about things my Mom used to do. Obviously she still cries, but now she smiles more and is able to hold her head up and enjoy all that my Mom left behind. I only wanted to tell you that so that you don’t get down on yourself for being sad, you aren’t supposed to live longer than your children so it’s okay to grieve. As long as you try to stay positive or smile once a day I promise you will get through this. I love you. xoxo Ashley
Hello Hirsch’s I just wanted to let you know that you are always in my thoughts and I love you with all my heart. I hope we can visit soon. Love always, Sandra
Hi Torey, Sharon, and TJ, The day before thanksgiving Torey had told all the girls at the gym to let their family members and friends how thankful they should be for having them there and to let them know. It made thanksgiving a whole lot more than just eating, even though that is truely the best part. You are in our thoughts and prayers everyday, love Sarah, Cyndi, and Charlie.
Hi- Best wishes to TJ on his new ventures with his cars etc. He will be a success as he is such a remarkable young man in so many ways. Although stories of TJ and Jacquie together make my eyes tear up, I do love to hear about them because one thing that always struck me about TJ and Jacquie through the years was the incredible bond and relationship they share. Your family is incredible and no matter what I am doing or where I am, I always think of you as 4 and always will. I am caring about you and thinking about how incredibly difficult your moments are. Love, Sara
Good Morning, Just wanted to send some love your way. I hope that as you go through the Holiday season you are able to find some peace and happiness knowing that Jacquie is always with us. Have a great day! xoxoAlways Believingxoxo Ashley
i have been thinking about your family all week jax and i am hoping you are sending them some sign that you are always watching over them…i know how much they want to hug you (and so do i), but can’t…i am thankful for my time with you but still don’t understand why you are already gone…know how you live on each day of my life and my kids are constantly reminded of the joy they bring to me because of all you have taught to me…i miss you so much …sweet kisses
I still struggle to find the right words to say. So many days pass in a blur as I struggle to accept the fact that this is reality and that this has happened for a reason. Living so far away for the past 2 months has really allowed me to deal with this on my own, without the shoulders of many but rather the shoulders of few. I believe that my biggest shoulder has been Jacquie and the memories that we have shared. Jacquie and I would always talk about LIFE and about fears and I keep those talks close to my heart as they help me to move on and grow. I continue to pray for you Hirsch Family as I believe hundreds of others are as well. You are all so amazing and selfless to share the life of Jacquie with hundreds of others. I admire the strength that you all have and believe that Jacquie will continue to hold you all up when you begin to feel as though you will fall. Jacquie…I miss you so much. I am sure you know because I say it out loud at least twenty times a day. I miss your laugh and your burps and farts along with your pinkie bending hello or the loud HEYOOO that you would scream. I miss your chocolate peanut butter ice cream in the freezer, your sushi in your fridge, your tink bordered room, your trillion vera bags, your pink and white striped SDT jacket, your blonde hair and your smelly sneakers. I could go on forever but I will save it for another post. =)I love and miss you so much Jacqueline. Please know that I still believe. I will believe everyday, forever. love always,justine marie <3
I just wanted to let you know I have been thinking of you all constantly. I am always here for you and I love you very much. I miss you so much Jax, keep watching over us all. I love you and always believe in you. Love always, Amanda
well, i’m really bad at letting anyone else see me upset over things that actually matter (i.e. you, big.. and not just watching some dumb television show) and that’s why i haven’t been writing or anything like that. i think about you every day. and i had a dream about you yesterday as i took a nap and it was such a comforting and well rested and much needed nap, and i attribute it to that i can’t remember any other piece of that sleep besides dreaming about you. holly keeps sending me texts of the “believe” things all around manhattan and i can’t even begin to think about how incredible it is that “I believe” was the theme for the thanksgiving parade and “believe” signs are posted all over the biggest macy’s in the world. i hope you know, big, that i celebrate you every day in my own way. usually it’s listening to a few (or a lot) of songs that make me remember you and allow me to feel for a few minutes that you are right beside me, or reading my favorite passages from my favorite books that i have adapted in my head to mean something that has to do with you. i wish i could do more, jac. i know that everyone does things to celebrate you in their own way… but as your little… i wish i could do more. i remember when you came to visit me at Mia’s around 2am when i’m working the line and giving all the drunk idiots their pizza. and you just stood at the end of the counter, staring at me like a goober and just cried bc you were SO PROUD OF ME. well you should see me now, big! i just got the most wonderful recommendations from my cooperating teachers and i’d like to dedicate those to you=). not in your “memory” but in knowing that your spirit will truly live on in every one of geneseo’s (halfway decent) student teachers. i love you, i love you, i am so thankful to have met you and grown so close to you, and i am so thankful that you loved me too. i miss you, but i am celebrating you big time these days, and that is what makes it okay. p.s. keep an angel eye over the little little, she needs it 😉 always, -your samanthamum
Sharon, Torey and TJ, Just a note to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers everyday, but especially today. Our hearts break for your pain. Sending you our love. Trish, Judd, Madison, Jacob and Savannah
Dear Hirsch, I just wanted you to know I’ve been thinking of you and Jax a little more today. I know today must be difficult, and I’m so sorry for that. This thanksgiving I’m very thankful to have a friend like Jacquie and have been a part of here life. We are all blessed to know her and know all of you. I’m always here for you and love you all very much. Love always, Nichole Love you Tink <3
I am at my sister’s in Ithaca, and she only has a Mac so I hope this gets posted.just sending my love prayers and thoughts your way on this tough day. i wish i could find the right words, but i have a feeling that no words can ease the aching in your heart today. just know we all love you, and we carry you all in our hearts, as well as jacquie in our hearts, everywhere that we go. from the bottom of my heart with all of my lovexoxoxo<3 alicia <3xoxoxo
I haven’t written in forever but I have been reading the updates, seeing tinkerbells everywhere and still believing. Even though I haven’t met most of you, I have to say today that I am thankful to be able to read all your posts. This website helping so many people, who never have the courage to write but who read everything, to be a part of something bigger. I am thankful to have known Jacquie for the tiny time I sat next to her in a class but I am truly thankful for how in her fight she has changed my life along with some many others’. I am so sorry that you as a family have to go through today and the rest of days without her, I hope that you are able to have a little bit of peace today. Please know that there are people out here who don’t write on the guestbook but still read every update and every comment and are very inspired and touched by the strength this online community has shown. take care, i believe forever. Erica Hill
Sharon, Torey and TJ- I know on holidays like this, your day must be harder. It is hard to be thankful, when missing your beloved Jacquie. So, I want to thank all of you for giving me such a wonderful person to be friends with. I am thankful for the time and memories I have with Jacquie. She is with you today and always. Happy Thanksgiving to the Hirschs and all of the believers!!
Torey, Sharon, Jacquie, and TJ, This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for so many things! One thing in particular though, would be meeting a family like yours. I am so greatful that I came to Greater Buffalo, and I am so greatful that I had a chance to know and love and wonderful family like you. I am so blessed and I am so happy to be apart of all of your lives. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I understand how hard it will be to celebrate without Jax here this year. But Torey, you said last night that Jax would always eat a lot, and that made me feel a little better about eating like a pig today 🙂 Thinking of all of you, each and every day. With Love, Natalie Maranto
well, i wrote another message that i pushed the incorrect button for and it never made it here…i will rewrite it in a day or so…it was for you jacquie, but you know all about it. i will write it for your mom dad and t, so they know they will be reminded they are always in our hearts…… to all whose pain is so acute this day, for aunt sheryl, my girls, sheryl’s girls, bree and the countless others i can not list, please know you are in my heart and on my mind. aunt val
HAPPY THANKSGIVING Hirsch Family! I know that it is going to be a difficult day for you, but have peace to know that there are thousands and thousands of people who are thankful for the gift of Jacquies friendship, and for your entire family. I have not seen you in a few months, and I feel as though something is missing in my life, because you are all so loving. The first time I met you Torey and Sharon, you didn’t hesitate, you just gave me a hug, and I knew that you were special people. I am thankful today, and everyday, that I was able to meet you because you are fabulous people. I send my nonstop prayers and love to you today, and everyday. God bless, Casey
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Aunt Sheryl says:
December 7, 2008 at 4:49 am -
This message is to Jennifer Warnes. Thank you for your last message. The things you said to Sharon are so true. It’s hard for me to say some of those things to her, Torey & TJ- I don’t want them to think I’m just saying it “because I’m family”. I, too, am amazed at the strength that those three have! I miss Jacquie so much, & yes the Holidays, in our family, will never be the same without her. The closer to Christmas we get, the harder it’s getting for me & my daughters. We still cry every day & our hearts will always ache for Jacquie. So, like everyone else, I too, can only imagine how Sharon, Torey, & TJ are getting through all this Holiday stuff. Yet they continue to get up every day & do something that Jacquie would be so proud of. I know that she is with them always. I feel her presents when I’m at their house. I know that she is continuing to give them strength, just like they gave it to her during her fight. I just need to tell Sharon, Torey, & TJ what a wonderful job you are doing to keep the spirit of Jacquie alive, through the “Tink’s Pro Shop”,The Foundation, the Vera Party & all the other things you have in mind. And thank youe veryone who visit this website, to read the messages,write a message, shop, or attend the events. Your continued support & love means the world to our family. Like Jennifer said, it’s amazing how so many people have come together because of our love for Jacquie. So many strangers have become friends. And because of the Bone Marrow drives we have had in honor of Jacquie, several people have been called to be donors! …. All because we know an Angel named “Jacquie”! I read once that “Our lives aren’t measured by what we have, but by what we give”. God Bless everyone during this Holiday Season & never stop believing.
alicia says:
December 6, 2008 at 11:58 pm -
because once isn’t enough.. i just had to say one more time, how much i MISS you. with every bone in my body, i miss you.
alicia says:
December 6, 2008 at 11:55 pm -
Our Angel,3 months. ugh. it feels like the blink of an eye and an eternity all at the same time. sometimes it still doesn’t feel real, and i’ll find myself going one by one through your photo albums on facebook. i just want to tell you how much i miss you. i still think about you all the time. be it 3 months, 3 years, 30 years, i know that there will never be a day where my thoughts don’t go to you. please know that you are in so many of our hearts. ugh i have so much i want to tell you. i want to tell you how lucky i am to have been your friend. how grateful i am to have had you in my life. by just being your positive, caring, self, you have done so much for me. i just want to say thank you. you have touched my life in a way that cannot even be expressed. i don’t even think you knew how important you were to me and so many of the rest of us, but you were and you still are so so important. i love you so much. keep shining down on us, we need you so so badly. i love you.xoxo <3 delisha <3 xoxo
Sara (albuquerque) says:
December 6, 2008 at 10:42 am -
Sharon, Torey and TJ, I am believing in YOU, always. Behind you, supporting you and rooting you on in all that you are doing and plan to do. Sara and family Remembering Jacquie’s light up the room smile.
Michael Stoughton says:
December 5, 2008 at 10:20 am -
i used to write about the sun rising in the am and knowing jacquie was ok… now i know jacquie is pushing that sun up for each of you every morning… when you think how tough you have it right now, think of jacquie with that sun on her shoulders pushing it up high telling each of us to start our day… not much but a thought… tj…barrett jackson…i have a place for you to stay when you come out here for it…seriously…. peace to you all
Amanda Cavarella says:
December 5, 2008 at 8:04 am -
Thinking of you all each and every day. I love you. Always believing, Mandz
Sadie says:
December 4, 2008 at 1:56 pm -
Hello 🙂 Sharon, your message was so sweet. You never have to thank us – we are so lucky to be a part of your life and the amazing extended Jacquie family. We had such a wonderful time seeing you the other night. I knew that it was going to be hard having us there without Jacquie and it was – but it was still so amazing to see you guys and hang out for a while… and gossip 🙂 I am so looking forward to seeing you again on the 12th and again any time you’ll have us. Hold on to each other during this holiday season and we’ll try our best to hold you up. Love you guys, always believing, <3 Sadie
Pinchoff says:
December 4, 2008 at 12:46 pm -
Sharon,Thank you for continuing to post… it is so great to hear you share some more Jacquie stories! Hirsch family,Although I know everyone has said it, you guys have a million believers out here sending our strength to you during the holidays. You are such an amazing family, and are continuing everyday to share Jax’s lessons with the world!!!Always BELIEVING,Sarah
Jennifer Warnes says:
December 4, 2008 at 11:30 am -
Good morning Sharon, It’s been a while since I have written in the Guest book, but I am thinking of you constantly as well as Torey and TJ. I check the website every day for a new message from you. I am following your sorrow as many others are as well. Nothing is easy about this journey. However, as difficult as the days are, you still get out of bed every day, you are getting through each day. The fact that you are still writing to Jacquie as well as all of us on the website is probably the best therapy that you could be doing to get through this mourning process. You speak from your heart everyday, and you get to feel the outpouring of support from so many others. It’s a wonderful tool. And just think that all of this love and support was only created through Jacquie. None of us would have ever felt the emotions or reflections of how we live our lives, and what we really should be doing with our hearts until we came together with you through Jacquie. TJ was correct in his statement when he said that Jacquie has already taught so many lessons to so many people. It’s the love and support that people are able to offer that are making them realize the importance of the small beauties of life, the simple things that we should all appreciate, time with those we love. You are carrying on these very lessons through this website and through Jacquie’s foundation. You are her deciples to spread her word and teach her lessons. Time will help you to feel her presence with you. Be faithful to your love for her that she has not left you. Her presence is clouded by your sorrow. Remember when you felt a hug from her a couple of weeks ago? She is always there. She will never leave you. Keep your faithful love for Jacquie close to your heart always and she will always hold your hand and give you her strength and courage. You are doing better than you think. You are teaching her lessons every day. Thank you for teaching all of us. My love and God’s Blessings, Jennifer
Sara (albuquerque) says:
December 4, 2008 at 10:15 am -
My mind has so many thoughts but the words just don’t seem to be coming easily these days. It still does seem like a nightmare, it is a nightmare, and I wish it was dream we could all wake up from. I am caring about you and always remembering everything. Love, Sara”Believe”
Huer says:
December 4, 2008 at 9:32 am -
Good Morning!! It was nice to run into last night Torey! And Jacquie is proud knowing you stayed out later than I did haha. I miss you guys alot, especially Jacquie. But last night when I gave Torey a hug I really felt like Jax was there. I hope that today you get to feel some of Jacquie’s warmth. I love you all. xoxoxo Ashley
Anonymous says:
December 4, 2008 at 8:33 am -
Sharon, Just wanted you to know that I was thinking of you and the family today. My thoughts are constantly with you. You guys are amazing. Please know that you are always in my prayers, god bless you all! Desi( Fudd’s sister in law)
Michael Stoughton says:
December 4, 2008 at 8:25 am -
just a hug to you all
Anonymous says:
December 3, 2008 at 9:46 pm -
Just wanted to say hi and tell you that I love you guys. Always Believing <3 Whit
alicia says:
December 3, 2008 at 9:42 pm -
i would always tell jacquie i love Love LOVE you!!well i wanted to tell you guys that i love Love LOVE you too!in my heart always,<3 alicia <3
Albert says:
December 3, 2008 at 4:42 pm -
aunt val says:
December 3, 2008 at 2:58 pm -
today tomorrow and always
Anonymous says:
December 3, 2008 at 11:50 am -
The beginning of december and now i feel as if i am counting 1 holiday down 1 more to go how do we enjoy grandma brees w/o jax there this year!??! its not fair and im never going to think it is! i love and miss you everyday and i cant wait for this month to be over with!!!! cousin angela
Bill says:
December 3, 2008 at 6:19 am -
Harry says:
December 2, 2008 at 10:25 pm -
Sharon, TJ, and Torey Just thinking about you, Always. God bless you all. Jax – too many eeks, not enough roads. Believing forever, Harry
alicia says:
December 2, 2008 at 9:55 pm -
I apologize in advance if this post turns out to be as long as I imagine it might be.Sharon, Torey, TJ: let me just start by saying how wonderful it was visiting with you on Sunday. We have been wanting to visit for quite some time but knew how understandably tough it would be and that it would take some time before you were feeling up to seeing us. Please know that if you wanted us to visit everyday, we would be there knocking down your door. You three have such remarkable strength, I am constantly awed and humbled by your courage and selflessness through this horribly difficult time. I am also so glad you really like the plaque (I don’t know what else to call it). It was such a random happenstance that I came across it, and the second I saw it, I knew it was perfect. Sharon, after my Dad passed, I remember my sister & I talking about how even my mom’s voice was different… she didn’t even sound like herself. I don’t know a time frame for how long that went on, but I know it was quite some time before I started hearing the old Mom back in her voice. Also, until this past summer, my Mom was just a little off. She couldn’t focus at work, she didn’t work out for months (which if you know my Mom, that is so out of character) etc. etc. Long story short, the zombie feeling, is normal, and will probably take quite some time to fully shake. But until you do, you have an amazing family, and countless BELIEVERS to help pick you up when you’re having a really bad day.I love you all so much. Just keep living life day to day, take it each as it comes. These next weeks will be especially trying with the holidays. Just know how much we all love you.in my heart & on my mind alwaysxoxo<3 alicia <3
Anonymous says:
December 2, 2008 at 5:11 pm -
is there anyway to get EFF cancer shirts still???
Liz Fassl says:
December 2, 2008 at 4:01 pm -
Hi Hirsch Family,It was so good to see all of you the other day. I know it must be tough to let us visit but I think we all need to be there for eachother during this time. TJ-You really should do the 80’s prom party. I have been thinking of venues and will send you a list via email soon. At the airport on the way home I saw someone with a vera bradley bag and I thought of your closet and started to smile. I really hope that she makes a new pattern for jax. How could she say no when she sees all of those bags!!! Sharon please set a day aside for the ciao bella girls during christmas to get your tattoo. We can’t wait! See you all soon.I still believe,Liz
Amanda Cavarella says:
December 2, 2008 at 9:11 am -
Good Morning! I just wanted to say hi and I hope you all have a good day. I had a really nice time the other night, It was great to see you all! I hope you know we are all here for you anytime you need anything at all. I think about you all the time and keep you all in my prayers. Always believing, Amanda
Huer says:
December 2, 2008 at 8:14 am -
Sharon, I was reading your post and thinking about you…I don’t want you to get discouraged that you feel like a “zombie” and that you have bad days. After my Mom passed away I’m pretty sure that my Nonnie cried (hard) everyday for a long time. But after some time (about 4 years) she is now able to talk and laugh about things my Mom used to do. Obviously she still cries, but now she smiles more and is able to hold her head up and enjoy all that my Mom left behind. I only wanted to tell you that so that you don’t get down on yourself for being sad, you aren’t supposed to live longer than your children so it’s okay to grieve. As long as you try to stay positive or smile once a day I promise you will get through this. I love you. xoxo Ashley
Sandra says:
December 2, 2008 at 7:32 am -
Hello Hirsch’s I just wanted to let you know that you are always in my thoughts and I love you with all my heart. I hope we can visit soon. Love always, Sandra
Anonymous says:
December 1, 2008 at 10:29 pm -
aunt val says:
December 1, 2008 at 6:52 pm -
i am here dear girl, always here, thinking about you, wishing, wanting, and dreaming.
The steffans says:
December 1, 2008 at 3:32 pm -
Hi Torey, Sharon, and TJ, The day before thanksgiving Torey had told all the girls at the gym to let their family members and friends how thankful they should be for having them there and to let them know. It made thanksgiving a whole lot more than just eating, even though that is truely the best part. You are in our thoughts and prayers everyday, love Sarah, Cyndi, and Charlie.
Sara (albuquerque) says:
December 1, 2008 at 2:15 pm -
Hi- Best wishes to TJ on his new ventures with his cars etc. He will be a success as he is such a remarkable young man in so many ways. Although stories of TJ and Jacquie together make my eyes tear up, I do love to hear about them because one thing that always struck me about TJ and Jacquie through the years was the incredible bond and relationship they share. Your family is incredible and no matter what I am doing or where I am, I always think of you as 4 and always will. I am caring about you and thinking about how incredibly difficult your moments are. Love, Sara
Huer says:
December 1, 2008 at 8:51 am -
Good Morning, Just wanted to send some love your way. I hope that as you go through the Holiday season you are able to find some peace and happiness knowing that Jacquie is always with us. Have a great day! xoxoAlways Believingxoxo Ashley
sue says:
November 30, 2008 at 8:34 pm -
i have been thinking about your family all week jax and i am hoping you are sending them some sign that you are always watching over them…i know how much they want to hug you (and so do i), but can’t…i am thankful for my time with you but still don’t understand why you are already gone…know how you live on each day of my life and my kids are constantly reminded of the joy they bring to me because of all you have taught to me…i miss you so much …sweet kisses
Sara (albuquerque) says:
November 30, 2008 at 8:04 pm -
Caring about you all so much and sending some strength your way. Always thinking about Jacquie and about you and missing you all. Love, Sara
Casey Stiokas says:
November 30, 2008 at 6:53 pm -
I love you Hirsch family! Just thought you should hear that:) God bless, Casey
Justine says:
November 30, 2008 at 5:51 pm -
I still struggle to find the right words to say. So many days pass in a blur as I struggle to accept the fact that this is reality and that this has happened for a reason. Living so far away for the past 2 months has really allowed me to deal with this on my own, without the shoulders of many but rather the shoulders of few. I believe that my biggest shoulder has been Jacquie and the memories that we have shared. Jacquie and I would always talk about LIFE and about fears and I keep those talks close to my heart as they help me to move on and grow. I continue to pray for you Hirsch Family as I believe hundreds of others are as well. You are all so amazing and selfless to share the life of Jacquie with hundreds of others. I admire the strength that you all have and believe that Jacquie will continue to hold you all up when you begin to feel as though you will fall. Jacquie…I miss you so much. I am sure you know because I say it out loud at least twenty times a day. I miss your laugh and your burps and farts along with your pinkie bending hello or the loud HEYOOO that you would scream. I miss your chocolate peanut butter ice cream in the freezer, your sushi in your fridge, your tink bordered room, your trillion vera bags, your pink and white striped SDT jacket, your blonde hair and your smelly sneakers. I could go on forever but I will save it for another post. =)I love and miss you so much Jacqueline. Please know that I still believe. I will believe everyday, forever. love always,justine marie <3
Amanda Cavarella says:
November 30, 2008 at 11:06 am -
I just wanted to let you know I have been thinking of you all constantly. I am always here for you and I love you very much. I miss you so much Jax, keep watching over us all. I love you and always believe in you. Love always, Amanda
little sammie says:
November 29, 2008 at 3:12 pm -
well, i’m really bad at letting anyone else see me upset over things that actually matter (i.e. you, big.. and not just watching some dumb television show) and that’s why i haven’t been writing or anything like that. i think about you every day. and i had a dream about you yesterday as i took a nap and it was such a comforting and well rested and much needed nap, and i attribute it to that i can’t remember any other piece of that sleep besides dreaming about you. holly keeps sending me texts of the “believe” things all around manhattan and i can’t even begin to think about how incredible it is that “I believe” was the theme for the thanksgiving parade and “believe” signs are posted all over the biggest macy’s in the world. i hope you know, big, that i celebrate you every day in my own way. usually it’s listening to a few (or a lot) of songs that make me remember you and allow me to feel for a few minutes that you are right beside me, or reading my favorite passages from my favorite books that i have adapted in my head to mean something that has to do with you. i wish i could do more, jac. i know that everyone does things to celebrate you in their own way… but as your little… i wish i could do more. i remember when you came to visit me at Mia’s around 2am when i’m working the line and giving all the drunk idiots their pizza. and you just stood at the end of the counter, staring at me like a goober and just cried bc you were SO PROUD OF ME. well you should see me now, big! i just got the most wonderful recommendations from my cooperating teachers and i’d like to dedicate those to you=). not in your “memory” but in knowing that your spirit will truly live on in every one of geneseo’s (halfway decent) student teachers. i love you, i love you, i am so thankful to have met you and grown so close to you, and i am so thankful that you loved me too. i miss you, but i am celebrating you big time these days, and that is what makes it okay. p.s. keep an angel eye over the little little, she needs it 😉 always, -your samanthamum
judy says:
November 29, 2008 at 1:21 pm -
Sadie says:
November 29, 2008 at 12:46 am -
Love you guys. Always believing. xoxo
Xu-Friedman Family says:
November 27, 2008 at 10:17 pm -
Dear Hirsh Family, Happy Thanksgiving! You are in our thoughts! The Xu-Friedman Family
John says:
November 27, 2008 at 9:21 pm -
The Penetrantes says:
November 27, 2008 at 9:04 pm -
Sharon, Torey and TJ, Just a note to let you know you are in our thoughts and prayers everyday, but especially today. Our hearts break for your pain. Sending you our love. Trish, Judd, Madison, Jacob and Savannah
Bowers says:
November 27, 2008 at 6:54 pm -
Dear Hirsch, I just wanted you to know I’ve been thinking of you and Jax a little more today. I know today must be difficult, and I’m so sorry for that. This thanksgiving I’m very thankful to have a friend like Jacquie and have been a part of here life. We are all blessed to know her and know all of you. I’m always here for you and love you all very much. Love always, Nichole Love you Tink <3
alicia says:
November 27, 2008 at 6:46 pm -
I am at my sister’s in Ithaca, and she only has a Mac so I hope this gets posted.just sending my love prayers and thoughts your way on this tough day. i wish i could find the right words, but i have a feeling that no words can ease the aching in your heart today. just know we all love you, and we carry you all in our hearts, as well as jacquie in our hearts, everywhere that we go. from the bottom of my heart with all of my lovexoxoxo<3 alicia <3xoxoxo
Anonymous says:
November 27, 2008 at 4:08 pm -
I haven’t written in forever but I have been reading the updates, seeing tinkerbells everywhere and still believing. Even though I haven’t met most of you, I have to say today that I am thankful to be able to read all your posts. This website helping so many people, who never have the courage to write but who read everything, to be a part of something bigger. I am thankful to have known Jacquie for the tiny time I sat next to her in a class but I am truly thankful for how in her fight she has changed my life along with some many others’. I am so sorry that you as a family have to go through today and the rest of days without her, I hope that you are able to have a little bit of peace today. Please know that there are people out here who don’t write on the guestbook but still read every update and every comment and are very inspired and touched by the strength this online community has shown. take care, i believe forever. Erica Hill
Melissa Lewis says:
November 27, 2008 at 1:43 pm -
Sharon, Torey and TJ- I know on holidays like this, your day must be harder. It is hard to be thankful, when missing your beloved Jacquie. So, I want to thank all of you for giving me such a wonderful person to be friends with. I am thankful for the time and memories I have with Jacquie. She is with you today and always. Happy Thanksgiving to the Hirschs and all of the believers!!
marlene says:
November 27, 2008 at 12:32 pm -
God Bless you all today…my heart is with you and I send love to all of you. Know that Jacquie is with you today and everyday!!!
Natalie M says:
November 27, 2008 at 12:20 pm -
Torey, Sharon, Jacquie, and TJ, This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for so many things! One thing in particular though, would be meeting a family like yours. I am so greatful that I came to Greater Buffalo, and I am so greatful that I had a chance to know and love and wonderful family like you. I am so blessed and I am so happy to be apart of all of your lives. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I understand how hard it will be to celebrate without Jax here this year. But Torey, you said last night that Jax would always eat a lot, and that made me feel a little better about eating like a pig today 🙂 Thinking of all of you, each and every day. With Love, Natalie Maranto
aunt val says:
November 27, 2008 at 11:20 am -
well, i wrote another message that i pushed the incorrect button for and it never made it here…i will rewrite it in a day or so…it was for you jacquie, but you know all about it. i will write it for your mom dad and t, so they know they will be reminded they are always in our hearts…… to all whose pain is so acute this day, for aunt sheryl, my girls, sheryl’s girls, bree and the countless others i can not list, please know you are in my heart and on my mind. aunt val
Casey Stiokas says:
November 27, 2008 at 10:19 am -
HAPPY THANKSGIVING Hirsch Family! I know that it is going to be a difficult day for you, but have peace to know that there are thousands and thousands of people who are thankful for the gift of Jacquies friendship, and for your entire family. I have not seen you in a few months, and I feel as though something is missing in my life, because you are all so loving. The first time I met you Torey and Sharon, you didn’t hesitate, you just gave me a hug, and I knew that you were special people. I am thankful today, and everyday, that I was able to meet you because you are fabulous people. I send my nonstop prayers and love to you today, and everyday. God bless, Casey