Even though we don’t often write you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Whenever we pass the gym we think of the special family that runs it and the wonderful work you do for so many others. always caring The Trosterud’s
Sharon, have no fear, Jacquie and her brave and courageous battle will NEVER be forgotten. I don’t think there will come a time when people stop coming to things in her memory. She was simply that amazing. She continues to inspire me daily and I know I’m not the only one. There is NO way she could ever be forgotten. We ALL love and miss her. Hang in there… “The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dreams NEVER die…”Jacquie’s dreams will continue to come true through her family, friends, and through all of her believers….
Dear Hirsch Family: I couldn’t agree more with Ashley! Although the postings break my heart and I wish I could take your pain away, I need to visit the website everyday to see Jacquie’s smiling face and remember all the “wonderful” times I spent with her!! Just remember we need you & Jacquie as much as you need to stay close to everyone because they’re there for you & your family.
Good Morning! Sharon I couldn’t help but to smile when reading your last post. You wrote about hoping that there is a day when you won’t have to lean on your friends and family to get through the tough times…well I think you are stuck with us for life! I think I can speak for many when I say that we NEED you guys just as much as you need us. If I didn’t get a text here or there from you and Torey reminding me that Jax is smiling down or that you guys are always there for me too…I may not make it through the days! At our last ciao bella dinner we were all talking about how important it is to have friends, not just because you need people to laugh with but because you need people to help you get through the rough days. I think we will ALL always be there for each other, and that is the way Jax would have wanted it! She wouldn’t want us to go through this alone. You have tons of support to share the good memories and the bad ones with!! Love you!!! xoxo Ashley
Hirsch, One of my client’s sisters passed away on New Years Eve. Hers is another family that will be hurting for the years to come due to this horrible disease. I know you’re up there watching over her and spreading your beautiful smile. This foundation is doing wonderful things to help with this fight and will keep on BELIEVING and fighting… My thoughts are with you guys always…
Wishing you all the strength to continue all your wonderful fund raising in Jacquie’s honor. You always were great at motivating your students..remember one foot in front of the other and push through.
Hirschs, Before Christmas break I had the pleasure to sub in a first grade classroom for three days. Well, the special thing about this classroom, (other than being full of wonderful kids) was the class pet. Now, I never did get to see her because she was hiding during the day under her shavings, but in the cage was a little hampster whos name just happened to be…Tinkerbell. I knew that it was a sign from Jax the moment I heard the kids talking about her. I hope you had a wonderful holiday, I know it must have been extremely difficult for you all. Please know that I am and will continue to pray for you all each and every day. God bless, Casey
Woke up this morning thinking about Jax and how somedays it just doesn’t seem possible that she’s gone… BELIEVING in the Hirsh’s and spreading Jacquie’s story always…
Dear Sharon, Torey & TJ ~Although I don’t write often, please know that that doesn’t mean that you all ~ and especially Jacquie ~ are ever far from my thoughts and prayers… Whether it’s my children peering over my shoulder as I religiously read and am inspired by this beautiful website and happily recognizing that I’m on Jacquie’s site… or whether it’s proudly passing Fiona’s Tinkerbell costume onto her cousin Maxine to wear this past Halloween in honor of Jacquie… or whether it’s simply sitting down at night after all the children are finally in bed and glancing over at our Christmas tree to see the beautiful Vera Bradley ornament I bought at last year’s fundraiser in honor of Jacquie, I just wanted you to know that your wonderful daughter/sister certainly does inspire so many people… those of us you know and so many more you don’t even know… on a daily basis. No, Sharon, your darling daughter will never be forgotten and, yes, she will ALWAYS be in our hearts and minds… She was that amazing!!!All of love ~ Elise, Martin, Quintin, Aidan, Gabriel & Fiona
It is still so new & all we see is the empty space, but that is not how it is in the landscape of the heart. There, there is no empty space & she still laughs & grapples with ideas & plans & nods wisely with each of us in turn. We are proud to have known her. We are proud to have called her friend. -Brian Andreas so proud to have called you friend, jac. i miss you so much it hurts. <3 your little for ever.
Sharon, Torey, & TJ,I know that the last few days were not easy for you but I hope that you were able to enjoy the holiday with loved ones. Know that Jacquie’s spirit lives on in everyone who knew her,this (and every holiday)! Merry Christmas to all of you, I was thinking about you all day today, as with everyday.Jax~Keep shining down on us…we all need you! Merry Christmas Tink!
I recently met a beautiful and intoxicating woman by the name of Holly Parker. She stole my heart. Holly told me Jacquie’s story and I wanted to tell you that Jacquie’s life still inspires. I will carry her name and her story with me wherever I may roam. This is a poem of gratitude about the simple pleasures of life.Jane Kenyon died several years ago of cancer. Otherwise Jane Kenyon I got out of bedon two strong legs.It might have beenotherwise. I atecereal, sweetmilk, ripe, flawlesspeach. It mighthave been otherwise.I took the dog uphillto the birch wood.All morning I didthe work I love. At noon I lay downwith my mate. It mighthave been otherwise.We ate dinner togetherat a table with silvercandlesticks. It mighthave been otherwise.I slept in a bedin a room with paintingson the walls, andplanned another dayjust like this day.But one day, I know,it will be otherwise.
hello my beautiful hirschs, i just came on the website to post basically the second half to Pauline’s story. it was like you picked out the exact time we’d both be stuffing our faces last saturday morning so that she could tell me about your stocking hanging up at the world famous. i miss you so much every single day. it gets so hard during this holiday season but its the little things like meeting someone else that knows you at a random time that makes me still BELIEVE that you are with me. merry, merry, merry christmas to you hirschs. i am sending you infinite amounts of hugs through the computer right now on such a bittersweet day. i love you all and think about you every day. <3 --sammie
TJ, Jacquie, Sharon, & Torey, I am thinking about you guys today, and always. May you find some comfort in all the good memories of many Christmas’s shared with Jax. She must be so incredibly proud of all your hard work that you have done in her honor for so many others. You should feel so good about yourselves and what you are doing for Jacquie. She is watching in awe at how far her legacy has touched people. I feel very lucky that I have had the honor of being TJ’s friend for so many years, and being able to know Jax and you guys. You are truly a wonderful family and I wish you nothing but love. You’re in my thoughts and prayers, Love, Lauren
Merry Christmas Hirsch Family! I know this is tough for you, but Jacquie is with us. I am reminded of her all the time! My sister works at the IB now and sent me a picture of Jacquie’s stocking hanging in the bar. The next morning I saw Jacquie’s little at the bagel store and got to share it with her! Jacquie is with us! I know it!Love,Pauline
Merry Christmas my beautiful Jacquie, may this message make its way to heaven. Miss you so very much. Thank you for helping me pick out gifts again this year. I love you, but you already know that. Keep watching over us and those who need an angel’s touch. Love forever, Dad
Hi Jacquie, It is hard to write on here because of all the thoughts that go through my mind and heart. I know your mom will read this to you although, like all of us, I wish you were reading it and there was never even the need for a site to have to even go to to begin with. I want you you to know I drop touches of you all around when I can…I coach with someone who loves tink so am giving her a pen to use and I stuck Tink on the pen and added “Believe” with purple rhinestones on each side. I added a purple Believe to my Balance beam board on the wall for the girls to read…I try to use it wherever I can to help myself and others to “Believe”. Missing you, thinking of you, remembering you. Love to you whole family and strength for each new moment and step. Your mom wished a rainbow for me here in ABQ and I think I will see it. Love, Sara
Good Morning! Sharon I just read your post about Sandra and Tim’s wedding…you are 100% correct that we are so lucky that as a group of friends we are all still so close and that we are all still there for each other. I firmly believe that Jacquie is making that happen and helping to show us what true friendship is all about. I went to Mike Kelley and Chris Fedele’s house the other night and on their Christmas tree was a Jacquie purple braclet…that reminded me how much everyone loves and misses Jax…it reminded me that I am lucky to have a group of people around me who I can laugh and cry too when telling stories about Jax. I know how hard the Holiday’s are…this year we only have one ornament on our tree…because after 5 years it is still difficult to get into the Holiday spirit completely…just try and remeber that on Christmas (as well as everyday) thousands of people are thinking about you and Jacquie, (and the rest of your family). I hope this Holiday season brings you some peace and joy. Love you always!! xo Ashley
When I see you in picture’s and in my dreams you’re so close like I can reach out and feel you, and touch you and hug you again. I wish you could come back, back here with me and with us. Where you belong. I miss you more and more each day. I hope you’re safe now. I miss you and I love you. “and I know she’s smiling saying, don’t worry bout’ me”
Today is a day my heart goes out to those in pain and sufferring…all who cannot see the love surrounding us because of the clouds of sadness…today is the day I want all of us to remember the good we have right in front of us…we quickly forget all that God does for us…as we move on to our own next challenges…Christmas is about Jesus birthay it is a celebration for him…that we do with our friends and families…and yes it is true… every year the celebration seems a bit different because people have been taken from us…our dear loved ones are gone…but let us NOT forget they are in heaven @ home with our Lord who loves them even more than we do…if that is at all possible…but He does and he is keeping them pain free, and whole…and happy… Please know and believe in this…No one in this entire world wants more for us than God does…He does not want us to be afraid of Him …he wants us to run to Him with our pain and suffering….It is only Him who can give true peace and comfort….So as Christmas approaches, as generations come and go…in a world that is constantly changing, the stability of your faith can get you through all adversity if your focus on the season is in the right place…try celebrating Jesus birth and you will see it will make a difference in the Holiday… My peace and loves goes out to all of you….
Sharon- I just wanted to say thank you so much for the beautiful hand written card that came with my Tink ornament. I don’t know how you have the strength to keep doing these amazing and thoughtful things, but it is an inspiration to us all. I know Jax is so proud of everything you are doing to honor her life. The ornament is front-and-center on my tree and it reminds me all the time of the memories I shared with Jacquie. Hirsch’s- I hope you are handling the holiday season as best as you can. You are in thousands of people’s thoughts and prayers. And lastly, I miss you and love you Jax 🙂 Always believing, Maryanne Heiman
Hello Hirschs, I know I don’t write as much as I used to. It was so much easier to find words to encourage Jacquie in her fight and to tell her we were behind her and to keep fighting. It was easier because I truly believed that one day I would stop writing on this wall – Jacquie would be better and we’d be going out to parties and movies and there would be no need for this wall. I hate that now it’s words of comfort that I need to find rather than words of encouragement. Especially because I know that most words don’t comfort the way they need to. Please just know that even though I don’t write on the wall as much as I did that I think of you all constantly. My Tink ornament has the most prominent spot on my tree. The world is a little less bright without Jacquie in it… she has taught us all so much and I think of her everyday. I’m also just so thankful that she was a part of my life. I know words can’t comfort like they need to but please know that I am thinking of you and sending you love and I hold Jacquie in my heart every minute of every day. Love you guys, Sadie
Dear Hirsch Family: I was in NYC recently trying to get some holiday spirit & when I came upon Macy’s, written across the huge store was the word “BELIEVE” in big beautiful red christmas lights!! Once again Jacquie was there to bring a smile to my face. I miss her so. Always in my heart.
Dear Sharon, Torey, and TJ, It was a privilege and an honor to share in the memorial service with you yesterday. My heart aches for all of you. There are just no words. I want you to know that I think about all of you and pray for you every day. However, it is still such a helpless feeling. Please find your strength in Jacquie’s memory to help you through this difficult season. My love to all of you, Jennifer
Hirsch’s, I am thinking of you all, especially during this holiday season. I know this must be very bittersweet, I am thinking of you all. Jax-I miss you so much. Wherever I am, something always reminds me of you. I always know you are with us all. Always believing in you. Love you lots, mandz
Continuing to miss you Jacquie each and every day. Wherever I am, or whatever I am doing, something tends to always remind me of you. We all love you so much. -Natalie M.
Still, always thinking of all 4 of you, sending strength, trying to keep believing and missing YOUR beautiful Jacquie. Forever supporting you and caring about you ALL. Sara and family
I am so grateful and privileged to have been a friend of Jacquie’s. She was such an amazing person and, each day, I find things that remind me of her. It breaks my heart that she is gone, although I know she served a higher purpose. She captivated so many with her positive spirit and beautiful smile. She made so many people open their eyes and really get to know what life was all about… I miss her so much… To the Hirsch family– I am sure the holiday season is bittersweet and I hope you find comfort knowing that Jacquie has changed and altered so many lives, for the better. I will love you and miss you, forever…
We are all thinking about you on this Thanksgiving day. We are hoping that the love and support of your family and friends will help get you through this holiday season. We are so thankful for being touched by Jacquie and we always keep her fresh, loving, young spirit close to our hearts. Your family is forever in our prayers. May you have a peaceful Thanksgiving. Love, The Meholick Family
Hirsch Family-I used to write in this guestbook before when Jax was sick. But I’m still checking it and listening to your writings and updates. I’m still following you with tears down my face. All I want to do is make you smile. The entire optional team talks about how we LOVE to see you guys smile. Maybe that’s why I’m such a dork at the gym 🙂 just to see you flash a smile. And maybe say “an expression you haven’t heard in a while. So you can go and tell your brother” (Torey). Hahaha. Each time I see you guys, there comes plenty of laughs too.And Tor, you might have noticed this- but in the gym, before I do something I’m scared of or is dangerous i grab my Jacquie bracelet and it gives me the strength to do it. And she keeps me safe. She gives me the courage. I BELIEVE.
Today, and every day, give thanks for a beautiful life well lived, an amazing legacy, and a lifetime of wonderful memories. Thinking of you and praying you find the strength and courage to face another milestone in life’s journey. Wendy
Sharon, I feel your pain about the holidays looming over our heads. I too dread this approaching time of year. I’m sure there is no easy way to get through it, yet somehow we will. Somehow the love that Jacquie & Matt shared with us will get us through our most difficult struggles of not having them in our lives. Somehow they will show us what path to take. And I know deep inside, they will be right there beside us in our time of need. Please know I am thinking about you, and loving you. I pray for your family all the time. Love, Lauren
Sharon, While reading your posts, I realized how much strength Jax’s memory gives each and every one of us. She encourages you to take that extra step forward, to hold on for one more day. Everyday Jacquie reminds me to live my life to the fullest; openly with love, with courage, and mainly with the determination to make MY dreams come true. I pray that each day you find more strength, and become more resolute to keep moving forward. I love you and I am always BELIEVING, Miranda
I LOVE my new Vera!! Every time I look at it, or one of my others, all I can think of is Jacquie and her brave fight. It is so amazing to be in a room with so many people who BELIEVE and all want to fight in Jacquie’s memory. I can’t wait til next year to get a new Vera :)Always believing and thinking of the 4 of you,Cassey Stallman
Sharon, Torey, and TJ,It was so wonderful to see you last night. I cannot wait to be able to use my new Vera lunch box at school! Sharon, don’t worry, there is no way that I could EVER forget about Jax. She is with me every single day, and I laugh at the stories that I would be telling her about teaching and grad school.I think about you often, and I never stop BELIEVING. God bless,Casey
SO many things these days have been reminding me of you … and my heart just breaks. Jacquie, I miss you so much. I only knew you for a few short years, but i don’t think you’ll ever know the impact you have made on my life. It’s just so unfair you aren’t with us anymore. I miss you Jax
Good Morning, I listen to WYRK all day while I’m at work…and just now a song came on that makes me teary eyed (but in a nice way) everytime…it reminds me of Jacquie! I am sure you have heard it but I had to write about it on here as tonight is Jax’s party and she has been on my mind alot these past few days!! The song is: Cryin’ For me (wayman’s song) by Toby Keith. If you haven’t heard it go try and listen to it or read the lyrics. It is beautiful and shows you how important friendships are!! Love you! See you tonight! xoxoxo Ashley
Sharon, TJ, and Torey, Haven’t written in a while, never stop thinking about you. We will be there tomorrow night. Thinking of you always Believing forever Harry
Dear Jax, Its been so long, and the hurt never goes away. Each day I get up wondering if it will be a liitle easier, or if it will hurt a little less. But it never does. The hole is too big to fill. Realizing that for now & forever this is the way things are and the way they have to be seems like a constant battle. Trying with everything I can to deny it and hope that it isnt real, hope that it goes away always seems to be a losing one. But the way in which you shine though, I almost welcome the mental struggle just to imagine you, to see you and hear you some more. We’re all doing great things for you and for so many others. I know wherever you are you’re smiling, and laughing and happy. The way you always were, the way you always will be. I love and miss you so much Jacquie, stay close to us.
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Anonymous says:
January 10, 2010 at 9:54 pm -
Even though we don’t often write you are always in our thoughts and prayers. Whenever we pass the gym we think of the special family that runs it and the wonderful work you do for so many others. always caring The Trosterud’s
Anonymous says:
January 10, 2010 at 1:14 pm -
Sharon, have no fear, Jacquie and her brave and courageous battle will NEVER be forgotten. I don’t think there will come a time when people stop coming to things in her memory. She was simply that amazing. She continues to inspire me daily and I know I’m not the only one. There is NO way she could ever be forgotten. We ALL love and miss her. Hang in there… “The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives, and the dreams NEVER die…”Jacquie’s dreams will continue to come true through her family, friends, and through all of her believers….
Sue P says:
January 10, 2010 at 12:23 pm -
Dear Hirsch Family: I couldn’t agree more with Ashley! Although the postings break my heart and I wish I could take your pain away, I need to visit the website everyday to see Jacquie’s smiling face and remember all the “wonderful” times I spent with her!! Just remember we need you & Jacquie as much as you need to stay close to everyone because they’re there for you & your family.
Huer says:
January 7, 2010 at 8:44 am -
Good Morning! Sharon I couldn’t help but to smile when reading your last post. You wrote about hoping that there is a day when you won’t have to lean on your friends and family to get through the tough times…well I think you are stuck with us for life! I think I can speak for many when I say that we NEED you guys just as much as you need us. If I didn’t get a text here or there from you and Torey reminding me that Jax is smiling down or that you guys are always there for me too…I may not make it through the days! At our last ciao bella dinner we were all talking about how important it is to have friends, not just because you need people to laugh with but because you need people to help you get through the rough days. I think we will ALL always be there for each other, and that is the way Jax would have wanted it! She wouldn’t want us to go through this alone. You have tons of support to share the good memories and the bad ones with!! Love you!!! xoxo Ashley
Anonymous says:
January 6, 2010 at 10:55 pm -
Good night Jax. I love you.
Pinchoff says:
January 6, 2010 at 4:32 pm -
Hirsch, One of my client’s sisters passed away on New Years Eve. Hers is another family that will be hurting for the years to come due to this horrible disease. I know you’re up there watching over her and spreading your beautiful smile. This foundation is doing wonderful things to help with this fight and will keep on BELIEVING and fighting… My thoughts are with you guys always…
Anonymous says:
January 6, 2010 at 2:28 pm -
Love and miss you always, Jac. I hope that you are proud of me.
Ellen Schaefer says:
January 5, 2010 at 10:53 am -
Wishing you all the strength to continue all your wonderful fund raising in Jacquie’s honor. You always were great at motivating your students..remember one foot in front of the other and push through.
Casey Stiokas says:
January 2, 2010 at 6:29 pm -
Hirschs, Before Christmas break I had the pleasure to sub in a first grade classroom for three days. Well, the special thing about this classroom, (other than being full of wonderful kids) was the class pet. Now, I never did get to see her because she was hiding during the day under her shavings, but in the cage was a little hampster whos name just happened to be…Tinkerbell. I knew that it was a sign from Jax the moment I heard the kids talking about her. I hope you had a wonderful holiday, I know it must have been extremely difficult for you all. Please know that I am and will continue to pray for you all each and every day. God bless, Casey
Anonymous says:
January 2, 2010 at 3:34 pm -
Woke up this morning thinking about Jax and how somedays it just doesn’t seem possible that she’s gone… BELIEVING in the Hirsh’s and spreading Jacquie’s story always…
Elise Cusack & Family says:
December 30, 2009 at 11:34 pm -
Dear Sharon, Torey & TJ ~Although I don’t write often, please know that that doesn’t mean that you all ~ and especially Jacquie ~ are ever far from my thoughts and prayers… Whether it’s my children peering over my shoulder as I religiously read and am inspired by this beautiful website and happily recognizing that I’m on Jacquie’s site… or whether it’s proudly passing Fiona’s Tinkerbell costume onto her cousin Maxine to wear this past Halloween in honor of Jacquie… or whether it’s simply sitting down at night after all the children are finally in bed and glancing over at our Christmas tree to see the beautiful Vera Bradley ornament I bought at last year’s fundraiser in honor of Jacquie, I just wanted you to know that your wonderful daughter/sister certainly does inspire so many people… those of us you know and so many more you don’t even know… on a daily basis. No, Sharon, your darling daughter will never be forgotten and, yes, she will ALWAYS be in our hearts and minds… She was that amazing!!!All of love ~ Elise, Martin, Quintin, Aidan, Gabriel & Fiona
Sammie says:
December 30, 2009 at 3:17 pm -
It is still so new & all we see is the empty space, but that is not how it is in the landscape of the heart. There, there is no empty space & she still laughs & grapples with ideas & plans & nods wisely with each of us in turn. We are proud to have known her. We are proud to have called her friend. -Brian Andreas so proud to have called you friend, jac. i miss you so much it hurts. <3 your little for ever.
Anonymous says:
December 29, 2009 at 10:10 am -
not a day goes by that i do not think about all four of you, and how much i love you.<3 <3 <3 <3
Anonymous says:
December 26, 2009 at 12:37 am -
Sharon, Torey, & TJ,I know that the last few days were not easy for you but I hope that you were able to enjoy the holiday with loved ones. Know that Jacquie’s spirit lives on in everyone who knew her,this (and every holiday)! Merry Christmas to all of you, I was thinking about you all day today, as with everyday.Jax~Keep shining down on us…we all need you! Merry Christmas Tink!
Anonymous says:
December 25, 2009 at 11:03 pm -
merry christmas! love yous<3
John Keabler says:
December 25, 2009 at 6:44 pm -
I recently met a beautiful and intoxicating woman by the name of Holly Parker. She stole my heart. Holly told me Jacquie’s story and I wanted to tell you that Jacquie’s life still inspires. I will carry her name and her story with me wherever I may roam. This is a poem of gratitude about the simple pleasures of life.Jane Kenyon died several years ago of cancer. Otherwise Jane Kenyon I got out of bedon two strong legs.It might have beenotherwise. I atecereal, sweetmilk, ripe, flawlesspeach. It mighthave been otherwise.I took the dog uphillto the birch wood.All morning I didthe work I love. At noon I lay downwith my mate. It mighthave been otherwise.We ate dinner togetherat a table with silvercandlesticks. It mighthave been otherwise.I slept in a bedin a room with paintingson the walls, andplanned another dayjust like this day.But one day, I know,it will be otherwise.
Lil Sammie says:
December 25, 2009 at 3:43 pm -
hello my beautiful hirschs, i just came on the website to post basically the second half to Pauline’s story. it was like you picked out the exact time we’d both be stuffing our faces last saturday morning so that she could tell me about your stocking hanging up at the world famous. i miss you so much every single day. it gets so hard during this holiday season but its the little things like meeting someone else that knows you at a random time that makes me still BELIEVE that you are with me. merry, merry, merry christmas to you hirschs. i am sending you infinite amounts of hugs through the computer right now on such a bittersweet day. i love you all and think about you every day. <3 --sammie
Lauren Schilling says:
December 25, 2009 at 3:07 pm -
TJ, Jacquie, Sharon, & Torey, I am thinking about you guys today, and always. May you find some comfort in all the good memories of many Christmas’s shared with Jax. She must be so incredibly proud of all your hard work that you have done in her honor for so many others. You should feel so good about yourselves and what you are doing for Jacquie. She is watching in awe at how far her legacy has touched people. I feel very lucky that I have had the honor of being TJ’s friend for so many years, and being able to know Jax and you guys. You are truly a wonderful family and I wish you nothing but love. You’re in my thoughts and prayers, Love, Lauren
Pauline Cantatore says:
December 25, 2009 at 1:49 pm -
Merry Christmas Hirsch Family! I know this is tough for you, but Jacquie is with us. I am reminded of her all the time! My sister works at the IB now and sent me a picture of Jacquie’s stocking hanging in the bar. The next morning I saw Jacquie’s little at the bagel store and got to share it with her! Jacquie is with us! I know it!Love,Pauline
Anonymous says:
December 25, 2009 at 11:20 am -
Wishing you all a very merry Christmas and a healthy New Year. Always believing! ~The Maranto Family
Dad says:
December 25, 2009 at 1:08 am -
Merry Christmas my beautiful Jacquie, may this message make its way to heaven. Miss you so very much. Thank you for helping me pick out gifts again this year. I love you, but you already know that. Keep watching over us and those who need an angel’s touch. Love forever, Dad
Anonymous says:
December 24, 2009 at 7:56 pm -
Merry Christmas, Jax. Please continue to spread your tink* magic now and throughout the upcoming year. Miss you and love you <3 MA
Sara (albuquerque) says:
December 23, 2009 at 6:23 pm -
Hi Jacquie, It is hard to write on here because of all the thoughts that go through my mind and heart. I know your mom will read this to you although, like all of us, I wish you were reading it and there was never even the need for a site to have to even go to to begin with. I want you you to know I drop touches of you all around when I can…I coach with someone who loves tink so am giving her a pen to use and I stuck Tink on the pen and added “Believe” with purple rhinestones on each side. I added a purple Believe to my Balance beam board on the wall for the girls to read…I try to use it wherever I can to help myself and others to “Believe”. Missing you, thinking of you, remembering you. Love to you whole family and strength for each new moment and step. Your mom wished a rainbow for me here in ABQ and I think I will see it. Love, Sara
Huer says:
December 22, 2009 at 8:42 am -
Good Morning! Sharon I just read your post about Sandra and Tim’s wedding…you are 100% correct that we are so lucky that as a group of friends we are all still so close and that we are all still there for each other. I firmly believe that Jacquie is making that happen and helping to show us what true friendship is all about. I went to Mike Kelley and Chris Fedele’s house the other night and on their Christmas tree was a Jacquie purple braclet…that reminded me how much everyone loves and misses Jax…it reminded me that I am lucky to have a group of people around me who I can laugh and cry too when telling stories about Jax. I know how hard the Holiday’s are…this year we only have one ornament on our tree…because after 5 years it is still difficult to get into the Holiday spirit completely…just try and remeber that on Christmas (as well as everyday) thousands of people are thinking about you and Jacquie, (and the rest of your family). I hope this Holiday season brings you some peace and joy. Love you always!! xo Ashley
Anonymous says:
December 17, 2009 at 11:04 pm -
When I see you in picture’s and in my dreams you’re so close like I can reach out and feel you, and touch you and hug you again. I wish you could come back, back here with me and with us. Where you belong. I miss you more and more each day. I hope you’re safe now. I miss you and I love you. “and I know she’s smiling saying, don’t worry bout’ me”
Anonymous says:
December 16, 2009 at 11:45 am -
Today is a day my heart goes out to those in pain and sufferring…all who cannot see the love surrounding us because of the clouds of sadness…today is the day I want all of us to remember the good we have right in front of us…we quickly forget all that God does for us…as we move on to our own next challenges…Christmas is about Jesus birthay it is a celebration for him…that we do with our friends and families…and yes it is true… every year the celebration seems a bit different because people have been taken from us…our dear loved ones are gone…but let us NOT forget they are in heaven @ home with our Lord who loves them even more than we do…if that is at all possible…but He does and he is keeping them pain free, and whole…and happy… Please know and believe in this…No one in this entire world wants more for us than God does…He does not want us to be afraid of Him …he wants us to run to Him with our pain and suffering….It is only Him who can give true peace and comfort….So as Christmas approaches, as generations come and go…in a world that is constantly changing, the stability of your faith can get you through all adversity if your focus on the season is in the right place…try celebrating Jesus birth and you will see it will make a difference in the Holiday… My peace and loves goes out to all of you….
Maryanne Heiman says:
December 16, 2009 at 7:39 am -
Sharon- I just wanted to say thank you so much for the beautiful hand written card that came with my Tink ornament. I don’t know how you have the strength to keep doing these amazing and thoughtful things, but it is an inspiration to us all. I know Jax is so proud of everything you are doing to honor her life. The ornament is front-and-center on my tree and it reminds me all the time of the memories I shared with Jacquie. Hirsch’s- I hope you are handling the holiday season as best as you can. You are in thousands of people’s thoughts and prayers. And lastly, I miss you and love you Jax 🙂 Always believing, Maryanne Heiman
Sadie says:
December 14, 2009 at 6:27 pm -
Hello Hirschs, I know I don’t write as much as I used to. It was so much easier to find words to encourage Jacquie in her fight and to tell her we were behind her and to keep fighting. It was easier because I truly believed that one day I would stop writing on this wall – Jacquie would be better and we’d be going out to parties and movies and there would be no need for this wall. I hate that now it’s words of comfort that I need to find rather than words of encouragement. Especially because I know that most words don’t comfort the way they need to. Please just know that even though I don’t write on the wall as much as I did that I think of you all constantly. My Tink ornament has the most prominent spot on my tree. The world is a little less bright without Jacquie in it… she has taught us all so much and I think of her everyday. I’m also just so thankful that she was a part of my life. I know words can’t comfort like they need to but please know that I am thinking of you and sending you love and I hold Jacquie in my heart every minute of every day. Love you guys, Sadie
Sue P says:
December 14, 2009 at 1:51 pm -
Dear Hirsch Family: I was in NYC recently trying to get some holiday spirit & when I came upon Macy’s, written across the huge store was the word “BELIEVE” in big beautiful red christmas lights!! Once again Jacquie was there to bring a smile to my face. I miss her so. Always in my heart.
Jennifer Warnes says:
December 14, 2009 at 1:37 pm -
Dear Sharon, Torey, and TJ, It was a privilege and an honor to share in the memorial service with you yesterday. My heart aches for all of you. There are just no words. I want you to know that I think about all of you and pray for you every day. However, it is still such a helpless feeling. Please find your strength in Jacquie’s memory to help you through this difficult season. My love to all of you, Jennifer
Amanda Cavarella says:
December 7, 2009 at 2:03 pm -
Hirsch’s, I am thinking of you all, especially during this holiday season. I know this must be very bittersweet, I am thinking of you all. Jax-I miss you so much. Wherever I am, something always reminds me of you. I always know you are with us all. Always believing in you. Love you lots, mandz
Anonymous says:
December 5, 2009 at 8:41 am -
Continuing to miss you Jacquie each and every day. Wherever I am, or whatever I am doing, something tends to always remind me of you. We all love you so much. -Natalie M.
Anonymous says:
December 4, 2009 at 4:37 pm -
just wanted to send my love and thoughts… jacquie is on my mind daily
Sara (albuquerque) says:
December 4, 2009 at 2:49 pm -
Still, always thinking of all 4 of you, sending strength, trying to keep believing and missing YOUR beautiful Jacquie. Forever supporting you and caring about you ALL. Sara and family
Anonymous says:
December 3, 2009 at 4:44 pm -
just wanted to tell you that i love you and i miss you <3
benicar says:
December 2, 2009 at 9:53 pm -
I am so thankful says:
November 28, 2009 at 9:45 pm -
I am so grateful and privileged to have been a friend of Jacquie’s. She was such an amazing person and, each day, I find things that remind me of her. It breaks my heart that she is gone, although I know she served a higher purpose. She captivated so many with her positive spirit and beautiful smile. She made so many people open their eyes and really get to know what life was all about… I miss her so much… To the Hirsch family– I am sure the holiday season is bittersweet and I hope you find comfort knowing that Jacquie has changed and altered so many lives, for the better. I will love you and miss you, forever…
Anonymous says:
November 26, 2009 at 8:52 am -
We are all thinking about you on this Thanksgiving day. We are hoping that the love and support of your family and friends will help get you through this holiday season. We are so thankful for being touched by Jacquie and we always keep her fresh, loving, young spirit close to our hearts. Your family is forever in our prayers. May you have a peaceful Thanksgiving. Love, The Meholick Family
Demi Xenos says:
November 25, 2009 at 4:14 pm -
Hirsch Family-I used to write in this guestbook before when Jax was sick. But I’m still checking it and listening to your writings and updates. I’m still following you with tears down my face. All I want to do is make you smile. The entire optional team talks about how we LOVE to see you guys smile. Maybe that’s why I’m such a dork at the gym 🙂 just to see you flash a smile. And maybe say “an expression you haven’t heard in a while. So you can go and tell your brother” (Torey). Hahaha. Each time I see you guys, there comes plenty of laughs too.And Tor, you might have noticed this- but in the gym, before I do something I’m scared of or is dangerous i grab my Jacquie bracelet and it gives me the strength to do it. And she keeps me safe. She gives me the courage. I BELIEVE.
Wendy V says:
November 25, 2009 at 1:27 pm -
Today, and every day, give thanks for a beautiful life well lived, an amazing legacy, and a lifetime of wonderful memories. Thinking of you and praying you find the strength and courage to face another milestone in life’s journey. Wendy
Lauren Schilling says:
November 24, 2009 at 9:51 am -
Sharon, I feel your pain about the holidays looming over our heads. I too dread this approaching time of year. I’m sure there is no easy way to get through it, yet somehow we will. Somehow the love that Jacquie & Matt shared with us will get us through our most difficult struggles of not having them in our lives. Somehow they will show us what path to take. And I know deep inside, they will be right there beside us in our time of need. Please know I am thinking about you, and loving you. I pray for your family all the time. Love, Lauren
Miranda Jensen says:
November 24, 2009 at 12:48 am -
Sharon, While reading your posts, I realized how much strength Jax’s memory gives each and every one of us. She encourages you to take that extra step forward, to hold on for one more day. Everyday Jacquie reminds me to live my life to the fullest; openly with love, with courage, and mainly with the determination to make MY dreams come true. I pray that each day you find more strength, and become more resolute to keep moving forward. I love you and I am always BELIEVING, Miranda
Cassey says:
November 22, 2009 at 11:19 am -
I LOVE my new Vera!! Every time I look at it, or one of my others, all I can think of is Jacquie and her brave fight. It is so amazing to be in a room with so many people who BELIEVE and all want to fight in Jacquie’s memory. I can’t wait til next year to get a new Vera :)Always believing and thinking of the 4 of you,Cassey Stallman
Casey Stiokas says:
November 21, 2009 at 9:01 pm -
Sharon, Torey, and TJ,It was so wonderful to see you last night. I cannot wait to be able to use my new Vera lunch box at school! Sharon, don’t worry, there is no way that I could EVER forget about Jax. She is with me every single day, and I laugh at the stories that I would be telling her about teaching and grad school.I think about you often, and I never stop BELIEVING. God bless,Casey
Anonymous says:
November 20, 2009 at 10:08 pm -
SO many things these days have been reminding me of you … and my heart just breaks. Jacquie, I miss you so much. I only knew you for a few short years, but i don’t think you’ll ever know the impact you have made on my life. It’s just so unfair you aren’t with us anymore. I miss you Jax
Huer says:
November 20, 2009 at 10:03 am -
Good Morning, I listen to WYRK all day while I’m at work…and just now a song came on that makes me teary eyed (but in a nice way) everytime…it reminds me of Jacquie! I am sure you have heard it but I had to write about it on here as tonight is Jax’s party and she has been on my mind alot these past few days!! The song is: Cryin’ For me (wayman’s song) by Toby Keith. If you haven’t heard it go try and listen to it or read the lyrics. It is beautiful and shows you how important friendships are!! Love you! See you tonight! xoxoxo Ashley
Anonymous says:
November 19, 2009 at 10:22 pm -
ahh im so excited for tomorrow night! i’ve been saving and plan on doing a ton of shopping!!! i love you and i miss you soo soo much! <3
Harry says:
November 19, 2009 at 9:19 pm -
Sharon, TJ, and Torey, Haven’t written in a while, never stop thinking about you. We will be there tomorrow night. Thinking of you always Believing forever Harry
aunt Deee says:
November 19, 2009 at 11:05 am -
I want you back
Anonymous says:
November 18, 2009 at 11:55 pm -
Dear Jax, Its been so long, and the hurt never goes away. Each day I get up wondering if it will be a liitle easier, or if it will hurt a little less. But it never does. The hole is too big to fill. Realizing that for now & forever this is the way things are and the way they have to be seems like a constant battle. Trying with everything I can to deny it and hope that it isnt real, hope that it goes away always seems to be a losing one. But the way in which you shine though, I almost welcome the mental struggle just to imagine you, to see you and hear you some more. We’re all doing great things for you and for so many others. I know wherever you are you’re smiling, and laughing and happy. The way you always were, the way you always will be. I love and miss you so much Jacquie, stay close to us.