Sending all of my love to you Sharon. I wish I could help ease the pain, but I am afraid that it will never go away, but then again, neither will Jax, and that is the most important thing to remember. Jacquie’s tulips are beautiful here too, and I plan on planting even more this fall so that my garden is overflowing with them every spring:) God bless, Casey
stay strong, Sharon… you are living jacquies dreams – bringing awareness, so many amazing causes, helping others who are batteling what she went through, so many reasons to keep it going – most of all, its for jax. love you, Nicki
Torey,Sharon and T.J. I was in a census training class in Las Vegas and talking with a young lady who said she was from NY. and went to Geneseo…I said when.. she replied 2007..I asked her if she knew Jacquie and she she said of course…she left such a mark on Geneseo.!! Her legacy travels far and wide….wishing you all the strength to get through the days..You are always in my thoughts.
Dear Sharon, Torey, and TJ, I can’t see how it becomes easier in many ways. In other ways, I have a deep faith that I find comfort in. I typically don’t believe when people preach their beliefs to others. However, I want to share with you some of my faith. I believe Jacquie is no longer suffering, that she has been saved from the struggles that all of us endure day to day just to get through life. I believe that this isn’t “IT”. There is more to life and we are just in a small phase of it. I suppose in God’s intentions of what our true life’s purpose is, Jacquie is the fortunate one, and we are still stuck here trying to figure everything out. I am sure that doesn’t comfort you necessarily in your loss, the emptiness that YOU feel. However, maybe it finds you comfort for Jacquie’s sake. She is God’s vehicle for driving all of us into becoming better people the way he intends for us to be, and as humans, we frequently fall short. She works through all of you each and every day. As a parent, I would never judge how someone should feel. What if it were me suffering such a loss? How would I go on? It is so easy for others to tell you to go on. Easier said than done. You are all living the hard part. Jacquie already conquered her hard part. Now she is ther to help you get through yours. I admire your courage. Keep your faith, and NEVER stop BELIEVING. Love to all, Jennifer
My second dream of Jacquie came last night. We were all at a party, and we were laughing and taking pictures, and she gave me a hug. I remember thinking in my dream, we don’t have to be afraid of germs anymore! I can have a real hug! I began to cry and told her how happy I was to see her, she told me that I should not cry for her, and again, the words, “I am okay” came out of her mouth. Although it is only my second dream of Jacquie since she has been taken from us, the message has been the same in each; don’t cry for me, I’m not sick anymore and I am okay. I wake up feeling sad, but relieved and knowing that she truly is okay and watching over us. Always send my love to you. God bless, Casey
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
Thinking of you all always….there is not a day that goes by that I don’t talk to Jax or think of her – she is everywhere. There are three girls I have in my class this year that ADORE tinkerbell and they know that when they wear their tink attire, it makes Miss LaGree SMILE ALL day (: … so they do it pretty often, needless to say. Love you guys – miss u….thanks for being there for ALL of us! Love, Nicki
I am a friend “not yet met” of the Hirsch’s. I went to Geneseo with Jacquie and am now working in the field of cancer treatment. Everyday I work to fight this terrible disease and I often think of her throughout the day. Today walking in to work I also saw a Tickerbell sticker on someone’s car in the lot. She is everywhere and she inspires me everyday.
I just read Huer’s post and the same thing happened to me last weekend. Ace Ventura was on TV and I started quoting the lines. It reminded me of all the time Jacquie and I spent with our friends Mark and Matt freshman year in the dorms watching that movie. We spent countless hours watching movies, reality shows and laughing. Those were some of the best times I have ever had and I’m so glad I got to share them with Jacquie.Love,Liz
Dear Sharon, Tory, T.J. and Angel Jacquie, Please know what a special family you all are. How lucky so many families are to have you all fighting for them….with them, against this terrible disease. You are the difference makers! You are all, always in my prayers. Clapping, Praying, BELIEVING Missy
Jacquie and family, I am writing to tell you that I love you as you know because I talk to you all of the time! Also- Sean’s sister is getting married the evening of the tinkerball so I have to RSVP no once again 🙁 I hope to be there next year. I miss you. Love, Marietta
Just at work and American Baby (by DMB) came on my pandora playlist…this song reminds me of Jax!! We spent a good hour trying to figure out the meaning of it…still cracks me up and I’m pretty sure our “understanding” of the song does not come close to what it really is about…god I really miss her!! xoxoxo Love you all! Ashley
Jax, I only have a second because my internet time at the hostel is about to run out, but I wanted to let you know that I hiked a glacier today with my Jacquie shirt on. I miss you pretty girl and think about you everyday and talk about you with everyone i meet. trust me everyone was interested in why i took off all my layers to pose in the ice so i could see the we believe in the picture. i carry you with me every where and talk about you to everyone i meet. love and miss you all like crazy<3 Whit
Sometimes I find i hard to go on without you. I don’t want to, I just know that I have to. And doing it to make you happy and proud of me is the best it will ever be. I love you and I miss you.
Sharon – I’m so saddened to hear of Jenna’s passing. Like your Jacquie, I only knew Jenna as a very young child. I’ve heard what a beautiful young lady she was and how much promise the future held for her. So many similarities, such a sad time for everyone who knew and loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Torey, and TJ as you try to cope with the death of yet another young adult. Heaven just got a little more beautiful.
i saw a little blondie in a cute light purple and white checked dress yesterday with a tink backpack on. you are everywhere. little parts of you are scattered all around, giving us little reminders here and there that you are not truly gone. i love you. oh so so so much beautiful girl. <3 alicia
Missing and remembering beautiful Jacquie, forever.Sharon you have a huge heart and the foundation is an inspiration and and incredible gift in many ways.Holding tightly to your hand, always. Sara
Hi Sharon, Torey and TJ,I wanted to share a funny story with you. I was at dinner on Friday night and I was talking to someone about the Tinkerball and how I couldn’t wait to come home for it. After the conversation I looked down at my phone and I had an email from Fahn saying that she has had a bunch of conversations with all the ciao bella girls this week about the tinkerball and wanted to make sure we were all coming. Her email came within minutes of my conversation. Its the small things that make me think Jacquie is still all around us and will bring us all together forever. Hope everything is going well and I can’t wait to see you in July!Love,Brace
I had a dream 2 nights ago and Jacquie was in it…wearing a crazy bright yellow and orange shirt and her long hair in a ponytail and I said Jacquie is that really you and she said “yes silly its me!” and gave me a hug…but then I woke up. It was really nice because she sounded exactly how she did when we would joke around in college… like nothing had changed. I would like to think that she was visiting me….I think about her everyday and miss her very much.
Dear Sharon, TJ, Casey and I visited with you and TJ today and toured the gymnastic center. It was the first time that we’ve ever been there. I felt like I was walking on hallowed ground, knowing that Jacquie is still there. Thank you so much for taking time to show us around. The “Tink” room is incredible! I wanted to buy everything! TJ, I know your business is going to be very successful. You have a huge stockholder who’s able to move mountains even though she’s not within touch. She’s everywhere. I wish you the best in your endeavor. When we were leaving, I couldn’t help but smile to see all of the little children waiting for their lessons, knowing that Jax still has a hand in guiding them. Sharon, Torey and TJ, Thinking of you Always, Believing Forever. Harry PS – Jax eeek!
Hirsch Family-Last Thursday I had to speak at our faculty meeting about the Relay for Life Team. I was REALLY nervous, as it was the first time I had to speak in front of my new colleagues since beginning at a new school this past fall. I was looking at the ceiling and taking a few deep breaths to calm my nerves when I noticed two balloons tied together floating around the cafeteria- a tinkerbell balloon and a smiley face balloon! It almost took my breath away- she was telling me to be calm, smile, have fun….it will all be alright! She was right- it went very well and many people thanked me for resurrecting the team at our high school. In a month or so I will again be before them explaining why I Relay and of course I will show them Jacquie and this beautiful website in her honor. She is still here- all around us!
Dear Sharon, It has been a long time since I have written..and for that I am sorry. Please don’t think that you and Jacquie are not in my prayers..because you are. You are a wonderful, strong, beautiful woman..and I pray for your peace, health, and a cure for this disease.
I miss jacquie soooooo much, everyday is painful!! I’m glad that some have their faith to fall back on during this but I lost mine when we lost Jacquie.
Please know thoughts are with you constantly, prayers are with you constantly, and your darling, beautiful Jacquie is standing at your side constantly. Never give up Always BELIEVE. xoxoxo
Our school’s student council is raising money for the Lukemia and Lymphoma society for the next month – the winning homeroom is also getting a lunch from Olive Garden – which I’m sure Jax would approve of…in addition, teachers were all asked to share stories/pictures on the morning announcements since we have so many in our school who have been affected by blood cancers in one way or another – so all my students got to see Jacquie’s beautiful smile and hear her story – a lot of students kept asking me how you get it, etc and though I couldn’t answer those questions – and that upset me…I was so happy that I could share her words and spirit with them and hope that a little of jax can live through them now too…
I heard “Stand” today on the radio on my way to class and on my way back home from class. I blasted the radio and sang my heart out both times. It was like Jax was sitting shotgun, like so many of our trips to school 42, and she was telling me, only 7 more weeks of school left Casey, you can do it. I really needed it, she’s always there. TJ, she’ll be there with you too during all of your cruises being Miss Mustang Sally, always and forever. God bless, Casey
Spring is in the air…it is coming… Do you feel it? It’s right around the corner…although you still continue to have much sorrow…I hope you can see and feel the joy of a new season upon us…with the memories of Jax that will remain forever in your hearts and mind. I will continue to ask God to give you peace and understanding. Our Lord has prepared a very special place for your beautiful daughter and she is happy, joyful,safe and well protected in His loving care. I believe this with all my heart..and hope that someday you will too.Someday we will all be able to look back at our time on earth…as something we merely passed through on our way to something so much better as Jax has already done…Her job was finished here on earth, according to God ….and he no doubt said …Well done Jacquie Hirsch….You have accomplished all I asked of you…now WE must continue the fight and do all that he has planned for us…let us make every attempt to figure it out… & not limit ourselves in our quest to love here on earth ….everyone around us… I continue to pray for Jax and all of you….. Remember to turn all your burdens and suffering to God…before you go off to bed….He’s up all night anyway…He doesn’t mind…and you need your rest ! Much love sent, Karen
Dear Hirsch Family, Although I don’t write in the guestbook often I felt that I needed to reassure all of you that your family, the foundation and especially our beautiful Jacquie will never, ever be forgotten! You’re always in my thoughts & my heart.
So, last week I was with one of my clients who is dealing with some very tough issues in her life. I was called to the school and spent 2 hours with her, trying to assess whether or not she was going to hurt herself or somebody else. I ended up taking her home and spent another hour with her trying to figure out what was going on. During this time, she said some pretty nasty things to me and the other counselors, police officers, teachers, etc. that were with her. When I brought her home and she had calmed down a bit – she gave me a Tink valentine she had leftover from Valentine’s Day, and thanked me for staying with her through the episode. I started tearing up, and knew it was Jax helping me keep my cool and appreciate the strengths in this girl. THANK YOU for helping me get through the rough days…
There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving One need not look hard to see how very much you are loved and missed Jacquie. I hope you watch over your family. I hope you can find a way to let them know you are ok… let them know you are safe and happy and charming everyone you meet in heaven.
Hello Hirsch Family, I am safely back from Africa and my second trek up Kilimanjaro. I made it to the top and carried Jacquie’s picture with me the whole time. I have pictures that I will be sending you.I thought of Jacquie always and often on the mountain. It was a hard climb – the weather was terrible and made the mental part of the climb that much harder. I think there was some Tink magic that helped us through. I was able to spend a few days with the kids at the Shalom orphanage. They’re so wonderful – Jax would just love them. They’re so cute- they all played with my Jacquie bracelet and tried to take it off! We helped make them friendship bracelets so they could have a bracelet too! I will be sending you pictures very soon and more about the journey. I thought of Jacquie every step of the way. She will absolutely never ever be forgotten. She has so many people who think of her every single day. Some of us were lucky enough to be her friend and some are believers who never got a chance to meet her, but know that there are just so many people who think of her everyday. I love you guys <3~Sadie
Good Morning… So I always talk about Jax at work and yesterday one of the women I work with said “Is tinkerbell your favorite disney character?” I said welllll actually (sorry Jax) but Cinderella is my all time fav but of course Tinkerbell has become the 2nd in line!! And I went on to explain the importance of Tinkerbell and how much she means to me and how Jacquie looked like her or she looked like Jax which ever way you want to put it…so then this morning I brought in a Jacquieforall brochure to show her how much Jax and Tink look alike…we both teared up a little bit…and then back to work I started working on some paperwork and processing 2 checks…welllll on the checks TWO BIG PICTURES OF TINKERBELL!!! Jacquie wanted me to know she was with me today and I know it’s going to be a great Friday!! Love you guys!! xoxoxalways believingxoxo Ashley
i tell someone about you every day…always thinking about you. I send my prayers up to you every single day…thank you for always answering, and always being there. you’re so beautiful, and i miss and love you every single day. <3
I always admired who you are…your energy, your optimism, and your soul. I wished more than once that I could be more like you. Now, instead of wishing, I try every day–and that means being the best me, not trying to be more like you. I chase my dreams (my business is becoming a reality!) and explore my interests (however off center they might be!) and I’m working on not being afraid to show how I feel and what I think. I don’t always succeed but…fall seven times, stand up eight, right? The world really lost something special when you left it, but it gained a lot of special, too–it gained all the people like me who learned from you to be the best “me” possible. Or at least to try. Loving you and inspired by you daily.
When I got home today, my mom pointed out to me that my Jacquie bulbs are beginning to push through the ground. I am ever so excited, it feels like a frest start when they are all in bloom, and their beauty reminds me of Jax. Always thinking about you Hirschs. Sending my love and prayers, God bless, Casey
jax, I’m missing you a lot today. I was looking at country concerts for this summer and talking to chrissy about going to Rascal Flatts again and then Tj commented and it just made me think about how wonderful that night was an how hard it was to be there listening to your song. i couldnt even stand i was crying so hard. You are loved by so many people and trust me no one will ever forget. I’m building your fan base in australia! I am going to do the relay for life here, it’s the day of my birthday and I’d want nothing more than to spend the day thinking of you. just wanted you to know that I’m always thinking of you and missing you tons. xoxoxox Whitney
miss you with every breath i take. but i know you’re still with us, and always will be. visit me in my dreams again, we can share more beers like we did the last time you visited me haha. every single starry night, i am still looking for you in the night sky. and i know you are right there, shining down on us. i love you!! alicia
Missing you, Jax. It just doesn’t get any easier, even with the passing of time. “All of the places and people belong to the puzzleBut one of the pieces is gone- it’s you, it’s you…”I am missing you, thinking about you, and believing each and every day… Keep watching over us <3
I just wanted to let you know Jacquie will never be forgotten. Our family never met Jacquie only met your family through the gym yet you all have impacted our lives. Our six year old keeps The Hirsch Family in her prayers as she says them everynight. Your whole family will remain in our hearts forever.
I think of her… and all of you, everyday, every morning- it is a constant reminder to keep fighting, to keep hoping, to keep praying and KEEP BELIEVING!!! I visited another young woman on the 5th floor at Roswell who is going through a bone marrow transplant. I walked into her room and tears came to my eyes so quickly because who was all over her bright, colorful blanket and pillowcover?! Tinkerbell!!! It was amazing! Amazing that I have never met Jackie before- but she is showing up… she is showing up in my life and watching over me like the angel that I know she is. Thinking about the Hirsch family always. God Bless, Kathleen
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Casey Stiokas says:
May 5, 2010 at 10:25 pm -
Sending all of my love to you Sharon. I wish I could help ease the pain, but I am afraid that it will never go away, but then again, neither will Jax, and that is the most important thing to remember. Jacquie’s tulips are beautiful here too, and I plan on planting even more this fall so that my garden is overflowing with them every spring:) God bless, Casey
Kim says:
May 4, 2010 at 12:21 pm -
I love and miss you Jax!
Nicki Lagree says:
May 4, 2010 at 12:29 am -
stay strong, Sharon… you are living jacquies dreams – bringing awareness, so many amazing causes, helping others who are batteling what she went through, so many reasons to keep it going – most of all, its for jax. love you, Nicki
Ellen Schaefer says:
May 3, 2010 at 10:18 am -
Torey,Sharon and T.J. I was in a census training class in Las Vegas and talking with a young lady who said she was from NY. and went to Geneseo…I said when.. she replied 2007..I asked her if she knew Jacquie and she she said of course…she left such a mark on Geneseo.!! Her legacy travels far and wide….wishing you all the strength to get through the days..You are always in my thoughts.
Anonymous says:
May 1, 2010 at 6:05 pm -
sending so much love to Hirsch’s… Jacquie is in everything I do.
Kim says:
May 1, 2010 at 5:40 pm -
I know you will get a few chuckles from tonight! We miss you so much….
Jennifer Warnes says:
April 30, 2010 at 9:57 am -
Dear Sharon, Torey, and TJ, I can’t see how it becomes easier in many ways. In other ways, I have a deep faith that I find comfort in. I typically don’t believe when people preach their beliefs to others. However, I want to share with you some of my faith. I believe Jacquie is no longer suffering, that she has been saved from the struggles that all of us endure day to day just to get through life. I believe that this isn’t “IT”. There is more to life and we are just in a small phase of it. I suppose in God’s intentions of what our true life’s purpose is, Jacquie is the fortunate one, and we are still stuck here trying to figure everything out. I am sure that doesn’t comfort you necessarily in your loss, the emptiness that YOU feel. However, maybe it finds you comfort for Jacquie’s sake. She is God’s vehicle for driving all of us into becoming better people the way he intends for us to be, and as humans, we frequently fall short. She works through all of you each and every day. As a parent, I would never judge how someone should feel. What if it were me suffering such a loss? How would I go on? It is so easy for others to tell you to go on. Easier said than done. You are all living the hard part. Jacquie already conquered her hard part. Now she is ther to help you get through yours. I admire your courage. Keep your faith, and NEVER stop BELIEVING. Love to all, Jennifer
Casey Stiokas says:
April 26, 2010 at 1:27 pm -
My second dream of Jacquie came last night. We were all at a party, and we were laughing and taking pictures, and she gave me a hug. I remember thinking in my dream, we don’t have to be afraid of germs anymore! I can have a real hug! I began to cry and told her how happy I was to see her, she told me that I should not cry for her, and again, the words, “I am okay” came out of her mouth. Although it is only my second dream of Jacquie since she has been taken from us, the message has been the same in each; don’t cry for me, I’m not sick anymore and I am okay. I wake up feeling sad, but relieved and knowing that she truly is okay and watching over us. Always send my love to you. God bless, Casey
Anonymous says:
April 25, 2010 at 12:27 pm -
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why you left this earth so soon, or why you left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that you died, but that you lived. And that your life gave us memories too beautiful to forget.
LiLy says:
April 23, 2010 at 7:04 am -
Kimm88 says:
April 22, 2010 at 6:49 pm -
Nicki LaGree says:
April 19, 2010 at 11:35 pm -
Thinking of you all always….there is not a day that goes by that I don’t talk to Jax or think of her – she is everywhere. There are three girls I have in my class this year that ADORE tinkerbell and they know that when they wear their tink attire, it makes Miss LaGree SMILE ALL day (: … so they do it pretty often, needless to say. Love you guys – miss u….thanks for being there for ALL of us! Love, Nicki
Anonymous says:
April 14, 2010 at 9:55 pm -
I am a friend “not yet met” of the Hirsch’s. I went to Geneseo with Jacquie and am now working in the field of cancer treatment. Everyday I work to fight this terrible disease and I often think of her throughout the day. Today walking in to work I also saw a Tickerbell sticker on someone’s car in the lot. She is everywhere and she inspires me everyday.
Liz Fassl says:
April 13, 2010 at 5:51 pm -
I just read Huer’s post and the same thing happened to me last weekend. Ace Ventura was on TV and I started quoting the lines. It reminded me of all the time Jacquie and I spent with our friends Mark and Matt freshman year in the dorms watching that movie. We spent countless hours watching movies, reality shows and laughing. Those were some of the best times I have ever had and I’m so glad I got to share them with Jacquie.Love,Liz
missy says:
April 13, 2010 at 9:30 am -
Dear Sharon, Tory, T.J. and Angel Jacquie, Please know what a special family you all are. How lucky so many families are to have you all fighting for them….with them, against this terrible disease. You are the difference makers! You are all, always in my prayers. Clapping, Praying, BELIEVING Missy
Marietta Bennett says:
April 12, 2010 at 5:13 pm -
Jacquie and family, I am writing to tell you that I love you as you know because I talk to you all of the time! Also- Sean’s sister is getting married the evening of the tinkerball so I have to RSVP no once again 🙁 I hope to be there next year. I miss you. Love, Marietta
Huer says:
April 8, 2010 at 1:50 pm -
Just at work and American Baby (by DMB) came on my pandora playlist…this song reminds me of Jax!! We spent a good hour trying to figure out the meaning of it…still cracks me up and I’m pretty sure our “understanding” of the song does not come close to what it really is about…god I really miss her!! xoxoxo Love you all! Ashley
Kim says:
April 6, 2010 at 4:34 pm -
Missing you everyday…..
Anonymous says:
April 5, 2010 at 5:42 am -
Jax, I only have a second because my internet time at the hostel is about to run out, but I wanted to let you know that I hiked a glacier today with my Jacquie shirt on. I miss you pretty girl and think about you everyday and talk about you with everyone i meet. trust me everyone was interested in why i took off all my layers to pose in the ice so i could see the we believe in the picture. i carry you with me every where and talk about you to everyone i meet. love and miss you all like crazy<3 Whit
Anonymous says:
April 3, 2010 at 12:54 am -
Sometimes I find i hard to go on without you. I don’t want to, I just know that I have to. And doing it to make you happy and proud of me is the best it will ever be. I love you and I miss you.
Wendy V says:
April 2, 2010 at 6:16 pm -
Sharon – I’m so saddened to hear of Jenna’s passing. Like your Jacquie, I only knew Jenna as a very young child. I’ve heard what a beautiful young lady she was and how much promise the future held for her. So many similarities, such a sad time for everyone who knew and loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Torey, and TJ as you try to cope with the death of yet another young adult. Heaven just got a little more beautiful.
alicia says:
March 31, 2010 at 1:42 pm -
i saw a little blondie in a cute light purple and white checked dress yesterday with a tink backpack on. you are everywhere. little parts of you are scattered all around, giving us little reminders here and there that you are not truly gone. i love you. oh so so so much beautiful girl. <3 alicia
Sara (albuquerque) says:
March 30, 2010 at 3:31 pm -
Missing and remembering beautiful Jacquie, forever.Sharon you have a huge heart and the foundation is an inspiration and and incredible gift in many ways.Holding tightly to your hand, always. Sara
Anonymous says:
March 29, 2010 at 11:27 pm -
I Love you and I miss you so very much. More and more each day. In pictures you are so close Jax and full of life. But in my heart its only emptiness.
Liz Fassl says:
March 29, 2010 at 11:21 am -
Hi Sharon, Torey and TJ,I wanted to share a funny story with you. I was at dinner on Friday night and I was talking to someone about the Tinkerball and how I couldn’t wait to come home for it. After the conversation I looked down at my phone and I had an email from Fahn saying that she has had a bunch of conversations with all the ciao bella girls this week about the tinkerball and wanted to make sure we were all coming. Her email came within minutes of my conversation. Its the small things that make me think Jacquie is still all around us and will bring us all together forever. Hope everything is going well and I can’t wait to see you in July!Love,Brace
alicia says:
March 27, 2010 at 11:23 pm -
still thinking of you every single day. missing you and your contagious smile, laugh, and personality. watch over us <3 alicia
Anonymous says:
March 27, 2010 at 8:57 am -
I had a dream 2 nights ago and Jacquie was in it…wearing a crazy bright yellow and orange shirt and her long hair in a ponytail and I said Jacquie is that really you and she said “yes silly its me!” and gave me a hug…but then I woke up. It was really nice because she sounded exactly how she did when we would joke around in college… like nothing had changed. I would like to think that she was visiting me….I think about her everyday and miss her very much.
Anonymous says:
March 26, 2010 at 10:17 pm -
Dear Sharon, TJ, Casey and I visited with you and TJ today and toured the gymnastic center. It was the first time that we’ve ever been there. I felt like I was walking on hallowed ground, knowing that Jacquie is still there. Thank you so much for taking time to show us around. The “Tink” room is incredible! I wanted to buy everything! TJ, I know your business is going to be very successful. You have a huge stockholder who’s able to move mountains even though she’s not within touch. She’s everywhere. I wish you the best in your endeavor. When we were leaving, I couldn’t help but smile to see all of the little children waiting for their lessons, knowing that Jax still has a hand in guiding them. Sharon, Torey and TJ, Thinking of you Always, Believing Forever. Harry PS – Jax eeek!
Katie (Olmsted) McIntyre says:
March 25, 2010 at 9:35 pm -
Hirsch Family-Last Thursday I had to speak at our faculty meeting about the Relay for Life Team. I was REALLY nervous, as it was the first time I had to speak in front of my new colleagues since beginning at a new school this past fall. I was looking at the ceiling and taking a few deep breaths to calm my nerves when I noticed two balloons tied together floating around the cafeteria- a tinkerbell balloon and a smiley face balloon! It almost took my breath away- she was telling me to be calm, smile, have fun….it will all be alright! She was right- it went very well and many people thanked me for resurrecting the team at our high school. In a month or so I will again be before them explaining why I Relay and of course I will show them Jacquie and this beautiful website in her honor. She is still here- all around us!
Sharon Colasanti says:
March 24, 2010 at 5:05 pm -
Dear Sharon, It has been a long time since I have written..and for that I am sorry. Please don’t think that you and Jacquie are not in my prayers..because you are. You are a wonderful, strong, beautiful woman..and I pray for your peace, health, and a cure for this disease.
Anonymous says:
March 24, 2010 at 1:32 pm -
I miss jacquie soooooo much, everyday is painful!! I’m glad that some have their faith to fall back on during this but I lost mine when we lost Jacquie.
Jennifer Warnes says:
March 24, 2010 at 1:27 pm -
Please know thoughts are with you constantly, prayers are with you constantly, and your darling, beautiful Jacquie is standing at your side constantly. Never give up Always BELIEVE. xoxoxo
Colleen says:
March 23, 2010 at 5:09 pm -
Our school’s student council is raising money for the Lukemia and Lymphoma society for the next month – the winning homeroom is also getting a lunch from Olive Garden – which I’m sure Jax would approve of…in addition, teachers were all asked to share stories/pictures on the morning announcements since we have so many in our school who have been affected by blood cancers in one way or another – so all my students got to see Jacquie’s beautiful smile and hear her story – a lot of students kept asking me how you get it, etc and though I couldn’t answer those questions – and that upset me…I was so happy that I could share her words and spirit with them and hope that a little of jax can live through them now too…
Casey Stiokas says:
March 22, 2010 at 10:55 pm -
I heard “Stand” today on the radio on my way to class and on my way back home from class. I blasted the radio and sang my heart out both times. It was like Jax was sitting shotgun, like so many of our trips to school 42, and she was telling me, only 7 more weeks of school left Casey, you can do it. I really needed it, she’s always there. TJ, she’ll be there with you too during all of your cruises being Miss Mustang Sally, always and forever. God bless, Casey
KCalandra says:
March 18, 2010 at 11:19 am -
Spring is in the air…it is coming… Do you feel it? It’s right around the corner…although you still continue to have much sorrow…I hope you can see and feel the joy of a new season upon us…with the memories of Jax that will remain forever in your hearts and mind. I will continue to ask God to give you peace and understanding. Our Lord has prepared a very special place for your beautiful daughter and she is happy, joyful,safe and well protected in His loving care. I believe this with all my heart..and hope that someday you will too.Someday we will all be able to look back at our time on earth…as something we merely passed through on our way to something so much better as Jax has already done…Her job was finished here on earth, according to God ….and he no doubt said …Well done Jacquie Hirsch….You have accomplished all I asked of you…now WE must continue the fight and do all that he has planned for us…let us make every attempt to figure it out… & not limit ourselves in our quest to love here on earth ….everyone around us… I continue to pray for Jax and all of you….. Remember to turn all your burdens and suffering to God…before you go off to bed….He’s up all night anyway…He doesn’t mind…and you need your rest ! Much love sent, Karen
Sue P. says:
March 17, 2010 at 2:26 pm -
Dear Hirsch Family, Although I don’t write in the guestbook often I felt that I needed to reassure all of you that your family, the foundation and especially our beautiful Jacquie will never, ever be forgotten! You’re always in my thoughts & my heart.
Pinchoff says:
March 15, 2010 at 3:00 pm -
So, last week I was with one of my clients who is dealing with some very tough issues in her life. I was called to the school and spent 2 hours with her, trying to assess whether or not she was going to hurt herself or somebody else. I ended up taking her home and spent another hour with her trying to figure out what was going on. During this time, she said some pretty nasty things to me and the other counselors, police officers, teachers, etc. that were with her. When I brought her home and she had calmed down a bit – she gave me a Tink valentine she had leftover from Valentine’s Day, and thanked me for staying with her through the episode. I started tearing up, and knew it was Jax helping me keep my cool and appreciate the strengths in this girl. THANK YOU for helping me get through the rough days…
Anonymous says:
March 15, 2010 at 8:06 am -
There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and of unspeakable love. Washington Irving One need not look hard to see how very much you are loved and missed Jacquie. I hope you watch over your family. I hope you can find a way to let them know you are ok… let them know you are safe and happy and charming everyone you meet in heaven.
Sadie says:
March 14, 2010 at 10:11 pm -
Hello Hirsch Family, I am safely back from Africa and my second trek up Kilimanjaro. I made it to the top and carried Jacquie’s picture with me the whole time. I have pictures that I will be sending you.I thought of Jacquie always and often on the mountain. It was a hard climb – the weather was terrible and made the mental part of the climb that much harder. I think there was some Tink magic that helped us through. I was able to spend a few days with the kids at the Shalom orphanage. They’re so wonderful – Jax would just love them. They’re so cute- they all played with my Jacquie bracelet and tried to take it off! We helped make them friendship bracelets so they could have a bracelet too! I will be sending you pictures very soon and more about the journey. I thought of Jacquie every step of the way. She will absolutely never ever be forgotten. She has so many people who think of her every single day. Some of us were lucky enough to be her friend and some are believers who never got a chance to meet her, but know that there are just so many people who think of her everyday. I love you guys <3~Sadie
Anonymous says:
March 12, 2010 at 9:55 am -
Good Morning… So I always talk about Jax at work and yesterday one of the women I work with said “Is tinkerbell your favorite disney character?” I said welllll actually (sorry Jax) but Cinderella is my all time fav but of course Tinkerbell has become the 2nd in line!! And I went on to explain the importance of Tinkerbell and how much she means to me and how Jacquie looked like her or she looked like Jax which ever way you want to put it…so then this morning I brought in a Jacquieforall brochure to show her how much Jax and Tink look alike…we both teared up a little bit…and then back to work I started working on some paperwork and processing 2 checks…welllll on the checks TWO BIG PICTURES OF TINKERBELL!!! Jacquie wanted me to know she was with me today and I know it’s going to be a great Friday!! Love you guys!! xoxoxalways believingxoxo Ashley
Anonymous says:
March 10, 2010 at 10:52 pm -
i tell someone about you every day…always thinking about you. I send my prayers up to you every single day…thank you for always answering, and always being there. you’re so beautiful, and i miss and love you every single day. <3
Anonymous says:
March 8, 2010 at 3:02 pm -
I always admired who you are…your energy, your optimism, and your soul. I wished more than once that I could be more like you. Now, instead of wishing, I try every day–and that means being the best me, not trying to be more like you. I chase my dreams (my business is becoming a reality!) and explore my interests (however off center they might be!) and I’m working on not being afraid to show how I feel and what I think. I don’t always succeed but…fall seven times, stand up eight, right? The world really lost something special when you left it, but it gained a lot of special, too–it gained all the people like me who learned from you to be the best “me” possible. Or at least to try. Loving you and inspired by you daily.
Casey Stiokas says:
March 8, 2010 at 2:23 pm -
When I got home today, my mom pointed out to me that my Jacquie bulbs are beginning to push through the ground. I am ever so excited, it feels like a frest start when they are all in bloom, and their beauty reminds me of Jax. Always thinking about you Hirschs. Sending my love and prayers, God bless, Casey
Anonymous says:
March 8, 2010 at 3:22 am -
jax, I’m missing you a lot today. I was looking at country concerts for this summer and talking to chrissy about going to Rascal Flatts again and then Tj commented and it just made me think about how wonderful that night was an how hard it was to be there listening to your song. i couldnt even stand i was crying so hard. You are loved by so many people and trust me no one will ever forget. I’m building your fan base in australia! I am going to do the relay for life here, it’s the day of my birthday and I’d want nothing more than to spend the day thinking of you. just wanted you to know that I’m always thinking of you and missing you tons. xoxoxox Whitney
Anonymous says:
March 7, 2010 at 10:35 pm -
Couldnt ask for anything more, except for you Jacquie. I love you.
alicia says:
March 7, 2010 at 1:53 pm -
miss you with every breath i take. but i know you’re still with us, and always will be. visit me in my dreams again, we can share more beers like we did the last time you visited me haha. every single starry night, i am still looking for you in the night sky. and i know you are right there, shining down on us. i love you!! alicia
Anonymous says:
March 5, 2010 at 10:37 pm -
Missing you, Jax. It just doesn’t get any easier, even with the passing of time. “All of the places and people belong to the puzzleBut one of the pieces is gone- it’s you, it’s you…”I am missing you, thinking about you, and believing each and every day… Keep watching over us <3
Michele says:
March 5, 2010 at 2:03 pm -
I just wanted to let you know Jacquie will never be forgotten. Our family never met Jacquie only met your family through the gym yet you all have impacted our lives. Our six year old keeps The Hirsch Family in her prayers as she says them everynight. Your whole family will remain in our hearts forever.
Anonymous says:
March 5, 2010 at 12:22 am -
I Miss You. Sleep well tonight. I love you pal.
Kathleen Hogan says:
March 5, 2010 at 12:18 am -
I think of her… and all of you, everyday, every morning- it is a constant reminder to keep fighting, to keep hoping, to keep praying and KEEP BELIEVING!!! I visited another young woman on the 5th floor at Roswell who is going through a bone marrow transplant. I walked into her room and tears came to my eyes so quickly because who was all over her bright, colorful blanket and pillowcover?! Tinkerbell!!! It was amazing! Amazing that I have never met Jackie before- but she is showing up… she is showing up in my life and watching over me like the angel that I know she is. Thinking about the Hirsch family always. God Bless, Kathleen