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one of my favor pictures of Jessa
Michelle Pritz
October 18, 2013
Dear Jessa, Happy "20th" Birthday. I think about you often and I wonder what you would be like today. You were such a sweet, loving, beautiful person. I love and miss you so much. It is funny because the way Tazy is with me reminds me sooo much of you. She always wants to wear my jewelry or put lip gloss on her, paint her nails. But no matter what there will always be a huge hole in my heart for you. love you always. Aunt Chell
Jessa and her meatballs at Christmas. One of my Favorite pics of her.
Michelle Pritz
October 18, 2011
Tammy Hardy
October 16, 2011
My Dearest Daughter,
I start this entry with tears flowing down my cheeks cause I just can not believe you would of been turning 18 in two days. You would have graduated high school this year . I haven't seen or heard from you in a while, and I miss that too much.... Please come see me...I miss my baby girl! I need a hug and kiss, I need a glimpse, something to let me know you are not gone, cause honey I so hope I was a good mom to you... lately I have been thinking about everything YOU... I want to know that I did all I could to make you happy. I love you babygirl, I miss you with all my being , hugs kisses, and love xoxoxoxoxoxo
<3 HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY JESSICA TAYLOR <3
Michelle Pritz
April 5, 2011
Hello my Sweet Jessa, I am writing this with tears in my eyes. 8 yrs ago you left this world but never my heart. There are no words that express how much I miss you. Regardless of the pain in my heart I understand why you were taken from us so young. You were just to good for this world. I cherish the memories because they are all we have of you. I love you and miss you every day. Aunt Chell
February 21, 2011
Hello Jessie Girl..Its Aunt Jojo...just want you to know that I miss you so much. There is not a birthday, christmas, easter, halloween, st patty's day or just a ordinary day that I dont think of you. I often wonder what you would look like...This year you will be 18. I just know that you would be as beautiful as you always were since the day you were born. amber has 2 boys..Brian and Josh and just know that you would love them to death..and you would be the godmother to both of them. Hugs and lots of kisses. xoxoxo
Tammy Hardy
October 19, 2010
Happy Birthday Baby Girl ! You would of been 17 yesterday, in your last year of High School and on your way to becoming a gorgeous and wonderful young woman. I only wish you were here so we can watch you grow and blossom into this beautiful person !
Hugs, Kisses and sweet tears Baby, I Love You ..now and forever.
Aunt Pat
April 5, 2010
To my Jessie Angel,
I miss you so much. I talk about you everyday to Uncle Fred,Justin and Aly.Aly has a baby girl named Shyanne she is 2 1/2 already. It's so funny but she has your hair,I call her wild woman just like I called you.You would love her,she is so funny.
Love Aunt Pat
Tammy Hardy
April 1, 2010
Hi Jessa Girl,
Happy Easter Sweetheart! I miss you soo soo much. Your 7 year anniversary is coming up and I still can not believe it, I say it all the time... but I can't. I wish you were here so I could hug you.
Love ya Jellybean :)
Tammy Hardy
September 17, 2009
Hi Jessa,
Next month you would have turned 16 years old. My heart aches every time I realize I won't be able to watch you blow out your candles at your "Sweet 16". My Lil' Witch... I am going down to your stone and freshening up your flowers soon. I miss you still so much. I wish you could have been here with us, you would have enjoyed your new baby sister and brother. RJ is really good with them and he reminds me a lot of you with babies. He has a lot of your personality. So gentle and loving... OH Jess... Nicolas and you look a lot alike in a picture that I have of you when you were an infant... Only difference is he has Bright blue eyes. Taslyn would have been your little baby doll... she is sooo tiny... I know for a fact you would have loved being around them.
Your sister is graduating high school this semester and you would have been right behind her... I think about you every day and I see the suttle pieces of personality in everyone else and they remind me of you. I can not believe you have been gone for over 6 years now. I found some really cool pics of you with your cousin John on Vandike St. You weren't sick when they ere taken and you were really thin... up and moving ... my little fairy...
Baby I miss you... I just wanted to be the first to say "Happy Sweet 16 Jelly Bean", "I Love You".
Mrs. Lewis
November 21, 2008
Jessica,
For some reason today I started thinking about you. I wish I would of known you longer. You were very special. It is amazing though how someone I knew for such a short time made such a deep impression.
Love,
Mrs. Lewis
Michelle Pritz
October 16, 2008
Jessa baby, I still think about you all the time and especially now because of your birthday and Halloween. Mom and I are planning a little something special for your birthday this year. I just want you to know I keep you in my heart always. But the pain is still there too. I miss you more than ever. I often think about what you would be like today and if we would still be a close as before. I miss playing with you kids; I miss the fun we always had together. I cherish the memories I have but I wish I could hear you laugh again or hold you again. See you Saturday
Love you forever
Aunt Chell
Angie Vazquez
September 10, 2008
Hey Jess,
I was looking thru the pictures again and my daughter megan asked who you were.I told her all about you and told her about all the times that I babysat you guys and all the fun we used to have.Megan reminds me you alot.and I thought about the last time I saw you.almost 10 years ago.I wish I would have gave you a big hug and kiss.I think of you all the time.I miss you and love you.
Patricia Paul
May 2, 2008
My Dearest Jessie Angel,
I have a poem that I think everyone may like.
Do not stand at my grave and weep,I am not there.
I am the gentle Autumn rain,and the stars that shine at night.
Do not cry,I am not there,I did not die.
I am forever here in spirit and in everyone's hearts forever.
Love you ,Aunt Pat
Tammy Hardy
April 18, 2008
HI Baby Girl,
I miss you sweetie, I stare at your picture each and every day, and I still can not believe you are not with us. You were the light of my life along with your sister and brother. I truly wish I could see you again. I miss your fish kisses and your warm hugs. I was talking to someone the other day about you and it reminded me of how you and I used to dance together in the living room....just spinning and twirling...with your tiny feet on mine.. I'd pick you up after awhile and just sway with you in my arms..... I loved spending that time with you. I know you truly enjoyed being hugged and kissed and would show no shame or embarrassment when it came to dancing with me for no other reason then to comfort each other. I loved how you would rub my back as I rubbed yours ....you were an amazingly loving child... A mother couldn't of asked for anything more. Ok enough with that I can't stop crying and I can't see what I am typing.
De'Ana is playing softball and is in high school and RJ is playing hockey. I often wonder what sport or hobby you would have chosen. Seems like all my babies are getting to big.
I miss all three of you being together and I know your sister and brother think of you often. RJ is always talking about you. For the little bit of time you got to spend with him, you made quite an impression on him and everyone else you knew..... and some you didn't know.
I miss you terribly baby girl.....
Especially when the weather breaks and the spring arrives... I could never keep you inside.... you were only in the house long enough to eat, sleep and take a bath.
Please visit me.......
So Long For Now,
All my love.. Forever and Always,
Mommy
Patricia Paul
February 17, 2008
I forgot to tell you that Aly had a baby girl on December 10,2007.Her name is Shyanne Veronica.
Patricia Paul
February 17, 2008
Hey Jessie Angel,It's Aunt Pat again.Just writing to you because I was thinking of you and missing you so much.
MICHELLE PRITZ
October 18, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSA, I MISS YOU EVERYDAY AND LIFE HAS CHANGED SO MUCH SINCE YOUR GONE. SOMETIMES I WISH I COULD GO BACK THE THOSE DAYS PLAYING WITH YOU, DE'ANA, R.J. I LOVED PLAYING WITH YOU GUYS AND I STILL HEAR YOUR MOM'S WORDS IN MY HEAD. SHE WOULD SAY "AUNT CHELL IS NOT A JUNGLE GYM." OR HOW YOU WOULD LOVE TO HEAR THE WONDER WOMAN STORY. I OFTEN WONDER HOW THINGS WOULD BE IF YOU WERE STILL HERE WITH US. I LOVE YOU FOREVER, AUNT CHELL
Patricia Paul
October 15, 2007
Happy Birthday to my Jessie Angel.I love and miss you so much. Love,Aunt Pat
Angie Vazquez
June 4, 2007
Dear Jessica,
I am so sorry I never got to say good bye to you!It haunts me everyday.I did'nt want to intrude or make your mom and grandpop even more upset.But I think about you all the time.We used to have alot of fun.I have a little girl of my own now,we watch disney movies together like we used to.
I really don't know what to say,it's been so long.I was looking at pictures of you and De and just wanted to say hi and let you know that I love you!And to look out for my Haley and Justin that never got a chance at life.So you can let your mom know that even though you did'nt get a chance have any kids of your own that you can be a mom to mine,I counld'nt pick a better young lady.
Love,
Cousin Angie
Aunt Pat
April 7, 2007
Jessie Angel,
It's Aunt Pat, I went to the cemetary and left a beautiful Easter Arrangement for you.Happy Easter, baby girl.I miss you so much,I will never forget you as long as I live.
Mommy
April 6, 2007
HI Baby,
I was thinking about you yesterday and I MISS YOU terribly still. Time doesn't make it better. I am going to go to your grave soon and swtich your flowers. It's time for some spring flowers. I wanted to say Happy Easter Baby. We all can't beleive it has been over 4
years since you have left us. I haven't heard from you lately. Are you going to come see me soon, I would love it, if you did!
Love ya Sweetie, Miss you
Know what I mean, Jelly Bean
carol
April 5, 2007
Hi Jess
It seems like a long time since you pasted. but when I see your sister or brother it seems like yesterday I still cant look at your mom and not think of you and you beautiful face. i know you are still deeply missed but all who have ever met you and loved you including me. I have been spending alot of time with your uncle mike lately and it feels great. i saw your mom and your family they are all doing great as you know i am sure .your mom looks really good and she is soo happy and i am happy for her. i miss you kids keep smiling
love always aunt carol
Carol Reinhart
December 2, 2006
Hi Jessica
I was talking to you mom the other day and she seems good, although all the stuff that is going on in her life, she always seemed so strong to me, no she is so strong and you know that. I have always looked up to her. Robbie is in school now and he has Mrs. Carberry. She is collecting pennies for the Ronald Mcdonald house in your name. Robbie asks me for pennies for Jessie all the time. As soon as he finds them he wants to take them to school for you. I had to tell him who you were again but once I did he remembered you.
I know life as you knew it has changed for your whole family but your mom is so much happier now you can hear it in her voice. The really cool thing is that your mom helped me change my life. I am happier now then I have ever been and I just hope that my kids are ok for it. So give your mom a thank you from me. I know you are watching over your family and taking care of them just by the way everyone talks about you. But i wonder if you can check in on Uncle Mike cause I am kinda worried about him. so honey as I say bye for now keep smiling sweetheart
Miss you always
I love you
Love Aunt Carol
Tammy Pritz
November 22, 2006
Hi Baby,
I think we all have been thinking about you constantly lately, for a change I turned on the CMT channel while I was baking pies today. Every one of your songs came on and brought me to tears. As I type, "Concrete Angel" is playing in the background. Rick and I went to your grave on your birthday and cleaned your stone and rearranged your flower box. I put in thirteen suede red roses for your birthday. I kept some of the white roses too! I miss you so much baby, I just want you here, in my arms, hugging and kissing me! I have a hard time listening to all these country songs that you loved so much, it seems that everyone I hear reminds me of you! Something you said or did while we were listening to them always pops up in my head while they're on the radio or tv. Makes me smile and think of your gorgeous face smiling back at me! "Cheesy" huh?
"You're so cheesy", Rememeber that ? lol, always came on the radio while we were in the car, it was one of your favorite songs, I can hear you singing "you're so cheesy" from the backseat! God I miss that! I can't type through the tears, so I have one request Jessa, please look over your brother and sister, keep them safe! I know you probably already do, but they need your presence with them!
Happy Thanksgiving Jessa girl!
I love you sweetie !
Always and forever,
Mommy
Patricia Paul
November 21, 2006
Hey My Angel,
I miss you so much.I carry you with me everyday.In my wallet,car and on my computer.We talk about you everyday.Uncle Fred misses you also.So does Aly.
I love you forever,
Aunt Pat
De'Ana Grogan
November 20, 2006
It's November the 20. I have a big project and I know I should be doing it but I really don't feel up to it. Your birthday just passed, you would've been 13. You would be catching up to me. It's killing me a little more inside everyday not having you here. I don't think that I'm over you yet and I don't think i ever will be.
Thanksgiving is coming up, remember when we use to wear like the same outfit in different colors? I hated it, but now there's nothing I want more. I'm going to grandma's for dinner. Since you've been gone alot of things have changed. Basically the whole world we thought we knew, everything is different. People are not what they use to be. There are days when I find myslef looking for you. I caught myself waking up a couple of nights ago because I didn't remember you coming to go to sleep. I can't even begin to describe how I feel. This book is really sweet, i'm so glad that your remembered, i wouldn't want it any other way. You'd think after 3 years the holidays wouldn't be as difficult but in fact they get worse. sometimes i feel as if they world moves while i stand still. I don't really like where I live now, but the people are pretty cool. i just wish I still lived on thompson with you. I know though due to these circumstances that it will never ever happen, and I can't stand it. I hate waking up everyday and not seeing you.
Well before I become a big mess, i better get my project done.
I love you so much
no, I can't even say love
because the common word doesn't express my affection
Always and forever
...
Tara Jones
November 13, 2006
To Jessicas mother:
I have been coming to this guestbook for about 2 years now, I found your daughters only after a dear friend also with the last name Grogan was killed during war.
I just wanted you to know that I have thought about you so many times over the past 2 years. I know how it feels to be a mother, as I have 5 of my own, and the protective feelings that we have. I cannot imagine the pain and grief that you have seen, nor will I act as though I do. I also admire you for your strength while Jessica was ill. I cannot imgaine the fear and pain that you as a mother felt. I just wanted you to know that I am feeling your pain, and have cried many times reading your guest book, and thinking about your family. Your Jessica was a beautiful girl, and you are a wonderful mother. My thoughts have been with you many times, and will continue to be. I am happy for you that you have a strong family unity, and many people that love Jessica. You are very much admired and thought of by me as well. You have a beautiful angel always watching over you now. Sometimes I wonder why God takes such small precious babies, but Jessica must have been beyond special and was needed to aid God in something too special for us to understand at this time. May you know that you are always in my thoughts and prayers. We might be strangers, but I feel as thought I know you. God bless you and your family.
My Baby Girl
Tammy Pritz
May 13, 2006
Hey Baby,
It's been awhile since I wrote to you. Your three year anniversary has just passed and a lot has happened since you left us.
I miss you so much, and I constantly think about you and what you would look, act and think like at the age of 12. It still doesn't feel right, not having you here. Kissing and hugging, talking and playing with you. Hearing your beautiful laughter and getting fish kisses. I think that at this time in your life you would be going into your last year of Middle school, following Dee into high school. Dragging RJ with you.
I haven't seen or heard from you in awhile. I miss all your visits and would love one very soon. Aunt Chell and I want to go see you tomorrow, I sent her a card on RJ's and your behalf, knowing how much she loved being your godmother.(Tomorrow is Mother's Day)
I know if you were here you would go all out for both of us and I didn't want for her to feel left out.
A couple of months ago Laura and Officer Ernie from PAL invited me to come to the Award Ceremony to see your award being given out.
"The Jessica Grogan Inspirational Award" I cried just thinking about it. When I went, Officer Ernie gave a beautiful speech about your strength and inspirational fight for your life, of course it made me cry. But when he was finished, he invited me up to give out your award to the recipients. I don't even have words to describe how I felt, seeing all these people remember my beautiful and loving baby girl.
I want everyone to remember how sweet and loving, compassionate and giving you were. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of you.
I still long to feel your touch, hear your voice, smell you, caress your hair, give you motherly advice, talk about your first crush, help you get ready for your first date, graduate from high school, and then college, help you pick out your wedding dress, watch you cuddle your own babies.
Amazing to me I still think of these things, knowing I'll never get to see or experience any of them with you. Sounds selfish, I know but that is my perogative as your Mommy. I do believe you would have been a striking beauty, when you grew up, and not just the way you looked, but your personlality too! There is still and probably always will be a void in my heart, that nothing or no one can fill; but it is there to remind me what a beautiful and lovely daughter I had the privelage to have and spend time with. The old saying, "To know you is to love you", true to it's word when it came to knowing you.
Know what I mean, jellybean!
I LOVE AND MISS YOU, BABY GIRL
ALL MY LOVE ,KISSES AND HUGS,
MOMMY
My two favorite girls in the world
April 26, 2006
carol reinhart
January 14, 2006
hey jess
just thought i would say hi. iwas talking about you the other day and i thought about this book and how i haven't wrote to you in a while. everytime i read the messages from your family it makes me cry and i think about their faces and the way they looked the day they lost you. there are so many people who love you and miss you. and i know you know that. as always take care and watch over your family honey
love you always
aunt carol
Michelle Pritz
January 14, 2006
Hi baby girl, well, its almost time again. The anniversary of the day had to leave us all here without your smile or your laugher. I think that is what I missed the most. And even though it is alomst 3 years I still sit hear now with tears running down my face. The pain is still there maybe always will be. But today marks another life that has left us. I am sure you are always watching over us (P.S.I love your visits)so you know your great grandfather is up with you now as well. His death bring back all the memorizes of you and how we had to loose you. Our love you will never die. Love always Aunt Chell
Uncle Mike Pritz Jr
June 9, 2005
Hey Sweety,
So far this has got to be the hardest thing I ever had to write in my life. But here it goes, I wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you today. And that I love you and always will. I wanted to say I am sorry for not getting to spend alot of time with you back when I could have. But I'll always remember the times we did spend together and I will never forget them. Now the hard part I was talking about is coming up. I really think that whoever reads this will think about it and feel the same way. But I often wonder if when I sit and look at your picture on my wall in the antique silver frame, if I am thinking about you enough? Now I don't know the answer to that question But I know you are and always will be in my heart. And for that I am very grateful. This might be the only thing I ever write but it doesn't mean that I am not thinking about you in some point in time.
Love always and Forever,
We miss you now and always,
Uncle Mike
P.S. I tried to type the poem I wrote for you on the birthday of 2004. But I just could not bring myself to type it. I put it in a frame for your mom. But if anyone has a copy of it please be sure to put it on this site for her. Thank you
rachelle mccullough
April 4, 2005
I can't believe it has been two years, it still seems like yesterday,that you and ashley were in preschool. She carries a picture around of you in her pocket everyday. One day she forgot to take it out and i washed it, she was upset,but then she said thats ok i can still see her face in the picture I will still carry it with me. So you see every day you are thought of and missed dearly.
Your Friends,
Rachelle, Tony, Korrine,Ashley,Anthony,Alexa
Tammy Grogan
February 23, 2005
Hi baby girl,
I miss you still so much!!!I was just at the cemetery, RJ and I redecorated your flower pot,with beautiful new spring flowers. RJ says Hi, and he loves and misses you!It is almost your two year anniversary and this doesn't get any easier. Aunt JoJo and I are getting your messages, keep them coming. I think you are spooking Aunt JoJo though. But, I do know that she likes to get them. Uncle Mike just found pics hes going to send to me, from a long time ago. i do wish that you would visit more often. I miss seeing your beautiful smile and looking into those hazel eyes of yours. RJ remembers when you were riding your scooters around the corner, he said that was a really good time for him. then you guys came in the house to get a drink, and someone stole your scooters! Remember when De'Ana brought a hobo home, and you yelled at her for it. I keep thinking that you would be turning 12 years old this October.I wonder what you are doing every day, and if you are okay. I do in some way think you are okay, and happy. If you weren't , I don't think you would visit us as you do. We do know that it is you ringing De'Ana's doorbell. We laugh everytime you do it too!!
We all just wanted to say that we didn't forget about you (and never will),and that we love you very very much. Oh yeah we did do the Walk A Thon for the Make A Wish Foundation. Aunt Pat, Aly, Paula Daddy, De'Ana, RJ and I all walked over 3 miles for you. we all plan to do it every year in your honor. There's no better way to say "Happy Birthday" to our baby them helping the people who helped you have the best time of your life.
Well I am going to say goodbye for now, and hopefully dream of you , when I am sleeping tonite.
With all my heart and soul,
I LOVE YOU,
Mommy
Aunt Pat
January 19, 2005
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Angel Girl.It wasn't to Merry or Happy without you here.I gave mommy a necklace with a prayer on the back, so that she can read it everytime she gets blue.I also gave her a ring with your name and birthstone in it.She looks at the and she smiles so big, that I think her mouth will break.I did the walk-a-thon for you baby.And I walked the whole way, too!!!!I love you so much everyday.But I know that you are here with me everyday in my heart.
carol
October 18, 2004
hey jessie
i am writing to tell you happy birthday. i still think about you everyday.and I think about what you are doing.and i wonder how you are.
i miss you .well bye for now.stop in and say hi ok take care of your family honey love you always
aunt carol
Laura Kelly
October 1, 2004
I stopped by Jessica's site on September 29th. What a beautiful tribute to such a beautiful girl. I think of her often.
Aunt Pat
August 31, 2004
Jessie, I still miss you so much that it hurts.Please take care of my friend Jimmy"Stoney" for me, ok?.You always took care of everyone down here,so I know that you are still doing it up there.I love you my Jessie-Angel.
TAMMY GROGAN
June 3, 2004
HI BABY GIRL,
I WAS THINKING ABOUT YOU TODAY, MORE THAN ANY OTHER DAY. I GOT A NEWSLETTER FROM THE MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION AND IN IT WAS A NATIONAL WALK A THON. IT'S BEING HELD AROUND YOUR BIRTHDAY, IN VALLEY FORGE, SO I DECIDED THAT IS WHAT I AM DOING TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY! HOPEFULLY WE CAN GIVE ANOTHER CHILD A CHANCE FOR THEIR DREAMS TO COME TRUE. I KNOW YOU WOULD HAVE LIKED THIS, AND I KNOW YOU WILL BE WITH ME, WHEN I GO.
I MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY KID. I JUST GAVE DOMINIC YOUR PICTURE AGAIN.
HE'LL BE WITH YOU SOON , WATCH OVER HIM FOR US.
RJ ASKS ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME AND I KNOW DE'ANA TALKS TO YOU. I HOPE YOU STAY IN TOUCH WITH THEM, LIKE YOU HAVE BEEN DOING, THEY LOVE IT. TO TELL YOU THE TRUTH SO DO I.
I'LL TALK TO YOU IN MY DREAMS!!!!!
WITH ALL MY LOVE,
MOMMY
Michelle Pritz
May 9, 2004
Hi Jessa, It's Aunt Chell. Well it is Mother's Day a little more than one years since you went to heaven. One of things that I am most proud of is being your Godmother and that has not changed still your not with us. I just wanted to say thank you to you for the nice thing you did for me. I realized it was you about the time that the sixth person told me how lucky I was. If you didn't have a hand in it that is ok because for me to think that it was you makes me feel better, helps me to feel that a part of you is still with us every day. There isn't one day that has gone by that I haven't tought of you. I just try to hold on to all the great memories I have and the knowledge that I will see you again someday. Your (fake) Uncle Mike misses you too. HAHAHA!!
XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
Lov e you Always
Aunt Chell
Aunt Pat
April 5, 2004
Hi Jessie Angel,
Well it's been 1 year since you left us.It still hurts so much that it feels like yesterday.I miss your smile and your giggles. Whenever you walked into a room your smile would just light the room like a thousand suns.All we have now are the great memories of you,and that will have to do until we meet again.Keep an eye on your Mom & Dad, they can really use an angels hand about now.De'Ana & R.J. are ok,Aly makes sure of that.You know how R.J. is with her(LOL),and to De"Ana,Aly is her big sister.Well,I'm gonna go now,but I think of you everyday that goes by.
Love You Forever In My Heart,
Aunt Pat
Shannon Pritz
April 5, 2004
Hi sweetie,
It has been one year since you went to your new home. I know you are watching over us to help keep us all safe. We all miss and love you greatly. As you fly with the angels may you find the peace we need down here. Your cousins ask about you all the time. I will never let them forget you. I love you lots.
Aunt Shannon
Michael Pritz
April 5, 2004
Hi Jessica,
Well Honey ,It's been a year since you left us.I was sitting here thinking about you and how you always made my day when you came to see me or when i went to your house to see you. We all miss you so much!! I love you dearly and miss you .
Grandpop florida
carol reinhart
April 4, 2004
hi jess
well it is almost a year since you left us and you are still sadly
missed. it feels different to walk into your house and not see you there.i hope you are watching over your family they need you too and need to know you are there with them
i miss you and think of you a lot.
well kid i love you and stop in and say hi from time to time.
miss you always
love aunt carol
Ashley McCullough
March 29, 2004
Hi Jassie! It is Ashley,Oh did you meet my rabbit Skitles?I really miss you . Do you miss me?Now I live in Gibbstown New Jersey.I love you and always will miss you .I always think of you ,in my sleep I cry because I think you are really their with me,but you are really in heaven.I just wanted to say Ilove you.
YOUR FRIEND(and always will be,
Ashley McCullough XOXOXOXOXO
3/29/04
P.S you always make me happy. Love youforever.
Tammy Grogan
March 12, 2004
HEY JESSA, IT'S MOMMY, IT'S REALLY LATE, I CAN'T SLEEP. I WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW THAT I AM THINKING OF YOU SO MUCH LATELY, AND I FOUND THE CD! I LOVE IT. ALMOST A YEAR HAS PASSED, AND LIFE STILL DOESN'T FEEL RIGHT WITHOUT YOU HERE. I JUST HAD SOME PICTURES DEVELOPED, AND OH MY GOD, YOURS ARE JUST TOO DAMN BEAUTIFUL, SMILES SMILES SMILES.......I KNOW I MISS YOU , AND I KNOW I LOVE YOU, I JUST WISH I COULD SEE YOU AGAIN. SO BEFORE I BEGIN WITH THE TEARS AGAIN I AM GOING TO GO TRY AND SLEEP, JUST KNOW THAT YOU'RE FOREVER IN MY HEART AND MIND. MISS YOU BABY GIRL!
LOVE AND KISSES,FOREVER
MOMMY
Tammy Grogan
December 16, 2003
Hey Jessa, It's Mommy again, Dee and I just got done baking cookies, and it just wasn't the same without you kid! There's no words to ever describe how much I miss you. I remember when you would help me bake the cookies, and make a huge mess, and eat the dough before it would be baked. I can't believe it's almost Christmas and you're not here. You're my only child that never complained about what Santa brought you. The smile on your face, (almost too amazing for any one to think humanly possible), would say it all for me. I am going to sincerly miss that beautiful smile Christmas morning.
I heard another parent (who lost their child) explain what it feels like to lose a child,... it doesn't feel like it's happened to you personally, then it does, then it don't, sounds about right to me. There are days when I feel like you're right next to me, and then days when I almost forget that you were here with us. It's like living in a dream and not ever knowing when you're going to wake up. I try and live normally (whatever that may be), because I know your sister and brother still need me, but I feel like my hearts been ripped out and it doesn't know how to feel love and caring anymore.
I have one memory of you that sticks out, ... We were in D.C., and you were getting you're second round of chemo, laying in the hospital bed, hooked up to the chemo and an IV, because you were dehydrating, and all you could think about was me, you tried your hardest not to cry and let anyone know how you felt, being poked and prodded, and I layed in bed with you , so we both could be comforted, and right before you went to sleep, you said "What would I ever do without you,Mom.?"
Well Jessa, everytime I think about that I cry, cause I know, that you knew what was happening to you. My heart goes out to you sweetie, even though you are no longer in any pain, those last couple of weeks , must have been the most horrible for you, and I'm so sorry,I couldn't have made them any better for you, cause Jessa the real question is "Baby, what am I going to do without you? I try and get by day by day with a smile on my face, letting no one know how I really feel, and then I break down in the car, listening to your songs, and I cry the like the biggest baby ever. That's when I feel and smell you, it's the strangest thing. I don't care who thinks I'm crazy, I know you're there.
My baby girl, you are gone , but you will never ever be forgotten !
I wrote this for you sweetie:
I have my wings and in Heaven I play
In your thoughts, I'll always stay
Close to your hearts,I'll always be
For who I was should you remember me.
With love for eternity,
Mommy
Michael Pritz
December 15, 2003
To my beautiful little grandaughter Jessica , We will always have you in our hearts and thoughts. We love you dearly .
Grandpop Florida
The Wurst & Seigafuse Family
December 4, 2003
Dear Jesse,
You were such a sweet little girl. And you are sadly missed. You will always be in our thoughts and prayers. Your neighbors, Deb, Doug, DJ, Matthew, and Nicole.
Michelle Pritz
December 4, 2003
Dear Goddaughter/Jessa,
I am sure you are sitting on your cloud watching all of us everyday and already know how we are doing without you. Or, aleast I hope you are, it helps me to get though this. There is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you and miss you.
One of Jessa's and my favorite memories would have to be the time that Jessa, De'Ana and Myself were playing hide and seek at my old apartment on Richmond St. We were running around the house outside and inside and De'Ana got the big idea to lock Jessa and I out of the house. Jessa and I ran around the house a few times looking for a way in when I realized that De'Ana didn't lock the bathroom window. Jessa climbs through the little window and into the house and snuck up on De'Ana and scared her. We laughed and laughed after that.
Picking one memory is tough because every moment spent with Jessa is so prescious.
Laura Kelly
December 3, 2003
Hi Tammy, Bobby, De'Ana, RJ
I just wanted to say thank you for allowing me have had the wonderful oppurtunity of meeting Jessica, spending time with her at PAL, and getting the chance to say goodbye to her also. The bravery, courage and strength she had has truly made me see things in life very differently. I think about Jessica often.
An Angel
I finally saw an angel
In the form of a little girl
Tiny, sweet and silent
Beautiful as a pearl.
Quietly I prayed for you
But kept asking why
I barley had time to say hello
then quickly it was good-bye.
Now I will pray to you
To watch over your mom & dad
And let them know your still with them
So they won't be so sad.
I finally saw an angel
In the form of a little girl
Tiny, sweet and silent
Beautiful as a pearl
Tammy, get in touch with me.
Aunt Pat
November 27, 2003
It's me Jessie,I'm just sitting here thinking of you on this Thanksgiving.I have many blessings to be thankful for, but most of all I am so thankful for your mom and dad.If it wasn't for them I would not have had the chance to meet a sweet,beautiful and strong young lady.Yes, I'm talking about you Jessie.You are so loved and missed,that it hurts sometimes.But I see you on your bike in a pink bathing suit and your dad's boots,because you were told to put shoes on.Well, you did put shoes on,lol.I think of that day and I can not help but smile and laugh to myself.Uncle Fred thinks that I am nuts, but it is our secret.Love you forever,Aunt Pat
Aunt Carol
November 24, 2003
To tammy,bobby,de'ana and rj
thank you for letting me be a part of your family and giving me the chance to see jessie grow. i thank you for the memories i have of jessie. one of my favorite memories was when me and mike watched the girls together and we played with them and bounce them on the couch and jessie would say more more and she could keep going all night she was so full of energy and sunshine.and i loved being able to make picture was them not to long before she passed .i thank you for those memories of jessie
to jessie
i am sorry i didn't bring robert around to see you when you asked me too i didn't only because he was sick and i didn't want you to get it .i am so sorry i will alway love you and miss you girlfriend.
love aunt carol
John and Heidi Hollis
June 3, 2003
Dear Bobby, Tammy, RJ, and Deanna,
I am so sorry for your loss. Jessi was such a sweetheart. I am sure Jessi and Becca are having a wonderful time together. I will always remember how excited she would get on bingo night at NIH. Our hearts are with you!
Tammy Grogan
May 7, 2003
Jessa,
You have now been away from me for a little more than a month;Sweetie,it's not getting any easier! I look at your gorgeous pictures and it really makes me think of how much I miss you dearly.We ordered your headstone the other day, how ironic ,it won't be placed in the ground until your birthday. I do believe Daddy and I picked a memorial just right for you. With a bit of class and beauty your headstone will reflect the real you.I just wish I never had to do that in the first place.
I miss your smile and your laughter.The way you made any day special just by being there. Nothing feels real, I feel like I am still having a horrible dream and I can't wake up. To miss you like this and the way my heart aches,it's just not right. No child ever deserves to pass before their parent, but you baby girl,you were born an angel,whether you were God's angel or mine doesn't make a difference,I just can't bear to wake up in the morning and not see your beautiful face. All I want is to hear "Mommy ,I'm hungry!"
To know you sweetie, was to love you! Often that is said with no real meaning , but with you it holds the complete truth!
Just know Pumpkin that you will forever be in my heart,my soul and my mind.
I hope you are riding your bike all over,You know what I mean, Jellybean!
With Love,Kisses,and Tears,
Mommy
Linda Baelz
May 7, 2003
Jessica you touched more lives than you realize. Thank you for touching mine. You are a very brave little girl. I know that you are greatly missed. We are all blessed by you!
Jessica,
God looked around his garden,
And found an empty space.
Then looked down upon the earth
And saw your tired face.
He know that you were in pain
And would never be well again.
With tearful eyes we watched you,
We saw you pass away.
A golden heart stopped beating,
A playful soul at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us,
HE ONLY TAKES THE VERY BEST!!!
We miss you so much!!!!
Aunt Pat
May 6, 2003
To My Jessie Angel,
I am just sitting here thinking about you, as I do about a million times a day.You are so missed, and we are so BLESSED to have known you, even for 9 years.You touched so many lives when you were here,and now you are touching so many more from heaven.Mom & Dad never realized how many people's lives you or them have touched in such a short time.I love you so much babygirl.
Love,
Aunt Pat
KATHY DEPUTY
April 23, 2003
To: Tammy,Bobby, De'ana and RJ and to a beautiful little angle Jessica.I'am taking this time to express my condolences to you and your family. Jessica was the most coolest and bravest person I no.She frought such a batler and she did it with so much heart, that I don't think that an adult could not of handle that, the way that Jessica did. That's why in my book Jessica will and now always be a hero to me.She touch so many peoples lives that she knew.I was one luckie person to have know her and her and to be there to say goodbye.I no that my life will never be the same with out her smile and her beautiful way of life.Thank you for leting me be apart of her life and to meet her beautiful family.God is one luckie man not only to have one angle ,but now he has two.We love and will never forget our little angle Jessica.
Joann Staab
April 22, 2003
To a beautiful little girl,and now angel.I will miss you walking home from school,always smiling.I will continue to pray for you and your family. Love,
Crossing Guard
Joann
donna hewins
April 18, 2003
hi angel. you are now very speciel angle now , the one ,the heavenly father called,on. i did not know you long,but your spirt tough me a lot.your smile, the way you rode your bike.the laugher.
Anastasia Turner
April 18, 2003
My deepest condolences to Jessica's family and those that knew and loved this beautiful little girl. Over the months that I received updates on her condition, I prayed for her and kept her in mind often. I know that now she is in the loving hands of Jesus and will forever be without pain or suffering. I hope that she has all the beautiful Siberians who have passed on surrounding her, and I know that she will be long remembered as being a brave and wonderful little person.
LARRY & JOANNE
April 18, 2003
IN a silent moment your spirit was moved
from the pain of earthly bounds to a place
of eternal peace to be with gods children
Lois Leonard
April 18, 2003
To Jessica's family...we never met her but her story touched our hearts and souls. Her pain is gone now, and she has met all her Siberian friends at the Rainbow Bridge.
Lynn Szymurski
April 18, 2003
Don't think of her as gone away
Her journey has just begun.
Life holds so many facets.
This earth is only one.
Just think of her as resting
From the sorrows and the tears
In a place of warmth and comfort
Where there are no days and years.
Think of how she must be wishing
That we could know today
How nothing but our sadness
Can really pass away.
And think of her as living in the
Hearts of those she touched.
For nothing loved is ever lost
And she was loved so much.
Written by Odile Mitchell
To Jess and her family,
Your little girl has fought a hard battle, and I know how helpless it has made you feel. She is with her extended family in heaven now, and hopefully out of pain. I didn't get a chance to know your daughter, but I learned of her great courage through friends.
My sympathies and sincere condolences go to her family and friends.
The Szymurski family
Richlynn Siberians
Barb Armour
April 18, 2003
To Jessica & the Grogan Family,
We never had the chance to meet in person, but I'm very thankful to your Aunt Pat. Through her some of us Siberian Husky lovers were given an opportunity to send you some items, or in one case visit you. Bless You All!
Tammy Grogan
April 17, 2003
To my Cherished Baby Girl,
Jessie, I miss you so much ,I keep waiting for you to walk in the door.Knowing your not going to!I can't picture my life without you, even though I know your spirit is here with me,I can't even imagine never being able to hug you or kiss your sweet little lips again.I know in my heart ,sweet baby, your riding your bike and playing again,I just wish I would have had much more time with you; To take you shoppping for your first prom dress, or be at your wedding ,or help you with your babies, 'cause Jessa, I know you would have been a wonderful Mommy. I hope that I was that wonderful to you.You'll never know how much I love and miss you!!!!
Lovingly Forever ,With all my heart and soul, Mommy
Aly
April 15, 2003
Jessy, sorry it took me so long to write to you but i still can't belive your gone, it's hard to think that your not here and when I go around to visit I will not see you there but I will feel you there in my heart. I will always remember all the times we shared,the laughs we had, the tears we cried together,the jokes you liked to play on me and De'ana, and most of all our friendship and even though your gone from the world and in heaven your still in my heart and will never be forgotten. Now all I have is the memories of you and that is all I need to know your still her with me and everyone you knew and loved. I love you jessy and you will forever be missed and loved. Jessy Angel 10/18/93~4/5/03 0:~)
Nancy Graves
April 10, 2003
To the Grogan Family Jessica was a beautiful little girl.She will be missed by everyone.
Angela and Joseph Sickman
April 10, 2003
We hope you are at peace Jessica,
with God and the Angels above. You will be greatly missed by everyone who knew you.
Amanda Graves
April 9, 2003
Jessie, You will always be in my heart because you were a very good friend of mine.P.S. You will always be in my heart forever and GOD BLESS you at heaven and your family who misses you very much. I will always rember you in heaven and in my heart forever because you were a good friend of mine when you were a pretty girl and a nice kid and you're still a prettty girl and a good kid when your anywhere.
James Sloan
April 9, 2003
God Bless you and your Family. You will be missed by all.
freddy mieciecki
April 8, 2003
hi jess
i know your in heaven ,
i will miss you ,
i hope you are happy and peaceful,
i wish i got to know you better,
your friend freddy
Frank Tepper
April 7, 2003
Jessie,
I will miss you very much and always remember our friendship. You were a nice person and I will never for get you nor the times we shared. One day we will be together agian but until then, you and your family will be in my prayers
miss you
your friend,
Frank Tepper
Tommy Lardani
April 7, 2003
I'll Miss You,
Love,
Tommy,Wally,Sadie and Paula
Aunt Pat Uncle Fred
April 7, 2003
To My JessieAngel,
We will never forget you. You will live on in our hearts forever. Go now,babygirl and rest in God's hands. Love forever,
Aunt Pat, Uncle Fred, Justin And Alyssa
kerri petroski
April 7, 2003
I will miss you. My prayers are with you and your family.
your friend
Kerri
Risa Lewis
April 7, 2003
I will miss you very much. You are forever in my heart.
Ashley McCullough
April 6, 2003
I will miss you very much,you were a great friend.
Love your friend,
Ashley
Rachelle&Tony McCullough
April 6, 2003
May God Bless you. You were loved very much and will be missed dearly.
love,
Tony,Rachelle,Korrine,
Ashley,Anthony,& Alexa
Nichole DeVincent
April 6, 2003
God bless you Jessica. We'll miss you.God bless your family during this difficult time.
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