Jade Herrick

well jade its been a while since i wrote to you even though i talk to you all the time :) i cant wait to have karma.jade another angel i will have i love you so much and miss you alot

Jade,
You are on my mind tonight. One of my friend's mother passed away. It got me thinking about you and the pain he must feel. What I felt when I went through losing my friend. Although this woman did bring him into this world. I really miss you. I was talking to Carlos about all the good times I had with you. And sadly about your funeral. I know you know you're on my mind but I feel some sort of serenity when I write to you. I really want to just spill out my guts to you but that would be one long message. All I know is I deeply miss you Jade. I look forward to having dreams about you because I feel like you're there with me once again. Please watch over me and give me the same great strength and bravery you had. I love you Jade.
Love always,
Kylie

happy 18 jade.... i know it is a little late but i love you ..... u know i miss you like crazy girl!!!!! even though you are forever away your still right here with me all the time i love you so much

Happy Birthday Jadakins,This year I had to say goodbye to my brother on your birthday sure hope he was met by that beautiful smile of yours. Your are also in my thoughts always.

Happy 18th Birthday lil Wenis!!!
you are in my thoughts everyday.
i miss you
i love you
and, even though im miles away, i am doing my best to keep the promise that i made to you.
thanks for watching over us,
lots o love,
bigger wenis

Jade,
Today is Mother's Day and I am missing you a bunch. Nothing new though. I took Lexie to see you. She misses you too. I still have my bad days, but my good days outweigh them. I used to ask God every day why he woke me up. I just could not imagine living a life without you. I now thank Him for waking me up because it gives me another day to remember you. I have always said you are the true love of my life and you will always be. Even though you are not physically here with me, I know you are in spirit. Your love will remain with me even after I take my last breath. "I want a reason for the way things have to be. I need a hand to help build up some kind of hope inside of me"-Train
"When I think of you, I don't feel so alone. As many times as I blink, I'll think of you"-Owl City. Thanks to Kylie for the last one. Miss you baby girl. Love you more! Save a place for me until we meet again.

Love always and forever,
Mommy

Jade,
So I'm sitting on my couch with my laptop. It's the coolest thing to have Wi-Fi and be able to chill on my couch with my laptop. I'm watching The Biggest Loser at the moment with my mom and her friend. It's pretty intense at the moment. lol. But yea. I haven't talked to you in awhile. Well at least on here I haven't. I talk to you all the time. I've been doing good. Just getting ready to graduate. It's so scary. I've honestly been terrified about graduating but at the sametime I'm not gonna lie...I'm excited to go out in the world on my own and see what I can do. Other thsn getting ready for graduation I've just been going to school and working. I know you remember Sophomore year I telked about this guy...Carlos. Well we're dating but you know that already. =] He's a great guy. Right now I'm sick. =/ My dad thinks I have strep throat. It's not a lot of fun. I might have to go to the ER tomorrow and go get medicine. That means I'll miss school tomorrow and possibly my field trip on thursday. It sucks a lot. I won't be able to participate in Senior Skip Day. I want to but it's a sacrafice I have to make to not take Finals. Well girly I can't think of anything else to sat that I don't repeat all the time. You know I LOVE YOU and watch over me please.
Love Always,
Kylie

Jade,
I'm just here in 7th period...my English class. I'm far ahead on my paper so I figured I'd write to you. You were on my mind. On friday I was at work at Adventures Gifts. I was there all alone and it was freezing cold out. I found a word search book there so I decided to do it. While scrolling through the pages trying to find an interesting one to do I found one on rocks. "Jade" was one of the rocks I needed to find. I decided I wanted to do it just so I could find your name. I finally found it in the cluster of words. Only it wasn't vertical, diagonal, or horizontally right. Instead it was backwords. I found EDAJ!!! I smiled when I found this and it felt like you were there. It was so funny to find edaj and not jade lol. =] Jade I miss you a lot. It's been awhile since I've written to you. You know what's been going on. I know you're with me. I'm 18 now as you know. I still wish I was 17. I don't want to grow up but 18 has it's ups and downs. I like the fact that soon I'll be able to move into my own place. I'm thinknig about moving into an apartment after graduation. I'm going to get a few friends to move in with me and we all are going to split the rent and stuff. I think I'll do fine. I'm going to miss my family but I'm ready to set out on my own. Thinking about being able to do my own holidays and decorate my own place sounds like a lot of fun. It's sad though because I'll have to leave Otto with my parents. =[ I want to bring him but my parents say that he's their dog. You and I both know he's mine lol XD. Since I can't bring Otto maybe I'll get the Great Dane I want. I don't know how a Great Dane will hold up in a small apartment though haha. I hope to go to the cememtery soon to visit you. I haven't been there since June. It's been a long time. I really want to go. I always seem to write for forever and a day on here to you haha. We have like 10 minutes left in this class. OH! The ring you gave me from Disney broke 2 weeks ago =[. I'm so sad. I knew it wasn't long before it would. The metal was starting to eat away and the ring was fake. To me it was as expensive as a solid white gold ring with a HUGE diamond on it. Probably more. I'm looking at my finger now and I have a tan line from the ring. I might be going to Disney with Mykala this summer for Graduation. I'll probably buy a new one then. It still won't be the same though. I'm always going to keep the old one I have. I'm never throwing it away. I still have the best friend penguin necklace you gave me =]. I smile when I see it. Jade take care. I love you so much and miss you. Watch over me.
Love always,
Ky

Beautiful-
Just wanted to let you know that I miss you so very much. Not a minute goes by that I don't think about you. I talk about you all of the time. It's almost as if you're still here in the physical life. I was just thinking about how I would so love to have the opportunity to yell for you to get out of bed because we'll be late or even just get mad because you left your clothes on the floor or ate while in bed. I would love just to be able to speak to you again. Funny thing is that now I do those things. I miss your hugs, how you always could make me laugh, and how we would text each other while being in different rooms of the house. Remember the texts that you would send to me like: dkaoehoafn oreoohennofei or euroadl'aoeja?? You would just send me crazy stuff like that just out of the clear blue. I would always play along and answer you in the same way. We have such an amazing relationship. I'm so glad that we were so close and that we had so much in common. I can never thank God enough for blessing me with the most amazing human being for a daughter. I still can't figure out what I did in life to deserve the chance to be your mommy. I can never thank you enough for being that amazing human being and showing me the true meaning of love, life, and laughter.

Love always,
Mommy

Jade,
Wow...i sit here in my room looking at your picture and all i can do is cry. Things for me lately have been sucky. =[ i was laying in bed last night thinking of you. its still hard with you gone. i miss you so much. i still cant tbelieve youre gone. i say that a lot. lol i actually repeat myself a lot on here but who cares. my birthday is coming up here soon. ill be 18! i wish youd be here to celebrate it with me. i dont really have anything planned. i dont know if i really wanna do anything to be quite honest =/. geez i miss you so much. i wish you were here. i really need you right now. =[ things are so hard. jade i love you so much. take care and watch over me. give me the strength i need.
love always,
ky

Jade,
its been awhile since ive been able to write to you. i saw your mom yesterday. it was great seeing her again! =] i also had a dream about you last night. im really happy i did becuase it makes me feel like i actaully just talked to you in real life. i had a really good day because of it. i cant write for long. once my laptop is up though expect long letters again. i love you and miss you sister!
love always,
ky

Hey Jade--

We went and saw Incubus last night. They played your song. I wish you were there. =)


Meet me in outerspace...
We could spend the night, watch the earth come up.
I've grown tired of that place, won't you come with me
We could start again

How do you do it, make me feel like I do
How do you do it, its better than I ever knew

Meet me in outerspace
I will hold you close, if you're afraid of heights
I need you to see this place, it might be the only way
That I can show you how, it feels to be inside of you

How do you it, make me feel like I do
How do you do it, its better than I ever knew
How do you do it, make me feel like I do

You are stellar

Just awake on a random night in August, thinking of memories throughout the years. They usually consisted of something funny happening or being said. I was surprised to find out how many people's lives you touched. You are loved by many and hope you are doing well. Miss you and take care.

Jade,
What can I say? Well first of all it's been a year. I know I'm super late but I don't get on the computer much =/. Another thing I can say is Happy 17th Birthday! It's so crazy to think that it's been a year. I went and visited you on the 15th of June. I left you a little something as you know and so did my mom =]. Hope you enjoy those. Looking back on the year that went by it was and extremely hard one! I had many ups and downs. More downs then ups. I think most of that time was me trying to find peace with you being gone. And now I can say that I finally am at peace. I know you're happier and I can feel that. I no longer cry when I think about you or tell stories. Instead I laugh and smile. Nothing but happy thoughts. I do get choked up from time to time but somehow you send me a sign and I stop. Jade I tell you all the time and it still doesn't feel like enough...I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO SO SO SO SO SO MUCH! I'm leaving to go visit Mykala in 6 days. Please keep me safe cause I'm flying and I've never been on a plane and I'm terrified.=/ Take care girly and I hope to see you in my dreams soon!
Love always,
Ky

A year already...I know I'm a few days late writing to you but don't think I didn't remember. I remember you everyday and especially on Monday I was talking about you like crazy to James & everyone at work. Ugh, I can't believe that a whole year has gone by already I can still remember the last time I talked to you. :/

I miss you.

Dear My Beautiful Daughterdre Jade-
A year ago today was the last day that I saw your beautiful face in person. I can't believe that it's been a year since you went to Heaven. I miss you every day and like everyone else, I used to wonder why you? I realized that only good people go to Heaven. If they didn't, then God would be very lonely. I feel lonliness everyday, but it brings me comfort to know that you are at the right hand of the father. Your spirit is always around me and guides me in everything that I do. I have come so far in this last year. I know that you are proud of me. I pray every day that I make it to where you are. Not many people have a First Class ticket. You are one of the few chosen. Being your mommy is the best and most fulling thing that I have ever done. I remember when we lived in Omaha and "the voices" told me to be a mommy. I used to think that when people would say that the voices told them to do something, that they were crazy. I now realize that the voice I heard was God's. Whom else would tell me that? I remember telling your daddy and he thought about it. We then decided to start trying. It didn't happen until our honeymoon. We got married on October 11th and the doc said that you were conceived on October 12th. I remember waking up daddy and showing him that the home test was positive. I was so excited!! The next thing I know, I am holding you in my arms. Holding you in my arms went to "I can't wait until she starts school". You then started Pre-K and the next thing that I know you're in High School. I cried that day. Watching you go up the stairs at Steven's made me realize that my baby was all grown up. I remember you telling me "Mommy, I know that you cried when you left". I always cried when you were at a new point in your life. You have such an amazing capability of being the center. Your loving spirit drew all people to you-young and old. I loved seeing how much compassion you had for others, even if they weren't the nicest to you. You always found the best in everyone and everything. You made me feel on top of the world. How could I not feel that way with you as my daughter? We all miss you so much. We all have our own connection with you. I loved how you had friends from all walks of life. Your smile as well as your spirit will live on forever in those that love you. I sometimes can hear you talking to me. That brings me so much comfort. I miss your hugs, your ability to make me laugh like no one else could, your texts from the other room because you didn't want to get up, your "I haven't gotten a hug today" line even though I had hugged you a thousand times that day. You were never the average teenager. You were never average-period. You exceeded everything a parent could ever want in a child. I would tell you each and every day when I dropped you off at school, "I love you" and "have a great day". I didn't know what would happen to me on the way to work and I always wanted you to hear "I love you" as the last words that you would hear should anything happen to me. I never imagined that I would have to bury my daughter. Nothing in this world could ever prepare you for that. I am still lost in this world, but your spirit is guiding me in the right direction. Keep talking because I am listening. I am trying to be happy and live a great life. Sometimes it's hard to just breath. Sometimes the only happiness I have is because I am breathing. The only thing that keeps me going is knowing that you would want me to do so. My life will never be the same. My memories of you will live in my heart forever. No one will ever be able to take that from me. I thank God every day for choosing me as your mommy and for giving me another day of memories full of you. Until we meet again-fly with your own wings baby girl.
Love always-
Mommy

it has been with love and honor to keep this book online for the people who share in the love for Jade. she is a special person in my life, and in the lives of her parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and dear dear friends.
thank you for your kind and loving words.

with all my love to you, Val
with all my love to Jade

One year.

I miss you.

A brief Biography of Jade

July 8, 1992 was both a wonderful and frightening day for me. Jade was born at 1:38 p.m. , weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce. I was excited to finally have her here after spending months talking to her before she was born. Unfortunately, my excitement soon turned to fear when they called for the neo natal intensive care staff. They came into the room and whisked her away before I really even got to see her. I can really only remember seeing her briefly and she was bluish in color. I was terrified. Soon after, I went to the window of intensive care and saw them working on her. A nurse saw me standing there crying and gave me a thumb's up. They came and talked to me and said that they were going to keep her in ICU but said that we could see her and that they would need to run more tests. After a brief hospital stay we took her home. At that point we learned that she had her heart on the wrong side of her chest. They did not diagnosr the anomalous pulmonary venous return.
Jade was a really happy baby. She was always laughing and she was a very silly little girl. She was a curious baby, always trying to get into whatever she could. If we turned our back on her for even a second she would scurry off to explore something that she probably shouldn't. She discovered how to crawl up and down stairs much sooner than anyone expected. Fortunately, she wasn't able to circumvent baby gates! As a baby she loved to play with giant baby weebles. She thought it was hilarious they way they would wobble back and forth and not fall down. Her baby laugh was infectious! The highlight of my day was coming home from school to hear her laugh. It was easy to make her laugh and by the time she was done everyone in the room was laughing!
She loved to play games as a baby. Whether it was peek a boo, hide and seek, go fish, or any other game she loved it! She could almost always be found playng games with someone. She loved to watch Barney and Sesame Street. I would imitate some of the voices and she would just love it. I learned to do the voice of Barney the dinosaur for her. She would ask me to sing the Barney song all the time. I got so good at it that some say I do Barney better than Barney does himself. She also thought it was fun for us to duplicate some of the experements that we would see on Mr. Wizard or Beakman's World. I can still remember her and I duplicating some type of oozing, exploding experement. We set it and took cover! She thought that was so funny. We had a lot more advenures, but i'm sure that my space is limited, thus the brevity.
Jade was very youing when her mom and I got divorced. She was sad about it but she adapted. She would come to my apartment and swim in the pool with me. It made her happy to just be with me, spending time doing nothing. It was during this time that I told her that "daddies love their daughters more than daughters love their daddies" and that phrase stuck with her. We played the "I love you more" game for the rest of her life. In fact, my father's day,2007 card says "I love you more than you love me! Love, Jader". She was always very sweet and loving. I could not have asked for a sweeter, kinder, or more loving little girl.
Jade got older but very little changed in that regard. She remained gentle and innocent. I can remember really enjoying watching her jump rope and play skip it. A skip it is a ball attached to a hard plastic line around the ankle. The ball goes around the body in a circle on the ground and you must jump the piece of plastic. I was always amazed at how fast she was able to go on that thing. She used to want me to count the rotations but I couldn't keep up. I learned that a model was sold with a counter built in so I bought it for her. She was pretty excited about that. I don't know which she enjoyed more, the skip it or the jump rope. If anyone ever saw her jump rope, they would think it was amazing. The rope went so fast it looked like a blur!
Jade kept on growing like kids do. Her taste in music and entertainment changed, but she still enjoyed listening to 80’s music with her dad. She got into comic books and superheroes with me. She liked getting me little superhero gifts, like statues, hats, and a Batman watch that I still wear to Court from time to time when I feel like I need to wear more than her souvenir air show dog tag to Court. The last Christmas present that I got from her was a Marvel super hero encyclopedia. Now, whenever I see a superhero movie I can feel her watching it with me. One of the great things about Jade was that she was genuinely interested in other people. She was kind and loving to everyone she knew. She would take time to learn about people and what they enjoyed. She would then share her time with them doing that particular thing. She would bond with friends or family by literally sharing herself with them. The point is that if you are reading this you can probably think of an interest that you and Jade had in common. You will always have that bond with her in your heart. Treasure it and she’ll stay alive in your memory until you see her again.
Jade enjoyed lots of things. She enjoyed bowling (I took her bowling with her best friend Kylie on the same day as her pre-op), flying kites, listening to music, playing video games, board games, watching movies, going to the park, and telling jokes. I often find myself thinking of funny things she used to say. She would send me silly e-mails and, forgive me for mentioning this if it is offensive, but she had an affinity for fart jokes. She learned from my good friend Richard Cantu to say "bless you" if someone "cut the cheese". Her step-grandpa Joe and Bea both share that affinity for that type of humor and I can remember a time when she showed Joe and Bea a “farting keyboard” on a website. In short, hilarity ensued. Jade loved amusement parks. I had the privilege of being the first person with whom she rode a roller-coaster. She was barely tall enough to get on the Rattler at Fiesta Texas and she was pretty scared about getting on it. I asked her to just try it once. If she finished the ride and wasn’t scared she could ride other coasters and if she was still scared I’d never tell her to ride another coaster and she could decide for herself when she was ready to ride again. I told her that is the only way to know if a fear is real. She said OK and got on. Long story short, she loved it and loved going on roller coasters after that. I have a picture of her in Disney World taken in April, 2008 and her roller coaster face is priceless. In short, she was a diverse person with a wide range of interests.
Jade had a wonderful affection for family and friends. I was always very proud of how close she was to everyone in her family and how much value she placed on her family. I was also genuinely impressed with her respect for her elders. Her step-grandpa Joe spoke about those qualities in her quite beautifully at her Rosary. I have a brief story about that too. I noticed that Jade would come to my house and she wouldn’t be doing the things that I expected a normal teenage girl to be doing, like talking on the phone or texting, or going to a friend’s house, or whatever else teenage girls do. So, one day I took her aside for one of our daddy-daughter talks. I asked her if she was having a hard time making friends at school and asked her if there was anything I could do to help. She looked at me and got a little tear in her eye and told me that she had a lot of friends. I didn’t tell her, but I didn’t really believe her. Our talk really upset her and she went and told her mom about it. Her mom called me and told me that Jade did have a lot of friends and that when she dropped her off at school it always seemed like a different kid or group of kids was waiting for her. We didn’t discuss it further. At the rosary I saw a row of kids who introduced themselves to me as some of Jade’s friends. I told them I was glad to meet them and that I had no idea Jade had so many friends because I had never met them, Thaddius, the young man who sang Amazing Grace beautifully for her, or some of the other kids who were there. Shortly thereafter, almost as if at Jade’s direction, one of those friends came up to me and told me that he just wanted to tell me how important I was to Jade. He said that her friends wouldn’t really call her or text her on her weekends with me. She would tell her friends that she was going to be at her dad’s. He said that the most important thing to her was spending time with me on those weekends and that her friends knew that for the most part she was unavailable on those weekends. The issue was settled and I felt bad. I thought that she was having a hard time making friends but nothing could have been further from the truth. Instead, she was just giving our daddy-daughter relationship the attention it needed to be as strong as it was. In short, she was a friendly and likable kid who had the love of lots of friends and family. Her respectful and kind nature won her the admiration of teachers and school officials.
The reason for writing this is to talk about Jade and remember some of her wonderful qualities. I could go on and on about her but I know that I can’t. I am sure that at some point the publisher of this book would cut me off. In short, I would like to say just a few things. Jade Alexandra Herrick was a daughter, granddaughter, cousin, niece, great granddaughter, and friend. She was a beautiful daughter who always made me smile, even when she was picking on me, (she loved to try to poke me to get me to say “stop it Jade” over and over again). She was a kind person who was always doing good things for others. She did her final good deed at The Rainforest Cafe, the last time I ever took her out for dinner right before her surgery. She saw that a lady was having a hard time putting her kids up on their chairs because she had just had back surgery and could not lift them up. Jade asked me if she could help. I said yes and she went over and lifted the kids up to their seats. The lady said that she wanted to order Jade a kid's drink but Jade refused and came back to the table. Soon thereafter, the lady came up to the table with a large ICEE in a souvenir cup. She told Jade thank you again and said that now she could not refuse appreciation for her good deed. Jade thanked her and the lady left, never knowing that that act would be Jade’s last good deed. I still have that cup. It is next to my bed in one of her overnight bags. I look at it sometimes and it reminds me of the good deeds that she would try to do on a regular basis. I am really proud of the empathy that Jade had for others and her willingness to serve other people who might have needed her help. That makes me think of the Latin inscription that will be printed on Jade’s headstone, “Alis volat Propriis” (she flies with her own wings). I suggested this saying because I believe that Jade is an angel in heaven now and that she earned her own angel wings. We didn’t buy them for her, she earned them through her good works and kind, loving, and gentle nature during her short life.
Chances are if you’re reading this you love Jade and she loves you. I use the word love rather than loved because I believe that despite her passing, love can never be taken away. By continuing to love her we are able to keep her alive. I also believe that Jade still exists in spirit. I believe that she is with me every day. I believe that she’s able to zip between loved ones at the speed of thought and that she is able to be there with us when we are scared, happy, angry, sad, or in any other emotional state that we may want to share with her or need some help to get through. I know since losing her some days are very painful for me. I suffer pain every day but some days are nearly unbearable. Even though I was the dad who was charged with taking care of her, I find myself feeling scared and profoundly sad since she passed. Some days I feel so much pain that I literally feel a burning sensation throughout my whole body. At those times I sit and think of Jade and I can feel her bringing some peace to me. Granted, the pain never goes away completely but I know that it is Jade who helps lessen the pain sometimes. Now she takes care of me.
It is now about 4:45 a.m. on June 15, 2009. It is difficult to believe that it has been a year since the saddest and most painful day of my life. In about half an hour from now it will be a year since a nurse came into the waiting room and woke up me, Bea and Val to tell us there was a problem. I have read people’s entries and have been greatly moved by them. To those of you who have written, thank you. Reading those entries and knowing how much Jade is loved has brought me a great deal of comfort. I haven’t written anything on this site because it has been too emotional for me. Even now I find myself crying, just wishing that I could be doing anything other than writing something in memory of my daughter. Losing her has changed my life profoundly. I can’t remember my last restful night of sleep. I feel like I’m constantly in pain and that there’s nothing I can do to make it go away. I know that it is said that time heals all wounds but I just don’t think that’s true. I feel like this a pain that I’ll have to learn to live with for the rest of my life. I know that lots of other people who loved her are suffering just like I am. I truly offer heartfelt sympathy to everyone who has been hurt by Jade’s death. I find myself wondering what she would have done with her life. What would she have studied in college? Would she be a pediatric heart surgeon like she wanted? Would she have had children? How many? Thinking of her life being ended so soon breaks my heart. I love her more than words can express. I think about her all the time. I miss her so much that my heart hurts.
Jade, I love you. I miss you every day and I wish that I could have just one more hug and kiss from you. You were so very brave at the end of your life. I will continue to pray for you every day and I hope that you will keep watching over your daddy and everyone else who loves you. Remember, daddies love their daughters more than daughters love their daddies. I know that I will see you again, Jader. I LOVE YOU!

Hey Jade. I miss you. I've been thinking about you a lot recently. It's a year this coming monday. I really miss your face, and I still remember the day we found out we lived on the same street. Selling cookies. :] I miss you. I love you.

<3

As I sit here and thank about all that has happened in the past year, I realize how much I miss you. You alwasy gave me a hard time (in a loving way) and boy do I miss that. My life has been one challenge after another this last year, as I'm sure you know. Had a spell there when I (and doctors) thought I would come to be with you and my mom and dad. It's so hard to put into words just how you touched my life, as a beautiful lil girl you made me laugh and smile in the worst of times. I am so honored to have had you as a part of my life. I will see you again some day. Until then, keep watching and smiling down on all of us and oh, tell my mom and dad hi for me. You are so love and missed by many and not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I love coming back to your guestbook and reading all the lovely stories about you and how you touched so many lives. You are truly an Angel.

Love and miss you dearly
Mr. Clean

Jade,
I was thinking of you today. I can't believe it's almost a year... give a kiss to everyone above. I love you.

Jade,
So today is the last day I'll be in my computer class (thank god). And ifigured I'd write to you on the last day I'll have access to a computer for awhile. So I get my braces off tomorrow! I'm so excited. I remember when I first got them on iasked you for some tooth paste. haha you and your mom bought me the travel tube that night. lol I loved that. School's out in 4 days. I can't believe that. By the way thanks so much for helping me on my TAKS. I passed all me TAKS and got all the questions right on my Social Studies one! I was amazed. Jade I love you and miss you so much. The one year anniversary of your passing is coming. It's still terribly hard to believe. Though I still cry at times I think of the happy times and thank God for having you in my life and ifeel better. Well I have to go and ACE this final exam. Jade ilove you and will visit you soon.
Love you with all my heart,
Ky

Yo Wenis!!!
this year has flown by so fast. i still hear your laugh,i miss you looking at me like i am an idiot and telling your mom-"where did you find her?" and i so miss our goofey antics. thanks for watching over us all.
love you, miss you

jade i miss you so much i cant believe it is almost a year man i miss you i went to see you the other day i want to see you again to hear your laugh i see the youtube video of you and just cry because i miss you sometimes when i feel alone i talk to you it helps to calm me ....this year has been a hard year you gone and i had to make some descisions that were best for me i hope you still love me well i am going to go i love you and i truely miss you

Jade mi'ja,
Just sitting here thinking about you. I had to say hi and to let you know that I miss your smiling face.
I love you,
Tia Chelo

Jade,
Well today it's been 11 months. I was laying in bed last night when I realized that. I strted to cry. In one month it'll be exactly one year since you've been gone. It hurts to think about it. It doesn't seem like it's been that long. I can't talk for long my teacher is starting to get strict with the internet and stuff. So yea...I love you and miss you lots.
Love always,
Ky

Jade,
Well I went and visited you on Sunday as you know. It was great! It was awesome talking to your mom again. She's really awesome and you're a lucky girl to have her =]. But yea...going there this sunday has made me feel better with all the stress I've been under. Next week is TAKS week. >=/ Help me out so I can pass em all. Especially the math one lol. Can you believe that the year has gone by so fast? I can't. It's been hard without you here. It's hard to believe that you haven't been here for a year. Some days it just doesn't seem real. It still seems like a dream. I think one of the things that kills me most is that when I graduate next year you won't be there cheering me on. And I won't be able to cheer you on either. I know you'll be there in spirit though. I'm still gonna miss you being there in person. I always think about ya. Not a day goes by where I don't have at least one thought about. But one isn't enough for someone as famous as you lol =P. Well I'm in my computer class and I should be studying for a test so I probably should do that. I love you and miss yew girly! Take care!!!
Love always,
Ky

Jade,
So life's been good lately. I felt the need to write to you. There isn't really anything big. I'm back at Seaworld again this year but I don't like it. I have to do my work now. Know that I love you and miss you and take care of us all while you're in Heaven.
Oh and HAPPY EASTER!!!!!!!!
Love always,
Ky =]

Mi'ja Jade,
Ama passed away yesterday. But you knew that already, didn't you. She passed peacefully and in her home that she loved so much. We know she is in a better place and that you will hug her and kiss her everyday for us.
I love you.
Tia Chelo

To my Bestie,
Well Jade...It hit 9 months on Sunday. Those 9 months have been a crazy ride for me. They've been up and they've been down and sometimes just in between. I can't say it's gotten any easier since I heard you passed away. I can say there have been good times. Whenever I tell a story sometimes it's hard not to cry. Then other times it's hard not to stop laughing haha. lol the funniest times is when I'm reminded of a hilarious moment in class and laugh out loud. Then people look at me weird. Those are the best. Then there are times when it's hard just to get through the day. But I constantly remind myself that you're here with me protecting me from evil (and from my clumsy self). Jade I love you and miss. haha I say that everytime I write to you but I have to say it. Take care girly and I hope to meet up with you in my dreams soon!
Love always,
Ky =]

Jade my Love!!!! =D

Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and I won't be able to get on soooo Happy (early) Valentine's Day! I love you soooo much. =] Take care.

Love Ky

Jade,
It still seems unreal to me that you're gone. It just doesn't seem like it's even possible. I've been thinking of you more and more as everyday passes. I miss you dearly. I was walking through the halls at school today and was telling Haven a story about you. I wanted to cry but they were happy tears. I know you are watching over me and I can feel your presence. It's a WONDERFUL feeling to have. Jade I miss you so much. I can't say how much I do cause it still won't be enough. I know you know how much I do. I was talking to Mykala on the phone and we started talking about how you got your nickname Edaj. I laughed hard remembering back to when we went bowling with your dad. Your bowler name was Edaj. Haha I also read the note you left on my little autograph purse from my birthday. I always read it and I always smile. And you signed it Edaj. I'm grateful to have known you! I'm wearing the Best Friends Penguin Necklace that you gave me. It means a lot to me. I want to stay and just type forevers and evers but... I'm supposed to be doing work lol. Jade I love you and miss you! Take care and continue watching over me. lol I need your luck and help.
Love always,
Ky

Beautiful Daughterdre-
Just wanted to say hi. I miss you everyday. I still cry sometimes. Just know that I'm okay. What I'm missing the most right now is your voice. I feel the same as Kylie does when she hears "Bleeding Love". I can hear you singing it as well. Sometimes I can't make it through the whole song without crying. Keep sending me your signs. They always make my day. I thank God each day for giving me another day full of memories of you. I try each day to make you proud.
Love always-
Madre

Jade

You've been on my mind a lot. This week I've cried a lot more than usual. I was laying in bed last night and Bleeding Love came on by Leona Lewis. I started to cry because that's the last song I heard you sing. You have a beautiful voice! I loved your singing. Imiss you terribly. It's hard without you here physically. I know you're here spiritually. I saw your video on youtube. It was really really nice to hear your voice again. It brought comfort to me. Well I have to go the bell is about to ring for us to leave school. I love you and miss you SOOOOOOOOOO much
Love;
Ky

Hey Jade,
I just got the urge to write to you. After seeing you on youtube, I realized how much I miss your smile. Brianna woke up this morning missing you and crying to see you. She talked about you all weekend and said how much you made her laugh. Please comfort her and always watch over her, I know you will since you loved her so much. We love you and miss you dearly.

merry christmas wenis!!
i miss you, oh so very much.
watch over us, see you later.

jade my sister!


i'm at paige's house and we were talking about you. we were remembering my birthday party and how we had so much fun. lol it got me thinking of you. it's almost christmas. it'll probably be a better christmas for you because you're up there with jesus. the person we celebrate this day for. give him a giant kiss for me and tell him thank you for everything he's done with not only my life but for everyone in the world. and give pasco a hug for paige. lol i know youre watching over her because shes a beagle but because you also loved paige. i miss you so much jade and youre in my heart.
love,
kylie

My Beautiful Daughter-
I don't know where to begin. It was six months ago today that you began your journey to eternal life. It brings comfort to me to read 2Corinthians 4:18. "So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal." I can tell you that I try everyday to live for you. Some days the road is a bit blurry and then there are the days that the road is so clear. I pray that I am still making you proud. You made me proud everyday. Your amazing personality is something that I hope to achieve one day. Your smile continues to light up the world that I lost 6 months ago. I know that you are smiling down on all who miss and love you. Save a spot next to you for me. I know that I will see you again someday, but for now I will keep wishing on your shining star. I love and miss you with every breath that I take.

Mommy

Jade!!!

I was looking through my room the other day and found the Christmas card you got me last year. I read it and laughed. lol. You always got something silly for me. Like when I got my braces on you and your mom got me a travel tube of toothpaste. haha it came in handy! You've been in my mind a lot. I think about you all the time. I miss you so much. It doesn't seem real to me still that you're in heaven now. I had a dream about you. It's been awhile since I had one. But I finally got to see you again in my dreams. Showing off that awesome smile. I miss that. Jade it seems that everytime I write to you i repeat myself lol but I just can't help it. I hope to see you again soon. School's about to end so I have to shut off my computer. Take care up there. =[

I love you with all my heart!!!!!!=]
Love,
Kylie Cerasano

I had a dream about you last night. The second in a week, so I feel almost compelled to write you a little note.

People still ask about the girl who I have posted all around my desk and screensaver at work. I tell them about the wonderful person who I miss dearly -- My Niece, Jade.

Your smile helps me get through hard days at work and I hope I'm doing the best I can to help get someone through their days.

Thanks for being in my dreams. At least I can talk to you there.

Miss ya!

Tia D

Hey Jade,
I'm in 8th. My computer class and don't want to do my work. Things at school have been really hard. We had someone from the school pass away and it's brought back memories. It's been hard for us all. I'm sure you two are hanging out cause of your outgoing self. So yea.... Today is exactly one month away from my birthday. I'm excited but at the sametime sad cause we won't be able to hang out. =[ I hope you take care. I love you.

Love,
Kylie

Hey Jade,

lol it wasn't that long ago that I wrote you but it's hard not to write to you. I was just thinking about you. Spirit week is coming up next week and I was just thinking about last year when I didn't look as wacky as you did. So you helped and I looked wacky lol. I really looked wacky. I will be wacky this wednesday and it will be all for you! Haha and you be right there next to me wacky too. Jade I really miss you a lot. I'm writing a paper in English about you. It's very hard to write it without crying. It's really hard not to cry period. Everything at school now is different. I feel alone right now. I know I have my friends there. I know that theyre there and that I have them but I still feel alone. That's why I talk to you when I'm alone. Cause I know that you're there with me. I don't have much to say. If I keep going I'll just sound like a broken record lol. Just know that I love you. I will see you later.

Love,
Kylie

My Beautiful Jade-
Today is day 100. Right now, for me, things are counted by days. It's still so hard to believe that my daughter is gone. I miss you more and more every day. Some days it hurts so bad that I feel like I can't breathe. Some days it hurts so bad because I can't stop laughing remembering the silly things that we would do. There are some days that I just don't feel at all. I know that everything that I am going through is part of the process. I am trying to be patient. You always knew how to make me feel better when I was having a moment. I wish that I could have those back again. Sometimes I can't wait to get to bed so that I can hopefully have those great moments in my dreams. I continue to feel blessed having you as my daughter. I hold on to that for strength. There are some days when I don't have the will to keep fighting. That is when you will send me a sign that I can't give up. Sometimes I cry tears of pain and other times I cry tears of joy. The support that I have right now is tremendous. It hasn't wiltered one bit. I know that you want me to not only live, but feel alive. I try each day for you. Your smile not only brightens my day, but it puts a smile on my heart. I miss you dearly.
Mommy

Jade,
Being in school without you really being there is so hard. I know that you would be talking me through all the tough times I'm expirencing right now and you'd say something totally random and I would laugh and think to myself how lucky I was to know you. Eventhough I can't hear you talking i know you're saying something to make me feel better and just by that I do.
Everyone misses you so much and you are still talked about at school. You'll always be in my heart.

Jade--I'm missing you alot today. It's been a while since i've left you a message. It's just so hard for me to admit to myself that you're no longer here. I miss "our" jokes that we had almost on a daily basis. Even though I wasn't the best aunt, I do LOVE you so much. I miss you more and more every day. I will do my best to take care of your mom and live life as you did, not sweating the small stuff. I talk to you alot and sometimes I think you're sitting next to me listening and laughing. You continue to rock in heaven and I can't wait to see you again. Love you & miss you tons, Let

Hey jade,
It’s Nykole. Just wanted to say that I miss you and love you so much. It was my birthday a couple of days ago. I’m finally 17 lol. I wish I could have seen you. With the classes I have now in school, I always go through the hallway I used to always see you in. I miss seeing you there, just saying hi to you real quick. Wish it could have been longer but never got the chance. I notice I pretty much almost say the same thing every time I come on here to write you lol but oh well. And of course letting you know again that I still have your picture on my mirror. I really like the picture of you. You are such a pretty girl. I still remember the day that we went to Isabel's house, I think it was there lol but yea that’s where we played that game with the dice with your mom and grandma Huizar and my grandma and Ana and Nina and I know there were other people but I have bad memory lol and I also forgot what the game was called lol but yea I remember you won and I also remember we were all just visiting there and having fun. And I remember by the end of the night me, you, and I think it was Nina and Brianna dancing or attempting to dance to the radio lol it was funny and so much fun. I liked hanging out with you. Oh yea I can’t wait till the basketball season starts, I really want to go see the Spurs. They better win this year lol. I’m going to be mad if they don’t. Well yea I’m just trying to make senior year fun. Homecoming is coming up on October 3rd. Ill let you know how that goes when it comes up. I have to go look for a dress soon, maybe this weekend with my friend Sucharda. Well I gotta go Jade. Ill talk to you real soon. I love you and miss you.

Love,
Nykole

Hey Jadakins,
Just wanted to let you know that I was thinking about you today. Not sure what it was just kept seeing your face in my mind. I know that everytime I see Chelsea I think of you and I know how happy you are to know that your Daddy made it possible for her to be here with me safe and sound with you watching over her. God we miss you so much. I think because it is getting so close to fall and that was the last good one on one time we had it is just reminding me of you and I don't think a day goes by that I don't think about your families kindness shown to Chelsea. Thinking of you with much love,

laura fernandez

Jade a.k.a Edaj!

It's Kylie. Right now I'm in 8th period my computer class and I'm cruising around the web and decided to drop in and say hi. lol I don't fell like doing the work. School this year has been super hard without you here and it's very hard for me not to cry during school. I keep your picture in my binder and always look at it and remember the happy times we had. I mostly remember the time when your mom bought those marshmellow eggs that you could draw on and eat. I remember making B.F.F eggs and then we ate them. Then with us being dorks I remember us thinking..."since we can draw on the eggs with the marker and eat them why can't we draw on our tongues." Haha lol coloring it our tongues was awesome! I remember you all the time. I always carry around your Coach purse and never leave anywhere without it. It's glued to my side constantly. I thank you and your mom for that! <3 Jade I want to visit you a lot more but it's hard. Once I get a car though you can bet I'll be there often. You look so pretty and it's by far one of my favorite places to be. It's so quiet and peaceful out there and most of all... I'm with you. My sister and Best Friend. I want you to know that I love you and your family with all my heart. I remember the frist time we met too. Once I mentioned my Beagles we were like those two dudes on that movie "Stuck on you." Hehe. It's just so hard without you here. I always walk the hallways and swear I see you somewhere. My heart picks up and I get all excited to see you. I turn around to run to you and it's merely just another person in the hallways. I sleep with the Build-A-Bear we made that day I went with you and your mom to San Marcos and then to La Cantera. He's always on my bed. I wrote you a note the other day. Even though you aren't here to get it in person I know that you are able to get in Spirit and I hope you got it. I am glad that we got to spend the day before your surgery together. I will always remember it and i'll always remember the fun times we had all together. Have fun up there with God and don't party to much.Don't want you to get sick of it cause when i get up there you can bet that me, you, your family, and mine will be jamming out! =D Jade I love you and I hope you take care up there and send in a good word for us all!!! I'll be seeing you.

Love your sister from another mother(lol) and best friend,
Kylie a.k.a Kylinko

Jade a.k.a Edaj!

It's Kylie. Right now I'm in 8th period my computer class and I'm cruising around the web and decided to drop in and say hi. lol I don't fell like doing the work. School this year has been super hard without you here and it's very hard for me not to cry during school. I keep your picture in my binder and always look at it and remember the happy times we had. I mostly remember the time when your mom bought those marshmellow eggs that you could draw on and eat. I remember making B.F.F eggs and then we ate them. Then with us being dorks I remember us thinking..."since we can draw on the eggs with the marker and eat them why can't we draw on our tongues." Haha lol coloring it our tongues was awesome! I remember you all the time. I always carry around your Coach purse and never leave anywhere without it. It's glued to my side constantly. I thank you and your mom for that! <3 Jade I want to visit you a lot more but it's hard. Once I get a car though you can bet I'll be there often. You look so pretty and it's by far one of my favorite places to be. It's so quiet and peaceful out there and most of all... I'm with you. My sister and Best Friend. I want you to know that I love you and your family with all my heart. I remember the frist time we met too. Once I mentioned my Beagles we were like those two dudes on that movie "Stuck on you." Hehe. It's just so hard without you here. I always walk the hallways and swear I see you somewhere. My heart picks up and I get all excited to see you. I turn around to run to you and it's merely just another person in the hallways. I sleep with the Build-A-Bear we made that day I went with you and your mom to San Marcos and then to La Cantera. He's always on my bed. I wrote you a note the other day. Even though you aren't here to get it in person I know that you are able to get in Spirit and I hope you got it. I am glad that we got to spend the day before your surgery together. I will always remember it and i'll always remember the fun times we had all together. Have fun up there with God and don't party to much.Don't want you to get sick of it cause when i get up there you can bet that me, you, your family, and mine will be jamming out! =D Jade I love you and I hope you take care up there and send in a good word for us all!!! I'll be seeing you.

Love your sister from another mother(lol) and best friend,
Kylie a.k.a Kylinko

Mi'ja, It's Monday and I missed taking you to school. I love you and miss you very much

hi weenus!!!!
i was telling someone about our goofy antics at fiesta texas, and in the midst of my story, i heard you laugh. it was a wonderful, yet sad moment, and i thank you, for all the laughter and the fun.
love ya, miss ya.

Hey Jade, it’s your cousin Nykole. Just want to stop by and say hi and how much I miss you. There is not one day I don’t think about you. I keep a picture of you on my mirror so I see it every morning. ? I had a moment the other day. I saw a girl at a quick glance and she looked just like you but then I looked again and saw it wasn’t. Oh yea school starts on Monday which is in two days. I’m kind of nervous. I’m going to be a senior. Crazy huh? Lol but yea school isn’t going to be the same without you. I will miss seeing you in the hallways, calling your name to say hi or you calling mine. I know I didn’t talk to you alot and I wish I had but the times I did, I enjoyed it. I’m grateful for having you in my life. You inspire to try my best and being a better person. And to live life. You are an amazing person. I wish I could see you again. Well I got to go. Bye Jade, I love you and miss you so much. *muah* ?

Ill talk to you later ?
Love Nykole

Jade, I went to visit you this past weekend! Your little piece of land is beautiful and peaceful. It's been a 2 months and 2 days. Now Tio has joined you. I know you will take care of him and him of you. I love you!

Jade,

I always check in on you every night when I pray and I know you get all of the messeges I send your way. Yesterday my great grandfather passed away and I started to cry when I thought, "Why should I cry? He's in a place where amazing people go and I know that he'll be taken care of." He gets to be with his wife who passed 10 years ago and I know that my friends and other family will be there for him too. I know that you'll be there too to help him get used to his new home, and I know you'll show him all of the 'cool hang out' places. I'm glad to know that he's not alone and he was always one to take care of everybody so I know he will take care of you too.
There's not a day that goes by where I don't think about your laugh and your true heart. The world needs more people like you, but I'm just blessed that I was lucky enough to be touched by an angel before she left to heaven.

I Love You Jade!!

My Beautiful Jade-
50 days ago the Lord took you to be one his angels. I know that you're his shining star. We all miss you dearly. One of the things that I miss the most is you telling me, "Mommy, you haven't hugged me today". You would tell me that on a daily basis. Of course, it was always after I had already hugged you at least 100 times. It was always nice to hear that. You were not the typical teenager that went through that "stage" that we all seem to hit with our parents. You were always loving. Hugs meant the world to you. I miss those too. Please take care of everyone up there and save my spot next to you. I hope that you and Kristie became friends. Too bad that you two had to meet in heaven and not on earth. I will continue to treasure every moment I had with you. My days have gotten better. Your presence embraces me on a daily basis. Thank-You for blessing my life. I am so proud to be your mommy.

Love always-
Mommy

Hi weenis,
I am sitting here at my desk, and Im looking at your beautiful face, so I thought I would drop in to let ya know that I am thinkin about you, seems like more and more everyday. Your mom is doing well, and she misses you so. Keep us in your loving arms. See you on the flip side!! xoxoxo
Big weenis

jade

hey girl i can not help but to think about you

i miss you so much

my birthday is coming up and that will mark four years of us knowing each other

i just miss you so much i find myself crying but then laughng about all the good times i had with you

me and you both there were plenty

i just wish that i got to see you

I know i did not get to see you on your birthday but i as thinking about you

man girly i miss you

and as i said before i do not say goodbye because i will SEE YOU LATER

I LOVE YOU AND I AM ALWAYS THINKING ABOUT YOU

jade
you were a really great friend and its sad that someone so happy and who can bring happiness to others is gone. you are deeply missed.

jade.
so today is 1 month. i really dont know what to think. all i wanna do right now is call you and talk about random stuff like we usually do. i miss you ALOT!! and i think of all the things we did together. we went to vegas and it just wasnt the same without you there (becasue everytime we went we went with eachother). you have taught me so much about so many things. i know i should have probably done this sooner. but you know how i am. i love you and miss you more and more everyday.
xoxoxo alex (your favorite cousin) :]]

Jade mi'ja,
It's been one month. We love you, we miss you. You're our Angel in Heaven.
Tia Chelo

Jade,
It's been a month. We still find it hard to believe that you're really gone. I miss your smile and your contagious laugh but when I close my eyes I see you and I smile. Bri released an orange balloon to you for your birthday...I know you got it! We love you and miss you dearly. Val, you are in our prayers daily...we love you!

Beatiful-
I just wanted to share a picture with everyone.

Love,
Mommy

Dear Beautiful Jade-
Today is day 27. Right now I miss you more than I love you. I am trying everyday to do something good. Your beautiful smile gives me the strength that I need. Thank-You for being such a wonderful daughter and friend.
Love always,
Mommy

Jade mi'ja,
Today is your 1st birthday in Heaven. We love you and miss you! I know you are our Angel in Heaven.
Tia Chelo

Wenis,
Happy Sweet 16! I love you, and miss you.
xoxoxox
Big Wenis

Mi'ja, Today is your 16th birthday. I miss you very very much. Love you.

Jade ,
i am gunna miss seeing you every friday when we had a game and seeing your happy face. You were the kindest person i ever knew , always so kind and giving i remember how you would give us candy before we got on the bus to go to the games and wen i would see you in the halls how you would alwasy smile and wave ... im gunna miss seeing you every day , you always knew how to make people smile . I love you Jade and im truly going to miss you !
Your crazy friend Jasmine.

Jade was my student in sixth grade. I remember her smiling countenance. Praying for your family at this difficult time.

hi ya Wenis...
i am doing my best to live up to my promise to you to take care of your mom. she is sooo amazing, and she misses you sooo much. 6 more dayz till your birthday, i know you and kristie will party in heaven, like good angels do. haha. i miss your face, and your laugh, and your cheek to kiss, and your hugs. i miss you. i love you my lady
...big wenis...
p.s. thanks for the PRIME parking spot this mornin =)

My Beautiful Jade-
Today is my first birthday without you. I still can't believe that you're not with me. I love and miss you dearly. You taught me a lot about life and the importance of laughter. I will always treasure our memories. Please give me the strength to continue. Again, I am so blessed to have you as my daughter.
Love mommy

Jade,
You were always the girl that put a smile on our faces in pep squad.
when i heard the news,

I just couldnt believe that someone so close to me had gone..
everyone loved you.
and i hope you remember us in heaven. You will be missed dearly.
we all love you jade.

jadakins,
WoW how I am going to miss our talks and sharing of the sunglasses..your mom wore them to the funeral and I was able to touch them one last time. Such a hard thing for me to do and to know it would be the last..yes I know you are watching down on us and no I am never going to tell your secrets..thanks for the trust you gave me with that and I am really going to miss our handshake(glad I have that picture) was I ever suprised to see it! you were as I always told you a treasure and yes you are and were Just Jade my love and friendship and prayers are with you eternally. And yes I did do that thing you asked and I hoped it helped out you were such a joy to be with.

love ya so much laura fernandez

Jade,
I hope you know that you were one of the best friends that I could ever have, even if sometimes I didn't show it I am really thankful that I met you. I know that you are in a better place now watching over us. Please know that I will always miss you and you are still and always will be my best friend.

I realy didn't know Jade well but when I saw her she was always optimistic and very enthusiastic. Seeing her in the hallway she was just an innocent girl. My condolences to her family.

Jade mi'ja,
I love you and miss you dearly. There are no words to express the huge void I feel in my heart.....I will have to be content with filling that void with the loving and mischievous memories you left us.
Save a place for us, mi'ja. Te quiero mucho.
Tia Chelo

Manny, Gloria, and Valerie, We are so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Jade,
I am going to miss you dearly. You are a fantastic friend and I was truly blessed to have you as a best friend in my life. I know you're in heaven now with God looking down and smiling at all the people who you have touched and all who miss you. Know that not a day goes by that I think of the times that we had where we laughed until we cried. Jade I love you and miss you sis. I am glad that we met and you loved me because you helped me out a lot with my problems and i thank you for that. I know we'll see one another again one day so I won't say goodbye but rather see you later.

I love you with all my heart!!!!!!!! <3

Jade,
I'll never forget walking in the hallways or standing in the lunch line and hearing you say, "What the heck?!" It is a small phrase that now everytime I hear it, my mind will think of you. That sounds pretty terrible but it was our thing.
Hun, I miss you so much and I know I'll be seeing you in heaven once it is my time to go. Thanks for always making me smile and making pep squad more fun. :) I love you and I hope you hear me when I talk to you in my prayers, Jade. So I'll end this with our last 'see ya' (because its not a goodbye) "What the heck!?"

PS Jade, I miss you.

Love forever,
Victoria Collier

Jade truely was a wonderful girl and had the heart of a servant. She was one of my best students and loved not only to learn but also to teach me about her unique condition. Everyone that has met her has been blessed. She will be missed greatly. My deepest sympathy goes out to the entire family as well as all her friends.

Mija, You left us at a very young age but I know you had a positive impact on allot of people. Give me the strength to continue. You never wanted us to worry. I am very proud to have been your grandpa. I love and will miss you very much.

My Beautiful Jade-
I still can't believe that my best-friend and daughter is gone. I feel like you're on vacation and coming home soon. I know that you touched everyone that you met. I am so blessed to be your mommy. God chose me and no one else. I will try to continue to do your life's work. I just need your strength and compassion. Please guide me in the right direction and remind me to not sweat the small stuff. If anyone had a first-class ticket to heaven, it was you. Your love and laughter will remain with everyone forever. I miss you dearly. Love, Mommy.

To the family and friends of Jade,
What a shock to learn of Jade's untimely passing. She was one of my finest 6th grade reading students. No doubt she is a heavenly angel of gold as she was on Earth. You raised a fine young woman who made a lasting impression on every person she met. There is no finer legacy, especially in 15 short years!
God Bless her sacred memory.

Val and Family
Words cannot express the sadness I feel for you at this time. Jade was truly a beautiful, wonderful and generous little lady. I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope you find comfort in knowing she will always be with you in spirit and in all our hearts. I will always be here if there is ever anything you need. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and always!

Jade,
We didn't see you often, but when we did, you always had a smile on your face. I remember you filled with spirit and compassion. You were always playing and dancing with the little cousins, who aren't so little anymore. You've grown to be a young lady and an amazing person. It is obvious that everyone loves and adores you. I don't quite understand why you were taken so soon; I know you have so much to give. It's your time to rest.
Valerie and John, may your heart be content knowing that you brought such a wonderful person into this world who touched us all, thank you.
God bless you.
Love,
Jessica, Andrew, Roland & Aren

It came to a shock to me to hear about the news about Jade. I still remember seeing her in my 6th grade class as I taught her math. She always had a smile on her face and was always so dedicated to her work. She was so helpful to other students and was always trying to help us teachers. I will miss seeing and hearing of all her successes because I know she would've been a very successful young lady. My heart and prayers are with all of you always.

To Jade's Family,
I want to express my sympathy to you. Jade was a special young lady. She was an ideal student who not only went out of her way to help her teachers but also her fellow students. She will be missed.
-Jade's Fifth grade teacher at Evers Elem.

Jade
I will miss you so much
i know i didnt talk to you much
and i wish i did
but everytime we did talk
it was awesome
cause you were always so happy
and ill miss calling your name in the hallway at school to say hi to you
or miss hearing your voice when you would call mine
i am so proud to be your cousin
i will always be thinking of you

ill miss you jade
I love you,
Love Nykole

Jade; You have touched our lives with your compassion given to those four legged friends that you helped care for. Your smile, gentleness, caring, and love will always be with us. Your friends (both human and four legged ones) will remember you always. You will be part of our lives always. Thank you for being such a wonderful young person. We look forward to being with you when our turn comes to cross the "Rainbow Bridge".

Your friends at AWSBC!

On behalf of your family in CA, our prayers and deepest sympathy go out the the Herrick and Rodriguez Family. May God Bless you all in this time of sorrow.

Val, John, Bea and Daniella:

The Lord is your shepard and light. Though we walk through the valley of the shadow of death, we will fear no evil for his rod and staff will comfort you...psalms 23....rest assured that Jade is now your rod and staff. She will be your shepard and light through your journey. She now sits at the right hand of the father and her name is now in the book of lambs. She now has authority, the authority to be your angel on earth. Jade be all that you can be, you have been given eternal life now. Continue to be that innocent angel that your were on earth. Although, you are no longer on earth, you still remain alive in the hearts of the many people you have touched, especially your family. I will miss you.

Mere words cannot express the pain I feel for the loss of your daughter, Jade. I pray that God give you all the strength to get through this trying time. Rely on God, remember, she is sitting at his right hand, take her hand for strength and she will guide you. If you need anything, I am here, even if its to shed your tears. I love you all and will see you soon.

Love Aunt Rosie

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2008

To Jade's Family:
I was Jade's geometry teacher this year, and I must say she was a very special young lady. Everyday she came to me excited about something new in her life. She wasn't afraid to open up and share her stories and experiences with me, which shows just how brave she was. She will be deeply missed, and always remembered.
Sincerely,
Tracy Glass

My deapest condolences to you John and Bea, I was so shocked and stunned to hear about your daughter. My heart and prayers go out to you both and your families. We know in our hearts our children are angels sent down from God to bless our lives, and I can surely know that yours was touched. God has sent for your daughter, and she has gone home. Bless the time till you see her again. God Bless you!

Our deepest condolences to the family and friends. We really didn't know Jade well, but we know she touched many lives and was a blessing to those that love her. She will be missed. Please take comfort in knowing that she is in God's care for eternity.

Jade, we are missing you dearly, your warm eyes, bubbly smile and your heartfelt conversations in the short visits we had in our home. You never failed to greet those in your presence with your kindness. You extended yourself from within, from that soul that God gifted you with. Now God's love, our King is upon you forever. We are sad & feel an emptiness in our hearts, but rejoice that we will unite with you in heaven one day with our Lord and Savior. Loving you dear Jade.

Ms. Jade,
I have been so blessed to have you as my student. My first period, Child development class was just a terrific wonderful class. We all worked, laughed, and cared for each other so much. We love you. Jade told me she wasn't afraid....prayers for your Mom, Dad and family.
Love Ms. Jackson

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.