Wonderful idea, Tonya.
Count me in.
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Wonderful idea, Tonya.
Count me in.
Tonya- I think you've had an excellent idea. When you get the info, could you send me a PM? We are leaving on vacation in a few hours and I want to be sure I find the info when we get home. Thanks!
This is a fabulous idea! I really think it will be a great tribute to this darling girl. Count me in. I can't offer much, but every little bit counts:)
**hugs**
Count me in too!
I'll ask my parents. Wonderful idea. :)
I'll ask my parents, I think its a great idea!
I just have a question, would we be sending our donations individually?
Tonya:
Making the donations to Best Friends for the birds they rescue is a wonderful idea to honor Jessica. As soon as the fund is set up, I'll send my contribution.
This will be a wonderful tribute to dear Jessica. Absolutely, count me in. Let me know if I can be of any help, Tonya.
Count me in as well!
Tonya, you can count on me to make a donation for Jessica too.
Thank you for such a great idea and also for taking the time to have the fund set up.
A donation to help birds at the sanctuary sounds perfect, as I bet Jessica has her own wings by now!
Does anyone have a way to contact Jessica's parents? I am sure they'd be pleased to hear of our special tribute to their daughter.
My parents like the idea, so count us in. :)
Yes, this is Jessica's Mother. :( You are so sweet, all of you. :( Thank you So much... I cant even breathe right now.... and my eyes are blurry from crying. I cant write anymore......Quote:
Originally posted by jenluckenbach
Does anyone have a way to contact Jessica's parents? I am sure they'd be pleased to hear of our special tribute to their daughter.
But i have to let you know that I never understood why this place ment so much to her... and now that I see you all like this it amazes me how much you care about her. So even if i dont post for a while, i will be coming back. :( although under a new user name. :( thank you again...... :( :( :(
We are here for you Mary *hugs*
-hugs Mary- :(
Dear Mary...Jessica was truly blessed to have such a wonderful Mom. The inner beauty and gentless of spirit with which she graced this earth is an enduring testament to your love for her. Please know that many, from all over the world, are rejoicing in her life and her legacy of kindness and compassion. We are keeping you and your family and her beloved Tiki, Jewels and Jordan in our thoughts and prayers as you face the very difficult days ahead. Love, Sandra
I could also send a little bit when the fund is set up or when you decide who it should go to. I think Best Friends is the best place, although I'm sure any would benefit from it.
Were here for you. :( {{{{HUGS}}}} :(Quote:
Originally posted by Jessica12345
Yes, this is Jessica's Mother. :( You are so sweet, all of you. :( Thank you So much... I cant even breathe right now.... and my eyes are blurry from crying. I cant write anymore......
But i have to let you know that I never understood why this place ment so much to her... and now that I see you all like this it amazes me how much you care about her. So even if i dont post for a while, i will be coming back. :( although under a new user name. :( thank you again...... :( :( :(
This is a wonderful idea! :)
Mary, I's so glad that you will be joining Pet Talk. I think that being in this part of your daughter's world will help you through the grieving process, even though you'll nver stop grieveing. None of us will stop. :(
(((hugs)))
Mary, I can only imagine what you're going through right now. My only reference for it is that my best friend's sister died a few years ago, although she was 31 at the time. Still way too young to be taken, but not near as young as your Jessica. Like Wolfsoul says, you will never stop grieving but coming here to PT, I think, will certainly help you get through some tough times. As you can see, we are all very supportive of each other - through everything, good and bad.Quote:
Originally posted by wolfsoul
This is a wonderful idea! :)
Mary, I's so glad that you will be joining Pet Talk. I think that being in this part of your daughter's world will help you through the grieving process, even though you'll nver stop grieveing. None of us will stop. :(
(((hugs)))
Please take care of yourself for now, and grieve as you need to, and we will look forward to greeting you back when you are ready and able to.
{{{{hugs}}}} to you in such a difficult time. :(
I would be more then happy to donate. She was one of my fav posters.
Ash
Mary,
You are in our hearts and prayers.
(((HUG'S)))
Karen
I think this is a wonderful idea.
Mary, I'm so glad that you've seen how much your daughter meant to all of us here at PT.
{{{{HUGS}}}}
Anna
This is a great idea! Count me in!
Let me know when everything is set up!
With all due respect to Jessica's family, before I go sending off any of my hard earned dollars to this fund, I would really appreciate it if you could post an obituary that was printed in the paper, a newspaper story that appeared or SOMETHING as proof that Jessica is indeed and sadly no longer with us. Pardon me for my skeptisism, but certain things just aren't adding up.
If I am out of line and there HAS been a devastating tragedy, then please accept my sincere apologies.
Today is a horridly busy day at work and I will not be able to call Best Friends until tomorrow at lunch.
Since the issue has been raised, I'm asking all who are interested in donating, to PM/Email me with a "let's wait" or "full steam ahead."
Donna, just so you don't look like the only one who wonders this, I too think that there is a possibility of a "scam". BUT since this fund would not be for a person or family, but for a rescue organization, then EITHER way, I would donate.
Donna, I really do understand your skepticism (I've been told I'm one of the most cynical people on earth), but since what jenluckenbach says is true, I'll still plan to donate in Jessica's name.
Just for those who do wonder, do we know what state Jessica lived in? Sometimes you can go on line and look up obits - I know all the regional papers here have them on line.
Well, I must be pretty naive because I never for one minute thought that this could be a scam!! Please send us the information I'll gladly donate.
Moosmom has a very valid point. I, too, feel terrible for any family dealing with such a tragedy. However, in internet situations, we all must protect ourselves as well.
My heart goes out to anyone dealing with the loss of a child.
Donna, I can understand your skepticism because a lot of things on the internet need to be questioned and not taken for face value, but what "things" aren't adding up? I'm just curious because what I see is a young girl joins an internet site and gets to know a few people, she suddenly, tragically dies and her mother is nice enough to let us all know about it. She is understandably distraught and dealing with all the many things that need to be dealt with when there is a death, and she's not posting anything regularly at all. Then you have all the people here who are horrified at the news and want to do something good in the young girl's name by setting up a fund to help out some animals.Quote:
Originally posted by moosmom
Pardon me for my skeptisism, but certain things just aren't adding up.
Don't get me wrong, because I'm one to question just about everything I see on the internet if it's from an unknown source. I'm just confused as to what is not adding up? :confused:
Moosmom's point is extremely valid. I have been through this whole thing before on a chat site. And it was a total scam. And the people who lied about this person having died were not even looking for any money...only attention. So it is not out of line to feel this way at all.
However, also as Jen pointed out it would be giving money to a legitimate charity which is always a good thing.:)
Moosmom brings up some interesting points, and I agree. I have been through this before too - a couple of times. Usually if a situation like this is real, an obit or news article will be presented. Funeral or card/flower info will be given to greiving freinds. I guess I am cynical too, but having been burnt in situations like this, I need proof. The fact that Jessica's mother seems to be monotoring these boards (I have seen her online quite a few times in the past few days) and hasn't responded to pleas for info for a card, or any funeral info seems odd to me. I understand she is upset if this truly happened, but if she is online, why not announce the funeral home/church at least?
Let's back up a bit here.
Yes, we have every right to be cautious - its just a good thing to do. But I'm going to operate from the position that this is no hoax. Given that, it was extremely kind and generous of Jessica's mom to even bother to contact us, she didn't have to do this. Also, given that this is the internet and anyone could be reading these words, maybe she doesn't want to post more detailed information in order to protect her familiy from the wierdos out there.
Lets respect the privacy of the family. Jessica's mom, excuse us for getting carried away here - take your time. We certainly cannot fathom your grief.
I, too, understand the need to be sure. I do believe in all that has happened, but you can never be 100% sure unless you know the person personally. I've already gotten PM's from people saying that they don't believe it...:o
Please excuse me as well, I believe that there has been a tragedy -- I'm just stating that I can never know for sure unless there is proof. :(
So sorry for my comment if it offended anyone.
What is not adding up is the fact that if it were MY daughter that was killed in a tragic accident, the LAST place I'd be in is on a website posting in threads. I'd be with my family grieving for my daughter.
Certainly such a tragedy would have been on the news or in the newspaper SOMEWHERE.
If anyone wants more of an explanation, please feel free to PM me.
She doesn't have to give a home address, just a church/funeral home address is fine. I understand how you feel, but I have been a victim of people pulling pranks before, and playing with people's emotions is not nice.
Why is wanting proof so bad? In all cases where people I have known on the internet have passed on, funeral info was given. We aren't asking for personal info.
If I'm wrong, Jessica's mother has my deepest sympathy, but things are weird in this case. My personal opinion, of course.
Aye... I've searched everywhere and can find no news of a child being killed in a hit and run... at least not a Jessica of 14 years.
Jessica's family has my appologies but I too would rather be cautious. And since they seem to be just as cautious, I'm sure they can be understanding.
If Jessica's family or mom had talked to Karen before to allow Jess to continue to chat here, why not talk to Karen and Karen only. Surely she can trust her. But if she has never talked to Karen before, again, my appologies for not knowing the full situation.
I wouldn't be on the web either, but when we lost a member on tiel talk, another board that I'm on, her mother came online and told us. She also browsed the board because it helped comfort her when she saw what people were saying, and her daughter's passing WAS true, because her car accident was reported on the news, which was shared on the board. I searched for a news report on Jess and couldn't find any, but then again, it would only be on local news, and we don't know where she lives. :confused: I don't know. :(Quote:
Originally posted by moosmom
What is not adding up is the fact that if it were MY daughter that was killed in a tragic accident, the LAST place I'd be in is on a website posting in threads. I'd be with my family grieving for my daughter.
Certainly such a tragedy would have been on the news or in the newspaper SOMEWHERE.
If anyone wants more of an explanation, please feel free to PM me.
I believe she emailed Karen at that time, and she emailed me also. Jessica had asked her to respond to our emails. :)Quote:
Originally posted by ramanth
If Jessica's family or mom had talked to Karen before to allow Jess to continue to chat here, why not talk to Karen and Karen only. Surely she can trust her. But if she has never talked to Karen before, again, my appologies for not knowing the full situation.