A Fund For Jessica

[zippy-kat]

Originally posted by popcornbird
THAT I TRUELY doubt. EVEN if this is a hoax, in my opinion, there is no way Jessica could be a man. With all the contests she held, her intense love for birds, how talked of Tiki, etc. that girl was no man. I know we can't be certain, but no way. I truely truely cannot find myself believing that. Poor Jessica. If what her mother said was really true, than poor poor Jessica and her family. Can't imagine how they will feel after reading this.

It wasn't to be taken literally....

[Cookiebaker]

I must admit that I have been having the same doubts as some of the others here.

I find what Moosmom said about "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. " That was one of the very first things that crossed my mind.

I'm not saying that it isn't true, just that I'm not convinced beyond the shadow of a doubt. I personally think that sometimes teenagers and young people (especially) tend to feel a little insecure and need to know how much other people appreciate them & what they have to say, and thus use attention getting threads.

And if it is true, then I truly am sorry for her family and loved ones left behind. Losing a family member is very hard and not anything to make light of. My heart aches for anyone who has lost a young daughter.

[ramanth]

Hoax or not, I would still donate for the animals.

But what I don't agree with is making changes to Pet Talk in honor of Jess if we don't have proof 100%. Forced or not, what a way to get the attention you wanted by having something dedicated to you. But that's Karen and Paul's decision and I back them with whatever they decide.

Yes, Jess wasn't a troublemaker... she could of been not who she seemed..... there are just too many scenarios....

[micki76]

I’ve not posted very much on this subject simply because I was suspicious at the first post. I’m 35 years old. Old enough to be Jessica’s mother and I can tell you if I were in Mary’s shoes the last place I would have been on Friday morning when I went home to change clothes was here, telling strangers (to me, Mary) that my little girl was in critical condition in the hospital. I know everyone is different, but I personally just found it unusual.
I searched all weekend and yesterday through the Massachusetts death notices and will now search through the Missouri notices if they’re available.
I will still make a donation, though.

[kimlovescats]

From the start I wondered how/why a mother who's child was just hit by a car and lying in the hospital would rush home and hop online to a message board that her child frequented to talk. I'm sorry, but I don't buy it! I think someone has seen how generous we Pet Talkers can be when one of us is in need ... and is trying to take advantage!

[Christiansmommy]

The only thing i can guess, is if she (the mother) was desperate for prayers and felt like she could get a lot of them from this board...and so she stopped by to let us know out of desperation.

I dont know, but either way, i hope it is a hoax...b/c then a little child would still be alive.

(((HUGS)))) Mary.

Robyn

[micki76]

Originally posted by popcornbird
Me confused....................

starting to doubt the situation as well.

I'm not doubting Jessica. I don't think she was that type of girl. What I'm thinking is maybe, *if* it is a scam, maybe this is her family's way to get her off the forum, since they didn't want her here before.

PCB, if this is some sort of hoax, I'm truly sorry for you. You'll be the one most hurt by this, but I will be glad if Jessica's ok.

[2kitties]

Originally posted by popcornbird
Me confused....................

starting to doubt the situation as well.

I'm not doubting Jessica. I don't think she was that type of girl. What I'm thinking is maybe, *if* it is a scam, maybe this is her family's way to get her off the forum, since they didn't want her here before.

PCB, I know you are upset by all this and I feel for you probably more than anyone. But, I think that you know that NO FAMILY outside of the Jerry Springer set would EVER even joke that their child was dead. No matter the situation. If they wanted her offline, they'd take her computer. They wouldn't fake her death.

Alas, if this is an experiment gone out of control, I think it is this girl's own doing, not her parent's or anyone else. If I am right, I don't think she expected things to escalate and people to be genuinly hurt. So I don't think it was malicious at all.

[aly]

Originally posted by popcornbird
Me confused....................

starting to doubt the situation as well.

I'm not doubting Jessica. I don't think she was that type of girl. What I'm thinking is maybe, *if* it is a scam, maybe this is her family's way to get her off the forum, since they didn't want her here before.

I sort of agree. But I don't know

Remember last time, they just told her she wasn't allowed and they let her post goodbye? Wouldn't they do it that way again?

I had the thought it might be her brother messing around. She may have been off spending the night at a friend's house while he did it. Then she might have come back and seen the uproar and been too embarrassed to post. But I think she would at least PM PCB. ... so I don't know.

I'm sad and confused. I have been crying for Jessica so much. I am grasping at straws here and trying to find a way it could be a hoax only because then I would feel extremely happy that she is still alive.

Mary - We all care so much for your daughter and your whole family. We are not doubting you, but are exercising caution since this is the internet. We don't want personal information, but perhaps you could call Karen? She's very nice and great to talk to.

[allanimalswelcome]

I'm really sorry to say I doubted this death from the moment I saw her mother post. I'm sorry but it's true. Too many people I know have been involved in internet scams and I'm really cautious.

I probably will still donate money though not because of Jessica but because I love animals.

~Rachel

[bluekat]

omg, I just typed a really long post and it said I was not logged in, and now its gone! ok, I'll start again.

I'll be honest. When Jessica's mom first said that she was in the hospital, I had no doubts about that. Then, when she said that Jessica has gone to heaven, it kind of got me thinking. If someone in my family had died, it would take me weeks to come on here and post about it. I would be too sad to even do anything. (Jessica's mom, sorry if what we're saying is hurting your feelings if we're wrong, and I'm really sorry)
So after about 2 days, I asked my dad if it would be on the news if a girl died from a car accident. He said if only it was really serious. Then I told him everything about how Jessica's mom came on and told us she died. I don't think he believed me. He asked me how Jessica's mom was able to get on her username without the password. But I just think that it automatically logs in when you get on this site with her computer or something like that. Or maybe she knew Jessica's password. My dad also asked me some other questions, but I wasn't really listening because I was kind of mad he didn't believe me at that time.
So I really don't know what to believe now.

*if* it is a scam, maybe this is her family's way to get her off the forum, since they didn't want her here before.

That's what I thought at first too. But saying that she died? That would be really mean if it was true to get her off this forum.

*sigh* so I really don't know what to think. I'm really confused. I don't know.

[popcornbird]

That is why till now, I still believe Jessica has left the world. I wouldn't think any parent would ever fake their child's death to get them off a board. I still think Jessica did suffer from the terrible tragedy. Its just that I have questions, as to why its not on the news, etc.

Jessica12345 is currently signed in. Jessica's mom, dad, whoever you are signed in, please, please clear things up for us. We are really grieving for Jess along with you and want to know more details. I really hope you won't be hurt by our discussions. We recognize that you are well aware of internet dangers and its important to always be cautious. We are only being cautious, because we don't know, but if indeed Jessica has left the world and returned to God, I truely apologize and grieve with you for the loss of such a wonderful child. Please, please do us a favor and contact Karen, or just make it clear. Thanks, and I'm truely very sorry if we are wrong to have such concerns.

[sasvermont]

I may be wrong, but this entire thing does sound a bit odd. This would be my last place to visit if my daughter was in the hospital, in critical condition.

There is something strange about not being given an address or name of a funeral home...school fund....charity etc.

If I am wrong, then I am truly sorry.

I think it is a kid's game that got out of hand. Again, if I am wrong, I am truly, truly sorry.

I have no problem with contributing to a fund in Jessica's name, regardless.

There are just too many child-like key strokes to this story.

Sallyanne

Jessica, where ever you are, be safe.

[Christiansmommy]

I was thinking the same thing; for instance, my husband visits a forum that specializes in the type of car that he drives...and if something ever happened to him; that would be the LAST place that I would think to tell people. I would be out of mind with other things... logging onto the computer would not have been one of them. The only way that I would figure there would be a need to post here, would be to ask for prayer...where you could recieve vast amounts of it...being that this is worldwide.

Anyway, i too am sorry (and have been ever since i heard about this), if this is indeed true, my prayers have gone out to the family...many times. If it isn't true, then i am thankful that Jessica is okay.

Robyn

[allanimalswelcome]

I know...no news at all? When someone in my town was killed in a hit and run it was everywhere and whenever something bad happens on that street the incident is brought up again.

If Jessica is indeed gone I am extremely sorry.

~Rachel