Thank you!
Friday, April 9, 2010 at 12:07PM I wanted to let you know that today, sadly the world lost a shining star, Jacqui Taylor.
As you know we have been raising funds to give Jacqui the treatment that she so needed to help her fight cancer. She took on the courageous fight along with her family and son Toby and fought with all her strength to the very end. With all the love support and donations that were given we raised a little over $26,000 which will go towards the huge medical bills.
It never ceases to amaze me how people pull together at a time of need for others and especially when that person is someone you don't know, but their story touches your heart. It could be a loving thought, it could be sending some distant healing or donating to the cause. This is exactly what happened when I announced it many months ago, everyone started to pull together. Donations came flooding in, emails of support for Jacqui, healing circles. You name it, it happened and I personally cannot thank you enough, you have all touched my heart.
However I also know that the family and friends of Jacqui are eternally grateful for the help and support that was given in this tough time.
It's so hard sometimes to express the feelings that you have and put them into words, but just know that there is a lot of love and emotion behind two little words.
THANK YOU!
Reader Comments (50)
My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and her friends. She must have been a very special person and I wish I could have known her.
Thanks, Lisa, for your wisdom, your kindness and your generosity and for bringing people together to offer support to this young woman and her family.
That makes my heart ache... for good and for "bad" (for lack of a better word).... It saddens me to hear that she lost the battle and that a little child is left behind without his mother's love... but on the other side... she is somewhere we all know is overflowing with infinite love... somewhere she no longer has to feel or suffer the pain... and of course like you said, the amazing support and power of people pulling together when others are in need... and I do hope that, with that, Jacqui's son, family, and loved ones will be able to go through the journey of grief ahead of them with a little more ease and a little comfort.... even if just in the smallest helpful way....
Thank you for updating us and letting us know... xxooxx
Omg :(:(:( I am so so sorry !!!! I didnt realize how little time she had. She really did fight this up to the very end. I pray for her family , her son, and her friends for this loss !!!!
Hugs and thanks so much for letting us know Lisa
Atmos
My prayers go out to Jacquie's family and friends for the strength to make it through the coming months and years as they grieve for Jacquie. Jacquie is in a better place with no more pain and her story is a lesson to us all for the courage and love that she showed us. For so many people to be effected by her crossing is a testament to her love and we will hold her in our hearts and prayers as she walks with the angels. God Bless
So sad to hear this Lisa, prayers to Jacquie's Family & Friends for their loss. Blessings to you for all you did and all you do for everyone.
Love & Hugs
Aw Lisa... I am so sorry to hear about Jacqui. It is strange that since you brought her story to light, and I got to see her and her son on the website, it somehow made her story more real and close to home. I am so sorry that she lost the battle, especially since she leaves behind a young boy without a mother. I hope that he has a large family network to give him the love and comfort that he will need in future years to come. My heart goes out to him. I don't even want to contemplate him losing his mother at such a young age. It is heartbreaking.
It was an honour to make a donation, and I am so proud of all of us that we all pulled together in this time of need, but it is really sad that the donations did not result in a happy outcome. I am pleased that the money is there though to at least cover some of her medical bills. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to try and help her.
Condolences to her family. May she rest in peace.
God bless,
Jeanette
My sincere condolences, Lisa. I echo Vy. She says it perfectly. A big hug to you, Dear Heart.
Rest in peace xx sweet dreams in heaven xx
.....i'm speachless...
I really do hope that her family was able to read the messages that we're sent via your site Lisa.
Thank her family from our LW family ..will you?...
...and if you got Jacqui on the ''Line''..please let us know..
XoX
Very sorry to hear! My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. Hugs to you Lisa! "Stay Strong" xx
Sorry to hear of Jacqui passing knowing she has gone to a beautiful place and will be there to support her son with eternal love from the otherside is comforting. I would like to send love and healing to the family at this challenging time. Blessing to all. xx
I am deeply saddened to hear of this, I was soooooooooo hoping she would overcome this and that God would heal her. My heart cries for her little boy, how very very tragic for him losing his mommy. It is times like this where I question that we "signed up" for this life...to learn lessons, etc. Just so very hard for me to grasp when there is so much pain involved.
I pray her journey was one of peace and contentment. May her soul now be at peace.
RIP Jacquie xx
God bless Jacquie and her family. I have to agree totally with Vy. So sorry for her family and that she couldn't stay with them, but also joy for Jacquie that she is in a better
place where there is no pain or suffering. I hope that they can receive a sign that lets them know she is still with them. I have a cousin who is very religious who really doesn't get it. He thinks I'm crazy for believing, but i have seen the signs and have had a reading that was right on. God bless you Lisa for the love and help you gave Jacquie and her family.I'm so sorry.. (((HUGS))) Chick
Hi Lisa
I am so sorry to hear about Jacqui. My prayers go out to her family.
Lisa, I have just watched your programme here in the UK and would like to get in touch with my Dad (Stuart Forbes) who passed away 5 years ago this coming summer in Zimbabwe, Africa. I am happy to pay for your service and wondered how I could get a reading? I hope to hear from you.
Lisa, just posted the comment above but can't see my email address, it is HskONCHEV@aol.com
Jacqui, was an inspiration, who brought such incredible awareness to her particular type of cancer..Hopefully, this will open more avenues for research and attention required for other sufferers now and in the future..Love and Light XXX
I am so sorry to hear about Jacquie. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friend.
Lisa, you are such a special soul for helping Jacquie have that last chance that so many do not have because they lack the funds. It makes me smile to know that at least she had the opportunity to go that last mile with dignity and lots of love surrounding her by her family and by the awareness you brought to light. You make such an incredible difference. This is something that is dear to my heart.
Love and many blessings to you,
DS
I am sorry to hear of her passing, I am sad to hear she lost her fight, especially for her son and her family. My thoughts and prayer's are with them.
Terry
Dear Lisa,
I am so very deeply sorry! I had such hopes that she would pull out of the illness! My heart goes out to you, and especially her little boy.
I don't want to seem awful, but if the money won't make much of a dent in the bills, my thought is to instead put it in a fund for the son. I know if is wrong to say leave the bills, but he needs it more than the others; if I am not mistaken. Maybe I am wrong to say it, and hope it isn't making me seem horrible, but I want him to have something; the hospitals and others will be fine.
Bless her sweet fighting heart, and bless you for your loving attitude and compassion toward a friend! I hope to have such a wonderful person in my corner if I am in such a place of need; it is a comforting thought!
My dearest wish is that her little guy will be well, and cared for; and that he will always remember what a brave mommy he had, the good times, and how a loving friend cared for her so deeply and lovingly.
My heart hurts.
Love,
Cheryl
My deepest & most sincere thoughts and prayers go out to the family and loving friends of Jacqui. Here's a little something that touched my heart when I read it and thought that it was appropriate. Much love to everyone, Ash
Do Not Weep
Do not stand at my grave and weep;
I am not there, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow;
I am the diamond glints in snow;
I am the sunlight on ripened grain;
I am the gentle autumn rain.
I am the swift, uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight;
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry:
I am not there. I did not die.
Dear Lisa,
I just saw your post on FB. I am so sorry for the loss of Jacqui. I pray that her family will find comfort during these very difficult times. Thank you for being there for her. I am sure she is finally resting and is in Peace. May she find her way and join the Angels that have been surrounding her.
Love to you and to ALL!
Keith
xx
l am so sorry. Sending love and healing to Jacqui and family.May she find peace in the arms of her angels. Hugs Racca xoxoxo
Hi my love,
I am so sorry to hear that Jacquie has passed away. I knew that her chemo did not work for her but I never thought that she would go so fast. You can be assured that my thoughts and prayers will be with her , her family and especially her little boy!
I agree with Cheryl about the money. It really should go to her son. I am sure he would benefit from it a lot more then then the hospital. I know we all donated it for her treatment at the hospital but I really think that those that donated would not mind it if the money went to her son. So dear friend please think about it at least.
My love and prayers go out to you also my love, for taking her under your wing and especially for allowing us to be a part of this. Now, we all know that she is no longer in any pain, and I hope her family knows this also. I think that this is the only way to get through this tragic event. Just knowing that she is at peace now and free from any pain that she was in while here on earth-that alone hopefully will help her family and friends get through these trying times.
Again, thanks my love, for being you and for giving us this opportunity to get to know her and her son.
My love to you always,
Mary
Again, my love, th
Her posting a few days ago sounded like she had accepted the next step. My love and healing to you Lisa and to her family. You all pulled together to give her the best chance possible.
Gail