When I was first introduced to Jackie, it was as a mentee. She immediately took me under her wing and she taught me that as a therapist, I have to give the best parts of myself to our clients. I'm so grateful to have been mentored by her. She was always loving, she gave the BEST hugs. She told great stories. My favorite thing about her was the way she would light up when she was sharing information with me or just talking to me. She had a way of making everyone she encountered feel special and I'm forever grateful to have been touched by her light.
Dear Jackie, I am writing this letter to you in Heaven. I never thought that I will be doing this today. My heart is broken. I feel the same as I felt when I lost my husband. We never had time to say goodbye!! Life is so damn short Jackie, and we all get caught in work and LIFE!!! But what is Life? I will miss you for the remaining time on this Earth. As you loved God and you always said God is Good and is in control, today you are with Him!!! I cannot say goodbye because when time comes we all meet somewhere, sometime. You were a special soul and you made a difference in many peoples life. It was not fair, but you always said. It is what it is. My heart was ripped when I found out. I lost a friend, a true friend. I lost a beautiful soul due to an illness which I hate with all my guts. That illness took away another person I loved. I never thought that this BEAST will take you away from us. Watch upon us as you always did . Up in Heaven. You are always going to be in my heart. I will miss our lunches in my house, I will miss everything that was connected to you. Rest in Peace my friend!!! Sing and celebrate with the angels!!! My heart is sooooo broken now!!! I can’t tell you how I feel but you know it because you used to comfort people!!! I love you Jackie!!!
I’m so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with your mother. And she shared her knowledge with me and I will never forget her smile, laugh and generous heart.