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Jacques Delori's avatar

Jess, I have been thinking about you and Chris. You're bravery, strength, and openess has been inspiring to me through this fight. You're a coach through and through and genuinely good person and I want to thank you for your teaching and being who you are. All my best Jacques.

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Lynne Dorn's avatar

Jess, I have only known you for a short time but wanted to thank you for your dedication to Noble Circle. Besides the your expertise in the exercise program I learned what an amazing, strong, caring person you are!!!! Sending all my love and continued prayers to you and Chris 🙏❤️ Miss You!!! Lynne

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Lynne Dorn's avatar

Jess, I have only known you for a short time but wanted to thank you for your dedication to Noble Circle. Besides the your expertise in the exercise program I learned what an amazing, strong, caring person you are!!!! Sending all my love and continued prayers to you and Chris 🙏❤️ Miss You!!!

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Anola's avatar

Jess. I wanted to share a story about you! When I first started at CFSBK, I constantly felt like I wasn’t strong enough to do anything and was always trying to bow out of certain exercises. One day in class, we were doing a one minute (plus) plank hold with the option to have a plate on our back as well, to add to the challenge. I, of course, immediately said to my partner that I wouldn’t be adding a plate and began my timed plank. You came over and said, “she can handle a plate.” You walked away to get one and I assumed you would come back with a small five or ten pound one—but you came back with a green 25 pound plate! I thought you were insane! I thought it would go on my back and I would immediately cave and sink. You proved me very, very wrong. The plate went on, and I stayed up. And stayed up for the whole minute. You somehow knew I was up for the challenge and gave me one of my first experiences with what it felt like to be strong. And that is an experience that will last forever. I imagine there are too many CFSBK people to even count who felt strong for the first time because they were lucky enough to be in your orbit. All my best - Alona Katz from Brooklyn

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Cindi Ferguson's avatar

Thank you Jess for sending this. You are brave. My heart goes out to you and Chris. My wish for you and Chris is the most peace you can get at this time. You both have handled this in a way that is remarkable to me; staying open in your posts and in our sangha. I love you both. Cindi

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Adrienne's avatar

Hi Jessica,

Sending my love and hugs to you and Chris. Your strength in sharing your story has left me in tears. Praying for you and that God will have the final say.

Love Adrienne (Colleague from ACS-APA)

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Caryn Williams's avatar

All of these comments are so well written. I just want to add that I see you, I hear you, and I love you. May you and Chris find joy in every single day.

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Candace Moser's avatar

Sending love, light and peace in the midst of this storm. Your strength, calm demeanor and courage are so admirable.

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Christian Fox's avatar

Well f... I'm crying right now because I'm just so incredibly sad. A little scared, too. And I'm also smiling because I just love you so much. And more every day and even more right now.

I'm lucky. We've been lucky.

Not everyone gets to know the thing we know. That when your meet "that" someone, when the universe saw fit to bump you and your person together, that here they are, right in front of you. And here you are, too, open and ready enough.

Not everyone gets to walk through a zillion good times with their person like we have. And stay connected, growing even stronger through the difficult ones, too. We've been on some adventures.

You're the best person I've ever met. Thanks for continuing to be my person, and for letting me continue being yours.

I love you.

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Michelle Brindley's avatar

Jess, thank you for continuing to share your journey even when the news is hard. My heart is with you and Chris. Thinking of you often and sending much love your way. 😍

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Erika Ghaly's avatar

Sending you and Chris love and strength. You’re so strong and such an inspiration 🩷🩷🩷

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Paige McCain's avatar

Jess, thank you for allowing us all to be close to you by sharing your story. We’re in the field, showing each other funny carrots in my mind 🥕💚

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Adam W's avatar

Sending love from Becky & I.

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Denise's avatar

You're strength and grace are incredible Jess. Sending love and support for you and Chris during this very difficult time. Praying for comfort and quality time for you both. ✌️❤️🙏

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Gillian Ward's avatar

Sending you and Chris love. You are a beautiful human with a spirit that touches, inspires, and moves us all. Thank you so much for sharing through all of this. You are truly one of a kind, a precious gift. You will live forever in my heart and mind. In spite of what you have been going through, you have marched forward with courage & bravery. You have given so much of yourself to help and educate others. To demonstrate truth, kindness, love, optimism, service, vulnerability. I started getting early screenings because of you. I encouraged my friends and family to do the same because of you. You have taught me so much and I consider it a great honor to be able to read your blog & watch your videos ❤️

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April gilmore's avatar

My heart is heavy with sadness. I admire your strength and pray your able to feel the pride and love your sisters have for you.

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