Jackie in the Cederberg - 28 March 2009
2nd October 2009
Jackie passed away peacefully this morning. Please light a candle for her & send her your prayers.
26th June 2009
Jackie’s cancer has grown more advanced recently. As a result we have put the fundraising on hold. The whole family would like to thank everyone for their support & generosity.
Please note that Jackie is too ill to be able to give personal replies to the comments left on this site. Viktor reads them to her from time to time, so she does receive them & she greatly appreciates the good wishes.
Please see the Latest News page for updates from Jackie & Viktor.
Nix & Michael.
“You have little time left and none of it for crap, a fine state. I would say the best of us always comes out when we are against the wall when we feel the sword dangling overhead, personally I wouldn’t have it any other way.” (Don Juan Matus)
Jackie Rixon, much loved and respected mother, hatha yoga instructor and callanetics teacher based in Kommetjie, Cape Town was diagnosed in April 2009 with final stage stomach cancer.
Having ensured her 18-year old daughter, Tessa, had passed her drivers licence and would be in safe hands, Jackie had been looking forward to a long-dreamed-of year of travelling and working abroad. In preparation, she had completed a TEFL course, put together her modeling portfolio (Jackie is a successful commercial model), sold her car, and was in the process of renting out her house. The trip was to be a period of both fun and reflection, a mixture of yoga retreats in Bali and teaching English in Italy. Jackie was planning to quietly celebrate her fortieth birthday in June.
A week before she was due to leave, however, at her mother’s insistence Jackie consulted a specialist to check up on the stomach pains and other symptoms she had been experiencing – previously diagnosed as IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome). While the results of the investigation and tests were shocking to her and everyone around her – she had always been admired as a picture of health – Jackie’s first concerns were for Tessa.
So now Jackie is on a very different journey. A journey, which although unwanted and unplanned – and with inevitably difficult times ahead – she now views as a gift. An opportunity to open her heart and to be an inspiration to others who are suffering.
Because the cancer had already spread too far, there was no option of chemotherapy or surgery. So with the support of a close friend and yoga teacher, she has sifted through an avalanche of possible alternative treatments and with her characteristic dedication and discipline has chosen to follow a special diet and course of iscador / mistletoe, ozone (oxygen) and vitamin c treatment. She also continues to deepen her daily meditation and yoga practices.
Already Jackie and her family have been witness to the humanity that her circumstances are generating. People are being brought together and are opening their hearts. They are touched and humbled by her positive approach, amazed that during such adversity she is still managing to maintain her warmth and humour. Old and new friends and family are gathering, prayer circles are forming – and buckets of broccoli sprouts are being produced in homes throughout Scarborough!
Liesl & Heidi.
If you can help us get this blog out to as many people as possible, that would be greatly appreciated.
If you would like to leave Jackie any words of encouragement, please do so in the comments sections of this site.
Nix & Michael.
Mom, Tessa & Jackie
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Hey Jackie… I did yoga with Viktor this morning. He is not as hardcore as you. But he is more hairy. No suprises I’m still as supple as a plank. But at least I now know the moves and don’t feel odd going ‘ohhhhhhm!’ We think of you all the time. You’ll always be our yogic inspiration.
Comment by Roddy May 20, 2009 @ 9:14 amHi Jackie
I am a (afrikaans, nogal) friend of Nicci’s. met her at the recent APEP photogrpahy course and one of the chickies in the dorm. She told you about us?
well got her msg about the detour that Life has presented you. I do Reiki (has done masters initiation) and would love to send some if you are willing and accepting.
and remember, you may cry and feel angry…
love
Comment by marinda May 22, 2009 @ 5:02 pmmarinda
Hey Jackie,
I am a friend of Nikki and am so touched by the way in which you are facing this challenge. There is a verse in Isaiah (45:3) where God says:
I will give you the treasures of darkness,
riches stored in secret places,
so that you may know that I am the LORD,
the God of Israel, who summons you by name.
I pray that you would uncover many treasures in this journey that will sustain and bring healing to many.
Love,
David
Comment by David Larsen May 23, 2009 @ 8:05 amDear Jackie,
Via Viktor’s earlier email I received the news of your sickness and at first I could not believe it was you. I asked Jeanne and she confirmed. Since then you have been in my thoughts many times. I wish you all the love, honesty and friendship from your loved ones and all that are touched by your story.
Saskia (Stockholm, Sweden)
Comment by Saskia Snikkenburg May 24, 2009 @ 6:01 pmHi Jackie,
Comment by Penny Young(Goodinson) May 27, 2009 @ 1:28 pmVia a friend of mine in Noordhoek, I heard that you have not been very well. When I think of you, I just remember all those good times we had in our early twenties. Do you remember that time we drove my motorbike up to Arniston to see Richard and Alistair-what a laugh hey!! And that time I dragged you up the mountain when you were heavily pregnant with Tessa. Jackie, you were such a special friend to me then and I will never forget those times. I really treasure those memories. I have been living in London for the last 6 years and still happily married to Geoff. We actually celebrated our 13th wedding anniversary last Monday. I have heard you are a fantastic yoga teacher and muched loved. My friend, Mario was going to your classes.
I am thinking of you and hope you are comfortable and surrounded by your loved ones.
Much love,
Penny.
Greetings Beautiful Jackie
I wish you everything of the best my friend.Words cannot express my thoughts, therefore I’ll send you my energies to help you along the way.May all the words of courage and endearment from the wonderful people whom you have touched with your awesome soul help you when you need consolement.
You have always been a vibrant woman…may your inner strength carry you.
Love you lots
The Rodgers Family
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
There is a candle that is forever lit in our home.
Comment by Merle Rodgers May 27, 2009 @ 4:03 pmHi Jackie
Benita here. Big hug to you. You are in my prayers. Sending you lots of love.
Comment by Benita May 29, 2009 @ 12:17 pmDear Jackie, May He uphold you in the palm of His healing hands, and give you the strength that you need at this difficult time. Take time to enjoy and be comforted by the caring words and many expressions of love from your family and friends, as well as the fond recollections of shared memories. You are one special, much admired and lovely lady, and we’ll hold you and Tessa close in our hearts, and in our prayers. Peace be with you. Lovingly, Heather & Brian.
Comment by Heather & Brian Smith May 29, 2009 @ 6:37 pmHi Jackie,
Comment by Rae Leeman May 31, 2009 @ 5:36 amI’m still praying for you
Rae L.
Dear Jackie,thinking of you and sending all my love,energy,wishes,(with an extra sprinkling of fairy dust)luv charmaine
Comment by charmaine hoy June 1, 2009 @ 9:09 amThe Day Sky
Comment by Caron Ladkin June 1, 2009 @ 11:08 amLet us be like
Two falling stars in the day sky.
Let no one know of our sublime beauty
As we hold hands with God
And burn
Into a sacred existence that defies-
That surpasses
Every description of ecstasy
And love
HAFIZ
Dearest Jackie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love to you. Caron xxx
Hi Jackie,
I have just received your news from the Wynberg Old Girls email. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. I am living in Pretoria – a recent move for work but do try to come to Cape Town as much as possible- I will really try to attend one of your gatherings. Sending Love. Ingrid
Comment by Ingrid Ehrenberg - Anderson June 1, 2009 @ 1:54 pmHi Jackie
Just got news from the Wynberg Girl’s Newsletter and felt very saddened by the news. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Let God be your strength and shield and look to Him for guidance and love. Everything is possible through Him. I will keep abreast of developments via this web page.
Much love
Comment by Kathleen Wilkinson - Wall June 1, 2009 @ 3:20 pmKathleen
It has been a long, long time since we were last in contact and it seems just like yesterday we were at school and then shortly after that period…I was coming round to your place in Constantia to collect plates to sell at the market……gosh, then I ended up getting married to Mikey Fermor and we connected briefly again…
Comment by Debbie Fermor (nee Steenekamp) June 1, 2009 @ 3:28 pmI am deeply sad to hear of your illness and admire your courage to take an alternative route. I wish you blessings and love to surround you and wish I could wave a magic wand to cure you.
I am still living in the Crags just outside of Plett and my home is open to you anytime you need to “get some space”
lots and lots of love and special wishes to you
Debbie
xxx
Dear Jackie
Having been through the journey of cancer we have an understanding of what you and your family are going through right now. We have no wise words of wisdom as its tough but would just like to send you lots of strength, resilience, determination, hope, trust, love, understanding and compassion.
Comment by Richard Power June 1, 2009 @ 4:14 pmRemember Cancer is so limited, It cannot cripple love, It cannot shatter hope, It cannot corrode faith, It cannot eat away peace, It cannot destroy confidence, It cannot kill friendship, It cannot silence courage, It cannot invade the soul, It cannot reduce eternal life, It cannot quench the spirit
with all our love
Richard & Amanda
Whenever I think of home the Rixons pop up in my mind – all piled into a gold golf..! Jackie, I haven’t stopped thinking about you since I heard the news. I hope you are getting stronger each day and still taking some time out for you. Big hugs and loads of love to all the Rixon girls – wish I was there to deliver in person… xx
Comment by Jo Blair June 1, 2009 @ 10:59 pmDear Jackie
Got the posting on facebook. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Simon, Kim’ (my twin sister)s oldest son, was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma when he was 13 months. Thanks be to God he celebrated his 9th birthday in March. Miracles do happen in the noughties. Never lose faith. Let me know about your functions and I will support as I can.
Comment by Carey Schoots (Lewis) June 2, 2009 @ 11:25 amCarey Schoots (Lewis)
Dear Jackie, have heard about your illness from Cands and have been thinking about you a lot… I wish you and your family love and the strength at this time. I can see you have so much love around you… thinking of you,
Comment by Janet Parker (Doyle) June 2, 2009 @ 8:25 pmLove Janet
Dear Jackie
Just heard, sending you loads of love and strength over this difficult period. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family. Will keep track via this website.
Comment by Sharon Sheldon June 3, 2009 @ 3:22 pmSharon Sheldon
Dear Jackie
Comment by Justine Marais Asher June 4, 2009 @ 1:40 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with you, Tessa, Nix and your mom.
“our greatest light does not shine only in the happiest of times, yet, it shines even brighter when we are facing the darkest of times… That is when we truly see our strength and the light that lives within us…”
Lots of love Justine
xxx
Hi there Jackie,
I just want to say that my heart goes out to you and your family. You are truly in my thoughts. I will pray for you in my Bible Study group on Monday nights and when ever there is a single or group prayer opportunity.
Please remain strong and faithful and may you be blessed with the healing of Christ himself.
With ALL my love
Comment by Lisa King June 5, 2009 @ 11:46 amLisa King and family
Hey Jackie
I was so sad when I got the news about you – and you’ve been in my thoughts every day!
Guess what, went to callanetics today and it was GREAT! Heidi does a wonderful class – but hey Jackie you’re the best. I’m sure I’m going to be sore tomorrow. Thanks to Ali and Heidi for arranging everything. I just love the stretching and the peacefullness of it – why did I wait so long.
Thanks for everything Jackie. I pray for you and your family and send all my love to you.
Love Shona xxx
Comment by Shona Bettison June 5, 2009 @ 3:34 pmHI Jackie,
It was 5 years ago that I joined your yoga and callanetics classes at Imhoff. It was a fantastic year, a year off from work, and time to spend relaxing and destressing. You played such an important role in my life during that year, so positive, motivating and encouraging. I will always remember my yoga days,and think of both you and Rene. They were very special days to me, and will always be remembered. These days, my life is too busy, and I don’t make the time to go to Yoga classes – my loss, and something I need to change. I was incredibly sorry to hear about your illness, lost for words. I can honestly say that now, not a day goes by without me thinking of you, and the incredible influence you have had in my life.I know that you have the strength of mind, and spirit to fight this illness, you really do.
Thank you for everything, I am quite sure you had no idea how much you meant to me, and I am grateful that I now have the chance to tell you. I will be making the time for yoga again, and you will be there with me.
Lots of love
Comment by Jackie Fourie June 7, 2009 @ 5:11 pmJackie
hi jackie. andrew here ( with raymond terry) we have just come across your news via links on facebook. so sorry to hear you are not well at the moment. its been a long time since we last spoke but we both send our love
Comment by andrew carey June 7, 2009 @ 5:13 pmMy darling friend.
Your energy is ever present in my home. Love and miss you SOOOO much!
Mich and family xxxxxxx
Comment by Michelle Schoon June 8, 2009 @ 8:07 pmHi Jackie I will start by saying that the girls in the Callanetic Studio, of which there are still many who remember you well, are sad and shocked to hear of your illness and therefore this message comes with lots of love and kind thoughts…..Strength, dedication, honesty and love are attributes which you have always manifested and I still cherish the times you so willingly helped me out in the studio when I needed you. Hopefully that strength is helping you and your family through these difficult times.
Comment by Janet Collin June 10, 2009 @ 1:11 pmWith love and a big hug.
Jan
Dear Jackie,
I’m not sure what I can add to this page after seeing everyone else’s outpourings of love for you. Returning from NZ, where we had been to spend time with Christine’s brother who has cancer in his lymph system, to then hear that you had cancer too came as a shock. I guess, like many others, I thought how could this happen to you of all people? I also realise that if there was ever anyone who is best equipped to deal with this, it would be you. You are in my thoughts and wishes.
Charles
PS: I just started doing yoga with Rene, so now I have two teachers.
Comment by Charles Didcott June 11, 2009 @ 1:26 pmDear Jackie
Comment by Pier June 12, 2009 @ 2:44 pmI rode with Tessa at Imhoff and met you at the shows and get-to-gethers. I am, really sorry to hear about your illness and hold you and Tessa in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Pier
Dear Jackie
Comment by Lisa June 12, 2009 @ 4:12 pmThinking of you daily and sending positive energy to you.
Love Lisa (Imhoff Horse Riding)
Dearest Jax,
Comment by Michele Koch June 15, 2009 @ 5:19 amIt was such a pleasure having you share your energy, teaching and wonderful talents in my home, if only for a few months during your move.
Knowing your warm smile always coming to the door,
Showing us girls the way,leaving us happy, relaxed and then coming back for more.
I send you bucket loads of love, warm hugs and strength during this difficult time and remember there IS a hero in YOU.
Love Michele Koch
Hi Jackie, thinking of you all the way from Korea. Hope you are doing well and my prayers are with you.
Comment by Nadia Moolman June 17, 2009 @ 8:00 amWilliam Blake – Auguries of Innocence
To see a world in a grain of sand
And a heaven in a wild flower,
Hold infinity in the palm of your hand
And eternity in an hour.
Dear Jackie
Comment by Shona Saayman June 18, 2009 @ 12:05 pmSending you love and metta during this time, Shona *~
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACKIE!!!!!
Comment by marcelle June 20, 2009 @ 11:34 amit is so lovely to see you shining with such love and grace.
thank you for all of it and i hope that you are sharing a beautiful day with your loved ones
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx love xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
My dearest Jackie,
Candice told me today of this website so I am sorry for the delay in not getting in touch earlier but I did not want to bother you before. This way I know it is fine.
About three or four weeks ago I had the most powerful soul dream of you in the early hours of the morning. In the dream I was extremely distressed about you and you told me to keep calm as everything is absolutely okay. Your soul knows exactly what it is doing and so do you on whatever level that is. It gave me some deep inner calm for the first time since hearing about your condition.
You are never far from my thoughts and you are top of my prayer list every day.
My love to your family, Viktor and all those who are close to you.
With all my love,
Janaki
Comment by Janaki Mackenzie June 20, 2009 @ 6:17 pmHi Jax
Comment by Lynn Brown June 22, 2009 @ 8:10 amDid a Feldenkrais workshop this weekend and you were in my every movement. Thank you for teaching me how to work with my body through my mind and with my mind through my body. You are in my thoughts. My energy is with you. Lynn
Hi Jackie,
Comment by Mandy Bulsara (Clegg) June 22, 2009 @ 10:29 pmI only met you a few times in Viktor’s classes, you might not even remember me, but
this message comes to you from South Carolina, USA sending you much love and light.
My prayers are with you everyday. May God Bless you and give you the courage and peace to accept this challenge in your life.
Hari Om. Mandy
Dearest Jackie
Comment by Linde Law June 23, 2009 @ 10:49 amI have just heard your news from Nadia. I was so taken by the quiet gentle person you showed us at the TEFL course we did together. You were so nervous for your lesson and you did such a wonderful job of it. It was the best lesson by far. I think of you often but from now I will keep you in my prayers. Look after yourself. Much love Linde Law
Dearest Jackie
Comment by Joanne Martin (Horne) June 23, 2009 @ 7:46 pmHow very sad I was to hear the news of your terminal illness.However,to hear how bravely you have climbed the highest mountain ever is TRULY inspiring!My prayers are with you and your family everyday!
May your beautiful smile stay with you forever…
Wishing you much love and more!
Joanne Martin(Horne)
Thinking of you often JAckie…if there is anything you need, please let me know.
I see a lot of people are sending you strength and we all know how strong you can be Jackie…so I am sending you some weakness, so that you can be weak too…because sometimes we need to be vulnerable and let others be the strong ones.
Much love to you.
Too much love
Ruth
Comment by Ruth Ehrhardt June 25, 2009 @ 9:27 amThinking of you Jackie
much Love
Comment by tyran June 25, 2009 @ 9:19 pmtyran
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Comment by Sarah Webb (Thewlis) June 26, 2009 @ 5:17 amYour courage and strength are truly inspiring.
With love, Sarah and Stewart Webb
I wish you peace, comfort and serenity for your journey.
Love from a colo-rectal cancer patient.
Comment by WGHS old girl June 26, 2009 @ 9:49 amHello Jackie
Your story has reached far and wide, we don’t know one another but my friend in London was telling me about you yesterday. Somehow certain people come to teach us huge lessons and I feel that you are doing just that. Thank you, I’m amazed at how much you have are able to give during such a difficult time.
My thoughts are with you.
Comment by Gail Washkansky June 29, 2009 @ 9:42 amgail (London)
Dear Jackie
Comment by Andre van Breda June 29, 2009 @ 3:23 pmMay I wish you the very best of Scarborough Energy – my thoughts are with you – The Great Universal Divine will take care of you on your new journey.
As I look over the bay and watch the sunset – I pray only the best for you.
Sincerely
Andre van Breda
Hello Jackie from across the dam at Willow Waters.
Dodge (Dorian) and I remember your growing up days in the idyllic surroundings of the dam between our houses in Constantia, but we moved away, and then went to Spain for ten years, and lost touch.
One of the first things we did when we returned to Cape Town was to look for your dad to help with our garden in need…..sadly he was gone, but Marion soldiered on, and fixed things for us.
And now we hear that you are off to see Eric again……first of the family and all composed for the amazing journey ahead. The posts on your weblog say it all…..there is nothing we can add except to say that the memory of a young girl with duck eggs will be treasured even though we missed your blossoming into a beautiful woman. Whenever we visit the dam which is fairly often, we will think of you, and your quite remarkable family and friends.
Comment by ernest ford June 29, 2009 @ 6:10 pmLove from the Fords across the dam.
Ernest, Dodge, Nicky, David, and Paula.
Dear Jackie
its been so many years since I saw you and Nix last,but my memories of you both and your mom remain in my heart and thoughts.Nix and I were good friends and myself and Andrew Kets) spent muchy times in your home in Constantia …you all made such great hosts..I acknowledge your positive outlook that you show during these difficult times.My love prayers and very best wishes to you.Viktor,Nix and your mum..in love and light.David Horne
Comment by david horne June 30, 2009 @ 5:28 pmHi there Jackie – wishing you peace, joy and love.
Comment by Winnie June 30, 2009 @ 6:59 pmWinnie (one off your first yoga students)
Dear Jackie, Thinking of you, your Mom, and Tessa a lot. May you be blessed with all the Love and support you need now and always. In love and light, Andrea x
Comment by Andrea Sissons July 3, 2009 @ 2:35 pmHi Jackie,
We think of you during this trying time and even though there may not be much we can do, we can just pray that you have the strength to enjoy every day. My brother, David, and sister, Joanne have both left meesages here. I heard about what had happened and today I saw my great child-hood mate and still great guy, Dave Raw who told me of this site.
God Bless,
Comment by Stephen Horne July 5, 2009 @ 7:23 pmStephen, lesley and Jason Horne
Hi Jacs
Comment by Adele Gullan July 6, 2009 @ 12:09 amAdele here – your cousin.During our visit to Cape Town in Nov last year, Bruce & I managed to catch up with your mom & Nik’s over coffee but unfortunately didn’t get to see you & Tessa during our 2 week holiday.So it’s been quite some time since we last caught up.When my mom & sister Tania contacted me in New Zealand with your news I’d hoped to phone you at home to chat but a search on the internet white pages hoping to find your phone number, came up empty.Jac’s, your mom has our email address so if you could pass on your phone number I’d love to call you to hear how things are with you.
We are shocked to hear of your news so please know that you are always in our thoughts & prayers.All our love Adele & Bruce, Missy & Scratch(our kitties) xxxxxx
Dear Jackie,
I am following your journey from our home in California, and want you to know how much love, strength and peace we send you in our prayers for you. Your spirit is eternal, and will always be in my consiousness whenever I stretch, do yoga or callanetics. You were a great inspiration to me when I took your classes back in 2004-5, and even more of an inspiration now. May you be loved, held tightly and find peace.
Love,
Comment by Mary Elizabeth Johnson July 13, 2009 @ 3:59 amMary Elizabeth Johnson
Hi Jacs
The number of messages and well wishers on this page are testament to the type of person you are and shall continue to be. Heres a little story for you from a book titled “Tuesdays with Morrie” by Mitch Albom :
The story is about a little wave, bobbing along in the ocean, having a grand old time. He’s enjoying the wind and fresh air – until he notices the other waves in front of him, crashing against the shore.
‘My God, this is terrible,’ the wave says. ‘Look what’s going to happen to me!’
Then along comes another wave. It sees the first wave, looking grim, and it says to him, ‘Why do you look so sad?’
The first wave says, ‘You don’t understand! we’re all going to crash! All of us waves are going to be nothing! Isn’t it terrible?’
The second wave says, ‘No, YOU don’t understand. You’re not a wave, you’re part of the ocean.’
Look it in the eye and don’t back down….we are rooting for you.
Comment by Marc Marais July 15, 2009 @ 9:33 amHeaps of love and Hugs.
Marc, Kerry and Isabella
Dear Jax
Comment by Derek Berliner July 16, 2009 @ 10:55 amI would like to thank you for being such a wonderful teacher and inspiration to me. You and your classes provided an incredible stabilising force in my life (coming at a difficult time for me last year with writing up my PhD, fending off the wolf from the door, and trying to keep dancing to a difficult relationship). You have always been a beautiful person to me, body and mind, and now it is also your soul that radiates with this energy. I think about you allot, in fact each time I do yoga and hear the Sanskrit words for the posture, it is your voice I hear, and I am reminded to send you loving and healing energy. You are also a constant reminder of how precious life is and that there are still better things to come. Peace with you, Namaste.
Love Derek
Derek Berliner
Hi Jackie,
Comment by Penny Young(Goodinson) July 16, 2009 @ 2:06 pmI just wanted to write to you and say how much I think about you. I am pottering in my garden today and have created a little “Jackie Corner”.
I wish I knew what your favourite flower was. Its sounds like you have a amazing person in Viktor and are comfortable and happy in your cottage. Sending you lots of love and light,
Penny.
God’s children always shine no matter what their going through @ the moment…and You will always shine across the universe!~:o:->
Comment by todd July 17, 2009 @ 10:13 amLove&Light2UJackie
peace-
todd
to dear jackie
Comment by julia chesselet July 23, 2009 @ 5:43 pmI just wanted to share with you how deeply your illness and your courage have touched me.
As you leave us, with mindfulness, you have truly come into your own as an inspirational teacher.
with love and daily thoughts, julia
Dearest Jackie, our paths crossed briefly (as one of your first yoga students) I was blessed, knowing you were more than my yoga teacher. . .
Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, the you shall begin to climb.And when the earth shall claim your limbs, then shall you truly dance.
Godbless you wonderful, graceful, peaceful lady.
Lesley Chiddy
Comment by Lesley July 26, 2009 @ 6:30 amDearest Jackie,
Wonderful, brave, enlightened being… You are a constant beacon of light to us all, my prayers are with you daily and your family and close friends, where ever your soul shall wonder, you shall spread light and love!
daily prayers and love all around!
Comment by Cathy Lacey July 29, 2009 @ 1:46 pmCathy x
I stumbled upon your facebook page and thought your name seemed familiar. Then I worked it out, we waitressed together (and Nicki) at The Barbeque Steakhouse in Rondebosch many years ago! I remember you as a really beautiful person with a gorgeous face. Goodness, we worked hard didn’t we? I am devastated to hear you are so sick. I would like to thank you for your blog, I have read it start to finish. I am very sad, but happy that I got to hear your voice. Lots of love to you.
Comment by Dana (Botha) Nance August 1, 2009 @ 5:24 amHi
Im am just wondering if someone has some advice for me, my very close girlfriend in Cape Town was recently diagnosed with gastric cancer that has spread 30% so far,,, and im desperately looking on internet for any help.
Im looking for diets and what to eat and what not and if there is any fundraisers that can help her, or any treatment help or anything, she has 2 kids, no parents,no family and struggling to get by with her current salary, so ive been sending her money now and again as much as i can,just to help her buy meds, and keep food on the table for her and her boys
I live in Johannesburg and I am her only contact.
I dont really know what i specificly want to know,maybe i just want to know it all. She is going for her second doctors appointment Wednesday to see if the pills started working, but she couldnt afford the pills and her medical aid is frozen at the moment.
I think i just want some advice, what should i do. How can i help her. What can i do. She is 26. Her oldest son is 9 and little one almost 2.
Please someone with any advice or help,, email me cdaucamp@gmail.com or you can phone me 082 773 9910
I am very sorry i’m using your blog to ask for help, i justt recon that someone here can give me the best advice. And any help will be greatly appreciated.
And i wish you Jackie all of the best and I am so glad see that you have so many people suppoting you
Carel Aucamp
Comment by Carel August 2, 2009 @ 3:07 pmHi
I am very sorry for your loss. My dearest condolennces to everyone close to her.
Comment by Carel October 10, 2009 @ 10:39 pmHi Jax, I sent a msg earlier but you might not have regognized me.
Comment by sandra Aiken/Gulmans August 9, 2009 @ 1:43 pmYou are a lot on my mind Jax.
I dream about the adventures we had, when I was in SA and when we met In Bali, Indonesia.
I remember the many laughs you Lis and I had.
Thank you so much for making my time in SA so special.
I admire you so much.
Lots of love Sandra
HI JACKIE
Comment by Joanne Martin (Horne) August 9, 2009 @ 7:26 pmI HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU ALOT OVER THE LAST FEW DAYS AND I SEND YOU AND YOUR FAMILY PRAYERS FOR TODAY AND ALL THE DAYS THAT LIE AHEAD.
WITH LOVE,
JOANNE MARTIN
Dear Jackie,
Your courage, acceptance and faith are a great inspiration. I wish you blessings on your journey and send this poem as an offering. With deepest metta
shanti mather
Presence
I give you emptiness,
I give you plenitude
Unwrap them carefully.
One’s as fragile as the other.
And when you thank me,
I’ll pretend not to notice
The doubt in your voice
When you say they’re just what you wanted.
Put them on the table by your bed
When you wake in the morning
They’ll have gone through the door of sleep
Into your head.
Wherever you go, they’ll go with you
Comment by Shanti Mather August 17, 2009 @ 11:17 amAnd wherever you are you’ll wonder, smiling,
About the fullness you can’t add to
And the emptiness that you can fill.
Hey Jackie we think of you every day. Never give up hope. We want to see you in action, teaching English again! love and light, Paul and Marian
Comment by paul September 19, 2009 @ 2:33 pmhello Jackie, thinking of you and sending love, hope my strength can travel in a message – coz i am sending that too!
love and respect
Comment by Ariel September 28, 2009 @ 4:58 pmAriel.
We are thinking of you all today and sending love and positive energy. We are sorry for the loss of your beautiful mother, sister, daughter, friend and hope and pray that her journey forward is peaceful, painless and full of love and adventure. Love light and happiness Sara and family xxxxxx
Comment by Sara Wardle October 2, 2009 @ 1:20 pmMy heart-felt love and condolences to Jackie’s family, to Viktor and to all concerned.
Love,
Comment by Jean Mackenzie October 3, 2009 @ 8:37 pmJanaki
We will light a candle for you Jackie and our prayers and thoughts are with you and your special family and friends. Your beautiful smile, strength, kindness and gentle nature will be with us always. Our love to your closest and our strength. Adrian and Jo Dix
Comment by Jo Dix October 4, 2009 @ 5:11 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. RIP Mandy & family
Comment by Mandy San Giorgio October 6, 2009 @ 7:18 amI grew up with extremely fond memories of Jackie(our early teenage jawling days) with Shane Jackson. We had great times together and many days watching videos or putting on the lawn at the Rixons house. I last saw Jackie at Kirstenbosch gardens looking amazing and healthy and full of smiles and great energy. This is the way I will always remember her full of life and amazing karma.
We are all better off for having known you. Thanks Jackie. My condolences and strength to your closest. James T
Comment by James Tanfield October 6, 2009 @ 8:42 amWe are overwhelmed with sorrow,love and compassion for Marion,Tessa,Anita,Nikkie and all the family. We are praying that God’s Holy Spirit will reveal His comfort and in time bring His joy into your lives.
Comment by Jeanne and Stuart Rose-Innes October 7, 2009 @ 8:42 amMy deepest sympathy to the Rixon family on the passing of Jackie.
Comment by Jacqui October 7, 2009 @ 12:40 pmMy family and I send our most loving thoughts and prayers to Jackie’s loved ones. I feel confident that each of us who were touched by her, will carry a beam of the light she radiated so brightly- and elegantly- for the rest of our lives.
Comment by Mary Elizabeth Johnson October 9, 2009 @ 4:26 amDear Nicky and Rixon family
Comment by Natalie van Dam October 9, 2009 @ 9:19 amI was in Nicky’s class at school.
My thoughts are with you today.
Much love and light to you all.
Love from Natalie van Dam (Sweden)
Dear Nicky and the Rixon family
I am SO sorry for your loss. I remember Jackie at school……she was ALWAYS smiling. What a beautiful beautiful woman, inside and out.
Lots of love XXXXXXXXX
Comment by Ursula Shepherd October 9, 2009 @ 9:05 pmHow loved she was! Rest in peace Jackie,now free from pain. My thoughts are with her family and close friends. xxx
Comment by Dana Botha Nance October 11, 2009 @ 8:29 pm