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Nikki-thinking about you tonight as I heard the story of Zach Sobiech. Another amazing soul like yours who was taken from us way too soon. Teach him to swim and he will teach you to play the guitar :) Love you forever.
Kaeley
- Thursday, May 23, 2013 1:32 AM CDT

nikki,
i didnt know you very well but i remember visiting you in the hospital with joy on your face. i just wanted to say that i miss you and you give me strength to overcome everything
the one who cares
anywher, - Monday, August 1, 2011 5:10 PM CDT

Cannot believe another year has gone by and next year it will be 10 years since we physically had you with us Nikki. You are forever in my thoughts and alive in the hearts of so many including ALL my swimmers who never had the opportunity to know you! I love you always! Keep Kicking :)
Kaeley
- Wednesday, January 19, 2011 9:47 PM CST

As I was signing another friends guestbook at caring bridge I thought of Nikki once again. I truly think of her everyday. She was such a light in our lives. I have the cow that she convince Michael to build me for Christmas on my bed. What is so special about it is that there are two hearts in it, one representing Michael and one from Nikki. I hope you are all doing well....our love to you all.
Jo Ann Huffman <mhuffman5@cox.net>
Wethersfield, CT USA - Thursday, January 28, 2010 10:28 PM CST

Well, I was thinking about you tonight! Was talking breaststroke with one of my swimmers and you popped into my head. NO SURPRISE! I cannot believe it has been 8 years since the good Lord called you home! I still think about you every day. You were and still are an inspriation to me and LEHY! Thank you! Love you!!!!!
Kaeley
- Sunday, January 24, 2010 9:41 PM CST

I thought about Nikki a lot this past year. 2008 was topped off for me when one of my students, a new scared grade 6 student, came in to my office and was blown away because I had a Nikki Bear. She proceeded to tell me all about Nikki. After a good 10 minutes, I told her I knew Nikki, and told her my stories. We both cried. She has not had any problems since. She feels Nikki is watching out for her too, and that it is no coincidence I am her school counselor for the next three years. Amazing.

Also Nikki's spirit was with us, as always, at LC YMCA Nationals, where all the LEHY swimmers wore caps with her name on it. It was a way to let all the swimmers who never had the opportunity to know Nikki just how special she is. Almost every race was swum with a Nikki cap on, and I had a lot of complements from coaches. The funny thing was that some of the girls were afraid to wear the cap because they NEVER wanted it to rip! Eric also brough a cap to PA and wore it at Sectionals, Jamie was not allowed to, but has the cap in his room.

Thanks for continuing to be our guardian swimmer! We love you always!!! And it would not be right if I did not end with.....Keep KICKING!!!!

Love- Kaeley
Kaeley <Kaeley9@comcast.net>
- Thursday, January 8, 2009 1:09 PM CST

I was forwarded this link by a friend of my daughter, Rae Marie, who was also a friend of the crazy tutor. Rae passed last week, a survivor from cancer for 24 years. She built one of the first bears, and gave it to a friend's mom. This happy little bear made its way to Rae's mass on Monday, and I was told of the day Rae gave it as a gift, and how this little bear brings happiness. It is amazing how our children's light keeps shining.

Rae's mom <dhenderson@canberra.com>
Marlborough, CT - Thursday, October 30, 2008 9:03 AM CDT

I just got the Champ Bear for a special person in my life when I saw that it supported child cancer awareness and decided to look up more information about Nikki. This website has had me in tears for two days. I hope that her family is stilll finding the joys in life.
Jackie
IL USA - Friday, May 9, 2008 8:14 AM CDT

Nikki- I still think about you all the time. I remember how many good times we had together and how much you made me laugh. Thank you for being such a great friend and for teaching me so much about strength and preserverence. May you always find peace. God Bless. I will remember you always.
Casey <caseyblake100@yahoo.com>
- Tuesday, April 8, 2008 11:34 PM CDT

As Nikki's Homegoing anniversary approaches may you continue to know our Lord's love, comfort, peace and, most of all hope in a special way.
Yolanda, Mom to Anna <weloveanna@embarqmail.com>
Alt Spgs, FL USA - Saturday, December 29, 2007 8:04 PM CST

Sorry I am a day late...HAPPY BIRTHDAY NIKKI!!! THE BIG 21. Doesn't matter where you are enjoy yourself. Thinking of you all the time and always smiling!!!!!!!!!
Love you and remember KICK!!!!!
Kaeley <Kaeley9@comcast.net>
- Thursday, October 25, 2007 11:41 AM CDT

happy birthday, miss you all the time.
unknown <anonymous@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, October 24, 2007 12:21 AM CDT

hey nikki happy new year and merry chritsma
jacqueline <amelbelinda@yahoo.fr>
west hartford, ct united states - Thursday, January 4, 2007 3:44 PM CST

I cannot believe that it has been 5 years since Nikki left us. So much has changed, but one thing that has not changed is how often I think about her. Every day something happens, or I see something that reminds me of Nikki and I smile. I miss you Nikki, but I always feel your presence.

Keep on kicking!!!!

PS- teach your neice how to kick. There is nothing wrong with looking to the future. ;o)

To the whole Giampolo Family-
Happy New Year! Enjoy your new addition!!

Kaeley <Kaeley9@comcast.net>
- Wednesday, January 3, 2007 9:04 AM CST

Holding you close in prayer on the eve of Nikki's Homegoing anniversary. We know our grief never really goes away. It simply resurfaces unexpectedly with renewed strength tearing us apart with those same memories that hold us together. Receive warm, knowing hugs from one who knows you pain.

Yolanda Rogers
http://www/galatians5.com
Mom to Anna <weloveanna@earthlink.net>
Alt Springs, FL USA - Sunday, December 31, 2006 1:03 PM CST

hey whats up kenny how r u im katherine that i tell you in the letter is if you wanted goto the church write me back plese
katherine <sexcboricua@hot mail.com>
tampa, fl usa - Monday, November 6, 2006 9:29 AM CST

Happy Birthday, Nikki. missing you always.
anonymous
- Tuesday, October 24, 2006 12:12 AM CDT

Happy Birthday Nikki

You're always in my heart

Giampolo family - I hope everything is well!
Michelle <michelle.carey@uconn.edu>
- Tuesday, October 24, 2006 7:15 AM CDT

Hi gang, I am sure Auntie Nikki is watching over your joy. Thinking of you today as always, love the crazy tutor
crazy tutor <always@ourheart.com>
- Sunday, July 23, 2006 8:12 PM CDT

i admire you and while you are no longer with us i know you can read this. my mom died from cancer when i was 16, and she was not even half as strong as you were.
river c
port richey, fl - Tuesday, May 2, 2006 1:15 AM CDT

Hey,
I am on the Shelton Monroe Swim Team...and I think it is GREAT that she did...it is like she is still living! i hope for the best for her family.
Meghan
Shelton, ct usa - Tuesday, April 18, 2006 3:47 PM CDT

I stumbled upon your website and was instantly drawn to hearing about Nikki's story. What a fascinating girl! I am so sorry for your loss. Nikki seems to have impacted a lot of lives in a strong and powerful way. She is truly an inspiration. I love the Build A Bear story!
God Bless the family and friends of NIkki...you are all now in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura
Laura Surowiec <Auntylaura@comcast.net>
West Hartford, CT 06117 - Tuesday, November 22, 2005 8:51 AM CST

Just wanted to sign the guestbook. Nikki you will always be an inspiration to me. Giampolo's- I hope all is going well.
RHAM Grad
- Wednesday, October 19, 2005 8:05 PM CDT

I just went to another child's caringbridge site. She is also a swimmer fighting a brain tumor. What mountains some children have to climb in their young lives. I can truly say that Nikki and her courage have touched my life in a way I never thought possible. I look at things just a little differently everyday, and I find myself telling people more often to appreciate what they have, afterall Nikki did.

It is the little things I do everyday, not just the Nikki Walk, Run, and Roll or the Build-a-Bear bears, that will keep Nikki's memory alive forever.

This summer I bought "Lips" the beanie buddy for all the female swimmers who were attending LC YMCA Nationals. The girls who swam with Nikki had instant tears in their eyes, and the symbol of the fish meant so much to them. More impressively, the swimmers who were new, who did not swim with Nikki were equally as touched, not so much by the fish, but by the story of Nikki that went along with the fish. You could see Lips in every hotel room in Maryland. Nikki was everywhere.

No one will ever forget Nikki. She was too strong a presence in our lives. I think that it is wonderful that we can all remember her and keep her memory and spirit alive in our own ways.

Well, that is all I wanted to say. Have fun at practice Nikki and remember KICK!!!!!!!!!! (There is something you have not heard before)

Gail, John, Natalie, and Jess- Althought I do not talk to you as often as I would like, don't ever think that you are not in my thoughts. I will always be there if you need an ear, shoulder, or whatever.

Love- Kaeley
Kaeley Steinnagel <Kaeley9@comcast.net>
CT - Wednesday, August 17, 2005 6:36 PM CDT

Hey Nikki! I miss you sooo much. I know you are up there in heaven looking down at us. Nikki you are my guardian angel. I just wanted to sign the guestbook.

-Giampolo Family I hope you are stay strong!

Amy <amyc123@comcast.net>
Hartford, CT USA - Wednesday, June 22, 2005 11:38 AM CDT

Hey gang, hope all is well. Every minute you are all in my thoughts. My Nikki angel is with me all the time.
crazy one <missya@always.com>
everywhere, ct usa - Monday, April 4, 2005 9:27 PM CDT

I think the person who wrote that just wanted to let people know about the grieving process for those who lose someone so special and so close. The Giampolos are a remarkable family and how they go on I am not sure or how others go on through the lose of a loved one who has been taken so young. It may give the perspective of how that feels so that others may best understand that this lose goes on and life will never be the same again and that a little note of joy or a phone call could mean so much. So many times as time goes by people think that things are okay for those who lost and in hectic days many of us "forget" the loss and lose perspective. They may look happy, but some moments the sadness may be too overwhelming and we must all be there to support them. Just a thought. So remember all those who have lost, especially the families who have lost such remarkable children and remember them in our thoughts, prayers, and actions. Reach out and be there for them, the burden they carry is deeper than we will ever know. Nikki watches over us so we must help her watch over her family too,.
crazy one <neverforget@aol.com>
amston, ct usa - Wednesday, March 16, 2005 5:50 PM CST

That is so horrible (sad)... what the last person wrote... I'd just like to say that last weekend a kid from our school died in a drunk driving accident, and i saw what I had to go through when Nikki left us, and man was it hard. If anything, Nikki's life and death has made me a stronger and better person. :)
Kristy <brunettegrl34@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, March 16, 2005 12:59 AM CST

This is to all the moms who have lost and those of us who may never understand.
JUST ONE DAY IN MY NEW LIFE

Some people have come to the misunderstandings that all I do is sit around, crying and wringing my hands, unable to function thorugh my grief for my child. I'm about to try to set the facts straight fo myself and other grieving parents. We DO go onwith our lives. Are you ready to hear how a typically "normal" day goes for us? Take a deep breath and start reading out loud.

We get up in the morning, go through our daily bathroom routines, decide what to wear fo the day, fix and eat breakfast, go to work, choose where and what to eat for lunch, come home (for those who work outside the home), do household chores, decide what to have for dinner, play with the kids/grandkids/pets, make and keep appointments for the doctor/dentist, helpkids with homework, read the paper, watch tv, walk the dog, go visit relatives/friends neighbors, run errands, replace a burned out light bulb, go shopping for groceries/Christmas?birthdays, sit at the computer reading eamils, surf the net, write to friends, talk on the phone, eat a night time snack, take a bath/shower, go to bed and try to go to sleep.

What?Did you say sounds like a typically "normal"day in YOUR life? It does? Imagine that. Well, guess what folks> We are just like you. Our day is pretty much the same as yours. The only thing is, in everything we do, in everything we think about, we always carry with us the underlying feeling of sadness. We can be happy, even laugh at jokes or funny movies. Buth that happiness will never be joy again because something is missing. If we had lost an arm or leg, not a singel person would tell us to get over it and get onwith our lives ore expect us to get back to normal. Why not? Because our loss would be visible one for the whole world to see. Yes, we could use crutches or prosthetics, but we would never agian be completely back the way we were before. And THAT would be acceptable. But let our loss be that of a child and everything is different. Our sadness in not on display as a missing limb would be. We look normal so therfores, we are expected to act normal. If we have to grieve, itm ust be under the cover of darkenss, lest we be told. "Enough of this self pity. It is time to be normal now. You've grieved enough!" When you say those things you are telling us "Your child no longer matters. Your feelings no matter." You are telling us to forget our child. We could not forget our children any more than we could forget we were missing an arm or a leg.

Some days are more difficult for us than others. Holidays, birthdays and anniversaries really hurt. But we also can not forget the days that might have been weddings, first jobs, grandchildren that will never be. When we see a child the same age, as ours would have been we wonder "What would our child have looked like at that age?" When we catch a glimpse of a slender longhaired blond girl and our hearts catch in our throats because for a split second we think, "there she is!" and just as quickly, the flash of joy is replaced by sadness. It isn't her. Our minds that were but a cople of seconds ago, remembering our shopping list, now remember our loss. This remembering is not something we consciously make ourselves do. We do not want to hurt like this anymore than you want us to hurt. we try to go about our daily lives the best that we can. When thoughts of our child sneak unexpectantdly it hurts. When we see so many reminders of our loss, we hurt. When we hear platitudes to get over it and get on with our lives, we hurt. For the rest of our lives, we will live and we will hurt. There is no getting around grief. Ignore it long enough and it comes back doubled.

Well as you can see, we do get on with our lives and they're pretty much the same as yours. Only, in our lives something is gone. In your lives something is not. Aren't you the lucky ones? We think so. You see, we used to be you. We envy you more than you could ever imagine. we now have, the knowledge learned only by the tragic loss of a beloved child. Ignorance is bliss. What I would not give to be ignorant again. AUTHOR UNKNOWN

To all of you who have experienced the loss of a child, my heart goes out to you. Unless we have walked in your shoes, we will never know.

Nikki watches over us and always brings reminders of her spirit and special gifts. Keep us safe and remind us always of how precious life is. We love you.
author unknow <rememberingyou@family.com>
anywhere, anyplace usa - Monday, March 14, 2005 10:20 PM CST

I was just thinking about nikki because i had a swim meet this weekend. whenever i swim, i always put an N on my wrist and it makes me remember that an angel is always with me. It still amazes me that so many years have gone by, but my memories of nikki stand still. In many ways, i feel closer to her than i did before. I dont know if anyone will even read this, but in a way, i guess signing this guest book feels like writing an email to nikki. i love you all and i hope everything is going well
just someone
- Monday, March 7, 2005 10:50 PM CST

Nikki Angel, so much has happened over the year and we got to celebrate your 18th birthday. We know you saw the glow from the candles and we sang a really bad rendition of Happy Birthday complete with cha cha cha. Thanks for watching over us and keeping us strong. I am trying to keep your mom out of trouble but you know how difficult that can be, especially when we are together. As always thinking about you and your strength. love ya kiddo
crazy one <angelsinspire@us.com>
anyplace, ct usa - Saturday, February 19, 2005 12:16 AM CST

I hope things are going well. There hasn't been an update in a long time. I am praying that means that you are enjoying life far too much to come here to let us know what's going on. I continue to think about you. Blessings.
Khalita Duke Peds BMT Aplastic Anemia My Caringbridge Site Duke Peds BMT Aplastic Anemia <khalita@hecaresonline.org>
Lexington, NC - Sunday, February 13, 2005 7:35 AM CST

hi giampolos, im sitting in school right now trying to work on a paper and i decided to sign the quest book, i hope everything is going well and i hope that i will be able to visit with you soon.
Allie huffman <mhuffman5@cox.net>
wethersfield, ct - Wednesday, February 9, 2005 9:03 AM CST

Hey Gail. I just wanted to let you know that I'm doing a project on osteosarcoma in school, and if you'd like you can see it after I get it back. It will include Nikki in it for sure. :) I hope that all is going well.
Kristy <brunettegrl34@yahoo.com>
CT - Tuesday, January 18, 2005 10:29 AM CST

Sorry this is late but Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and the whole family! I hope that everyone is doing good. I miss you so much nikki.
Love to everyone!
Carly <mhuffman5@cox.net>
wethersfield, ct - Wednesday, January 12, 2005 2:49 PM CST

Dear Niki,
I wish I could've known you when you were alive. Everyone probobly says "You were so inspiring" and "I miss you" and "It's horrible to see that someone so beautiful died at a young age." I would write something different but it's all true. It was unfortunate that you died at a young age and that you died of such a horrible disease. Even though I never met you in person, I feel like I met you in spirit. I look up to you. I hope to one day be such a great swimmer as you were. It would be an honor. Ypu are an insparation. You taught us to enjoy your life to the fullest. You may not be here tommorrow. Thank you for being such a great inspiration.
Love,
Justine Byndas
Justine Byndas
Wethersfield, CT USA - Sunday, January 9, 2005 5:04 PM CST

hey nikki,
happy new year! i spent hours cleaning my room today out of frustration and through teary eyes and i found all of my pictures of you and the articles on you. i'll keep you in my heart forever.
<overtherainbow@nikki.org>
- Saturday, January 1, 2005 11:20 PM CST

I can't believe its already been 2 years since your gone Nikki. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you . . .
Tracy <Tracy.Riedl@quinnipiac.edu>
Glastonbury, CT - Saturday, January 1, 2005 6:17 PM CST

Happy New Year. Missing you always
anonymous <anonymous@hotmail.com>
- Saturday, January 1, 2005 6:12 PM CST

Happy New Year's Nikki and Family
Amy Choi <happynewyears@nikki.com>
Hartford, CT USA - Saturday, January 1, 2005 11:27 AM CST

hi giampolos...
don't know if anyone ever checks this still. just wanted to write a note saying hi and i'm thinking of you. can't believe it's been so long already...
meg duffy <onefishtwofish101@yahoo.com>
- Friday, December 31, 2004 2:39 PM CST

Merry Christmas Giampolo Family and of course our Angel Nikki. Missing you every day hun. xox

Love Always,
Jenna <sendingchristmaslove@merrychristmas.com>
- Saturday, December 25, 2004 8:23 PM CST

Merry Christmas Nikki and Family
Amy Choi <merrychristmas@nikki.com>
Hartford, CT USA - Wednesday, December 22, 2004 5:05 PM CST

now i know what sarah meant when she said being away for your birthday was hard. i miss you.
* <happythanksgiving@giampolos.com>
- Tuesday, November 23, 2004 5:13 PM CST

Thinking of Nikki and all of the Giampolo family today--Nikki's Birthday. Wishing you much comfort and hoping today brought many wonderful memories of Nikki.
Burns Family
- Sunday, October 24, 2004 8:54 PM CDT

I had the best day today. It was weird but in a way I know you were there through all of it. Some pretty awesome things happened today, you would have loved every second of it. I wish you could have been there to laugh and smile with me, but in a way you were, and you always will be. So Happy Birthday, Nikki. Thanks for today. It was unforgettable. I love you, always.
missing you <missingyou@birthday.com>
- Sunday, October 24, 2004 6:31 PM CDT

i went to the pizza party last nite it was awesome.i wished u were there nikki to c how fun it was. i miss u nikki
Amy Choi <missingyou@nikki.com>
Hartford, CT U.S.A. - Friday, October 22, 2004 2:22 PM CDT

Hi, I heard that the race at MCC was great and wish I could have been there. I hope the Giampolo family is doing well.
rhsgrad
USA - Wednesday, September 22, 2004 5:20 PM CDT

just sending a hello ...........i miss u A LOT !!!!
Amy <missingyou@nikki.com>
Hartford, CT U.S.A. - Friday, July 23, 2004 6:40 PM CDT

its been so long, forgive me for the amount of time that has passed. you inspire me, you have since the beginning. my entire life has changed because of you, and i just want you to know that. you have made me a better person both inside and out, and i am eternally greatful for all i have learned from you. now that high school is over, all the memories just blend in together and make a keilidascope of drama and comedy,memories, some of which i try to forget, but i can't. i still remember exactly where i was, what i was doing the moment i found out. how unbelievably hard it hit me and how my life was changed in an instant. its still hard to believe sometimes, i see your picture everyday from your christmas card...how beautiful you are and always will be, and how beautiful ive come to see life to be. its a gift from God,as is your inspiration on my life. Thank you for making me a better person, i owe so much to you.

you are always in my heart, i love you

~*~
- Sunday, July 4, 2004 12:05 AM CDT

Nikki...I miss you! With all this changing going on (graduation, college, etc), it would seem like we'd all be drifting farther away from your memory, but it's really the opposite. I feel like remembering the times I shared with you is part of what sustains me through all the shifting that I can't control- I know you're with us every step along the way and it's such a comfort. Our goal was to carry your memory on with us as we passed through high school, but it's obvious to me now that graduation is more of a beginning than an end...we'll all take what we learned with you and from you out with us into the world as we seek happiness in different places. You are such an inspiration to me, and when I'm down I always think of your determination, I can still see your face as it was when you were with us here on earth. You've given me renewed faith and reminded me to enjoy the beauty of life as you did each day. I will never stop thinking of you, ever- your presence is always with me. So I always think that although I hate that you can't be with us here during these crazy times in person, you are carried in the hearts of so many people that you and your memory continues to touch more lives than some of us will ever achieve. I miss you and love you.
Jess <justjess530@comcast.net>
Hebron, CT - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 11:44 PM CDT

it's finally here. tomorrow we graduate. i find myself wondering what you'd be doing at this time, how you'd decorate the cap, who you'd sit with at the ceremony. we all miss you so much. i will carry you with me to get my diploma. i love you
me
- Sunday, June 20, 2004 7:34 PM CDT

As graduation day grows nearer and nearer, i've been thinking about you more and more everyday Nikki. i think back to every other "graduation" we had and walking right behind you, each of us hoping that we wouldn't trip and fall on stage. now i feel an emptiness besides me as i get ready to walk that aisle for the final time with everyone from rham. i know you are there with me and everyone else in spirit but i guess im still not ready to do this without you. you are a hero and an inspiration to each and every one of us who has known you in your life. you have shown us the way to live life to its fullest in the time we have and to be strong through whatever obstacles may cross our paths. your memory will live on forever, i hope all of us will be so lucky to leave such an impression on the world we lived in. LYLATSF (and that forever really does mean FOREVER).
Terri <tbaby411@msn.com>
- Friday, June 4, 2004 8:50 PM CDT

i was thinking of you today. it seems like just the other day we were having a blast together. i wish you were here to enjoy senior year with us. there's this song i was listening to...:It's hard to remember, We're alive for the first time, It's hard to remember, We're alive for the last time... It reminded me of you. it makes me so angry sometimes how stupid people can be, not knowing their own mortality, while some of us know it all too well.
Missing You
- Saturday, May 22, 2004 9:58 PM CDT

just sending a hello......... i miss u nikki
Amy <amyc123@comcast.net>
Hartford, CT USA - Monday, May 17, 2004 3:31 PM CDT

Hey. I just wanted to say that... hey.
<3 Kristy
Kristy <luvlyangelgrl034@hotmail.com>
East Hampton, CT - Friday, May 14, 2004 7:31 PM CDT

Hi nikki's mom, I too am a mother of an angel. I am so impressed with what has come of Nikki and her bear.

My Michael lost his battle to cancer in july of 2000. this has been one of the hardest things I have ever had to deal with. I still, just last night went throught the day of his last day on earth.. Oh God how it tares me up. I now have a daughter that is 3 she came to us 8 months after Michael passed away. I have a hard time not crying in front of her.. I think it isn't as bad I think..does that make sense. she asks questions than and I explain that I miss him so much that it hurts. and than she makes me laugh and where both fine..
I wanted to read about nikki but I cannot seam to find what type of cancer she had and where you where. I to have a caring bridge page. and I still write from time to time. though it's been a while. please know that this bear has made a huge impact... your daughter would be very proud of you!
please take care Jane Rice... Michael's mommy
I too also hope to be able to do what you are doing someday. I cannot bring my self to do anything like this . I had decided to do these types of things with Michael when he became well again. I think that this is my problem maybe I should focus on something a little different that won't make it so hard.. I fine it's hard to put myself in a situation that WE did together..that was our special time and I don't want to share any part of it.. I still have a major hard time as I know we will all have. some days are better than others and some days it's like just yesterday.
I would like to share Michaels page with you . take care and know you are being thought of.
caringbridge.com/fl/michael
jane rice <hannahbutt@aol.com>
Naples, fl usa - Tuesday, May 4, 2004 9:36 AM CDT

Your a great swimmer!!
billy <billypc@comcast.net>
hartford, ct USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 6:20 PM CDT

just thinking today...missing and such. it's senior year. in a few months we'll all be leaving. i wish you were leaving with us. sometimes i try to imagine what you'd be doing right now. where would you be going? what would your summer plans be? when i run, i can feel you running with me; i can hear you in the wind. you tell me to keep going, to not give up. thank you. i miss you.
:) <missingyou@nikki.com>
- Sunday, April 25, 2004 5:24 PM CDT

Just sending out a hello! While Jess and I were at the mall today (westfarms) we met someone who remembered Nikki from build-a-bear, and she couldn't say enough about her, her spirit, kindness, all the things we remember her for. I also saw that the Nikki Bear is being retired, so I brought Sydney with me to go get one (purple is her favorite color too). Now that graduation is getting closer, I still find it hard to believe that she won't be there in body (although certainly in spirit), it seems like just yesterday she was telling me that I had a "neverending lunch box" or practing our newest band music together, or running with the team. Nikki, we miss you.
To the Giampolos, I hope you had a wonderful easter holiday and are enjoying this beautiful spring weather. Hopefully I'll see you soon!
Christine
Marlborough, - Tuesday, April 20, 2004 7:07 PM CDT

hey nikki even though i didnt get to kno u, u will always inspire me. i have only seen pictures of you cause i just joined the team this year. my friend justine showed me a picture of u. u will always be in my prays and thoughts. nikki u really inspire me and i think u will inspire all swimmers around connecticut, definetly me!! im sorry giampolo family that nikki passed away at such a young age.
Amy <amyc123@comcast.net>
Hartford, CT U.S.A. - Wednesday, April 14, 2004 11:59 AM CDT

Happy Easter Nikki!!!
Amy <amyc123@comcast.net>
Hartford, CT Hartford - Tuesday, April 13, 2004 7:34 PM CDT

Hey Nikki...I was thinking of you sooo much this weekend; we were in newport with family, and visited all the places we went for that girl scout trip so long ago...I remembered how we were pretending to fall off the pier and we went back to the same restaurant we ate at- Yesterday's. I saw our table, and all the memories flooded back- how we were all taking turns going to the bathroom so that we could come back and surprise people by taking pictures of each other with food in their mouths. I'm pretty sure I've got a good one of you somewhere:) Staring at the sidewalk outside, I remembered us all walking arm in arm, how i tried to take a picture but that mean lady walking by gave you bunny ears. I remembered how rowdy we were in the hotel room, how melissa's mom had to come in and stand gaurd cause we were 'thudding' too much. And how we were giving each other those magazine quizzes, and reading the articles aloud.....it all made me miss you so much I could cry, and I felt so lucky that I could remember those little pieces of you that make up the person you were, the person you still are in my mind, as you are in everyone else's. Happy Easter, Nikki. I miss you so much. Love, Jess
Jess <justjess530@comcast.net>
- Sunday, April 11, 2004 8:31 PM CDT

Hi Gail! I have just restored my internet connections and I'm checking up on my friends. I have to tell you -- now that Mand & I are in Bostn ea week, we've had to get errands done there (when we can't be here). Mand needed a dress for an event last week and back to the Natic Mall we went and ea time we're there, we end up @ Ltd Too across the 'isle' from which is Build a Bear. Right there, right in the window -- I see Nikki's Bear ea time. And ea time -- I can't help it -- it just starts... amanda will look at me -- give me that 'Oh Mom', and she knows I just need to let a few tears drop & we're ok. Its so amazing -- Nikki's impact -- your impact. so proud of you and your family. We think of you & Nikki and talk about you often. Hope you are doing well. Miss you. Love, Judy & Amanda
Judy & Amanda Osterby <judithosterby@comsast.net>
Bristol, CT - Thursday, April 1, 2004 7:49 PM CST

i'm very sorry but yall are a strong family and you are an insparation to me.
AMBER CREWS <LilMsDramaQueen9@aol.com>
- Wednesday, March 24, 2004 8:27 PM CST

hi Mrs. G!!
I havent been to this site in a while... but lately i've been thinking of nikki... its hard to believe that she has been gone for so long, because a part of her is with me everyday. Sometimes i hate life or am just frusterated with something.,.. but as long as i know that nikki is there, everything just feels so much easier... i am able to realize how lucky i really am. I hope that you are doing good :) im sorry that I havent seen you in a while :( on the bright side, its almost spring and this dreary weather is almost through! i love you Mrs. G and Nikki!!
Have a happy spring
<183861@aol.com>
- Wednesday, March 3, 2004 8:34 AM CST

Happy Valentine`s Day in Heaven Nikki <3

Giampolo`s-i hope you have a Happy Valentine`s Day!! ( don`t eat to much candy!! )

. <donthaveone@wishidid.com>
- Saturday, February 14, 2004 2:09 PM CST

i can't believe it's been so long. it's like time froze and you never left us... thinking of you still...
annie <likeafox85@yahoo.com>
Marlborough, CT usa - Monday, January 19, 2004 11:18 PM CST

Mrs. Giampolo, It was great going out with you (and Sarah and Meg) the other night, dinner and starbucks was alot of fun! Talk to you soon! Nikki, miss you!
Allie <xcallie84@aol.com>
Marlborough/Keene, CT/NH - Thursday, January 15, 2004 9:23 PM CST

I can't think of anything more difficult than losing a child. Everytime I log onto the CT website I think of you and pray for the best for you all! Best of luck in the future and I hope you can find happiness again! I know your daughter was a very special person!!
Maxine Biesenbach <maxinebies@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, January 8, 2004 9:18 PM CST

Thinking of you Nikki.
Love ;)
Heather
- Wednesday, January 7, 2004 7:06 PM CST

Wow...2 years goes by so fast....at times it still seems unreal...but we all know that Nikki is in a better place and that she`s with us all the time and she gives us all the strength and courage to go on every day and face lifes new challenges just like she did....i love you and miss you Nikki.

To the Giampolo`s-i hope that you guys had a wonderful holiday and i hope you guys have a wonderful 2004. hopefully i`ll see you guys soon!!!

Love,
Jenna
- Thursday, January 1, 2004 10:54 PM CST

Nikki- Thinking about you today and missing you tons, but I find myself laughing and smiling at the good memories rather than crying about the sad ones. Nasties and PowerPuff girls forever...
Lots of Love
Sarah <Sarafina3@aol.com>
Hebron, - Thursday, January 1, 2004 10:52 PM CST

Nikki...i miss you!! but find comfort in knowing that you're in a better place. our happy memories help make this day a little brighter. happy new year- Love, jess
Jess <justjess530@comcast.net>
- Thursday, January 1, 2004 3:35 PM CST

happy new year, giampolos.
nikki, i can't believe it's been two years; i still miss you just as much if not more. i love you!
meg :) <onefishtwofish101@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, January 1, 2004 2:04 PM CST

Hey Nikki- I was just thinking about you today! It has been a fast two years. I know how much you meant to so many people! We all miss you!
Megan <meggz101@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, January 1, 2004 1:15 PM CST

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