Cristi Lamb (Persephone) R.I.P.

[gum]

She looked like a lovely lady. I'm so sorry. Strenght to her family and friends. :`(

[lisacurl]

I only knew Persephone as a name on a screen, but I find that I'm muttering ridiculous inanities to myself such as "She was *just* posting on Monday. How can she be gone?"

[scott evil]

Such a loss. Cristi was always so kind to me on the boards, in LJ, and the couple of times we met. I'm stunned. I'll miss her sweet and encouraging words. Jeremy and I send our deepest condolences to Patrick, Tim, and the kids.


Peter

[Steve Wright]

Damn and blast.

All I can do is add my condolences, and my prayers for her and those she's left behind.

[Futile Gesture]

Sometimes life's so unfair. Persephone will be missed.

[SylverOne]

I don't know what else to say.

My heart goes out to all her loved ones.

[Ruby]

My heart is deeply saddened to read this thread. Persephone has always been a bright light on this board. We will miss her dearly.

[Una Persson]

Persephone and I didn't talk much, but every time we did it was good, and her enthusiasm always carried the day. Today when I heard the news, the very first thing I remembered was what she posted way back in 2001 when I wrote in MPSIMS on a home repair I managed to do myself:

You installed your own toilet.

Oh, you totally rock!

I guess that's what I'll remember most of all. It made me feel good to hear that enthusiasm.

It started raining here in Kansas City today, hard and cold and biting, about 1:00am or so. And it's been cold and dark and bad all day, on a very cold and dark and bad day. The heart tries to make synchronistic connections of misery, although the mind knows it cannot be true.

Una

[fizzestothetop]

My heart goes out to Patrick for the heartbreak he must be feeling now.
I met them both at OhDope 2002 and they were both such lovely people, so in love. Oh it's so sad.

R.I.P Cristi, you were a wonderful lady.

[kambuckta]

If anybody had any doubts that messageboards are indeed communities may they read about the lives that Persephone has touched here.

My deepest sympathies to all of her family and friends.


kambuckta

[Venoma]

Her love for her family and friends always shone through every word she wrote. I didn't know here, and I'm sorry I'll never have the chance to.

I know her loved ones must still be in shock over this. So damned sudden. Please remember all her love, and smile through the tears, thinking of her, when you can.

[Jack Batty]

This sucks.

Christi was a relatively new friend of mine -- or acquaintance, I guess. We ran in the same circle on LJ. I think we ended up friending each other after the Megafest .

I did get to spend some time with her and Patrick at that Megafest in NYC this past January. In fact, I pretty much spent a whole day with them, just coincidentally. Sushi in the afternoon, then China Town in the evening and then over to the Ace bar.

It's just so weird, after all the good and bad I distinctly remember thinking to myself ... "this is just a really nice person." All the message board babble was so secondary. What counted is that when I did hang out with her, I really enjoyed her company.

Reading her journal lately and how joyeous she sounded throughout all the shit she was going through ... and I'm sorry if I'm being too maudlin; I don't mean to make things worse. I'm just really sad over this.

This really bums me out.

[Eve]

Can someone who knows her family do a search on her, and print out all the threads Persephone started? It would be a great thing to save for her kids for when they get older, so they can get to know their Mom's "voice" (especially since so many of her threads were about them).

It would be a shame for Future Hamsters to destroy them--someone should print them out now and hang onto them. When her kids are adults, they'll want to have them.

[Paradoxical]

My condolences

[Tranquilis]

I didn't count Persephone as a friend, or even an aquaintance. I think perhaps I'm poorer for the lack, and now have no chance to correct the oversight.

My best to her family, friends, and loved ones.

[TheLoadedDog]

I'm very sorry.

There is a deep sadness today - even half a world away.

My best wishes and support for those close to her, and for whom life must inevitably go on. Most especially the kids.

[hardygrrl]

I've known Cristi mainly through LJ but I was always struck by her spirit - how kind, thoughtful and strong she was.


My thoughts and prayers go out to Patrick and her family.

[Juniper200]

I don't know what to say; the bottom fell out of my stomach when I read the news. I loved spending time with Cristi; she was loving and easy to talk to, and though she was older than me, I always felt like we were equals. I always looked forward to seeing her if I was back in Michigan -- the Michidopers are like a family, and that was largely because of her. Her brand of affection made her seem like an older sister.

I'll miss you so much, Cristi. You should have lived on for years and years, and I'll always remember you.

[Mehitabel]

Wow. This is horrible. Thank God I got to meet her at the NYC Megadopefest just a few weeks ago, and got to sit next to her and Euty at the Ace Bar.

Just when things were finally going her way...those poor kids.

My mother has had epilepsy for fifty years, something I mentioned to Cristi and got her sympathy about. I think I'll give her a call again.

It's hard to imagine such a vital life force just...stopped.

[bittersweet]

I don't know what to say except that I am very sorry for the loss and pain felt right now by family and friends of Christi. My heartfelt condolences.

[rocking chair]

i met chrisi at vix' premuseum brunch. after the usual how was your flight, subway ride, etc, she looked at me, and i swear she was bouncing as she said "i had tea with eve!" good thing i look good in green, 'cause boy, was i jealous. she told me every detail.

we talked about her kids and how wonderful they are. tim, i can't imagine what you are going through or how you will tell them; know that cristi has total faith in you as a father.

her memory will be eternal.

[sugaree]

Condolences to all who loved her.

[Flutterby]

I didn't really know her, but my condolences to those who knew and loved her.

[Arden Ranger]

My heart goes out to her family and especially her kids. I know my world is dimmer today.

My the Goddess hold you in her arms, Cristi. I love you.

[NotMrKnowItAll]

My Condolences to all. We are all poorer that such a sweet soul is gone.

[Superdude]

The last time I talked to Cristi on Feb 21. She called me, a little afraid about everything that was about to happen. I did my best to just talk to her, and make her feel better

I first met her at the NYC Dopefest a few years ago (two years ago this past January), and she and I hit it off right away.

She was warm, caring, sensitive, and always willing to put me in my place when I needed it.

I miss you already.

[LurkMeister]

My condolences. I never met her, but I had hoped that one day I would because from her posts she seemed like someone I would enjoy talking to.

[vix]

This is so terribly sad. My condolences to Cristi's family and friends.

[Papaveraceae]

I didn't know her, but my eyes welled up with tears after reading these posts.
My best and blessed wishes to her loved ones. It is a pity that she had to go so soon. One of those who were too good for this world.

[imthjckaz]

My thoughts and prayers to her children, Euty and Tim.

[Eonwe]

I guess I'd just like to say that I met Cristi last year in NYC, and she was one of the handful of people I met who I really wished I knew better. She was so very friendly and just gave off an aura of happy.

Here are some kind thoughts for Euty, Tim, and Cristi Jrs.

[Sylkyn]

I know I posted earlier, but I wanted to add that my heart is just breaking. Such a young, good person...gone too soon.

And OpalCat, thank you so much for the remembrance page. It is a lovely tribute to a lovely person.

We will miss her very, very much.

[JavaMaven1]

I'll never forget my meeting with Cristi at the NYCDope a few years back. She was happy, laughing and having the time of her life. She truly was a kind and loving soul.

My condolences to Patrick and Cristi's family.

[Qwisp]

I am shaking my head in denial. My heartfelt condolences to all who knew and loved Cristi. The world just got a little bit colder today.

[dantheman]

Originally Posted by rocking chair

i met chrisi at vix' premuseum brunch. after the usual how was your flight, subway ride, etc, she looked at me, and i swear she was bouncing as she said "i had tea with eve!" good thing i look good in green, 'cause boy, was i jealous. she told me every detail.

Funny you mention that. On a couple of occasions, she mentioned to me in email that she had had tea with Eve, MissCreant, and Manhattan. (Apologies if I've forgotten anyone or am mistaken.)

It meant a lot to her, and she enjoyed it immensely.

[Superdude]

Before I forget, my biggest and best memory of Christi was at the last ChiDope I attended, where Euty and I tongue-kissed for her amusement.

[Fern Forest]

That one person could create such love and heartfelt emotion shows upon her greatly. How poorer the world must be now. I wish I could have known her more then as just a doper.

My sincerest condolences to all her loved ones.

[Cub Mistress]

My sympathies and prayers are with Cristi's family and loved ones. I didn't know her but I sure wish I had, as she sounds like such a lovely person.

[Ashkicker]

I am so sorry. My condolences to all her loved ones.

[Leaper]

I must admit, I didn't know Persephone, nor do I remember much about her postings here (although her post count tells me she was obviously a longtime member in good standing). But seeing all the grief here gives me a better idea of the loss that has come about.

My condolences to her friends and family.

[Silver Fire]

Originally Posted by BiblioCat

[...]and especially her children. How old are they?

I believe they were four and six years old.

I've taken my time posting here, mostly because I don't really know what to say. I spoke with Persephone on few occasions, but I read a lot of her threads. She was so charming and most of her threads were interesting and funny. Of course, she was interesting and funny, so it makes sense that her threads would be. She always had a kind word to say to me anytime we did interact.

I want to offer my thoughts to those who have been so deeply saddened here. I will miss her, too (especially the tales of Dianasaur and Johnzilla). And to Patrick, please know that we're here for you always, whenever you're ready.

[odd-socks]

[Anita Vacation]

Like most everyone, this news has completely floored me.

I met Cristi in January although I already felt like I knew her well. I was somewhat in awe of her wit and beauty. She was a vibrant woman with an incredible intensity of spirit.

What a tragic loss to us all.
My deepest condolences to Patrick and her family.

[Ferret Herder]

I only knew her through her threads on this board really, but she just seemed so full of life and love. I quietly cheered for her when I read about good things in her life, and was pleased that she'd finally be moving on. My heart goes out to Euty, Tim, and the children. I'm so sorry; it's just not fair.

[Esprix]

I never met her in person, but was happy to have corresponded with her online. I loved reading her journal, and she always had positive things to contribute to mine. She even asked me five questions, and I'm glad I got around to answering them before... this.

Patrick, remember that you have friends through this awful experience.

Esprix

[Jervoise]

Deepest condolences to all those touched by Cristi's passing. So sorry.

[Brynda]

Persephone was the first doper I met IRL. I was a weeks-old newbie when I saw a thread about a Flint dopefest. I asked her if I could come, and being Persephone, she was so welcoming I overcame my shyness and went. Welcoming a newbie was a kind gesture from a kind person, and as I later found out, entirely in character for her.

My condolences to everyone who loved her. This is terribly sad.

[Hokkaido Brit]

My heartfelt condolences to Persephone's friends and family.

I was going to write a reply in her post-op thread, but I didn't......

If I saw a Persephone thread I always opened it, her wit and charm and love for her funny kids were very appealing.

My prayers are joining everyone elses.

[Aslan of Narnia]

This sucks.

[brachyrhynchos]

My condolences to all.