I’ve barely been around here the last two years, but Persephone’s Dianasaurus and Johnzilla stories still linger in my memory… she was an asset to this community, a gifted storyteller and by all accounts a wonderful mother. The tragic loss of this vibrant and joyous soul saddens me deeply. I cannot image the pain her loved ones are going through right now, but my hear goes out to you all.
Indeed.
I just sent Euty an e-mail offering my condolences…has anyone been in contact with him yet?
Oh my God. I didn’t know her personally but felt like I did just from reading her posts.
My thoughts go out to her family.
I never interacted with Cristi on the boards, nor did I have the opportunity to meet her in real life. But she is a personality that I always recognized, admired and enjoyed. I could always be sure that her posts would be full of humor, kindness, and love for life. Even among the denizens of the SDMB, she stood out in my mind.
I feel such a sense of loss at her passing, and I cannot imagine what it must be like for those who knew her well. My heartfelt condolences to her children, to Patrick and Tim, and to all who were touched by her life. May God bless and keep each of us.
Yes, people have - the word is that he needs some time alone. Truly awful for him.
sigh…I’m sitting here at work, with my eyes tearing up. Although I never went to a doperfest, and probably didn’t interact with Persephone more than a half dozen times in the years I’ve been a member, this still hit me hard. Same as Wally. When you’ve been a member for a long time, there are certain names that just…exist, that you always expect to see around. Like the sun coming up in the morning, or the stars at night, some people/names are a constant in your online existance. Persephone was one of those on the board. My deepest sympathies go out to everyone that was close to her, especially her family. There are no words that can ease your pain, just look past your tears, and see how much she was loved, admired, and respected.
I thought I posted… Maybe I did, but I’ll do it again.
I didn’t know Cristi very well at all - through the SDMB, LiveJournal, & a couple Dopefests. I’ll miss her just the same, though; she was a vivacious woman who, from everything I could tell, loved her life & children dearly.
I’ll miss her, as I’m sure everyone who knew her - however slightly - will.
I don’t think we interacted much, if ever, but I was certainly aware of her presense in this community and she seemed a fun-loving, vibrant person. These things are always tragic, but for it to happen to a young mother is doubly so. My condolenses to her family and her friends, both here and elsewhere.
- Tamerlane
Terrible news. I am so sorry to those in her life.
I was soooo hoping this was all a mistake or even some kind of sick joke.
I only got to meet her once, eating sushi at NYCDope this past January. Even in that hour or two, she struck me as an incredibly warm, caring person. I’m grateful for even that small opportunity.
Condolences to Tim, Euty, her children, and all her family and friends. She is already missed.
My deepest sympathies and sincerest condolences to her family, her loved ones, and to all those whose lives she touched in one way or another. I feel no small amount of regret that I am not among them.
May we all be as sorely missed by those we knew when our time comes.
This is stunning. Completely.
A bright light dimmed, and another loss for this community. My sympathies to Patrick, and to Tim and the kids.
I never knew her, but the number of people here affected by her passing is testament to the kind of soul she was. And by that, I really feel I missed out on something special by not having a chance to interact with her.
Love and prayers go out to her family.
I didn’t know Persephone apart from her posts, in fact I didn’t think it right to post being such a stranger. But what little I knew of her was so special that my heart sank at reading she was gone. 200+ posts proves this lady was a damn fine person more than any words I can say.
All my condolences to the family, and to Eutychus.
Daniel
I always enjoyed reading Persephone’s posts. She had an extraordinarily gracious, generous, insouciant spirit.
My profound sympathy to all who knew and loved her.
LAMB, Laura “Cristi” - Age 36, passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2004 at her home in Flint. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
Published in the Flint Journal on 3/5/2004.
http://www.legacy.com/flint/LegacySubPage2.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=1997970
Would somebody be kind enough to give me the link to Cristi’s Live Journal, please? Many thanks in advance…
I still stuggle with what some of all this Internet stuff means in the real world and so don’t, generally speaking, particpate in the emotional side of it. But here two things stuck me; firstly, that this community really did come to mean a lot to Cristi, and also that she was a genuinely valued meber of it, and valued by so many. Secondly, those photos tell so much about her as a real living woman, Mother, partner and friend.
Damn. She looks so vibrant, so warm and generous, so open and intelligent. And someone with so very much to live for.
So, while one’s thoughts tend to go to the children first, really this is tragic for everyone.
I very much hope Euty has people he can sit with, and walk with, and just be with whenever he wants over the coming weeks and months.
So there you go, Cristi, whever you are now, you influenced and affected this old fart from several thousand miles away.
Cheers, and may your children grow strong and true.