Tim, thank you so much for coming on to tell this group of strangers to you, but dear friends to Persephone and each other, something that must have been so incredibly difficult for you to tell.
My deepest condolences to everyone who is feeling the loss of such a wonderful person.
I’ve been away from the Dope for a small bit, having no Internet connection. Today, before heading out to work, I thought I’d check in and relish touching base with a few folks.
Never did I expect this. I started reading over half an hour ago and am now in tears. Such a beautiful person and, right now, it’s so clear how many people she has touched…
The timer I set to get myself to work on time is going off, so I must pack up my sniffles and get myself prepared to go out, but I had to type something, acknowledging this loss and communicating to those who knew her better my deepest sympathies.
My thoughts are with Persephone’s family, with Euty, Pisces, and all the others who had the pleasure of knowing her more than I.
–Angélique / moi
Wow.
I’m absolutely stunned to read this today. I remember her also all the way back to AOL. So sorry for everyone. I’m also a Michigan Doper(I live in China now, though), so I remember Persephone through that association.
I wasn’t the closest to her, so forgive me for asking, but do we know what she died from? I knew she had surgery, but I’m stunned to learn what has happened.
I’m so sorry. So quickly life can end
Mahaloth
I think one of the last times somebody so treasured on the board died so suddenly and tragically, it was the shining face of Wally I beheld in my memories. I don’t remember him that well, because I was just beginning to to become a regular reader on the board at the time. But I do remember a lot of Persephone’s threads and posts…I’m gonna miss her.
Humanity’s cruel fate…that people should die and leave behind such fond memories…
So sorry, such a tragedy. Condolences to all who knew & loved her.
I read in Erma Bombeck’s last book that “the measure of a person’s life is how many people are sad when she passed away.”
As these many posts show, Cristi truly had a very full life. Good thoughts for Tim, John, Diana & Patrick.
I floated some donation info last week or so.
In case anyone is interested:
I’ve been away from the boards for quite awhile and was very sad to see this thread. R.I.P. Cristi. You will be missed.
I don’t even have words, I’m so sorry.
My thoughts with everyone, I don’t even know what to say.
She’ll be deeply missed.
I’ve been reading these posts over the past few weeks, and I haven’t been sure if I should post or not. I remember the name change from Cristi to Persephone, and we had a one post connection there, but other than that, pers was one of those posters who was just there, defining what this board is. I’m moving to Michigan, too late to meet such a wonderful person at the next MichiDope (although there might be some others worth meeting). I guess just add my name to the list of those who offer condolences, for whatever that might be worth. I’ve also prayed for those close to her, I hope that healing happens as it should. This is when the reality really starts to set in. So chin up. As long as you hear her laugh, and see her smile, and remember all the lives she touched…
Cristi was my friend and I loved her. I will never stop missing her, and I will never stop being grateful that I was given the gift of having had her in my life. For much too short a time.
My heart goes out to all of those who loved her as much as I did and even more…you are in my prayers. I know she will live on in your hearts, just as she lives on in mine.
My Love,
Cheri
I met Cristi in -85 while attending South Lyon High as a foreign exchangestudent.
Even back then she was everything You all have been writing here.
She was my first love and changed my life forever.
While trying to find her again, I came across her memorial page about 2 days ago. I haven’t spoken to her in almost twenty years but started to cry, and still do.
That’s the kind of impact she had on me.
To my “dudette”:
You will always be in my heart, Cristi.
True love never dies.
David