Cici in Texas
Cici in Texas
birthday everyone.
Today, December 15th, 2001, Cici, my mom, passed away in her
sleep. They think that she had a heart attack while sleeping
sometime after 4am this morning (always was a night owl). She was
45.
I'm not really sure how much she related to you in these
newsgroups, but I know that she took a lot of enjoyment from the
things she read here, and considered you her friends. I'm not
entirely sure why I am posting this message, as I am pretty numb
right now, I just thought it should be posted.
Go find someone you love. Your mom, your sister, your kids, your
friends.. anybody that you love unconditionally, and hug the holy
crap out of them. Tell them that you love them, and that you
cherish their company, because it could all go away like a candle
in a strong breeze.
--
Cici in Texas e-mail: cclovis at mindspring dot com
Somehow, this is everything I was afraid it would be.
Bob Whiteside
she was and the friend she was to all of us.
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John,
It's been months, maybe even years, since I've been a regular on this group.
I'm not sure why I stopped by today but I'm so sorry for your loss. I can tell
you that your mother was a rock in this somewhat chaotic atmosphere. We could
always count on her voice of reason when we took ourselves too seriously or
needed a jolt back from our complicated emotions. She had an uncanny ability to
put things in perspective with very few words. I always looked forward to her
refreshingly calm way of dealing with life's most difficult challenges that
surfaced in this group. It was clear that she had no intention of letting
anything or anyone shake her foundation. You are most fortunate to have had her
and I can tell that she has given you much of her strength and intuitiveness.
Your mother posted on this group for many years and if you do a search through
Google, you will find a wealth of her history and wisdom. I'm sure she had no
idea of how many people she touched in her life here. She will be greatly
missed. Thank you for her time.
Gini
>
Tracy
> This is John, Cici's son. Today is my 21'st birthday..Say happy
> birthday everyone.
{{{ Hug }}}
Happy Birthday John. I knew your mother well enough to know she would
want us to wish you a happy birthday. She said nothing but wonderful
things of you. She is a great lady.
> Today, December 15th, 2001, Cici, my mom, passed away in her
> sleep. They think that she had a heart attack while sleeping
> sometime after 4am this morning (always was a night owl). She was
> 45.
>
> I'm not really sure how much she related to you in these
> newsgroups, but I know that she took a lot of enjoyment from the
> things she read here, and considered you her friends. I'm not
> entirely sure why I am posting this message, as I am pretty numb
> right now, I just thought it should be posted.
She was like a second mother to me, and probably to many others. I will
always remember her for her wonderful stories of her father, her children,
and her cats. I have always loved reading what she wrote.
> Go find someone you love. Your mom, your sister, your kids, your
> friends.. anybody that you love unconditionally, and hug the holy
> crap out of them. Tell them that you love them, and that you
> cherish their company, because it could all go away like a candle
> in a strong breeze.
<big grin> You Bet! I spent most of my day with my mother and
paternal-grandmother.
I know your mother loved you.
Tracy
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Kenneth S.
I am shocked and saddened to hear of this.
Although Cici was very active in this news group when I first stumbled
upon it in the mid-nineties, she had not posted here for many years, and
I (for one) was very sorry when she stopped posting. While I did not
always agree with what she said, she was always interesting, witty, and
insightful. She certainly was one of the most memorable people who has
posted in this news group.
My condolences to you, John.
kandle1
was the one person to whom I could say this with
confidence: "Everyone here respects you."
She was a lovely person and had wisdom beyond
her years. A very, very strong lady.
While those of us here on earth share the loss of her....
...heaven has a new angel for Christmas.
Kandle
"Cici in Texas" <ccl...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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Mel Gamble
>birthday everyone.
Those words could be something of a slap in the face.....I hope you were able
to grieve deep and long over your loss and that your grieving will soon be
replaced with the fine spirit your mom showed all of us.
Many come here and claim to place their kids above all else, then describe
activities that belie their claims. Your mother was NOT one of them. Yes, she
made the same claims, but within the limits of my memory, there was never a
hint of inconsistency in her posts. It was very easy to believe that - had we
been witness to them - her actions would have only emphasized her words.
I believe that - like many here - I would have enjoyed getting to know your
mother in the real world. You had 21 years of her and we envy you.
Stay close to your siblings and do honor to her memory.....she was a fine
person.
Mel Gamble
GudGye11
Birthday for you...
The amazing thing about the internet is that though we don't often meet people
in person, we don't talk to them on the phone, we've never seen them, they can
still be considered almost a part of our 'family'. I know at one time a couple
of years ago your Mom was planning to have a barbecue for members of thise
newsgroup at her place. I don't know if that every happened, but it shows to
me the goodness of her heart, that she would open up her home to her online
'family'.
I did not agree with your Mom on everything, but I do know that whatever the
situation, whatever the problem, I could always count on her for an honest and
fair response. She provided some wonderful opinions in here, and I always
looked forward to reading her postings, which I enjoyed tremendously because
they were always filled with humor.
Just please know that she was missed and will be missed by all of us.
frazil
Cici in Texas <ccl...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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Daniel E. Macks
>This is John, Cici's son. Today is my 21'st birthday..Say happy
>birthday everyone.
>
>Today, December 15th, 2001, Cici, my mom, passed away in her
>sleep. They think that she had a heart attack while sleeping
>sometime after 4am this morning (always was a night owl). She was
>45.
>
>I'm not really sure how much she related to you in these
>newsgroups, but I know that she took a lot of enjoyment from the
>things she read here, and considered you her friends. I'm not
>entirely sure why I am posting this message, as I am pretty numb
>right now, I just thought it should be posted.
I knew Cici from another newsgroup that just got the sad news. Just
thought I'd pop by and offer some condolences.
dan
--
Daniel Macks
dma...@sas.upenn.edu
dma...@netspace.org
http://www.netspace.org/~dmacks
justa...@bigfoot.com
John, I remember your mother from this newsgroup. while we did not
always agree, I very much enjoyed having her involved in the
discussions here, and also sometimes in private email. I sympathise
with you during this time. My mother is still living, but I know what
it is to unexpectedly lose a parent to heart attack, as my father died
suddenly this way as well. Take care of yourself, and let those who
love you be there for you.
Lori
leslie
I used to read/write on this newsgroup quite a few years ago. I remember
when Cici was going to have the BBQ at her house. I was seriously
considering flying down to Wanda's house and the two of us would drive
together to Cici's. The group was lots of fun back then -- despite (or
because of) many heated arguments and a few psychopaths (is Dave still
around?) LOL
I always loved reading Cici's posts. Always so articulate. So funny.
Homespun
advice. Stories about her father the band leader. Always stories of John and
Gina (I hope I'm remembering your name correctly) -- she loved both you kids
fiercly.
I am very saddened to hear about Cici. Very sad. I know she had lots of
health problems over the past years. She always seemed to try to be
positive about the amount of pain she was in. That BBQ had to be cancelled
because I think she was in the hospital again. As I recall, Greg did show
up!
My most sincere condolences on your mother's passing. She will be missed by
many people. Happy Birthday and take care of yourself and your sister.
Leslie
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leslie
I used to read/write on this newsgroup quite a few years ago. I remember
when Cici was going to have the BBQ at her house. I was seriously
considering flying down to Wanda's house and the two of us would drive
together to Cici's. The group was lots of fun back then -- despite (or
because of) many heated arguments and a few psychopaths (is Dave still
around?) LOL
I always loved reading Cici's posts. Always so articulate. So funny.
Homespun
advice. Stories about her father the band leader. Always stories of John and
Gina (I hope I'm remembering your name correctly) -- she loved both you kids
fiercly.
I am very saddened to hear about Cici. Very sad. I know she had lots of
health problems over the past years. She always seemed to try to be
positive about the amount of pain she was in. That BBQ had to be cancelled
because I think she was in the hospital again. As I recall, Greg did show
up!
My most sincere condolences on your mother's passing. She will be missed by
many people. Happy Birthday and take care of yourself and your sister.
Leslie
"GudGye11" <gudg...@aol.comNOSPAM> wrote in message
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Char Fox
have agreed with every poster. Cici could win over just about
anyone. I once called her the walking encyclopedia of useless
information when she told me how to find out the width of an
alligator's mouth. :) I've always remembered that. She was a
memorable person.
"Cici in Texas" <ccl...@mindspring.com> wrote in message
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