Cinna
(seaweed4_48653)

From: rsquirell
Date: Wed Dec 15, 2004 9:08 pm
Subject: seaweed (cinna)
I just talked with SCgene. He said cinna's daughter called...cinna's in the hospital with cancer...not expected to live past Christmas. He said he'd let me know when he knows more.

From: rsquirell
Date: Thu Dec 16, 2004 11:03 am
Subject: cinna
Gene said cinna's daughter called this morning to let him know that she had passed during the night.

I wish I could remember the first time I played bridge with Cinna but I can't. Actually, it seems like I have always known her. What I do remember is that I thought 'seaweed' was a strange name to select as a Yahoo id...until I discovered what her real name was and then I laughed...as I laughed so many times during games with her or while chatting with her on Instant Messenger.

Cinna was a good bridge player, a great partner and a formidable opponent, but most of all, she was a good friend. We chatted often on IM and did what we could to solve the world's and yahoo's and our friends problems. :-) I recently learned that she made jewelry for a charity she worked for and we were talking about her making a watch band for me. What a wonderful momento that would have been, but unfortunately, we never finalized the deal.

Cinna was always fun in the lounge. She was ready with a quick retort when someone made a remark either at the table or on the lounge chat screen. Should I be having a down day, I knew she could make me laugh and help bring me out of the dumps; she enlivened my day. She extended to all the same courtesies she expected from them in return. We all got a little snippy sometimes, but then...we THOUGHT we had our reasons...LOL! Cinna had spirit and spunk and I loved her for it!

I found this poem. It is meaningful to me. I think Cinna would like it too.

You can shed tears that she is gone
Or you can smile because she has lived

Your heart can be empty because you can't see her
Or you can be full of the joy that you shared

You can remember her and only that she is gone
Or you can cherish her memory and let it live on

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back
Or you can do what she would want:
Smile, open your eyes, love and go on.

written 1981

David Harkins 1959 -
Silloth, Cumbria, UK

Polly
pollyvw

Although I didnt know cinna in person, she was always a very kind and patient partner playing bridge. My condolences to her daughter and family. She will be greatly missed!!

Carol Anson
mimi_carol

From: abc abc
Date: Fri Dec 17, 2004 6:05 am
Subject: Re: [Max's Alley] cinna
...my deep condolences to cinna's family...
bis

Cinna, I'm stunned. I heard that you died last night and I just don't want to accept it. I knew you were sick ... I knew it was real bad ... and yet ... you let me forget! What a gift of sunshine you have been to us all. Thank you.

"I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below
With tiny lights, like Heavens, reflecting on the snow.
The sight is spectacular, please wipe away the tear,
For I am spending Christmas with Jesus this year.

I hear the many Christmas songs that people hold dear.
But the sounds of music can't compare with the Christmas Choir up here,
I have no words to tell you, the joy voices bring,
for it is beyond description, to hear the angels sing.

I know how much you miss me,
I see the pain inside your heart,
But I am not so far away, we really aren't apart.
So be happy for me dear ones, you know I hold you dear,
And be glad I'm spending Christmas with Jesus this year.

I sent you each a special gift, from my heavenly home above
I sent you each a memory of my undying love.
After all, love is a gift more precious than pure gold.
It was always most important in the stories Jesus told.

Please love and keep each other as our Father said to do,
For I can't count the blessings or love He has for each of you.
So have a Merry Christmas, and wipe away that tear,
Remember, I am spending Christmas, with Jesus this year."

fondly,
felden

From: nyswaner richard
Date: Fri Dec 17, 2004 2:44 pm
Subject: Re: [Max's Alley] cinna
my condolenses to cinna's family and cinna will be missed by all that knew her

From: mom_precious
Date: Fri Dec 17, 2004 3:12 pm
Subject: RE: CINNA

>>>> my deepest condolences to Cinna's family<<<
Lillian

there are smiles, there are nice words and there was cinna. we go long time back, to long. rebos2day, cinna and me, friends, jokes, gossip,secrets, bridge and smiles, now all is just a memory. wherever you are cinna, i hope you can play bridge and you can get better cards, then me.i hope you find rest and peace. we are with you and you are with us.
big kisssssssssssssssssss

barbara
(blacktransprentbikini)

From: petchoulier
Date: Fri Dec 17, 2004 3:26 pm
Subject: Re:- Cinna My deepest condolences to Cinna's family

My condolences to Cinna's family. She was one of the first people I met in bridge. She was always quick witted and was so patient with my playing. I was fortunate to have met her in person in West Virginia. Cinna was a strong woman and really fought the fight. She didn't complain although I know she had to feel really bad at time. We will surely miss her.

Fireineye

Cinna was a wonderful person and a great bridge player. Always courteous and often funny. We'll miss you Cinna.

piatolomei (linda)

A Friend Eternal.

You gave us that which we all strive for , a friendship with no boundaries.
You showed us that we could enjoy ourselves without fear.
You showed us you cared.
So next time I ply upon the waters of life, I will remember that the grandest flower of them all is the seaweed. How those tendrills of friendship enveloped us, and reminded us that we can expose ourselves to others and not be found wanting.
Share the rainbow with all dear cinna and say hi for me to those that have gone before. Your spot there was reserved a long time ago.

Yours Truly Ken.
acastofmany

From Cinna's family
To everyone who has sent or expressed such kind thoughts on Cinna's passing, thanks very much. We know that she had many great friends here - and had many laughs with you all. We so appreciate your kindnesses, and we really enjoyed the tribute that was created for her at Maxs Alley - we will continue to return there.
Some of you know that Cinna made bracelets for a local charity here in Michigan. She made them from beads and attached a prayer box with the following prayer inside: "If God brings you to it, He will see you through it." The proceeds from the bracelets would go to her favorite group "Friends Helping Friends," a foundation that supports local families with critically and terminally ill children, supplying whatever they need as they struggle with the illness. The founder of the group was honored as one of six "Angels" in the state of Michigan by Blue Cross Blue Shield last month - here is the URL for that event: http://www.bcbsm.com/blues/itc/angel2004.shtml. Cinna loved this group and what they all accomplished together.
If anyone is interested, memorials can be sent to Friends Helping Friends at the following address:

Friends Helping Friends
PO Box 301
Roscommon, MI 48653

Thanks again - everybody here is doing as well as can be expected. We'll miss Cinna very much - but as her son said, she's probably up there playing bridge with her sister - and they are probably arguing by now!

Have a very Merry Christmas

Cinna's family

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