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Post by Jody on Dec 19, 2007 12:03:28 GMT -5
One of our newest members, Cigalechanta-Mimi, lost her dear husband to cancer today. I think some of you might know her from other forums also.
They both had a great love for France and traveled there often during their over 40 years of marriage,making many friends and enriching our knowledge of their beloved Provence.
There is a guest book that can be signed at the Boston Globe website. Though he was known as Jerry , his offical name is Frederick B Taylor
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Post by Shoesy on Dec 19, 2007 12:09:07 GMT -5
It is devastating to hear that, Demarais. That's the last thing I expected to see when I signed on a minute ago. We were all aware of his illness, and we have said prayers for him, but I guess that doesn't always help.
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Post by Ray(aka) tripnebraska on Dec 19, 2007 13:38:31 GMT -5
While our prayers may not change the unfortunate outcome, I believe they always help. I'll send my condolences, and continue to keep them in my prayers.
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Post by luvparee on Dec 19, 2007 13:38:55 GMT -5
I feel so badly for her......... I hope she is comforted in her memories of her long life with him. I remember when the news first came out about his cancer. I am so thankful that they were able to make the trip to Provence this past summer. I started "hangin' out" with her when Bonjour Paris was about the only Paris forum online.
Thanks for posting this sad news ..... she will certainly be in my prayers and thoughts.
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Post by sistereurope on Dec 19, 2007 14:07:53 GMT -5
Yes, thanks for telling us Demarais. Please let Mimi know that she and her family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Post by Happygoin on Dec 19, 2007 14:18:02 GMT -5
The guest book at the Boston Globe website is very easy to use. I urge everyone here to let Mimi know we're thinking about her and keeping her in our prayers at this sad time.
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Post by andi on Dec 19, 2007 14:24:13 GMT -5
What sad news indeed,
Mimi - Hold strong, be brave and take time for yourself. Our thoughts are with you.
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Post by holger on Dec 19, 2007 14:29:48 GMT -5
I am so sorry to learn about this. But there is comfort for her in the years they had together and the things that gave them pleasure--like Paris.
My sympathies to her and to her family.
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Post by geordy on Dec 19, 2007 14:43:22 GMT -5
Very sad news indeed, at any time. But 40 years and shared passions, memories, friends to comfort now. My deepest sympathy.
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Post by Jody on Dec 19, 2007 15:36:14 GMT -5
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Post by holger on Dec 19, 2007 16:43:01 GMT -5
Thanks for the link. I did post on the site and hope it went through since there was some initial difficulty when I went to submit. I will check later to verify.
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Post by rssilverandlight on Dec 19, 2007 17:10:45 GMT -5
I will light a candle for mimi in church on Sunday.
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Post by susanb on Dec 19, 2007 22:09:46 GMT -5
Mimi, I have thought so much about you and your husband during the last few weeks. Please know that you and your family will continue to be in my thoughts. I am so profoundly sad for you all.
Susan
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Post by Becky (Berkeleytravelers) on Dec 20, 2007 9:35:54 GMT -5
Demarais - thank you for posting the link.
Mimi - we are so sad to hear this news, and will be thinking of you.
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Post by annettecinca on Dec 20, 2007 12:02:12 GMT -5
Oh, my heart broke when I read this--I'm so sorry!
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Post by phread on Dec 20, 2007 12:36:18 GMT -5
Mimi, Sending thoughts of healing to you and yours at this time of sorrow:
FOOTPRINTS
One night a woman had a dream. She dreamed she was walking along the beach with the Power that is. Across the sky flashed scenes from her life. For each scene, she noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: One belonged to her, the other to the Power that is.
When the last scene of her life flashed before her she looked back at the footprints in the sand. She noticed that many times along the path of her life there was only one set of foot prints. She also noticed that it happened at the lowest and saddest times in her life.
This really bothered her and she questioned the Power that is about it. "Power that is, you said that once I decided to follow you you would walk with me all of the way But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times of my life there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why, when I needed you the most, you would leave me."
The Power that is replied, "My precious, precious child, during your times of trial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.
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Post by Anne on Dec 21, 2007 3:41:02 GMT -5
I am very sorry for you Mimi . I hope that you will let family and friends support you to help you go through that Christmas period which will be so sad this year .
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Post by holger on Dec 22, 2007 16:54:54 GMT -5
 I thought I had posted on the Boston Globe site but when I checked today, it does not appear to have gone through. I will wait till I am in the office on the 26th and post from there. My computer at home is up in years and needs to be upgraded. Sometimes things just don't work as they ought.
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Post by Jody on Dec 22, 2007 18:29:49 GMT -5
I had the same problem and thought I'd done something wrong so posted again. Naturally now both posts show. There was an excellent obit for Jerry in the paper today. He sounds like a man we would all like to have met . tinyurl.com/34yn7n |
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Post by trechic on Dec 22, 2007 22:39:15 GMT -5
Jerry was a writer for the Boston Globe! I read the obituary and was stunned to realize who he was. I used to read him all the time!! What a tremendous void for Mimi and for all those who knew and loved him.
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Let the riot begin! LOL - 
hahahha