Discuss amongst yourselves
God bless you, Cathy and Maia. My prayers, including the 23rd Psalm, are for you.
I'm so sorry at the terrible news.
I've been dreading this news.
Love to you and Cathy.
Thanks for letting us know what's going on. All my best to you and Cathy. I wish I could say something helpful.
I fervently pray that the warmth of God's love and grace softly envelop you both, along with friends, family.
God bless,
Perry Clark
I can't think what to write, except wanting to say how much I've also appreciated this blog, Cathy's candor, and her unique take on the world in all its wonderful oddity. I'll be thinking of you.
Just wanted say thanks muchly for all the info, humor and wisdom you've shared.
You've made the day pass better many times and will be missed which means also you will be remembered.
Thanks again
Oh God I am so sorry. All of my prayers go out to her, Maia, her Dad, and her loved ones.
I have an e-mail that I never got around to sending to her, because the time never seemed right. She inspired me to start blogging, which I first started on my own site, then on NRO, and now on AOL for their election blog, The Stump.
Cathy, you have no idea the difference that you've made in so many people's lives, like mine. You have been, is, and will be an inspiration always. Godspeed, my friend - I wish I could have met you and thanked you in person.
All my love and prayers to "Team Cathy"...
Patrick
Maia,
She was very happy with this blog.
And you goaded her into learning about - and starting - the Cathy's World blog. Thank you both.
Maia,
Your Mom is one of the finest people I've ever known. You are such a good daughter and have been such a strong supporter of her life and work! We will miss Cathy more than any of us can say. Now the people of Cathy's World are here to help you if we can.
As for so many, this blog has been one of my favorite internet hangouts for the past few years. I don't know Cathy they way her family and many friends and supporters do but I have come to appreciate her unique voice and brave life. Maia, you and your mom should be very proud of all that you have accomplished. My thoughts and best wishes are with you.
Maia,
God bless you and your Mom. Cathy has been a wonderful cyber-friend, and I know you are a good person and daughter. Take care of yourself during this period.
Dear Maia,
I have you and your wonderful Mom in my prayers. I moved to DC 10 months ago and last saw you at AFI event your Mom was the moderator almost 2 years ago in March. We sat next to one another a The Liberty Film Festival the night those characters attacked David Horowitz. I have kept in toch with your mom - and last heard from her before Christmas. I wrote her a few weeks ago knowing she couldn't email back. Just want you to know you are both in my prayers.
Love, Cheyrl Felicia Rhoads
It's so hard to imagine a world where
I will never see or hear Cathy again so I can imagine what you are going though. The only consolation is that one day, the only memories that will remain, will be the good ones.
I've been a big fan, even though we never met, since she wrote about the Los Angeles Times when I worked there. I wish there was something helpful I could say. God bless you both.
I'm so very sorry, Maia. May God Bless each and all of you.
Maya, I've been reading this blog for quite a while but never posted. I'm so sorry to hear about this. My thoughts are with you and your mom.
Dear Maia---
Wishing you and your enormously courageous, good-hearted mom strength and peace.
Love,
Rip
May you know God's grace and peace in this time of difficulty.
When you leave this earth, you'll
go to a far better place where
this is no pain and you have
endless time for writing, loving,
blogging, junk-food-eating
and doing whatever you want to do.
Our prayers are with you.
You did what all of us want:
You mattered.
Chip Jacobs
My good thoughts are with her. I remember well when she went to UCLA (we were there at the same time), and her regular stuff in the Daily Bruin.
I hope she rests easy, and that whatever is meant to happen does so in a way that preserves her dignity.
So sorry to hear this. You're in my prayers.
God bless Cathy, and God bless you, Maia. I'm so sorry that she's leaving us, and the loss is enormous.
Cathy is fortunate to have you by her side now.
God bless you Cathy.
You have been an inspiration to me as a journalist/blogger.
My best to you Maia.
May God grant you both the peace of His grace.
Cathy, you engaging provocateuse, you -- thanks for making people think about the world in ways they might not otherwise do. And an enormous debt of thanks on behalf of all the creatures you've loved and saved, and the example you've set that's made others do the same thing. Pax vobiscum to you. -- Patt
I've been offline all week, and I come back to hear this...Sorry I couldn't post sooner.
I don't feel that now is the time to be eulogic -- I just hope (and strongly suspect) that Cathy knows how appreciated she has been, and still is, from, as I said at the roast, such I diverse group of weirdos from all over the spectrum.
God bless you Maia, and Cathy especially. I'm grateful for the humor, honesty, and sharp wit you've shared with us.
I'm so sorry.
Cathy, thanks for all the great writing and the great blog.
Maia, you and your mother will be in my thoughts.
Cathy, you are in my thoughts. Maia, love and best to you.
May God bless you all and keep you.
Godspeed, Cathy, and thank you for ever brightening my world a little bit each post.
Godspeed, Cathy, and thank you for ever brightening my world a little bit each post.
Cathy and Maia,
You both are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray God gives you all the strength to get through this difficult time.
My heart and prayers are with you, Cathy and Maia.
I'm just a guy that enjoys reading Cathy's writings. I can't deny she left an impression on me.
Isn't that the idea of a well lived life; to leave an impression?
My thoughts are with you.
The blogosphere will be a much less enjoyable place without Cathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you right now.
Cathy, I love your writing and I love your spirit. Keep up the good fight, you amazing human being... the world is such a better place with you in it...
Maia,
Plese let your mother know she can add me to the long list of people who have enjoyed your mother's work and respected it and her.
This has happened way too soon. Cathy is a treasure, and she will always be a treasure. I never got to meet her but she feels like a good friend.
As an ardent fan of Cathy's from the left side of the political aisle, I am heartbroken. I'll work on the getting homes for stray cats and dogs in her honor. I promise.
She's lucky to have her wonderful daughter.
Cathy will be sorely missed. You have my heartfelt condolences.
I shall retroactively dedicate my cat Jinx that i rescued from the local shelter. here's a link to his pic
http://www.putfile.com/pic.php?i...php?
img=5022474
what a cutie!
Nothing is ever right to say in these times... Cathy's writing is so smart and funny. Will truly miss her.
Cathy, your voice has always been so smart and original and true to itself, and for years I have looked for it, sometimes just because you made me laugh. Thank you, Maia, for allowing your mother's admirers a chance to say how much we've appreciated her work, her wit and her heart. Our best thoughts and best hopes are with you and your family.
Cathy, may you and your family be comforted with the knowledge of the grace, stength and humor you have shown. May the Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you and give you and yours peace.
May the Peace of God be with you both. I am so sorry. I've had to close my office door until my tears subside. Cathy's work has touched my life.
I'm so sorry to hear that things have taken a turn for the worse.
I've enjoyed Cathy's writings so much over the past few years as have many others.
You both can be proud that your voices have been heard far beyond anything you can imagine.
My prayers are with you both during the next few such important days
I am so sorry. Even though I've never met Cathy in person, I always thought of her as a friend.
Dear Maia, thank you for writing this. I wish I had more to say -- all I can say is that I watched my dad die of a different lung disease (interstitial fibrosis), so I understand at least some of what you're going through. I am praying for you and your mom.
Cathy, please tell God we said "hey."
I'm devastated, I'm hopeful. Your writings have added quality and enjoyment to my life.
I am so sorry at this news. Yet from tradegy often comes beauty, as een by all those rallying for her and standing in her defense. God Bless, and may her walk be peaceful and loving. Godspeed.
I'm so very sorry. Take care of her, and of yourself. Our thoughts are with you.
Ugh. This is sad news. God Bless You, Cathy.
Cathy and Maia,
I am thinking of you here in Knoxville....
Cathy --
Just heard the news...and almost time for midday prayers and I will pray for you and your mom.
Maia,
I've read your mother's blog from afar for a couple of years now: I liked and admired her. I truly will miss her.
Having lost my father to lung cancer I can feel to a degree what you are going through. My prayers are with you. As Mike H mentioned, I really embrace the 23rd Psalm when I am at a loss and feeling helpless. I wish Maia and Cathy the best as they take this journey together.
I've enjoyed Cathy's writing over the past few years. My heart goes out to you both.
I don't think I've ever commented, but I have been a dedicated lurker for a long time. I have so much enjoyed the perspective that Cathy added to society, politics, and life.
Maia, I'm so sorry for your pain.
Cathy, you and all your family and friends are in my prayers.
My sincerest condolences.
Like many here, I am a lurker, but Cathy will be missed.
Maia, Our prayers are with you and your Mom...please, let me know if there is anything at all that I can do. L Karlins
I will miss her. Peace to you.
God is with you Cathy.
I can't remember how I found Cathy's blog to begin with(LA Observed?), but at first look I liked her, instantly...it's her terrific wit--add to that her guts, her grace, her expressions of love for life, her daughter, and all the rest of it. Godspeed to you, Cathy, from another admiring and enriched stranger. You've touched a lot of people you'll never meet--we owe you one, babe.
I'm so very sorry.
prayers for God's comfort and peace.
Cathy's blog has been an inspiration, we will pray for her and for you. You have thousands of friends whom you must but ask and we'll do whatever we can for you.
This is my link to my old home town, which I still love even if I can't bear living there.
Thank you Cathy for not only putting up with L.A. but also writing & critiquing it so well.
Cathy has been in my bookmarks since I first followed a link here. She and you are in my thoughts.
Maia, you and your mother are both great writers and wonderful people, and I have gotten a lot of pleasure from reading both of your blogs. My prayers are with you both and I'm truly sorry to hear this news.
Please remember that you have a lot of fans pulling for you in this difficut time.
My family and I are praying for your mother and for those who love her.
My sympathies to you, Maia, and to your grandfather, Cathy's dad, and to all the people who know Cathy personally and will grieve for the loss of her friendship. I never met Cathy and only posted in the comments once or twice, but I checked her blog every day. I am so sorry to hear of the approaching end. I pray that her passing will be peaceful.
Janette Kok
Lynden, WA
May a gracious God watch over you both.
Maya you and your mother are in our prayers.
My prayers are with you and your mother, Maia. God be with you both.
Maia - your mother is such a terrific writer and communicator, and she's been so strong and brave. I hope your last hours with her communicate things you can hold on to for the rest of your life. You are both in my prayers.
God Bless you and keep you in his loving and warm embrace. My prayers are with you as you make your journey home.
Cathy Seipp
You touched the world with your finger tips.
May the Lord touch and keep you, in his.
Profound condolences to the entire family.
Just wanted to add that my heart really goes out to Harvey, too. I've misplaced his email in the move, but if anyone knows it, please pass it along, as I'd like to drop him a more personal line.
Man, what a weekend to get knocked of the internet by the flu. You guys are in our prayers and you know how to reach us by AIM or email if you never need to, Maia.
That being said... man, I don't know what to say. I've appreciated and enjoyed Cathy's World a lot more than any blog ever, for sure. Cathy's always been great and nice to the three of us and I'm glad we got to be involved with her as much as we did... even the Boo as little CS.
I dunno. I'm sure there's always more to say, but that's all I can manage now.
Sixty-first! :(
Be brave and stay strong. Your Mom loves you with all her heart and I know you will always carry that with you.
My prayers are with you and your mother. Thanks to you and to her for this blog.
Maia, God Bless you and your wonderful mother. I will keep you both in my thoughts and prayers.
This is so sad. Cathy has been so nice to us over the last, what? 3 years now? And as really expanded our little world and we've met such great people here on Cathy's World that's it's just hard to imagine life without Cathy around. I suppose the whole thing has seemed less real on some level since we haven't seen her in person since the roast, but I suppose some things are inevitable.
Maia - be strong and make the best of this time with your mom! Like David said, please let us know if you need anything, even if it's just someone to talk to at 3 in the morning on AIM.
Bless you for being there with your mother. Seeing your post brings back the memories of the time I spent at my father's hospital bedside a couple of years ago...
I read and enjoyed Cathy's columns for years. She'll be missed.
Jewels. The both of you.
God Bless you both. We'll miss Cathy's writing and presence. We'll see her again.
Nothing could ever infringe on Cathy's dignity. Live on.
Cathy Seipp has, through her blogging and through her writing elsewhere, become one of my favorite writers. I will keep coming back to this site to read what I've missed, but I will remember sadly that no more is to come.
My deepest sympathy goes out to her family.
Maia,
My family's prayer's are with you and your mom. It's all so hard, I know. Please let us know if we can do anything for you big or small.
Bob Sipchen
My prayers are with you both.
Sincerely,
Laura
Cathy's one of the nicest folks I've had the privilege to meet in my years of online travel. My hopes and best wishes are with you both.
"I was born in Winnipeg, Canada"
As I type this message, my girlfriend is in a hospital in Brandon, MB (2 hours from Winnipeg). She's with her mom. Three weeks ago, on Monday, I booked her a flight for Thursday to go see her mom in the hospital. She called the hospital and told them her plans but they told her she better not wait so she flew out on the Tuesday. She's been there for 3 weeks. It's not easy but, about twice a week, her mom wakes up and sees her and smiles. There isn't anything more important than that.
Godspeed...
It is a sweet thing that you are there to hold your mother's hand at this sad time, Maia. I hope that you, Cathy, and your family feel the touch of everyone's hands out here in "Team Cathy's" world during the coming days.
Kenneth
I lost my Mother last July to multiple complications of a hip fracture. After a lengthy hospital stay, she finally was sent home to die at the request of our family. The home hospice nurse did everything she could to ease my Mother's unbearable pain. I feel for you and most certainly for your mother. Both of you will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God embrace her, ease her pain, and take her into His arms for all eternity. And may you find solace in the gift of life she gave to you and the happy moments you two shared together.
I'm very sorry. I have enjoyed Cathy's writing and her indomitable spirit.
I received similiar news just an hour ago about another friend today, so I am keenly aware today of the fragility of our lives.
Make it count.
(I know you will.)
May God bless you and your mother.
It has been my privilege to read Cathy's blog and articles, and I am very fortunate to have had that opportunity, and very grateful for her work and example. I have three stray dogs from the pound and Heaven willing, there will be more. May the miraculous continue to astonish us every day, and may Cathy and you also never feel alone or forgotten.
Cathy,
You and Maia are the bravest women I know. You may never read this, but I hope that Maia will. Always my prayers will be with you, and the one thing I know is that you have so many wonderful friends that Maia need never fear being alone. You are a fabulously talented writer whose voice the world will miss, and a strong, utterly devoted mother. We all love you.
Charlotte Allen
I am so sorry. You are both in our prayers.
Dammit, i'm crying. At work.
The world just got a little smaller
Psalm 112: In memoria aeterna erit justus: ab auditione mala non timebit.
(...and the righteous shall be had in everlasting remembrance. He will not be afraid of any evil tidings.)
Fare thee well, Catherine Seipp.
Godspeed to you, Cathy, and thank you.
Very sad news but I will remain hopeful until the very end.
Dear Maia,
My prayers are with you and your mother. Remember, those who trust in God need not be afraid (Psalm 27:1).
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
My thoughts are with you all.
Terrible, terrible news.
Cathy, thank you for all your writings over the years. I still laugh, and laugh hard, when I think of your column regarding Nikki Finke's reaction at being called "semi-sane", in which you stated that your own reaction would consist of sending a piece of broken mirror with the words "I am NOT semi-sane" scrawled on it in lipstick.
I have enjoyed your work, your sharp mind and wit, and you will be sorely missed. Rest well and be at peace.
Maia, my thoughts and prayers are with you as well. Please take care of yourself.
Damn. Just damn.
Your mother has my respect, my love and my prayer. And you do, as well. That's all I can give.
The Lord be with you all.
Cathy rocks. Our prayers are with her and her family. Her life has been one well lived, and well noticed. Godspeed.
Sister Cathy and Family,
The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face to shine upon you, and be gracious unto you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you, and give you peace. Amen.
May God the Father show his compassion and mercy in this most difficult of times.
M-
Cathy, I won't tell you goodbye. I will tell you that I hope to see you later, in the place where our tears, fears and suffering are wiped away. Maia, God bless you and keep you.
In deep, deep appreciation. Blessings. Love. Thank you for showing me the way.
Best wishes.
May God be with you Cathy. We love you.
Joe Gelman
Neocon Express
Maia,
You are a good daughter - she is leaving this world with dignity because she is surrounded by those who love her the most. What a wonderful gift to her.
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I am so sorry for your loss -- and for what Cathy has gone through. God bless. ..bruce..
cathy seipp made me laugh so many times- I will miss her wicked, smart thoughts... In one blog or interview, she listed some of her favorite books - I immediately ordered them. Now I'll read them and I'll think of her-
Maia
Your Mom was a great lady. I will miss her keen insights into life.
Joe Egan
Stockton NJ
I have been a longtime reader of Cathy's blog. I have never posted a comment here. What a bright, lively writer your mom is, Maia--I'm sure she brought joy (and enlightenment) to many, many readers, as she did to me. She has been so courageous in her battle with illness and has written about it so compellingly but her blog has been about so much more than that too. She has profoundly influenced the lives of many.She is in my prayers.
I was so, so sorry to read about this. Cathy, you will be missed.
Maia, your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
God bless you.
Your mom has had the best of daughters. Take care.
I'm very sorry. My mother has lung cancer as well, so I know how gut wrenching this all is. Just hang in there.
Such sad news. I know her passing will be much easier because she knows there is a piece of her in the wonderful daughter she is leaving behind.
Our thoughts and prayers are with Cathy and her family. She has been a special pleasure to read and her writing will long linger in the mind's eye.
I'm very sorry to hear the news - my thoughts are with you.
It's difficult to say anything that hasn't been said above. Cathy has always been entertaining and insightful. It is also interesting to see where she has been around town. Even though she doesn't know me, she was patient and engaging in email conversations. Having a daughter just a year younger than Maia, it was always exciting to read the adventures.
My thoughts and prayers go out for both Cathy and Maia.
:-(
You are in my and my familes prayers. God be with you!
I've loved reading your mother's blog for what seems like years, but my favorite memories are of her on Dennis Miller's old show, the way she gazed incredulously at Larry O'Donnell as he screamed at her in a fit of insane, neck-bulging rage.
Your Mom has been a joy to read, an inspiration, and the relationship you two have -- filled with love, laughs and respect -- is a model for children and parents everywhere.
The bastards seem to live forever, while the good seem to leave us all too soon.
May G-d bless Cathy, and you too, Maia.
Mike
My thoughts and prayers to you both. Thank you for everything.
-gad
Maia,
Shalom aleichem. May all the good things He wants for you, be yours, including the strength to face the coming days.
Safe home, Cathy!
Thank you Cathy. My prayers are with you and the people who love you.
I'm sorry to hear the sad news. Peace to you.
Jeffery Hodges
* * *
Prayers for you all.
I lost my father-in-law this way, needless to say, the American Cancer Society is very high on our list of donations. God bless you and your Mom!!
Very sad to hear this. Your mom is a very talented and funny lady. God's blessing to you both.
Your mother has made the world brighter, sharper, funnier, maybe even wiser. I'll be thinking of her and of you.
And, if you need school or job advice in the future, let me know. I could put you in touch with an employed Russian major and with a Slavic Studies major in grad school, both friends of my daughter. Mi network es su network.
So very sorry about this very difficult time for you all. Our prayers are with you!
Keep on!
This seems almost unbearable to me, who only knows Cathy through her writing. Which perhaps proves her skill at such. My thoughts are with her, her family, and her friends.
I'm so sorry to hear this, Maia. My prayers for your mother and you and the rest of your family. She will be missed.
My prayers are with you, Cathy and Maia.
God bless you. Thank you for fighting the good fight. Good versus evil has lost a warrior. Be in peace.
God bless and keep you both.
Your Mother's wit and courage helped me face many a day.
I will be visiting the Left Coast this week and I will think of her fondly.
Thank you.
Thank you Cathy for your work and words. God bless you and keep you. God bless your family and keep them in this dark time.
Praying for you and your mother and family. All best.
hearts and minds with the amazing Ms. Seipp and her fine family...
To co-opt a phrase, "this was a day we hoped we could push back forever," but it was not to be.
My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to Cathy's family; I have never seen such a perfect combination of feistiness, a sure sense of what was right in any given situation, and sheer readability than was put on display by Cathy in her writings.
Dear Lord, she will be missed. And SO fondly remembered.
I lost my dad to lung cancer. I found it very difficult at the end as well, when he couldn't talk and just seemed so ...tired.
Maia, you and your mom are in my prayers. She was a wonderful writer whose words made me laugh and made me cry. I hope you're able to keep some of them as a reminder.
God bless your mother, Maia. If there is anything I can do, let me know.
I always looked to you for the information that the big local paper would never publish. i admire you greatly!
God bless her and may He comfort you at this difficult time.
I stand in awe of her courage, and of yours. My sincerest best wishes.
There is a small calico cat in my lap right now. I adopted her about a year ago, from the Pasadena humane society, as a result of something Cathy wrote. Her name is Callisto and she has the annoying habit of licking me awake when I hit the snooze button on the alarm clock.
Thank you, Cathy.
I've been a silent yet devoted reader, and just wanted to add my thanks for all your mother has written and stood for. My prayers are with you both.
Maia, I am so very sorry. I have always admired your mother's spunk and sass, and her courage.
She and you are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless.
I made a prayer circle for Cathy on Belienet. I think it will be on the home page tonight. Here's the URL:
http://
beliefstaging.beliefnet.c...ndex_10023.html
Cathy - God Bless you and your daughter, and may you have peace.
You have been an inspiration to me and many others.
Cathy,
You are my inspiration, in so many ways.
Bless you and Maia, always.
Cathy, you touched my life. Godspeed to you and Maia, you've raised a wonderful daughter and you left an inspiring legacy to the world with your work.
So sorry--the URL for Cathy's prayer circle on Beliefnet is actually:
http://www.beliefnet.com/index/
i...ndex_10023.html
Lost my dad the same way. No fun.
She'll be ok though, it's just tough for us.
But for her: Luke 23:43
I am so sorry to read this. Her strength and good humor (okay, black humor) at getting through this made me think she'd beat it. But of course in the sense that she stayed so strong and funny for so long, she did beat it. My best wishes to the two of you.
God bless you both, from a long-time lurker.
My best wishes to you and your family.
It has been an honor and a blessing to read Cathy's writings over the years. The world is going to miss her voice.
My condolences
RSwan
I still didn't get that right--here, finally is the correct URL for the prayer circle I set up for Cathy on Beliefnet:
http://www.beliefnet.com/prayer/
...lestoneID=84455
She certainly touched my life with her wit and powers of observation, I'm very sorry to hear about this. I hope she stays comfortable.
Dear Maia,
Just two days ago I was jogging and suddenly I wondered how Cathy was doing. I decided to pray for her right then.
I've never met her, but her blog and other writings would brighten my day whenever I read them. I remember particularly how she was concerned that you find a university where you would get a good education and be happy, too.
I am so sorry to hear this.
- Chris Moseley
Bless you both, and Cathy's Dad too.
Much, much love to you both, Maia.
God bless Cathy. I believe Heaven is for people like her ... and the animals people like her saved and loved.
I can offer no comforting words, just true sympathy and real shock. I always eagerly snapped up any column your Ma offered when I went trolling through NRO and had tremendous respect for her outlook and fortitude when I popped over to this blog and read her background info. I am saddened by this recent turn and wish you all the best. Hopefully you can take strength from what I and everyone else is writing here.
Maia, my prayers are with you, Cathy and your family. I know what it is like to sit by the bedside ... wrenching, yet sacred moments. *You are a shining example of a loving daughter.* I wish I could have met your mother. I so enjoyed her writing. And I am impressed and encouraged by the many caring friends that you and she have. God bless, L.Vernon
Prayers to you, Cathy and Maia, and to your family. we share in your grief.
Sorry never to have met your Mom, I have liked her from the blog. I wish you both peace.
God bless and keep you in this difficult time. Godspeed Cathy!
For the last two years, any time I saw the words "Cathy Seipp", I read it and went where it led, because I love her writing and her strong attitude. I hope you all find peace, strength, and comfort.
Maia -
I am so sorry. I am not a regular poster, but a BIG fan of your mom's writing. Thanks to the internet, I think I have read everything she has written the last 5 years in every outlet she wrote for. I always looked forward to her new columns. I will miss her.
All my sympathy to you and your grandfather.
Maia and Cathy, you're in my prayers. God bless.
Some of my favorite moments from Dennis Miller's all-too-brief CNBC show were Cathy's equally-too-rare appearances. Each time she was on I knew she'd give the liberals heartburn... and I was never disappointed.
Maia, you and your mom are in my prayers.
Our thoughts are with you and your family Ms. Seipp. You are one of my favorite writers, and the world is better place because of you.
If there is any God, you will live out eternity in existential bliss and comfort.
Ave Atque Vale, Cathy. This world will miss you. In the next, you'll be welcomed.
Maia, I know what it's like. My mother went the same way. In the next few days, you'll be experiencing a huge range of feelings, including some you weren't expecting. Do NOT let anyone tell you what you are, or aren't, supposed to feel. There is no such thing as "grieving properly", or "grieving correctly".
Cathy's pain will soon be (is?) over. As time goes by, yours will fade, leaving the good memories. May Family and Faith sustain you until that time.
May God Bless and protect. You will all b in my prayers.
You are both in my prayers. Cathy, you will be missed. Wish I knew what else to say. Thank you for your strength and insight, especially these last few years since your diagnosis.
Though Cathy never met me, I was honored as one of the notorious crew in her NRO piece about Huffington's Toast and am grateful for her wit and insight.
God bless you and your family.
Thank you, Maia, for keeping us posted, and for your kindness in reminding us that the blog made Cathy happy.
Thank you, Cathy, for your beautiful voice. You will not be forgotten.
God bless you both, and may Cathy meet up with my Mom in heaven; with her sense of humor, they'll get along famously.
I enjoyed her writing and will miss her. My deepest sympathy to you.
I will never forget her courage and good humor. If I ever face anything similar, I will look to her as an inspiration.
I will miss her wit...my prayers are with her family.
My heart goes out to you and your family and I will remember you in my prayers. I love your mother's writing and will sorely miss her contributions.
I'm so sorry.
Give your mom a kiss on the forehead - and yourself a hug - from me.
Best wishes.
Maia,
The internet has some great advantages, and some disadvantages. It gave me the privalege of coming to know your mother to some extent as a person and not just as a writer, and now as someone whom I will now loose.
My own mother died 18 months ago. I was lucky to have her far longer than you have had yours. You will find the pain of her loss will not go away. You will find tears coming to your eyes at the oddest moments. Very, very strangely you will come to discover that these are in fact moments to be treasured, and something that you will never want to give up.
God bless you.
lost my own mom a couple years ago and i miss her all the time. maybe we'll all meet again someday, at trail's end, over there on the other side of the great beyond.
God/love/peace be with you both and be strong until you see each other again.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
God bless you both. Lean on your friends and family; may they keep you strong through these hard times.
Phil-Z
My heart goes out to you and your family God Bless!
Maia, I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your wonderful mother.
I feel for you it being the first anniversary of my late wife's death....
the time we spend in between the sweet grass... and the end is but a short bit of eternity ... what makes us different is the things we do between both of those.. God Bless and God's speed...
Prayers to you and family. May God grant you peace and warm love from those around you.
Maia, take it easy in yourself. Cathy's proud of what you're doing for her, we all are.
I can't do anything for her: but if you ever need a total stranger to Vent to, well, I do a good line in absorbent shoulders, OK?
Hugs to you both, Zoe
I'm so terribly sorry. I hope you take a measure of comfort in this great outpouring of care and concern from Cathy's many friends and admirers. Like them, my thoughts are with you.
I just can't believe how fast it's been, from the 14th to the 19th. I'm so sorry, and angry at the capriciousness of disease. Love and prayers to both of you, and God bless,
Heidi
Cathy is an inspiration to us all.
May God bless her, you, Maia and the rest of her family.
So very sorry to hear it. Be well, Maia! Best, Ella Taylor
Why best wishes to Cathy and her family. I've been an admirer of her writing for a long time. I'm an atheist, but I can only say "God bless her and her family".
I've read this blog but never posted until now. It's a tribute to your mom and you that so many are here keeping vigil.
Prayers for you both, and peace beyond understanding.
May God bless you, keep you safe, and make His light to shine down upon you at this difficult time.
I am a lung cancer survivor. I also have a passion for all animals ( even thogh I am scared of most of them lol)
I pray for the Lord to,if He decides to call her home,He provides her with her very own zoo and keeps her pain free in Eternity.
Maia, my heartfelt sympathies. Cathy you will be greatly missed even by those of us who know you only through your writing.
--Becky Jones
maia:
you and cathy are in my prayers...
i am blessed that i know her...i told cathy more than once that she lives like she feels the ribs of rosinante between her knees...
when lionel first introduced us i was blown away by this woman with onions the size of ethiopia, with insight and skills i can only envy...whenever i need the motivation to deal with my own daily challenges, big or small, i'l remind myself of the courage and energy she had to fight the good fight at every turn...
BRAVO TO A LIFE WELL-LIVED!
Maia,
You and your mom and granfather are in my prayers. I have enjoyed reading her blog. Your mother gave my my personal best blogging moment - she left a comment on something I wrote. It meant so much to me that someone I viewed as an important blogger actually read what I wrote. I'll miss her wit and insight into the world.
dr nic
Prayers for both of you. Hugh
Prayers for you and your family. I wish her a peaceful and painless time.
Maia, God bless you and your mother.
I don't know what to say, Maia. Why do those things keep happening to the nicest people in the world?
Had it been a ornery old coot like myself, one might see some sense in it (though I'd probably disagree), but you and your mom?
My heart is breaking for both of you, and you have all of my prayers and sympathy. If there's anything I can do, please let me know.
May G-d Bless, comfort and protect you, my friend, and let your mom know that she did an outstanding job in raising you.
The good ones always seem to go first. Cathy, I admired you from afar (and kept my mouth shut, terrified), but I read you every day. You're a real force for good. Maia...crap. It seems you're a strong, smart woman just like your mom...but I'm sorry you have to go through this. God speed you both. May Cathy go peacefully and in no pain, surrounded by hundreds of her friends and admirers.
We wish you the speediest recovery and God's greatest blessings.
I've enjoyed Cathy's work for several years now. God bless her now and forever, and God bless you, Maia, and your entire family. De profundis clamavi ad te, Domine: Domine, exaudi vocem meam. (Psalm 129).
When I discovered Cathy's blog for myself, I made a point of going through the archives to catch up on what I had missed. The pleasure that I found there was only increased when I had the good luck to meet Cathy at the Pajamas Media launch here in NY. I was a little afraid of her and she quickly put me at ease and we had a wonderful conversation. I asked her if she ever thought of collecting her writings in book form and she seemed bemused that anyone would be interested in her pieces after they had been published. I hope someday to have her work on my bookshelf.
God bless you Cathy, and God bless you Maia and your "Grandfeathers". I feel like I'm choking as I type these words.
love
God bless you for all you have done for our country..You are loved by many
Maia
sorry to hear the bad new. My prayers are wth you both.
Stephen (Long time reader from NZ)
make he who created us all bless you and your mother. may she bask in the light of his glory and find comfort and rest
You are in my prayers.
Cathy, though you will not get this message I just wanted to say, I was so lucky to have read your writing, postings, et al. Thanks to you and Maia for creating a great arena for people to discuss things or simply call each other names. It has been like a second home.
Good bye.
Cathy, Maia, Harvey,
You are all so brave and kind and wonderful. I am so sorry.
Much love,
Denise
I'm glad I went to both parties. It's been a pleasure to have known both of you.
God Bless you Cathy and Maia. Prayers are being said.
Cathy and Maia,
One of the regrets in my life is that I've never met either of you. One of the great joys in my life is that I discovered both of you through your writing here on the Internet. To lose one of those voices from my life is too terrible to contemplate.
I hope and pray first for a miracle. After that I hope and pray that what's next for both of you is more grand, glorious and joyful than you can now imagine.
Good luck and God bless.
I read about your condition on HughHewitt.com I too grew up in Los Alamitos and am a few years older than you. My prayers are with you that the God of all grace will give you peace, and that you will be comfortable during this time. My prayers are also with your family during this difficult time.
"In my dreams I am always saying goodbye and riding away,
Whither and why I know not nor do I care.
And the parting is sweet and the parting over is sweeter,
And sweetest of all is the night and the rushing air.
In my dreams they are always waving their hands and saying goodbye,
And they give me the stirrup cup and I smile as I drink,
I am glad the journey is set, I am glad I am going,
I am glad, I am glad, that my friends don't know what I think."
-- Stevie Smith
I've enjoyed Cathy's columns over time. I am so sorry to hear this news. My family's thoughts and prayers are with you.
You have my prayers.
Maia and Cathy,
I hope the prayers and good wishes from everyone who reads this blog offer you as much as you have offered all of us for years. I add my own prayers to those of the rest for all the best for you both during these hardest of times. David really said it best; there are simply no words.
I have also been dreading this. The loss of such a unique person and voice will not be a void easily filled.
Please know that our thoughts are with both you and your mother. No words will ever help that much, but she was always a joy to read and I've always wished I could have met her.
My thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless you.
God bless you all.
In my prayers...
Much love to you both.
God be with you.
My heart goes out to you all. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Cathy,
We are thinking of you and want you to know that we shall also pray for your daughter's happiness.
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. And, for educating us on so many subjects.
I met Cathy through her blog, and her kindness and generosity were exactly equal to her sharp wit and tart pen. She truly changed my life, and I'm forever in her debt.
Godspeed.
I had the privilege of meeting Cathy and Maia after attending Newt Gingrich's speech to the Wednesday Morning Breakfast Club event in L.A. last year. Cathy is a great writer, a persuasive advocate for conservative positions and a no-nonsense kind of gal. Her love for for you, Maia, and for Los Angeles comes through in everything she writes. My prayers are with you both.
May peace and rest be yours now, Cathy.
God bless you, Cathy and Maia. My prayers, including the 23rd Psalm, are for you.
Thank you Cathy for all you shared with us. Godspeed.
You're in my prayers!
Dear Maia: I'm so sorry to hear this news. Your mom is a beautiful light and she will continue to shine through you. Believe, Cheryl Romo
My love, thoughts and prayers...may the angels watch over her
Words fail. I'm so sorry.
May peace be with you, Cathy.
Maia, your mother's writing has brought much pleasure to me over the past couple of years. My thanks to her, and my prayers as well for you both.
I've never posted a comment until now, but I'm a long-time fan of Cathy's writing. My thoughts are with you both.
I am so sorry...
Good memories of someone are supposed to lighten grief, but at this moment that just does not work.
God bless.
Heartfelt prayers for both of you and all in your family. Cathy is a unique and wonderful human being and a great writer to boot. She will be missed.
Maia,
Your mother is the very essence of bravery, class and superb journalism. No words will console you now, but know that Cathy's friends and colleagues at the Los Angeles Press Club were honored to know her, which was, of course, to love her.
Michael Collins
I'm so glad I came to know about Cathy and her family through this blog and her other writings.
Please pass along my thanks and prayers.
I have loved reading you, Cathy Seipp. Maybe there is another dog or cat out there for our family...
Maia, I don't know how much this means to you right now, but you have the thoughts and prayers of so many people with you. Please add my name to that list.
Be strong.
Doug
May God bless you and bring you solace during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I'm a lurker although I've had some private e-mails with Cathy on her nifty chocolate cake recipe and the
possible benefits of a physio specializing in pulmonary function.
Alas.
I feel like I'm losing a friend today.
God Bless Cathy and her family.
Can't add more, other than to say that Cathy Siepp is a spectacular person, and the world is soon to be a sadder place for the lack of her. You're sadness is shared by so many.
Dear Cathy, be not fearful, no need to pack your bags, Love awaits - a Love so perfect and forgiving; beyond comprehension. Be humble and thankful as you enter into and become one in this Love, for God gives all, He gives Himself.
Godspeed,
Leo
God Bless you and your mother. This cancer thing is terrible.
Lew
Thank you Miss Seipp... for the insight and joy you share.
I already have 16 dogs and a number of them rescues but I will guarantee that they have lifetime contracts and tonight at feeding time...some extra attention.
Dave
Dear Cathy,
Thank you for shining a light in this world. God is calling you home and I am so happy for you. You and your family are in my prayers. May you find peace and rest . . . and don't forget to pray for those of us still here.
God bless you!
Lady Jane
I still cite your mom's Buzz piece when discussing the LA Times' decline. It inspired me to launch a barrage of letters to the publisher and editor regarding their insular nature and extreme leftist bias. I will be among the many who miss her, but she definitely left her mark.
God Bless. Thank your mother for her great writing, which I enjoyed very much. You and your mother are in my prayers.
I'm so sorry to hear this. Cathy's bravery and insights have been inspiring. I'm one of many whose prayers are with you and Cathy.
Don't know what (happily) surprises me more: the number of Christians (i.e., those offering prayers here) who read Cathy, or the number of Times staffers logging in with their best wishes.
In both cases, they're a tribute to your mother. Let me add mine, as a fan at least since the "Margo Magee" days.
This is terrible.
Maia, I am very sorry to hear this news. Let me know if I can do anything to help.
Peace be with you both. Godspeed.
I'm so proud of you. See you out there.
"...as the waves of one sea..."
Now your wave has crested, and you return to the One, Source of Our Being.
You made a difference, did some GOOD in this world, Ma'am. Some Baha'is took notice, for the better!
GodSpeed
There's not a lot to say that hasn't been done so already, but my thoughts are with you. The world of journalism - & beyond - has been graced by a fabulouly talented writer.
Dear Maia ...
As I wrote on the previous post (but it seems like it should go here):
Your mom is an amazing woman ... and you are proof of it.
We hardly ever agreed, but it never mattered or stood in the way of anything; that was the charm and magic of it.
I always told your mom I had no opinions, but I do: We're going to miss her.
My thoughts are with you and your family. Be strong. Don't hesitate to reach out. Everyone is there for you.
My granddaughter Maya (2) and I wish you Godspeed.
May you both find peace in the time you have left. May our wonderful God bring you this peace through his adorable Divine Will. You're in our family's prayers.
May God bless, comfort, and cheer Kathy, her family, and friends throughout the world in this difficult time. She will be missed by many that she never knew.
God Bless You and your family Cathy. May His grace and mercy cover you and yours always.
You have my prayers, and deepest sympathy.
May you be in the arms of the Lord forever.
We will miss you terribly, Cathy. God bless you, Maia.
My prayers go out to both of you.
May God fill you with His presence and His Spirit. May you feel His comfort and healing power in your mind and spirit. May you feel His sadness for the one being left behind as the two of you are being parted. May that sorrow which you feel find its echo in His heart, too.
Maia, your mom is an amazing woman, and you will be too.
Let Luc know if there's anything you need in SD.
There aren't words, but words can remind you that you're not alone right now.
Marc
We will pray for you and your family that you may find peace in this sad time. May God bless you all.
I am very sorry to hear that... The world will be less without her, and I hope she rests in peace.
Wish you luck...
Mother, daughter and their friends are in our thoughts.
The Lord works in strange and mysterious ways - i am holding my 3 adopted kitties close and praying for a miracle.
God's Speed! Peace and Love!
Mike
God bless you and your family.
Our prayers are with you.
God bless you both. Our prayers are with you.
Long-time lurker here. My prayers are with you both. From reading both you and you're mother, it's obvious that you've inherited her keen eye, wit and strength.
God bless.
I wish you all best in this difficult time.
Maia, I tried unsuccessfully to post earlier when I first read the news. You'll never know how many people enjoy reading what your mother writes. I know how hard this must be for both of you, You are both in the thoughts of thousands and thousands of people today. Cathy is a really remarkable woman.
Cathy and Maia
My family's prayers are with you.
Maia, I am shocked. Don't know what to say... except that for me personally, the biggest reason I hope for an afterlife is so that I can hopefully know wonderful people like your mother there, if not in this life.
Stay strong, and we all know you'll do your mother more than proud with your future life and accomplishments. God bless you and your Mom.
Steve Lanzi
Lakewood, CA
Maia:
This makes me very sad.
I met your mother only once but it was easy to tell what a special, lovely person she is. The world needs more people like her.
May the Lord keep your mother and grant her comfort in her final hours, and you and the rest of her family as well.
Gawd Bless.
So very sorry that it has come to this sad time. My prayers are with you all. A wonderful woman with a sharp intelligence, great zest for life, a quick and sparkling wit, and obviously a great deal of love to give--love that was returned to her from friends, family, and readers. Maia, you sound like a wonderful, wonderful daughter.
Maia, we only met a couple times, and I know that it would be a burden, but perhaps it would be a good thing for you to print out and read all the comments here to your mother. I've never seen such an outpouring of love and admiration, and whether it's the last thing she hears, or it helps her through the crisis, it might be worth it either way.
I didn't know her long, and haven't seen her since I moved to Florida, but I miss her already. But having lost a parent at an age close to yours, I know that it will be only infinitesimally as much as you will. I'd say, "be strong," but I know you will do that as well.
Hang in there, Cathy! You need to live long enough to pi$$ on Lawrence O'Donnell's grave!
I'm really sorry to hear this. Your mother's blog -- and her columns -- are one of the pleasures of my life, though I don't think I really said so before (to busy swatting flies...)
I wish I could have met her. I hope I can meet her, someday, somehow.
Your mother is in my prayers. May you meet again on a field that God has prepared. Though likely shallow comfort now, know that you will see her again in accordance with God's love.
Cathy & Maia,
God's grace and peace will sustain you both. Cathy's voice is so distinctive - I have enjoyed getting to know her through her writings. Give her a hug & a kiss from me.
I am so sorry. Your mother has given her readers such joy over the years.
My prayers are with you and your mom.
I'm sorry, Maia. May God bless you.
I have had so much fun visiting here in the comments. Goofing and playing around. I've always viewed Cathy as wickedly intelligent, strong willed, and suffering no fools. I'll miss this fine woman and what she brought to her readers and admirers here.
Maia-
Thank God you're there with your mom. It will mean so much in years to come that you were able to be there for her. WordGirl and I are praying for you both.
Thank you for sharing this most private time with so many of us who've enjoyed Cathy's writing so much over the years. I hope you continue to write yourself; even if you don't, it's clear that you've got so much of her spirit you'll succeed in anything you choose to do.
God bless you and your family,
Teflon
Proud to have known her, sat beside her at Wednesday AM club meetings, proud to have called her friend. Love to Maia, Harvey and many cherished friends and colleagues.
I have no words so I will cry.
Be strong Maia. Cathy will be sorely missed.
In sorrow,
Denis
safe passage into eternal love
I was so very sorry to hear of Cathy's illness a few weeks ago when I read it here, and am even more saddened by this news. Her writing is funny, witty, biting, intelligent, and, well, since my writing here is obviously none of those things, I'll stop.
I hold out hope for Cathy's recovery, and if that's not to be, then at least, as you said Maia, for her to keep her dignity and to find some comfort.
Mai Dieu tout-puissant et son fils Jésus le Christ, tiennent toi et votre famille dans sa main puissante. et élasticité de Dieu de mai vous le repos que vous, Madame Cathy recherchez. Pouvez vous entrer dedans au reste de Dieu. et être libéré de la douleur, du servage, et des soins de ce monde mortel. Subsistance de Dieu vous. et repos dans la paix sainte de Dieu.
I hope she passes peacefully. Godspeed.
I'm so sorry to hear about this. My thoughts are with you and your mom.
Life is for the Living - Cathy will always be.
If God is Omniscience, then Cathy's bit of cyberspace is in good providence.
Godspeed to your brave and talented mother; peace to you as you take up your life without her presence. Your attention and comfort to her in her final illness will give you many psychological rewards in the days ahead.
She's a beautiful woman.
The angels will be most jealous. My thoughts are with you.
I started reading Cathy's blog three or four years ago due to a link from instapundit. Now I feel like I am losing a dear friend. I have gotten so used to reading Cathy's updates that I felt like I could chat her up in line at the grocery store, as if we were neighbors. It does seem as though the good die young in this world. I will miss her humor, her insight's of LA life, and her delightful common sense. My best wishes to Maia, Cathy's dad and others who feel her loss.
God bless Cathy. I hope somehow she knows how many of us read her constantly, enjoyed her work, rooted for her, and wanted to meet her.
My prayers are with her and with you, Maia. I hope someday I have a daughter like you.
Cathy, please know that we are prayin for you, and we thank you for your wisdom and humor. Maia, we are thinking of you also. May you both be comforted by God's love.
Ouch, that hurts.
I have been reading Cathy's blog for years. She will be missed. Keep us informed if you can, ignore us if you have to.
My prayers are with you.
Godspeed.
Cathy...thinking of you.
just saw this site thru Lucianne.com..
what a great smile.. God bless you both..
We are very sorry, you are in our prayers.
I am so very, very sorry to hear this. May you have peace and may your family find strength.
I must admit that I do not know much about Cathy except for what I have read in this short time, but any friend of Lucianne.com is a friend indeed. From the few years that I have known this site, I know that there are many people taking up the task of prayer for her and her daughter. "The prayers of a righteous man availeth much". "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, lean not on your own understanding. Acknowledge the Lord in all your ways and He will make your path straight"
Der Todt is gross, as Rilke supposedly wrote---but the spirit of Cathy in you, Maia, is larger still. Your life and spirit are the best and most important testimony to the value of her life.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
I'm so sad to hear this. Cathy has been one of my favorite writers ever since I stumbled across her blog.
May peace be on you and yours, and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Dear Cathy,
I have just prayers the three very beautiful prayers for you. http://olrl.org/pray/pieta/3vbpr.../
3vbprayr.shtml
May eternal peace be yours.
Sue
I will miss her writing.
If there is a Heaven, she will be there, writing.
My thoughts are with you both.
Cathy, your singular voice will ever be with us. Thank you.
May God bless and keep you both.
Please thank Cathy for everything. She was a great inspiration to me.
Cathy's sane, funny and intelligent voice will be missed. My thoughts are with all of you.
Thank you Cathy. I will miss your presence.
this is very sad but thank you for sharing. Cathy's voice will be a great loss but she has left an amazing footprint that will never be forgotten
I am praying for you, Cathy & Maia, and all those who love you. The Lord bless you and keep you.
I only know your mother from her Blog but I have tears in my eyes. She will be missed!
Godspeed
G*d bless you and yours. Lost my mother to lung cancer a year ago Easter morning. I pray for all of you.
My son and I have been praying for you for many months. Thanks for the great blogging these past few years. May God give you and your family grace and peace.
Mark
Our thoughts are with you both. We are so very sorry.
Cathy: Hang in there! I am a 5 year survivor of colon cancer. Faith will overcome! You are loved. May God bless you.
I am so sorry. You are all in my prayers and heart.
I'm so sorry I never knew Cathy. She must have been an amazing force of nature.
Peace and godspeed.
I'm so very, very sorry.
I've followed you since your kick-ass LA times op-ed against Blue Cross; you said it all for me--for all of us made crazy by insurance companies. I never knew you, but you knew me and wrote my thoughts. Your courage is humbling. Sadder even, we share the same diagnosis in the same year only months apart. Losing your voice is like losing myself. Saddest of all, another loving daughter is going to lose her mother too soon.
With love and sympathy, Nikki and family.
God bless you, Cathy, and your loved ones as well.
Cathy,
Your brave daughter and your brave writing are your brilliant legacy.
I wish I could have met you, but I feel like I've known you for years. You're an inspiration. Vaya con Dios on this final journey.
Maia, you were so lucky to have such a talented and loving mother. Please know you have support and friends out there even more than you know.
This is a very sad day.
John Stodder
Kathy: I am very sorry. I will keep keep you and your family in my prayers.
Take care and God Bless.
God bless you all.
I was so sorry to hear about Cathy. She has always come across as a talented, fantastic person -- and so plucky.
I prayed for her tonight and wish her, her family, and her friends all the best in this difficult time.
May you find peace and strength during this difficult time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers!
May the Lord be with all of you and your dear mother now. You all are in my prayers.
http://www.bvmartyrshrine.com/pr...com/
prayers.htm
For all you Catholics reading this -- if you want a great Blessed's Intercessory's prayer to help Cathy fight this cancer, you can't find a better one than this heroic Ukranian Canadian Catholic priest.
This man resisted the Iron Curtain till he drew his last breath.
We're praying for you Cathy
love and support
Maia,
I've been a big fan of your Mom's work. My thoughts and prayers are with you in what I know is a difficult hour.
I've admired your bravery in the face of this cancer. I wondered when this would come, and been deflected from its seriousness by the sunny optimism you've always had. Goodbye; your writing was loved.
Talk to God for us, please, Cathy.
God be with your family in this time.
You are in our prayers.
Praying for her and for you, Maia. God bless and sustain you.
I read about this over at Hugo Schwyser's blog. I only read your mother's column occasionally, but I took some time out to pray for her and her family right now.
God be with you all.
What can I say that hasn't been said (more eloquently) by others?
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
God bless you and your family. Thank you for all your insightful and witty columns.
Please accept my best wishes; I enjoy your writing wherever I find it. My prayers are with you.
My God Bless you both during this trying time. Remember God's Son Jesus and His Divine Mercy. Trust in Jesus and look forward to meeting Him and all will be well.
Maia,
Please look carefully at the numbers of people who have blogs and conduits to the world that know and respect your Mom. Be amazed and inspired by that and please follow in her footsteps to be an amazing, thoughtful woman.
Thoughts and prayers are with your Mom, you and your family.
I can only offer our own little family's support and sympathy.
Cathy you are in our prayers.
I'm so sorry. I wasn't a regular reader but several blogs that I stumble across routinely have a link up to this site with the news.
God's speed Cathy and God bless your family.
Stew
God bless you.
From a 1908 poem,"Mizpah":
Fain would I clasp your hand today,
O friend I may not see;
Yet far or near, I pray that God
May watch 'tween thee and me.
Though one may walk in level paths,
One climb the sun-lit hill;
Yet o'er each pathway smooth or steep,
His hand shall lead us still.
And when the feet of one have crossed
The narrow strip of sea,
Still shall the Love of Here and There
Keep watch 'tween thee and me.
--Mary Estabrook Hale
Godspeed, Cathy. God bless, Maia.
Maia and Cathy, you are both in my prayers.
Cathy, God bless you wherever you go. Please know that you have truly made a difference in this world!
Thank you.
Oh my Lord I am so sorry to hear this. What a woman. May you have strength and relief from the suffering. My thoughts are with you.
Dearest Cathy,
Know that you are loved.
Damn!
At times like this I want to know why the children of G_d Everlasting, must suffer and ultimately die.
Plus, your mother was an inspiration and so full of life.
Yes, she'll live in her words and deeds, but I would rather she lived in person...
My Prayers are with you.
Thank you Cathy. And thank you Maia.
We will miss your Mom very much.
I am really sorry to hear this. This was a great blog and she seemedd like a nice lady. I enjoyed her writing. You have my prayers and thoughts.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
I've enjoyed reading and learning from both of Cathy and Maia.
Like mother, like daughter!
God bless you!
Rita
Cathy,
I think this is my first post here, and unfortunately it has to be at a time like this. May God bless you and your family.
may God's love and grace be with you cathy and your family.
Dear Maia and Harvey,
We love you...we're sending you all our love and prayers.
Kerry, Kiffen, Flannery, Lucy, and Norah
Cathy, you have changed my opinion and thoughts on so many things. I always meant to thank you for that. I do so now.
Sleep peacefully Cathy, and go into the long good-night, with all our love and prayers.
As a long-time poster for the past several years, what Cathy has called one of her "constant commenters", who has also exchanged quite a few emails and listened to her sage and calm advice, I can only say that Cathy is and will continue to be in the prayers of our family.
And as we say, "may she have a lichtigen Gan Aden"
Jim, Liz and Leah Levy
El Paso
Godspeed, Miss Seipp, Godspeed.
God bless you and your mom, Maia. I used to work near Silver Lake, and when I read her articles and posts I'd secretly hope to bump into her in Starbucks so I could say hello. Be strong.
Maia:
You're mother is an incredible fearless inspirational woman and your strength in the face of what you've gone through shows you are indeed walking in her footsteps. I'll miss her incredibly but will look forward to seeing her courage in you as you grow up and travel on.
God bless you and your family and we'll never forget what a great woman Cathy was.
My prayers are with you all.
god bless you and keep you in his merciful love
buckgunz2.
You are both in my prayers Maia and Kathy.
It is with great sadness that I say goodbye to a great writer, and a pioneer in the Pajamas Media. You will be missed, Cathy; but your talent will live on in your writings, and your love will live forever in the hearts of your family and friends. God Bless You.
Cathy--May the powers of love and humor guide you as you pass from one side of life to another. I expect to hear more from you down the road a bit. In the meantime, may your journey be safe and fulfilling.
Maia, you are handling the worst time in your life with grace and dignity. In other words, you are a chip off the old block. Give your mother's hand a squeeze from me.
Dear dear Cathy. We love you. Godspeed and God's love.
I'm so sorry. Maia, your mom has been a strong, honest, intelligent woman. I have loved reading this blog. Everyone is irreplaceable, but some are just SO darn irreplaceable.
I have never been here before, but if
Hugh Hewitt says that an individual is
worth my thoughts and prayers, here I
am. I will backtrack this Blog, and I
am sure that I wil not be dissappointed.
She's the only one who took my kook theory about MSNBC going Spanish seriously enough to write a reassuring note back.
A very kind lady.
Goodby Catherine Seipp - and thank you so much for t5he gifts you have left us all. Words cannot express.
Lukeford.net quotes Emmanuelle Richard:
"It’s almost a quarter to 6 and she’s still fighting. It’s incredible. From what I understood yesterday, you’re not supposed to survive that long in her condition without the mask but now, it’s a matter of minutes. Sandra is with Maia, and Michelle is there as well as Jerry all around her."
So long, trooper.
I just lost my beloved uncle to (metastisized) lung cancer last month. I offer my best wishes and prayers to you and your family. Take comfort in the life you had and have together. Peace to you all.
Our prayers are with you and your Mom. May God wrap His wings of comfort around you.
May God bless you and your awesome heart. My prayers are with you both.
May God be with you and your family, Cathy. We all love you, and we will always be with you.
With love,
John
An absolute tragedy
Dear Maia,
You and your Mom are in my prayers. Keep strong she needs your strength.
God be with you.
Maia,
May your mom go in peace. I loved her column the Left Coast, what a woman.
Prayers for you all, god sheds a tear...
Dear Maia, Your mom has been an inspiration to me both as a blogger and a freelance writer. Her warmth and humor penetrated every word she wrote. I hope you'll pick up right where she left off. Rodger
God's peace be with you, Cathy and Maia. Our hearts go out to you in your time of need. Thank you for making our world a better place. May your legacy live on and bear great fruit. Bless you.
Cathy - If you are going on ahead of us now, well, that's OK, but we will follow you and catch up later.
May God bless and keep you and make His face to shine upon you Cathy. In Him alone, there is peace.
Sorry to hear about this. We've been dreading this news for a while. Cathy is such an engaging personality. My prayers are that she can pull through this and stay with us a little longer. If not, then I pray for peace, strength, and comfort for Cathy, Maia, and her family and friends.
Grace and Peace.
Cathy has always fought the good fight, no matter what it entailed, and I have no doubt that she will continue with even more passion, verve, and humor no matter which earthly and non earthly plane she inhabits.
my prayers are with you and your family.
I'm sorry to hear about your illness. Best wishes from a conservative in Iowa. Thank you for all your good work.
This is sad news, and knowing this day would would come can't make it any easier. All these lovely notes and comments have literally brought tears to my eyes.
Maia, your mother is truly loved by many. God bless you both.
Reciting Tehillim, Psalms for a fine woman.
Thanks, Cathy.
You will be missed and you are loved.
I am sending my heartfelt prayers and love to you and your family.
Maria Weir Werth
Cathy I wish you and your family peace at this time. Thank you for sharing a little of yourself with us over the years.
Cathy,
God Bless. Through your wit and generosity of spirit you gave many of us a great deal of pleasure and instruction and made the world a better place.
I'm terribly sorry to hear this news.
May she be comfortable in her end moments. Her vigorous life up until now has been an inspiration; her obvious determination to keep living her life rather than curling up into a ball and going sullenly into the night has enriched a lot of lives.
May we all have such vigor in the face of adversity.
--JRM
I have seen a couple of bloggers tonight describe you and your Mother and I had to stop by to say God Bless you both and your family. I was at my Mom's bedside when she passed away and three weeks ago was the ten year anniversary. My thoughts and prayers are with you tonight and I will be checking back hoping for positive news.
My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
God bless. In the blink of an eye, all will be made whole and Heaven will rejoice.
Please know that people like me -- readers who appreciate your unique and compelling point-of-view -- are thinking about you and wish you peace
Never got to meet Cathy but always love her writing; enjoy her blog, admire her, and am enriched for everything she's done. Love to Maia and family from our family in arizona.
Cathy --
I believe.
Much love always,
Mox
God bless you, Cathy and Maia.
Maia,
Thanks to both your mom and you for sharing your lives and thoughts with the cyberworld. This is a great loss.
Rest in peace Cathy Seipp, you will be sorely missed.
This is terrible news. I am very sorry. God bless you both.
My condolances.
I haven't been a regular reader here but I have popped in now and then via a link from somewhere else. Tonight I was alerted by a link from Little Green Footballs.
Maia, my mom died six years ago last Wednesday, so I do understand what you're going through.
Prayers from a small outpost atop Lookout Mountain in far NW Georgia.
Our hearts go out to you.
Attired with stars we shall forever sit,
Triumphing over Death, and Chance, and thee, O Time!
From 180 degrees across the political divide I send you my love, Cathy. I'm not sure you always heard 'my side' of things; but you certainly have never failed to listen. Above all, you almost always managed to listen with great humor and usually responded with great wit. That wit, humor, your voice, even your occasional rants, will be sorely missed. xxx -- Ezrha Jean Black
Cathy, I've told you many times how you changed my life, and you did it so gladly and seemingly effortlessly, opening up a whole new world to me and bringing me together with people who would become close, treasured friends. I've had so many amazing experiences thanks to you, and you have set an example for me that was previously sorely lacking in my life: that of a person who does what needs doing, no excuses and no self-indulgence. Counting you as a friend has been one of my life's distinct privileges, and I will deliver on all of the promises I made to you about Maia. It is truly the least I can do for someone I care about so very much.
My thoughts and prayers are with y'all.
I am so, so sorry to hear this.
Went here because I've read many a Cathy column. All the Nat'l Review women are a blessing to the cause. Well done Cathy.
Maia,
Your mom is a wonderful person. Please let her know that she is loved all across the world, including here in Bellingham, Washington.
I've never met her, except through her writing.
I am very, very sorry for what you and Cathy are going through right now. My thoughts and best wishes are with you both.
May God's blessings he upon Cathy and her family at this time.
WL
Pasadena
God bless you, Cathy and Maia, an admirer from Brazil.
Dear Maia,
My thoughts and prayers are reaching out to you and your Mother tonight. God be with you both.
Jane in Naples FL
God bless. My thoughts are with you.
I'm very sorry, Maia.
Maia,
May the God of all Comfort be with you during this difficult time. Whatever you do, remember that all things are done in harmony with a plan that's much higher than what we mere mortals can understand. Like all other things, this too will work out for that Higher Purpose. Please stand firm in the knowledge that things will work out.
I have periodically read this blog the past few years. Never posted.
I checked in this morning. Health stable. Tonight death is near.
This internet is a weird thing. I have this feeling that I actually know Cathy and some of the rest of you. My delusion is that we are friends.
Cathy's spirit, intellect and humanity
were apparent in her writing. I will miss her wit, her impatience and her verve.
All of you who hung out with her should count yourself lucky.
Godspeed.
The world is a better place because of you Cathy, and if these are your final hours I hope you've had a chance to realize how much all of us care for you. You've left the world two great gifts, your writing and your daughter.
God Bless,
Robert
I have the honor and good fortune to meet Cathy at several blogger events. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family.
Godspeed. I will miss Cathy's columns, humor, and insights. Psalm 23, combined with the orthodox hope that G*d will prepare a place in the garden for you.
Cathy: I would have been privledged to have known you. May God bless you, go with the angels.
I am making a donation to the Humane Societies in Columbus and Phoenix in your honor.
Cathy is the greatest. A sighting of her walking her dog in silverlake always made me feel less alone out here in liberal-land. I've been away from this blog for a while and came back to be shocked by this....tragedy. What can one say but damn it. Love to you both. Thank you for all the thoughts and inspiration.
You're safe in my heart, Cathy Seipp.
I'm heartbroken for Maia's loss here, and I hope Cathy finds eternal comfort with the Lord.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
I just wish I hadn't been so goddamned shy.
I will say a prayer for her.
Maia,
May flights of angels speed your dearest mother to her rest. May her blessings be with your and your Dad always.
Just checking in tonight, Cathy, to say that even though my use of your forum may have wandered away from (if not occasionally disagreed with) your various blog entries and main interests, it ultimately was your presence here----it ultimately was the fact you managed this site----that made me say, yep, I like it here, I like cathyseipp.journalspace.com.
I do hope all the postings that have weighed down your forum for the past many, many months----from a variety of regulars----were perceived by you as a continuous form of "Hi! how you're doing, Cathy!? Hurry up and join us again, ASAP!"
The entire family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Bless you all.
Breath is the collar of life. Slip it and be free. Thank you for the words, the wit, and the wisdom.
It is stunning to see all the people here who have been touched by Cathy. Her example has made me a better journalist, heeding her example of listening to differing points of view. I envy her writing style of being serious without taking herself too seriously, her cultivation of transideological friendships . . . and, as Matt Welch put it so simply, and so accurately at her roast-tribute last September, "she's a good person."
Maia,
My mother died 21 years ago, and as others have said truly, it is something you never get over. And as the years go by, it is something you do not wish to get over. Your mother will live on in you.
Here is a letter President Lincoln wrote to a young woman suffering from the loss of her father. His words may provide some comfort in this sad time.
May God give you comfort & rest in the hope that heaven is waiting...
I am so shocked and saddened by this.
Les
Und morgen wird die Sonne wieder scheinen,
und auf dem Wege, den ich gehen werde,
wird uns, die Seligen, sie wieder einen
inmitten dieser sonnenatmenden Erde . . .
Und zu dem Strand, dem weiten, wogenblauen,
werden wir still und langsam niedersteigen,
stumm werden wir uns in die Augen schauen,
und auf uns sinkt des Glückes grosses Schweigen. . .
John Henry Mackay
Cathy and Maia are both amazing women. In my thoughts, both. I am full of feeling and gratitude.
You've made your mark, and it's a darn good one.
Words fail me now.
Godspeed.
For some time now I've looked forward to checking into Cathy's World and reading her unique take on things. Always an original, with not a pretentious bone in her body, she intimidated with her genuineness (at least to a born people-pleaser like me). She is someone to learn from, cry about, and miss like crazy. Maia, blessed child, I wish you comfort in your mother's continuing spiritual guidance.
I'm so sorry. It was all too brief. Godspeed.
Maia,
Cathy's indomitable spirit reminds me of my mother's long fight against cancer ten years ago. Her consistent humor when faced with weary trials. Her insistence on a joyful embrace of life, of her family, and of her many friends and admirers. I wish they could have met. My mother would have adored Cathy. My recognition of their kindred spirits drew me to begin reading your mother's blog.
Maia, I've sat by the hospital bed saying goodbye, and I understand what you are facing right now. I feel such sorrow for Cathy and you, and wish that you didn't have to face such terrible pain at your age.
Be strong and don't lose hope. You never stop missing a beloved parent; but will find your mother's gifts live on in your heart. They are gone and yet, still remain. In that sense, Maia, she will be with you always.
Love and blessings
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I lost my dad not two years ago to this dreaded disease. My God wrap His arms around you both.
my deepest sympathies, I always enjoyed her stuff..
words fail me, I lost someone to cancer last year.
Maia, be gentle with yourself
Maia,
I cannot imagine going through what you're going through Maia. But you have my deepest sympathy and condolences. Your mom have touched the lives of so many, I hope you're proud of her legacy.
Regard,
Rajan
My heartfelt condolences Maia - and to your extended family too. Your Mother's blog has been a constant source of enlightenment and joy, and has contributed much to the world.
Cathy:
Thanks for the welcome and inspiration and example you offered to this new Left Coaster. We all carry you with us now and I'm guessing that was your plan. May God bless you and keep you in all our hearts.
Dan from the OC
I am so sorry.
I have always enjoyed her work and her attitude.
My condolences.
Best wishes.
Jerry D. Bell
You're both in my prayers. I'm very sad to hear this terrible news. God bless you both.
God Bless and Love You, Cathy and Maia.
Cathy is in my family's prayers and our best wishes go to Maia
God bless.
Our tears are prayers. Our hearts are saddened yet so full of her goodness. May God hold in His arms, you, Maia, your mom, and all of those whom your mom held dear. Take comfort there.
I'm very sorry, Maia. You and your mom are in our thoughts and prayers.
My best to you and yours. While we bloggers might squable a bit at times we all have something in common. Give her my best and I hope things are easy for all of you as possible.
God Bless Cathy and prayers to St. Jude.
I always knew when Cathy's byline was on a story, it would be worth reading... and I was delighted when she started blogging. She made me laugh out loud, often, and not infrequently she made me think hard enough to reconsider a position or opinion. Those are both precious gifts.
I am so sorry that she is dying, and that all of her loved ones are going through this. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Much peace be with you all.
The idea of a world without Cathy is depressing. She was one of those rare writers who you felt better about the world after reading her. Please ler her know how much she meant to all of us.
May God hold her in the palm of his hand. You will be missed. God Bless.
Mr. Bubba
God bless you, Cathy. Take care on your journey and I know you'd write about it if you had the chance - and it would be a great story!
godspeed, cathy. i've always enjoyed your work. and your fight with cancer has been an inspiration to me. i'll miss you.
The one thing I will remember most about Cathy is her willingness to say what she thinks. And that's not just code for "Gee, I want to be rude about someone, so I'm just saying what I think!" -- no, she had a unique personality and was extremely gifted at expressing herself. There are few writers out there who can convey such a feeling of personality through their work.
Prayers up for you.
Your mom is real, hard to find now in the mean city. If the Lord chooses to take her from us, we will finally know the real scoop in heaven... what an advocate we'll have there. I can see her at the Almighty's ear, how can he not adore her?
It would be great if this site could stay up... so I can visit with her in my own way from time to time. What a light. I wonder which columns were her favorite, I love so many.
Well, stay strong M, and remember all the life within your mom... that will be with you forever.
She is a force of nature that will live with us for a long time to come.
My heart is breaking. God bless to Cathy and her loved ones.
God bless.
It's wonderful you can be there with her. I went through this with my mom, and you have all my sympathy.
God bless you Cathy. The world is a better place because you were in it.
Cathy,
God bless you and your Mom and family. We lots my wife's mom in November, and her sister in February.
We know the season of loss and grief.
Thank you for the strength of your voice, and the brightest of your heart.
May God bring comfort and peace as only He can to you, to your Mom, to friends and family.
Whatever credit I have saved up with the Almighty, you're welcome to it.
A message to God: Please, if you would see it possible, allow this wonderful soul to stick around and teach us more about grace. As always, it's your call. But that's my prayer.
peace be with you
Cathy --
You remain in our thoughts and prayers as do Maia and Harvey.
We hope that Maia continues with her blog so that we can reach out to her and offer some comfort from where ever we are.
We know that your closest friends will be there for Maia and Harvey where we can not, just as they were there for you these last few months.
my prayers and condolences
May the Lord bless her, may the Lord make His face shine upon her, may the Lord give her peace.
My best to your entire family.
Maia, thank you for sharing your mother with us for these wonderful years. We are grateful for her. You all remain in my prayers.
We shouldn't worry about Cathy. She'll be keeping them honest in Heaven.
May God Bless You and keep you both. I have enjoyed your Mom's work for years, Maia. Stay strong.
Although I knew this time was inevitably coming, it still is just too, too sad. Kathy corresponded with me several times. I was very honored that she would take the time. My prayers go out to her and her family. She will be missed, but not forgotten.
Maia, I was so dreading this day. Please know that I am praying for strength for you as you will have much to contend with. God Bless. Your mom will be missed.
Maia,
As anyone landing on the wrong side of an argument with Hurricane Seipp can attest, your mom wasn't exactly shy about giving voice to her deep feelings; but the fiercest by far were her incandescent love for and pride in you. That deep affection was both shield and sword to Cathy during the last five, difficult years; it was a wonderful gift to her, and its memory will sustain you through the hard days ahead.
I'll grieve for her and pray for you both.
My thoughts are with you and your family during this time. We are so lucky to have so many of Cathy's thoughts and words to revisit again and again.
My prayers and condolences.
My thoughts are with you. You can take great pride in your help to the rest of us, and in your daughter. I just took in a homeless cat ; thanks for the encouragement.
My prayers are with you and yours.
Best wishes!
Cathy will be missed greatly. I wish both of you peace and strength, and I'll be praying for both of you.
I am so shocked and saddened to learn of this. I just stumbled by today, and am stunned.
I have known Cathy since her days at Buzz magazine. I've always held her in the highest regard. She and I still corresponded from time to time. I will miss her terribly, just knowing that she isn't giving somebody some well deserved grief today or any other day.
Good luck to you, Maia.
David Crook
The Wall Street Journal
New York
You and your mother are in my prayers. I will miss her voice very much.
You are very much in our thoughts. It had been so long coming, I almost expected it never would. Alas, such a foul inevitability.
let perpetual light shine upon her
Maia,
you don't know me, and I knew your mother only from the writings of Amy Alkon, whose blog I read regularly. I just want to say that I know from personal experience what you are going through right now, as cancer killed both of my own parents far too early. Words are useless to describe your loss, but I wish you courage and the help of all of your mothers' friends to get through this!
Take care,
Rainer
God bless you and keep you
"His soul swooned softly
as he heard the snow falling faintly
through the universe
and faintly falling,
like the descent of their last end,
upon all the living
and the dead."
-- James Joyce
I've only ever commented a couple of times here, but I have been a faithful reader for a very long time.
I am so sorry to hear about this turn of events. Cathy is in my thoughts and prayers.
You are in our hearts and on our minds, now and from now on. Our earnest wishes and gratitude are with you. This is the way of things...
The National Review Online articles always made my day better. Thank you, Cathy. I've got a few more praryers for you, too.
Thank you for being such a wonderful writer and for bringing such joy. As long as memories survive, you will live on with us. You meant something to us all and I hope that brings some comfort to your brave daughter.
Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. God bless.
I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. I always enjoyed her writing and will miss reading her in the future. My thoughts and prayers are with both of you.
May God's peace and comfort be with you and your family during this time.
Praying for you both. Thank you so much for sharing this with Cathy's admirers.
God bless you. Fight on.
Godspeed, Cathy.
Thank you for your words of wisdom, and for the difference you've made in this world.
May God hold you in the palm of His hand
Maia, I pray for peace for you and your mom. Thank you. She will be SO missed, but we still have you.
Cathy, thank you for your beautiful words.
I've never met Cathy, we did talk on the phone once or twice I think, but have long enjoyed and respected her work. My deep condolences.
"Then close thine eyes and rest secure;
No sleep so sweet as thine, no rest so sure."
God bless, Cathy.
I only know Cathy through her work on the web (I don't live in LA) and on the Dennis miller show (and others). She really deserves to be better known. I am very sad to finally face this although readers knew this day would come.
Even godless lefties like me loved Cathy's writing and enjoyed corresponding with her from time to time. I will miss her voice.
This is just so sad, but your approach to this has been uplifting.
You (and your blog, and your writing) will be missed greatly.
I am so sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you.
Maia: Count me among the godless lefties who loved your mom's writing, who were happy to be provoked by her, and who are thinking of you during this trying time. I lost my father in similar circumstances when I was about your age. Stay strong and work hard to keep her memory alive, and she'll be with you always. (It's a cliche, but it really is true.)
I am a devoted reader of Cathy in print and online. She never hit a false note. My prayers for her and her family.
Maia,
I'm so sad for you and so admiring of your strength. Obviously, it's genetic. All my prayers are with you.
I've always enjoyed Cathy.
Cathy, I didn't know you too well, but you kicked a lot of butts that deserved to be kicked, and we had a lot of fun reading you while you did it. Godspeed, and Maia, my thoughts are with you.
Wishing Cathy and her family strength and peace at last.
MissSeipp:
That
was
P E R F E C T
We should all shed this veil of tears having lived so fiercely. But don't worry, either way, we're all coming right behind you. See you on the other side :)
God hold you and keep you. See you a little further down the road.
I only met Cathy once, but I felt I knew her much better through her writing, which was fearless. My thoughts are with you.
I have been nothing but a reader and a very rare comment poster and yet tears are in my eyes. My world will be diminshed.
God bless you, Maia and your mother. You both will be in my prayers.
God Bless you, Cathy. You will be dearly missed.
God bless, Cathy. Thank you for all the wonderful words, and for the mind and spirit that crafted them.
Prayers to you, Cathy, and your family.
Cathy,
Do not be afraid, there is a place in heaven waiting for you. Say hello to God for me when you get there. You made a difference in this life and you will make a difference in heaven also.
God Bless You
Dear Cathy and Maia,
My prayers are with you both. I have enjoyed your blogs very much. God bless.
God bless you, Cathy. You made a difference. May the peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you and your family.
No man, or woman, "is an island, entire to itself" says Donne, and the comments to Cathy's blog are proof. All deaths diminish me, but this one in particular. From a reader of no particular note, but one who loved Cathy's ability to skewer an idiotic argument without ravishing the one making it.
O God of grace and glory, we commend to your loving embrace our sister Cathy.
Best wishes.
Maia,
Your mom is amazing. She is so sharp and smart -- she has always made me want to be a better writer.
She loves and cares about you so much. (I can still hear her right now telling you, in her pointed and skeptical voice, that you weren't allowed to go to San Diego for the CR thing because there would be drinking.)
I already told you that you should call me if you need anything, but I know you will be fine because you are a very strong woman just like your mom is.
Cathy, yours was the only US blog I ever read. Whilst rarely contributing I've long watched in quiet admiration your strength, courage and wisdom shine through the most wonderful writing. Thank you, thank you. God's speed, mate.
God bless you, Cathy. You fought the good fight. Rest in peace.
...and she has a great and loving daughter.
You and your mother (even now) are in my prayers. She made me laugh so often, and also smile at her wisdom, here but especially at NRO. She will be missed.
Hi, Maia. I am so, so sorry about your Mom.She was such a wonderful writer, and so smart, and so unafraid to say the brave, unpopular thing that happened to be...right. We miss you both here in Texas, and hope you know you are welcome to come and see us whenever you wish.
Much love, Mimi Swartz and John Wilburn and Sam
Humor and thoughts have been a wonderful thing. Perhaps not treasured as much as they've been worth, though. God bless you.
It's been such a pleasure over the years to read Cathy's bracing, gutsy, p.c. busting take on the world. A special gift has been reading about her wonderful relationship with her beloved Maia. My thoughts and prayers are with you both.
He will be waiting for you, and we will miss you. God bless you.
Godspeed Cathy, we'll miss you.
To Cathy's daughter: I understand what you are going through. My dad died this time last year of ideopathic pulmonary fibrosis. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your mother and your family. I will miss her wonderful writing.
Maia: Your mother will always be with you. No one can take away what you carry with you. She loved you very much, which you know, and that love stays. May you find comfort and peace. Best, Susan
I just want to extend my deepest condolences. I was an semi-regular reader (but never a commenter). I always greatly enjoyed a visit here. Your mother was a most talented writer and she will be sorely missed by many, many people.
I lost my father several years ago to kidney cancer and can sympathize with what you're going through.
As sad as things are now, please believe me when I say that they WILL get better. You will never completely get over your loss, but grief will eventually be lessened and the good memories that you have will keep Cathy alive in you.
Best wishes and sincere condolences,
Harry
Cathy has left the blogosphere...
One of our brightest stars has gone out, leaving the online world a little darker.
Cathy has always been an inspiration to me. She will be missed.
Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When I put out to sea,
But such a tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound and foam,
When that which drew from out the boundless deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell,
When I embark;
For though from out our bourne of Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When I have crossed the bar.
Best wishes and you will remain in our thoughts and prayers.
God will embrace us all in good time. May your mother pass easily into his arms and those that loved her know that she is at home finally. God bless.
My sincerest condolences to Maia and all Cathy's friends. I would like to have known Cathy as a friend, but am grateful that I had the good fortune to meet her through her writings.
The world needs more Cathy Seipps. I thank you for making the world a more interesting place, Cathy.
My condolences.
I'm so sorry to hear the terrible news.
I've enjoyed Cathy's writing for years and have admired her courage. God bless and be with both of you.
My sympathies to Maia and everyone who knew Cathy. I just posted here occasionally for a couple of months, but I grew to like Cathy a great deal, even when I disagreed with her. (Then my work computer started throwing fits everytime I tried to come here, and for no good reason I didn't keep up on the home one.)
Actually, the one comment I remember making (but grr! I can't find) was about the photo that graces the top of the site. I very diffidently offered that I thought it looked like a scene from Invasion of the Alien Bug People. And, of course, Cathy replied that she wanted to be an Alien Bug Person!
God Bless You, Cathy.
One of the best things to come about from meeting Cathy's friend Luke over the internet years ago was that through him, I got to meet the great Cathy Seipp. The world will be poorer without her, but even so - it will forever reflect the riches that she bequeathed it.
Richard Sorge
Elisabeth Irwin
(and a few others)
Cathy, and with Maia's great help, you were a tremendous force for thoughtful and measured ideas, drawn forth from an Argus-eyed view of the world, often balanced between neighborhood observations and global notions. Journalism was always fresh and necessary reading when she presented her thoughts.
Yet the void left by her passing will not so much be filled up but papered over and the internet marches past. Yet for Maia, this is the loss, one which gave Bach his impetus for "The Musical Offering". Maia, what can we do for you? A public offering, like General Foy's in 1825, that you might have ficuciary means to mourn your loss? That you would have time and space to know that in the time you had with your mother, that you were able to say and hear enough not to have regrets of the unsaid, or mawkish sentimentality towards the past? Please post that sort of fiscal help if you think it would be an actual help and ease your mother's last concerns for you. It is not Latin but kitsch to remark that time cannot be saved, but only spent wisely.
Maia, you said once 'I wouldn't want to disappoint my mother'. For many of us who never met her, and will never meet her, that sums it up. It does for me - Cathy Seipp is a person we do not want to disappoint.
How rare to have a stranger inspire us to look up. She was proud of the blog? Deservedly so. But I think I would add that all of us admirers, known and unknown, are a bit proud of discovering and knowing and admiring her through this blog. A good, good thing for all of us.
I first saw Cathy on Dennis Miller's show and thought she was intelligent, funny and just what the conservative bright needed. But, I had noticed her prior to that in articles she'd written, just didn't realize the two were one until a year or so ago. I only have a few blogs bookmarked, hers being one of them. Probably because she is like many of us and her writing was plain and simple (in the common sense sort of way), but not ordinary. Like Steven Vincent's In the Red Zone, Cathy's blog will remain bookmarked to remind me of their contribution to my life and so many others.
God bless you Cathy. And Maia
What Cliff said is exactly how I feel.
I ineptly say good-bye. We'll miss you, Cathy, and our thoughts are with you and Maia.
Be with God. All my best. Sincerely...
O bird, you fly in the sky of Infinity.
Tell me, is flying your only game?
Tell me, how do you fly in the infinite blue welkin?
My soulful eyes look at you with all admiration.
My heart pines to fly like you.
O bird, you fly in the sky of Infinity.
---Sri Chinmoy
O bird, you fly in the sky of Infinity.
Tell me, is flying your only game?
Tell me, how do you fly in the infinite blue welkin?
My soulful eyes look at you with all admiration.
My heart pines to fly like you.
O bird, you fly in the sky of Infinity.
---Sri Chinmoy
I always loved reading your stuff. God keep you, and bless your daughter.
Godspeed Cathy. I pray you will hear the words: "Well done - good and faithful servant."
My prayers go out to her and her family/friends.
I am saddened to hear the news. God bless you.
I've dreaded this.
Cathy's blog inspired me to write my own, her wit and snarky writing have been a bright spot in my world for some time. She will be greatly missed.
Maia, you are in my prayers. I lost my Mom to cancer four years ago, you are very much in my prayers.
Dear Maia: I'm so sorry. Your mom made a difference in this world. Hugs, Cheryl Romo
I enjoyed reading the blog, and was always impressed with her brave spirit.
Maia,
Dashiell and I send you and your mom our very warm and loving thoughts. If there's a way to keep us informed, please do. Dash wants me to text message him any important info on you and your mom. He wants to be there for you. He's ready to cancel any of his commitments. Please let me know what we can do to help. Dash is going to try to e-mail you today.
Love,
Lindi
Dear Cathy,
I just fell on your blog (thanks to judemusic), and wanted to tell you that I've been through those kind of things like, alas, so many other people, and know how it feels. I wish you a lot of courage and give you a sympathetical cyberhug. As I read, your mom is someone very special, like the grandma I lost, who was the most important person in the world to me, and those people never leave us. There will always be watching us, and live forever by all these happy memories we have and all the good things they have done. Superman does not exist, but I believe there are superheroes on Earth.
Love + Mercy
Cheers from France
Gootsy
God bless you, Maia.
Thank you so much, Cathy.
I never knew you Cathy, but I rescue dogs and I think we might have gotten along well if we had met.
Godspeed
I was lucky enough to once drink with Cathy, a wonderful memory from a trip to LA. My kind of broad. She is already missed.
May she rest in peace. I enjoyed her column on NRO.
God bless.
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