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While we were at UCLA, Cindy and I (along with Carla and Andrew) attended various sporting events. We were pretty spoiled by the fact that UCLA has such an outstanding college athletics program.
However, we didn't typically attend the more popular sports, like mens basketball or football; we actually ended up at more volleyball games or gymnastics meets. I've always been a gymnastics fan, and volleyball was the one sport that all five of us (Rabuy sisters) played in high school.
This past weekend, the UCLA womens gymnastics team won their 7th National Championship. It was a pretty exciting event, where UCLA was behind for most of the day and needed a 9.95 from its last competitor to win. That last routine earned a perfect 10, and the Bruins won!
I just happened to catch the last half hour of the event on TV. Watching it made me think of Cindy. Looking back at our college years, I really don't know how much she actually liked gymnastics. I wouldn't be surprised if maybe she just went to the meets because she knew I enjoyed them so much.
Either way, I'm happy to have those UCLA sports memories with my sister. Whenever the Bruins compete, I have even more reason to be both proud and sentimental.
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Fifteen years ago today, Cindy went to heaven. It's hard to believe it's been that long.
During our traditional family gathering in her remembrance, our parents brought a collage that was made up of the different newspaper articles and columns that were written when she passed away.
It's so heartwarming to be reminded of how Cindy's life touched so many people. We take a little extra time to think of her at this time of year, on her Heaven Anniversary; but we still miss her every single day.
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One of the most fun aspects of the month of March is enjoying the NCAA Mens Basketball Tournament. Previous posts have discussed our family's tradition of completing tournament brackets, predicting winners throughout the different rounds of games.
Since life seems to get busier every year, I recently had a fleeting moment when I considered not conducting our annual bracket competition. Thankfully, the moment passed, and we're still completing our brackets along with close friends and family.
March Madness always reminds me of Cindy. And as the first few days of the tournament have been especially unpredictable and entertaining, I'm so glad we've continued to keep our tradition alive. I hope everyone is enjoying the madness!!
