I haven’t written a column in the Signal Tribune for about a year. Serious illnesses, a car accident and losing two family members (my mom and my Aunt Jeraldine) has pretty much kept me from wanting to be social both in person and with the written word for the paper. I haven’t attended many public events, either including Bixby Knolls First Fridays and Signal Hill City Council meetings.
Last week I did attend the opening of the new Signal Hill library and sat in on part of the Signal Hill council meeting. I was informed ahead of time that the council would be adjourning the meeting in my mother’s honor. Mom passed away on July 15 at 99 years old (or as she reminded us in the last few months: 99 and a half.)
I haven’t run an obituary for her in our paper. I just can’t. Although it has been more than a month since she passed, I just haven’t been able to pull myself together enough to do even the simplest of things. Hell, I’ve just been able to feel the grief and start crying over the last week or so. My heart is truly broken in a way that will never mend. She was my life.
I will do my best to soon get back to writing to you folks, my gentle readers. This is my first attempt. Thank you all for reading our paper over the last 20 years and for supporting our advertisers. I’m sorry I have been so absent.
Neena, so sorry for the loss of your mother, and aunt. I will keep you in my prayers. There are many of us in the community that love and support you.
I am sorry for your loss. Thank you for being authentic, and sharing your story with us. I wish you all the best and look forward to reading more of your thoughts.
Neena, I know how much you loved and cared for you Mom, and she for you and Steve. My heart is heavy with the news that she passed last month. I have fond memories if her and her fiesty ways when Gary and I shared a table with her at one of Emerson’s events. I loved the way she looked so prim and proper but could dish out dirt with the best of them!
Losing loved ones is indeed A very hard thing to deal with. However, know that you Mom is always with you, in your heart, and part of your soul. Her love will help to carry you through your grief.
Hugs to you and Steve.
Dear Neena, We enjoyed being with your mom at many happy meals. I’m so sorry for your loss and I know that your grief will lessen over the years but right now it is heavy on your heart. Been there done that.
Love to you and Steve.
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It has been very difficult and my heart goes out to you and Steve. Much love to you my dear cousin.
Nena,
So sorry for your loss. Your mother was a beautiful person and such a character; much like yourself. You are blessed to have had her in your life for so long.
Neena,
So sorry to hear of the liss of your mother and other challenges you are dealing with. I know you ansolutely lived your mom and your deep family history in the area. I always appreciated you and your mom’s faithfulness to the DAR. Your mom lived a good, strong and happy life. All of us will go down this path. Your mom will always be in your heart and thoughts. Always with you.