Donna Siegel

As many of you have come to find out, my mother unfortunately lost her battle from many medical complications on September 19th, 2022. I usually have so much to say and know all the right words, but with this.. I understand when people say they’re “at a loss”. I keep thinking of her gigantic smile and how she lit up an entire room - even if she, at times, annoyed me with her beaming personality. She was like a magnet of life. The emptiness inside my chest… my mother was so young, beautiful, and full of life. Going through her things, I came across all the plans she was making for my bridal shower. Although her and I certainly had different tastes, her heart was always set on me. She wanted the best for me, what she thought was the best, and exactly how she thought it should be. I can’t believe she won’t be there on my wedding day to see me in one of the three dresses she screamed, “OH THATS IT! THATS THE ONE!”. The way she looked at me, like I was the only thing in the world that shone brighter than her. Trying to view this logically, intelligence over emotion… I’m grateful that she is no longer in pain and fighting between hospitals and rehab centers. This has been going on for the past six months with progress, followed by less progress and more complications, then more progress, than an even worse down fall. She no longer has to suffer from diabetes and the constant fear and anxiety that brings, she no longer has to be in fear and tension that this time is a heart attack. It amazes me how strong she has been her entire life, let alone these past six months. This beautiful woman has had health complications throughout and still showed up, dressed to the nine, blush from cheek to ear, ready to laugh and party. You would never know she was in pain. My mother can now be at peace with her father who I unfortunately never got to meet but she would be so grateful to meet again. I want to make her proud, everyone who knew her knew about her style and fashion sense. It would mean nothing more to me than to give this outstanding woman the proper send off she deserves. I am humbly asking for any donations, as my mother didn’t have a plan in place since she was so young and this was unexpected, for her funeral expenses. I hope to one day be able to laugh at life, get ready even on my worst days, and put my best foot forward despite whatever life throws at me - just like she did. I am honored to have had such a wonderful mom. May she rest in peace.