It doesn’t seem that long ago, and yet it’s a lifetime.

Two years ago, my mom left this world. I had the chance to tell her that her daughter was going to be a published author, and I know it made her proud. I also got to tell her that we were approved for disability, that she didn’t have to worry about us.

I know she’s up there with Dad smiling down on us. I can only hope she’s proud of me now.