@candiedblackout
Oh,that was almost requisite for such a great story!
I have read halfway through your brainchild and it already is one of my most cherished ones!
And,i do offer my deepest and most sincere condolences for the bereavement you and your family had to go through after the demise of your father. These at times may seem empty words,just offered to sympathise with the deceased's family,yet also being the receiver of such circumstances as yours,i can tell ,it helps.
Not wishing to end on a sad and morose note- i would wish you the best of luck and blessings and exhort you to carry on and refine this talent of yours!