jcosimi, great job! that's 9 months. We give God the glory! I want to encourage you to keep going. May His Word be what we rely on every day. May we first go to Him when we have any difficulty.
Like Joosep said ...the sting of loss may be with you for years to come...I think that's a sign that you were blessed with good parents ..mine passed in 2007 and I still miss their love...but I know that The Father has something good planned for us even if in our human courtroom judges God Unjust and Unwise...hang in there and keep believing in Jesus (I know you will)...
jcosimi, Congratulations on reaching that goal! your persistence in working diligently on this site will bear fruit, I truly believe! (and most likely has already borne fruit)