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  Alas, the Lawson’s begged me to follow through with my goals as if my parents were still here. With the many reminders that they were watching from Heaven, I was told they would want to see me succeed.

  What is success, really? If it’s measured in my bank statement, then school isn’t necessary. If it’s measured in accomplishing something one sets out to do no matter what shit-storm life throws at them … well, I’m hanging on, but I make no promises I will finish it out.

  “Well, Mom and Dad,” I whisper to the air around me, “I survived my first full semester without you.”

  Nevertheless, I’m drowning in despair, and there is no desire within me to reach for a life preserver.

  The story continues on in Crash and Burn (Love and Repair Book 1) available now through all major ebook retailers!