It was nearing my birthday and I was enjoying watching my teenager Indigo blossom into a lovely young woman. She was proving every day that she could handle her own life.
I thought back over my life in Lunar Lakes. I had come here with one goal, to grow the roots that started one of the strongest families this isolated planet had seen. And while it hadn't turned out the way I had intended in the beginning, I wouldn't change it for the world.
Indi was at work on my birthday. I hadn't wanted a fuss, so it was better that I was home alone.
I had only vague memories of my mother at this point, but I imagined I looked a lot like her.
Despite my advanced years now, I continued to be active and run my household like I always had.
My garden took precedence still and I was able to start making plans for when Indi took over the family when it was her birthday in a few days time.
I talked with Indi the day of her birthday about what it would mean for her to be my heir. I apoligised that it was all on her, I had no other children or family around to help her. But she was strong, like me, and I knew she'd do me proud.
It was a quite celebration for Indi's birthday. But that was the way it had always been for our tiny family. I know that even though it's the end of my time as matriach of the family, Indi will continue to take the family to new heights. And I will help her in anyway I can will I'm still here....
Ivy Dare
Founder
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