Started a new job a few weeks ago bringing hurt of missing my mom

I (m25) lost my mom about 8 months ago to a rare form of blood cancer. It was rough she got it and went quick but painfully. I miss her so much. This last 8 months since she’s gone I had kinda been in limbo I stayed at a mediocre paying job and kinda was in a state of non improvement as it was hard to get out of my bed as my mom is my best friend and my literal favorite human. But I finished college up and got this new job and it’s been a challenge. It’s long days, it’s hard mental work and a lot of learning new info quickly and totally out of my comfort zone. I have felt this emptiness of her asking me how it’s going. She always took such interest in my life and was so loving and supportive and was always there for me.

Since I started my job no one not my dad, friends or sister have asked how it’s gone really. I just miss the kind nurturing side of my mom supporting me and today at work I was proud of myself as I got an award and my first thought was I can’t wait to brag to my mom and then immediately got sad. I consider myself a religious person as my mom for sure was so I have to go with the believe that she’s watching somewhere proud.