I wasn't incredibly close with Ana, but I did enjoy her company and thought she made an excellent Padawan. I died while she was still young, but she grew into an incredible Jedi Knight.
I think that this familial connection may be part of why I was so drawn to you when I first met you. And maybe part of why I care about you so much and think of you as a daughter. If Ana R'Kell is your great aunt, it would explain why you have been doing so well with your training. It's in your blood, Mia. You were meant for this, no matter if a meteor accident caused it or not.