Denise, I fully understand you and your daughters feelings and decision.
When my beloved Maltese, Jack (RIP), died I was sure that my world ended. I also knew that I would never love another dog like I loved him. Two months later my sister's friend gave us Maggie. She became Chuck's dog, I just could not let myself love another animal. A year later Maggie had Rocky & we kept him because he was a cute little black dog. Rock was almost 2 before I allowed myself to truly love him. He was missing & I was frantic to find him. Maggie found him in the woods and led him back home. I mourned Jack almost 3 years and could not allow myself to open up to the feelings of love (& not being hurt) again until Rocky was lost. Jack's urn (my Jack-in-the-Box) is by my bed and I tell him goodnight every night. Then I cuddle up with my Rock & go to sleep.
My prayers for you and your family. Jeanie |