You're right, Jenn, other people don't view the loss of our little one's the same way we do. You are probably more able psychologically to accept the death of your mom because she was older than you were Katie because she was so little, so young, and so dependent on you for all of her care. I also had a double loss in my family before Muffin's death. It really takes the wind out of your sails for awhile, but you realize that life goes on with or without you. You're the same way with Katie's clothes as I was with Muffin's. That is just normal behavior. I did it, too. The truth is that you will grieve for little Katie for a long, long time. I think a puppy (or two
) can only help fill your time and your heart and help little Codie cope with his grief, too. Don't forget that they also suffer with grief. Wishing you lotsa hugs and telling you how lucky you are that Jim loves you so much!
