Sheila,
Here is the message I was referring to earlier this morning. It truly helped me in the beginning and continues to help me still. I encourage you to listen to it. It is a sermon by Greg Laurie after he lost his 33 year old son in a car accident.
To some people it is crazy, but when we lose our fur kids, it is losing a family member - so I feel this message is appropriate.
There is also a part 2 to this message and you can find it on Harvest.org or I can send you a link if you'd like.
This message gives perspective to those of us who have lost those whom we have truly loved. I hope that it brings comfort to you.
"Hope for Those Who Have Lost Loved Ones -- I" ::: A New Beginning Radio ::: Harvest Ministries