Thank you again for all of these wonderful posts and the PMs, they are continuing to help give me a little comfort. I've been going through various stages of grief, the latest being denial and have been pretending to myself that Gari is still here with us.
Skyesmum and Jensam came over last night with their doggies, and it was lovely to have them here. The dogs played with Gari's toys and gave me much needed Cocker cuddles, but the house became so empty and quiet when they left. Surfer Rosa came today with her 4, and very kindly offered to let 2 of them stay over with us, so we have Eddie and Jake currently asleep here after having their dinner, and it is wonderful therapy. The only thing is Eddie looks like a much smaller Gari, which is making us feel sad, but it's also nice having a similar looking dog here. Jake is golden and very different, and a complete sweetheart too.
It's early days yet, and a very difficult time, but with all the support I am getting on here and from other friends, we will get there and one day will be able to think of Gari and smile instead of cry.
