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This is my first post, and I am not even sure how to do this yet :-) . I feel really, really sorry for your loss. It is such a sad thing to lose a member of the family. We lost our Bullmastiff in August at age 11, and then our first Rottweiler puppy at 12 weeks due to a g.i. issue. Sad.
It is never easy, whether it is when they are young or old. Just remember that you had many, many great years together. Some people NEVER ever find that companionship and love.
After my boy died, I found this plaque that said: Don't Cry Because it's Over, Smile Because it Happened. -Dr. Seuss Everytime I go into the "dog room", I see that sign hanging over their pictures.
Be sad, cry, and then remember to be grateful. That's what gets me through it. Remember everything they taught YOU, and why you are a better person today. It just takes time.