"In their relative verbal silence, their souls seem to take up more room, therefore you feel the emptiness/void even more acutely."

My niece sent this to me and it describes exactly how I feel.
Rascal was a cat who was very much with you - talking to you - sitting by your side - curling up with you at night.

Even though I have Annie and Emma - there is a huge void in the house - because yes, his soul did take up a huge amount of room at my home.

I deeply appreciate all of your thoughts and prayers and love. So many have been through this - so I know that you understand the
pain and loss I am feeling.