Aw, Cass...I am sooooo sorry. She sounds like she was such a great friend to you, and certainly a sweetie. There is no reason to feel guilty or worried about not saying something sooner...death is difficult to accept, and everyone deals with it in different ways. You obviously gave her a great life, and her last moments were spent with you, in the best place possible...in the arms of someone who loves her.

I, too, know the pain of losing such a wonderful companion. Anytime you need to talk, I'll be here. Feel free to PM whenever you want...I can't make the pain go away, but I can certainly offer a shoulder to cry on.