Todd, Lynne has written some very wise thoughts for you. When I lost my father years ago on Thanksgiving Day, it made the holidays so difficult. I could burst into tears over a song, a sound or even a smell.

Go ahead and "feel" all you can feel right now - don't hold back your tears. All of this is part of the necessary grief process because your loss is huge.

But just like your Mom wanted to see you happy while she was here, she will also want to see you happy now. It is so hard to understand, but she will always be with you and is with you now.

Please allow me to reach out and give you a hug and in some way share your huge loss with you.

All of us care, don't be afraid to reach out to us. This is an exceptionally caring group on Pet Talk.