My deepest condolonces on the loss of your little girl, Debbie.  Our animals give us such unconditional love, they leave a big hole in our hearts when they go.

I find that when other things in my life aren't going well, I can wrack myself with guilt over things I didn't do or should have done better for my loved ones.  When life is going well, I can think of my loved ones who've passed (2- and 4-legged loved ones) and know that realistically I gave them the best I could possibly give and then some.

Time is a wonderful healer, and hopefully before long you can remember only the good times and the love you shared with Tawny.

Ruth