Loss

My house seems so empty even with Missy, Duncan, and Jock and the cats.  I expect Daisy to bark to wake me up at 5 am as usual.  I called the vet's office to find out how much my bill was.  I was really depressed all day and am still depressed.  It was like the final letting go.  But not really.  I haven't removed the pet gates.  Can't. Not yet.  I am not ready to let her go completely.  It will take awhile.  That piece of missing heart is still healing.