While Daisy was alive, if I was unhappy about something and started to cry, she would rush over and lick my face. I would always let her know that it helped.

Now, it makes me feel bad - knowing that I am crying for her and she cannot come; and knowing that she would not want me to be so unhappy.

But, I miss her terribly and cannot help it.

Daisy's Mommy..

She understands. You're human, and grief is an up-and-down, off-and-on process.

And yet, more than anything I bet she wants you to come out on the other side and give and receive as much love as you can in your life.

You're right that she wouldn't want you to be unhappy, but she also understands that you need to go through this process. And she also knows that it will take time, and that will happen in God's own time, which, unfortunately is way too long for most of us. Animals teach us a kind of love that humans can't. I believe you never recover from these situations, they just become part of who you are. There's nothing I or anyone else can say or do to minimize your pain. In fact, I've lost people in my life that I don't miss as much as I do my animals. And I'd happily do it all again with every single one of them. I can both empathize and sympathize with you. If nothing else, you're not alone. People in general can't comprehend the bond we have with our animals. In fact, I once had a particularly insensitive relative say to me "It's just a cat" when I lost one. He won't make that mistake again! There's no such thing as "just a cat/dog/whatever." They're our friends, and it's natural to grieve when we lose a friend. That's why I'm so grateful to this site. We really are here for you, and you and Daisy will be in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and be good to yourself.
Robert