Michelle, after your rest, I hope that this day brings you a small ray of hope, even if it is just the scent of a fall rose blooming or the snuggling love of one of your cats, dogs, or hen (she sounds so cute!) These are all messages of love and support and meant to help your heart to not hurt so much, as are our messages and thoughts which we send to you.

When and if you can find the strength within you, it might be helpful to make a scrapbook of Veronica and yourselves...something to share with her if/when she comes back and to look over in the meantime. A way to focus on the good that you DID have with her. Or, write in a journal to her; pour your heart out to her about how much you care, hurt, long to hold her, etc.

Also, a guided imagery tape might be of help. I esp. like the ones by Belleruth Naparstek which can find be found here: Ease Grief.

Lots of hugs and good thoughts coming your way from Colorado,

kat