I hate to say this but this is why having a dog is so important for the human soul. Your kids just learned how to love something so special, & then try to cope with a loss. There's nothing in any text book that can teach this sort of thing we call 'life experiences". One day my dogs will pass on....& I'll have to go through the same dreaded feelings. But, I will NEVER trade all the joy & happiness they bring me every day.
VERY well put. I have lost pets in the past and it crushed my siblings and I...after several years they literally become a sibling..a part of the family.Sorry to hear about your loss bro, that's tough. Let them heal for a bit and get another. Kinda like the get back on the horse type thing..
Mindspin--my condolences. Just an awful ting to go thru.