My thoughts and prayers are with you Denver, as I know how hard it is to lose a member of the family such as your dog. I lost my Bella (Yellow Lab) a few years ago, and my entire family was in morning for awhile over it due to the closeness that we had with her. She was kind-of like the movie Marly & Me, but not quite as destructive.
It is also a very positive situation, in the fact that your W was so understanding & supportive toward you in the grieving process!