T, I'm very sorry about the family's furry companion. You and your family gave the little one a home so that he wasn't out on the street. He had a good life w/you and that's what is important.
I know how it feels to lose a furry companion and boy, it leaves an empty hole. Some day, you'll get another one and share your love w/him/her. Again, I am very sorry.
Sit quietly, the answers will reveal themselves when you least expect them to. The past is gone, the present is a gift and you need to focus on today, allow the future to reveal itself when it is ready.
