Anytime we lose a beloved (be it pet or human), there is a void. We just have to deal with it. Brings to mind that old saying " Time heals all wounds."
Don't dwell on D. Is there anything in the d decree that gives a time frame for selling the house? Lord, you would think by now it would be gone!
When you can't make a decision because you are torn between your heart and your head, listen to the half with the brain.