What a wonderful article, Deb! I have lost my father a month ago and I have been in giref ever since and probably will continue to do so for a long time.
For me, understanding the feelings and thoughts that have arised after his passing has helped me tremendously. I got a better glimpse at them by reading books such as Yalom's Staring At the Sun. No day is like the other when going through something like this.
My heartfelt condoleances to everyone going through something like this!