Dearest Gerrie ~ I'm so very sorry.

I too lost my best friend of 60 YEARS early this year, and I miss her so much! I met her when I was 4 years old. Life isn't the same without her.
Gerrie, will you do something for me? Please call Hospice. They have the best grief counselors!!! They will be glad to talk to you, and I think you DO need a grief counselor, my friend. Sometimes we need help dealing with the death of someone we love. I talked with one of them when my husband died, and they helped me immensely!!! So please give them a call, will you?
I wish you all the best Gerrie. Will you please let us know what happens? I'd really like to know -- honestly! You can private message me if you like. But please call them. I'm concerned about you. God bless and take care. Hugs, Lee