She was a beautiful dog. I have a dog who is 10 years old and is still going strong, though I always think of a time when I may not have him. In life, we do so much for those animals that we love and its hard to admit but the more you love them, the harder it is letting them go. The Rainbow Bridge --- there's a poem that will drive me to tears even thinking about it, but its so true. She'll be waiting there, tail wagging and leash in mouth ready for you to take her home.
It takes time to get your heart and head back together (in 1988 our family put down our 18 year old poodle and it took us a good long time before we ever got over it) but it DOES happen. Then the memories of loving times will forever play in your mind.
Prayers to you, your family, and Murphy.
Darren