I wish I could say "I know how you feel" but I really don't. I haven't lost anyone close to me yet (Hopefully that won't be happening anytime soon), so I can only imagine how hard it is. I hope you all the best :D
We're doing fine here, and my family and I are enjoying my new baby brother :D He's adorable, and he's turning 4 months early January, next week to be exact :]