Lost my life time buddy

I lost Midnight 11 yrs ago and thought I'd die from grief so I got Snowflake and managed to get through it...I got Pup 5 months ago because I knew Snowflake was getting old...I never let Pup be put in 1st place as long as she lived but now Pup is king of the house...He will be loved dearly but can never be loved more than I loved Snowflake or Midnight but JUST AS MUCH. IT SURE DOES HURT THOUGH!