Hey thanks for the kind words, he is still here, still bringing his wakeful presence :)
It depends what you define as "children", if you talk about the Love we share, I guess it's something that is not just reserved to our children, but all things living.. However pets are animals and have their nature, so obviously I am not any animals mother, but the responsibilities and the dedication we promise through making a decision to welcome children, animals or plants into our home is the same engagement in the long-run; creating a healthy home, where anybody can be how they were born to be.
You seemed to have a profound relationship with Sasha, 17 years is a special connection... Did you have contact with her after her passing?
Blessings,