Hello Kristie!
It is a sad and somewhat lost time for both you and your mother. My father died two years ago. At first I was very sad all the time. My Dad was the person I asked questions about, traveled with, joked with and adored. If I had a question he was the one I conferred with. Then he was gone. There was a hole in my life. Then the hole changed to only great memories, strong stories, reread books and wanting to tell him things that were happening and wanting to get feedback...but he was gone. The hole has gotten small now. There is not a day that goes by still that I don't think of him. However, the memories are sweet and the stories are happy now. It is time for you and your Mom to "pull up your socks and get on with life". These are words from a favorite family friend that had to deal with her loss. I do not know you Kristie, but you are in my thoughts and prayers! Be strong for your Mother, think often and well of your Dad, be happy you are his daughter and he did well by you!
Charlie