Kimberly
I am so very sorry for your loss, you know grandparents do have rights, my sons ex tried to keep his daughter away from me but because he had been murdered I was able to get grand parental rights. It has been 4 years and 7 months since my son was murdered and I have visitation with my granddaughter once a month for a weekend. Her mother has since decided that having Miss Sandra spend time with me is not such a bad thing. I too think of my son 24 - 7 even after all this time. But you are right the bills come no matter what so we keep moving on.
Hugs Jim's Mom