Without in any way minimizing your loss of BarbieJade--I do have some idea how you feel--or of your other losses, I have to say that what struck me when I read your post was "Zeus will greet me, he will be joined by AnnaBanana, DonnieDude, Gremlin and Moe". Yes, you've endured a lot, but you've opened your heart and home to other lucky hounds.
And as I walked the girls tonight, I thought about how BarbieJade paved the way. She might not have wanted to share her home with another female, but she taught about the special nature of broodies, and now three others know how glorious a retirement can be.
Nice job, Queen BarbieJade. You too, Stepper and TigerPower.