Imagine if you had something you really liked, for a really long time, let's say about 8 years, and then you lost it.
Sometimes, you just get used to having something around. And then it goes away for a while. Even though you know it will definitely be back, the time when it is gone is hard, man.
I'm a feeling bit lost and lonely. But I know this is all for the greater good, so I will soldier on.
With cats.