I lost someone special today.
    13 years ago
            
                            You have nothing to fear but fear itself...                        
                    
                    Today, my 21 year old cat died. I bottle fed him from a few week old kitten with my mom and he's lived with me my entire life. I was there for his entire life. He was diabetic, had arthritis and today he just stopped moving, stopped eating and drinking and lost control of his bowels. I had to put him to sleep. I almost lost him a few months ago, when my mom lost our house, but thanks to my family I was able to keep him with me. I'm glad he's not suffering anymore but he's gonna be missed. 
So much.
                    So much.
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btw - nice to hear you're still alive and sound.
Such a loss is always difficult and the sorrow will never truly fade, as we are always left with the uncertainty of never knowing if our pets understood how much we loved them and how much we wanted only the best for them.
Just remember all the good times you shared over those 21 years and know that you had given him a long and happy life that nobody else could have provided. He will always be a part of you and even decades from now, you will still remember him as if it was only yesterday. It is his gift to you, to have something to cherish and remember with such lasting fondness.
Also, hugs and kisses.
Wow, your cat lived a long life. and I bet he had a happy one. I'm sorry for your loss. :(