Broken hearted momma

How do you ever get over the loss of a beloved pet. Norman was with me for 18 years. Not nearly enough for me, but apparently enough for his kitty witty body. Never showing his age, he finally spent a final 3 or 4 days between home and the vet trying to find out why he was sick. As the 4th day ended, there was no other alternative. He needed to be let go. This was the hardest thing I've ever done in my life. No words will "ever" tell the world how lost i feel without my baby. How hard it is to sleep in bed without his constant purring next to my ear. This hole in my heart is enormous. Does one ever get past the crying? How long before I can come home after work, and not want to fall to my knees. How long before I am able to move his toys. I sleep with his baby blanket every night. The lord chose to take my baby on Good Friday. I guess in my heart this makes him even more special. I will love and miss him for the rest of my life. I hope he knew how much momma loved him. He was my sweet baby boy.