Well, that's the manual - you can get on with your life now. Keep in touch. Say hello to your cats from me.
My ghod - I just can't stand goodbyes. Sniffle.
Ol' Chuck Reznikoff said it pretty well, so I leave the floor to him:
Te Deum
Not because of victories
I sing,
having none,
but for the common sunshine,
the breeze,
the largess of the spring.Not for victory
but for the day's work done
as well as I was able;
not for a seat upon the dais
but at the common table.