Like all the others here, I've loved and lost a number of family and personal pets. Several dogs, birds, tons of cats, even a squirrel or two.. Every one of them caused me pain at their loss.
Anytime you have to put an animal down it's especially hard, simply because you made the decision to end their life. But ask yourself...would it be better to see them go around in pain and suffering or let them sleep painfree? Ultimately, you make the decision based upon your love for them. I'm sure if they could talk they would thank you.
It's a loss, yes, and just like any other injury it will take time to heal. Remember the good times, and get yourself another cat. Nothing will be able to stop the memories or the pain, but having to provide for a new cat will help ease that sorrow you feel right now. Remember, cats adopt you, you don't adopt them. Go to an animal shelter and see if any of the cats there want you to take them home. Don't limit yourself to just kittens either. Some of my best cats have been 7-10 years old when I got to be their friend. Look around...
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1987 V20 w/1987 150HP Yamaha on a Shoreland'r Trailer
1978 16.5 Airslot w/1996 120HP Force on a Four Winns trailer
1996 V21 w/1993 200HP Mercury on a Shoreline Trailer
All towed by a 5.7L Hemi Durango.
If God didn't have a purpose for us we wouldn't be here, so
Live simply, Love generously, Care deeply, Speak kindly.
(Leave the rest to God) 
Silence, in the face of evil, is itself evil. Not to speak is to speak, not to act is to act. God will not hold us guiltless.
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