I agree - emotional health is the most important and I wouldn't survive the stress of work without the pleasure of waking/getting up with them - and of course coming home to them de-stresses my day & reminds me what is worthwhile about life.

When I didn't have Bucky, I missed the way he would hug me.  Now that I've gotten him back, he still hasn't hugged me, but he will fall asleep on my shoulder and cuddles more than he ever did.  I really missed him.  He gives me moments when the world no longer matters, purring in my ear and drooling down my neck.