You rescued a "dumpster kitty"......you are an angel!!!
She is so lucky you came along a year ago.......many people may have looked the other way.
I am so sorry about your mom and her diagnosis and disease. Cats usually appear in our lives for a reason--and I'm sure her purpose is to be there to comfort mom. I hope she pulls thru.

Congrat's on being chosen "the kitty of the day"........you put a smile on our faces today