I wasn't going to tell you all this.....But...

[K9karen]

Dear Carole, just remember, things happen for a reason. Sometimes it seems so unfair and cruel. When the proper time comes, you'll have your Tortie. You are doing what you must, first. You must take care of Ash. Don't fret, life works in mysterious ways!

[finn's mom]

Ah, Carole...this is such a hard situation all around...I've been reading all of your posts, just not replying to much lately...but, I want you to know my heart is with you. And, all the precious cats...

[carole]

Yes i know I have resigned myself to the fact that i am not having one of the kittens, I had made my mind up about that because i have to be practical, we cannot always have what we desire and good things come to those of us who wait, i have always believed that little saying and Karen you are right I will have my tortie girl when the time is right and she will be very special I know that, in the meantime i am blessed to have the two precious furbabies I have and they take top priority, poor kitties must have noticed not getting quite as much attention lately as I have been so busy with my other kitties.

Even though it has all been hard for me emotionally mostly, i feel a great deal of happiness in what has been achieved and it is extremely rewarding, one has to take the downfalls with the highs, even though it is hard to bear at times.

Finns mom I hope you are ok, feel free to Pm if you need a chat, I have noticed you have not been around as much, hope all is well with you.

[finn's mom]

Finns mom I hope you are ok, feel free to Pm if you need a chat, I have noticed you have not been around as much, hope all is well with you.

Thank you thank you. I know your door is open to me, as mine is to you. I'm absolutely splendid, though, actually. Just addicted to a different website for the moment. Nothing major at all...I'll keep you posted on anything big going on, though...I may be getting a job as a preschool photographer, it's a possibility....sorry for the tangent, I guess I should send this in a pm. Ah, poo. ha ha. anyway, thanks again for the offer of a chat...I may take you up on that one day, just for the fun of it.

[carole]

No problem just glad to hear all is good, way to go girl. GOOD LUCK with getting the new job.

[jenluckenbach]

Many times in life it turns out the the RIGHT thing to do, is the HARDEST thing to do.

Those babies are highly adoptable and will find homes fairly fast, I am certain. (this is the logic I use when I foster young-uns).

And I wholeheartedly agree with the wisdom stated above....Maybe the timing stinks for a reason. Maybe there's some other kitty in need out there just waiting for you to adopt it. I won't bore you with the details, but this has happened to me at least two times.

SO, thank your husband for wanting to give you this gift, and then tell him you will take him up on that offer at a later time.