Thanks for the support and advice everyone. It really does help to have people who understand listen.

Good news on my mother, she is not in congestive heart failure at this time but the dr. is at a loss for her swelling and fluid retention. She has gained 15 pounds in water weight in less than three weeks. He said her heart size has not changed and her lungs and chest are clear plus her pace maker is working perfectly so he is going to increase her diuretic a to try to get rid of the excess fluid, especially around her heart. It was very good news seeing how I had packed her bag expecting him to admit her to the hospital today. To top if off, she felt so much better today that we went to her favorite restaurant for lunch and she walked all the way in on her walker - Yeah!!!!

As for the kitten I've thought and prayed on this and I know it is not the best time. I know that adorable little girl will get a home quickly so I will try not stress too much about not getting her. Anyway, I'm going to be adding to my care another four legged addition. This may sound insane but we are probably getting a dog for my Dad. He had really bonded with his neigbor's dogs and spent many an hour with those dogs (female beagles) until they were tragically killed two weeks ago - a terrible story. He's been very upset about it and has expressed wanting another - which our neighbors still have the parents and the brother of the females. So we've decided to ask the neighbors for the brother which I'm sure they'll be glad to give to Dad. I plan to post about him on the Dog side when we get this worked out. For now I will be getting estimates on a fence and having it installed before we bring him over. My entire family believes the dog will be a good focus for Dad and when the time comes that Dad can't keep him I or my sister who lives a couple hours away will take him.

Thanks again everyone!