Major Dilemma

[K & L]

Originally posted by carole

What I Love to read most about your story , is the wonderful interaction you have with your grandchildren, they are truely blessed.

Thank you so much! We love the grandchildren and make time for them almost daily. We take them with us almost everywhere. I also thank you for your input on asthma. Yes, this is very serious. She was rushed into ER because she wasn't breathing. I sure hope this all works out. She came over last night for about an hour, ate some dinner, and then we took her home. We're hoping short bouts of interaction will be OK. We will do all we can to make this work. If worse comes to worse we'll have to extend the cat run and they'll all have to be outdoors when she's over.

Thank you all for your responses.

[Edwina's Secretary]

I have asthma and cats induce it. It took a while (and two emergency room visits) but I haven't had a problem now for three or four years. I have even weaned myself off the daily use of antihistamines -- although I still need them at times.

I wash my hands alot, never touch my face -- especially my eyes or nose -- after petting a cat. I avoid having the cats too near my face. Lying prone also makes it harder to breathe. Long haired cats cause me more problems than short hair.

It can be done!