Oh Iris, that is so touching..And you were wonderful to take mom in.... Our miss buttons is very special to us too as being brain damaged, she has her limits. Never has a kitty touched our hearts the way this one has. She makes us laugh every day and loves everyone who comes into our home... I don't have any kids so my kitties are like little kiddies in fur coats! Have a good one... Puuuurrrrr