[AlekseiGirl]

Personally, I can see how much you love these kitties, and it seems you have the same love for children. I can also see that you are conflicted, and perhaps YOU don't want to see the kitties die (which is understandable).

I think that two valuable lessons can be learned from keeping your kitties:

1. Even sick, unhealthy animals (and people) need a loving home regardless of their life expectancy and their problems.

2. The circle of life means that all things are born and all things die. Yes, death is very sad, but it is inevitable. Children should be allowed to grieve the loss, but also celebrate the life of the animal (or person) that passed.

One more thing: I don't think you should mention to your foster kids that your kitties may "drop dead" at any moment. This is true with any living thing. Death does not always come with notice. Sometimes it is incredibly unfair. You should tell you children that these kitties are sick, that they were born sick, but that they need to be loved anyway. Deal with the death issue when it happens, but don't let it hang over your head every single day.