God Bless You!
When my Dad served in the Navy in WWII they had a ship's cat who had kittens while they were at sea. To hear my Dad talk, the cat and her kittens were a very bright spot in a difficult time and place. Sounds like it for you too. My best wishes to all of you!
As for Finbar (I just love that graphic!), I think he's going to need a kitten to corrupt when I come home. His "foster parents" have cats and Finbar is enjoying having all of his co-cats to play with. Dulcie is too spohisticated to play with Finbar, but he has all these new friends now.
So I'd already decided to get him a kitten when we're all settled back at home. I love it....I'm going to get a cat for my cat. LOL