Dear Family,

We got a treat of spending time with Grandpa today. There's a chance Carris Health will shut down again due to Delta variant (as other care centers and rest homes in the area are closing their doors to visitors) so this time felt particularly precious. 

Even today, we weren't allowed to visit in the facility, but thankfully it was a perfect day in the high 60s and sunny.  And also thankfully there is a playground nearby within wheelchair pushing distance :)  We even did some off-roading in the grass so grandpa be close by to watch the kids climbing and jumping and swinging.

Grandpa and Jonathan got to play the harmonica together, and all the kids got to show grandpa their athletic abilities, which was really special.  

Grandpa was feeling strong today and we had a great time talking about old times, the kids, the beautiful day and many other subjects that came up.    We even sang "Happy Birthday" a week early, in case we aren't able to see him as a family next week.  And after singing in English (or "American" as Alex said) we sang his first rendition in Russian.  I guess there's always something new to experience even at 91 :)

Iryna and I have been exploring options for when grandpa leaves the Therapy Center.  We have one excellent (Compassionate Cottages) and one good option (Brookdale) we're looking into closely.  Even if grandpa gets his stay at the Therapy Center extended for a couple weeks and makes good progress there, it's almost certain he won't be able to be home on his own.   Please pray that we'll be able to find a really great place for grandpa where he can enjoy life and be safe and happy.

Once we know whether grandpa gets his stay at the Therapy Center extended, or if he moves to another facility, we'll post the address for where he'll be staying for the next few weeks.

Tim and Iryna, Jonathan, Alex and Adelee