Today was tough in the late morning because the youngest and I had to be there for Dedushka, but it meant that I couldn’t be there for my friend. It hurts. It makes me want to throw up. I wish I could be physically present in both places. It physically hurt not to be there for her. But there was nothing I could do. We have to be there for Papa.

At the same time, we GET to be there for Dedushka. We GET to see him sitting up and drinking smoothies. We GET to sit next to him and hug him. That is incredible, and we are so grateful for that gift.

We are blessed that we CAN be there for him, thanks be to God and to all the people that made that a reality right now for us!!!