Timofei’s discharge papers: page 1, page 2.

Kirill’s discharge papers: page 1, page 2.

Kirill provided us an update on himself and his brother.

“Summer flew by and now it is time to get prepared for school again. The 11th grade will be hard seeing that it is the last year of classes in preparation for university.

This summer was both boring and “happy” at the same time. We were unable to go on vacation because every two weeks Timofei was in the hospital and then I was also hospitalized.

I celebrated my 16th birthday in June and received my first official document – a passport.

Timofei is growing up to be a smart and curious little boy. He said his first word – mama, climbs around the house on all fours and in his walker, laughs at the most random things and likes to open anything he can get his hands on. He likes to chase the dog and laugh with the cat. His favorite toys are bowls, spoons, pots, pans and glass bottles.

He also loves to play with buttons and curtains – we can’t even turn around for a few seconds! Timofei enjoys yelling out in his baby “language.” We can’t even think how we used to live without the little “troublemaker.”

The “Happy Child” fund has been extremely kind and helpful towards our family. We thank them for all the laughter and joy in our home. Thank you everyone for your help!”