Out and About in Moscow

Anna Stockburger from our Washington PAE office came to Moscow. Anna stayed in three different locations, to get a feel of what it is like to live and work here. While staying with us, we enjoyed the Old Circus and Swan Lake Ballet.

Pat was interviewed for a televison program while we were waiting for the ballet to start. The announcer asked which Russian ballet dancer she had seen before and she said Nureyev. He gave her a quizzical look and then Pat realized Nureyev probably stopped dancing before this young man was born. Oh well!!!

The Kremlin Hospital became a regular site for us.
After 10+ blood tests; x-rays of hands, knees, and ankles; MRI of her left knee; her left knee aspirated 2x's; and the knee injected with a steroid; it was determined that she has a progressive rheumatoid arthritis. She is on medication: a noninflammatory pill taken everyday and chemo medication once a week to stop the progression of the bone loss from the arthritis. Pat is out of pain and able to walk without a cane. We are very happy and we want to thank those who have prayed and supported us through our challenges.

Happy 4th of July!

Here at the Embassy , we had a picnic outside on the greens where we also met our new Ambassador.
On July 3 Ambassador Beyrle assumed charge as U.S. Ambassador to the Russian Federation. Later that day the Ambassador hosted the U.S. Embassy’s Independence Day celebration at Spaso House.

Guess who turned 60?

Yep, Terry turned 60 on July 27th. We celebrated his day with a quiet dinner, cake and some friends, John and Janice.


Pat's gift to Terry was to turn a small closet into His workshop. So Terry can now create, invent, discover and play.