Apparently my house's closing happened today, on my late mother's birthday. It's sort of sad, I will admit, but Hubby and I tried to celebrate in a way. Bittersweet celebration. The money will reach our account by wire sometime early next week.

My sister wrote me today that outside visitations at our father's assisted living facility are suspended "until further notice". We can visit him behind a window or virtually. The place has 17 total COVID cases right now. 7 in the hospital, 10 recovering at the facility. It is likely that I will not see him, beyond through glass, before I leave for Czech Republic. I know what that can mean. I hope it doesn't. Imagine this. This is the current reality for many.