Update

Dad is recovering from quadruple bypass surgery.

He was under the knife for more than four hours.

All the doctors and nurses tell us he his stats are excellent. He can
barely talk because of the tube he had down his throat. He’s obviously
very uncomfortable, mostly from having to lie on his back. They also say
they hope to have him walking around some tomorrow, if you can believe
it. My sister, who is a nurse, says that he is doing as well as can be
expected.

Obviously, I am going to miss work until the worst is over. I need to be
with Dad and the rest of the family. I called in and told them I was
taking a day off under the Family Medical Leave Act. I’ve been at my job
for more than one year now, I believe I qualify now.

If anyone reading this has any experience with FMLA, drop me an email or
a comment.

And of course, posts will be limited. And I thank everyone who has
written to express their best wishes.