Blind Prophecy

I got a call from my sister about an hour ago. Dad went in for his angiogram this morning – now he’s being admitted to the hospital for at least a few days. What Jessi told me (Mom wasn’t up to calling everyone) was that of his four heart valves, one didn’t even show up on the test, and the other three have 2-3 major blockages each. The doctors are suddenly worried that even walking around or daily activities may be too much stress for his heart.

He sees a surgeon this afternoon. The question isn’t whether or not he needs surgery, but what are his chances of surviving it.

Everybody’s got their holiday plans on hold but we don’t know much until later this afternoon. I don’t know what to do about work. We’re almost at that time where even family emergency isn’t a good enough reason to miss work, but I’m sure everyone would be understanding.

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