Dad's Surgery

Just a quick note to let everyone know that Dad goes in for surgery tomorrow. Dad was scheduled for the 30th, but was able to get it moved up to tomorrow. We had bad news today. We thought that he had until February off on short term disability. We found out that sick days off in the last year directly effects short term disability. Dad has to be back on the job by the first week of December. Doctor told us today that it will be 6 months before Dad will be back to full duty status. We are hoping to be able to get Dad back to work by the 21st of November on light duty. But that is only a hope. Mean while Mom is looking for a job. If everything does not go the way we hope, it may mean that we will go to between 50 to 65% of our regular pay scale. We were told that the percentage will be taxed at 25%, and they will bill us for our medical, dental etc. plus our 401K. Which means that I am very glad for food storage. oh, yes I forgot Dad has to have his arm in a sling for 1 month. Doctor has promised Dad that the sling will drive him crazy. I think, Dad not being able to move mountains at his will, will drive him crazy. Goodnight everyone!