He’s doing much better. He can talk, now… although still a little weak.

As long as there’s no relapses, he should be recovered and home within a week. Thanks to those who have showed concern.

5:30am Monday (Today):

I am awoken not by the sound of my alarm clock but rather my cell phone. Mom is on the caller-ID.

“Uh oh…” I thought.

Last Week (mid-week):

My father, who checked himself in the hospital last week for trouble breathing and general chest pain had [...]

Wow. I actually managed to go out tonight! I know… first time in quite a long time. And to a “club” no less. Bootleggers, if you’re familiar. Had a couple too many beers for my taste, but it helped to drown the sorrows. In fact, I’m still drowning a little bit now as I type [...]