Surf Hunter Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 I know it has been a while since I have posted in the Tavern, but I need some positive thoughts and prayers for my folks. They were on a Asian cruise when my father took very ill. The ships doctors could not do anything and felt he needed to be in a hospital ASAP. They got him in a place in Bangkok Thailand. It appears he has double pneumonia and is in septic shock right now. Also his white blood cell count is really high, 44,000 and they think his leukemia may have returned (I hope not and it is just due to the septicemia). Also, the hospital does not take insurance which does not surprise me, but cash only. They almost gave my mom a heart attack when the requested $100,00.00 baht. Turns out it is only $3000.00 US. Anyway, they really need your thoughts and prayers right now, they want to fly home for his doctor but can’t as they do think he would make the trip. I am also trying to see if there is any way I can take a leave of absence from work and fly over to help out. Not sure if it is at all possible, but looking into the logistics now. Will keep everyone updated, Tom Be the chimp, not the frog..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sudsy Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Every child's nightmare, an elderly parent in trouble half a world away. You have my heartfelt prayers. I just wanta play everyday despite small nagging injuries -- and go home to a woman who appreciates how full of crap I truly am. ~ Crash Davis Social Distancing since 1962 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John O' Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Tom, thoughts and prayers on the way. + Consider calling your congressman or senator's office, maybe they can in touch with the consulate over there, the hospital may give a better effort if they get a call or visit from the State Department. Just a thought. Good luck. "ALL THE BEST!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadogface Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Good Thoughts & Prayers bud God Bless sweetheart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Hunter Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Tom, thoughts and prayers on the way. + Consider calling your congressman or senator, maybe they can in touch with the consulate over there, the hospital may give a better effort if they get a call from the state department. Just a thought. Good luck. Good call on the consulate. I am also looking into medical flights. I do have to give the cruise line a little credit, they are really doing a lot to help my mom including room and flights when he can travel. Be the chimp, not the frog..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael P Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Oh man, my heartfelt thoughts out to you and your parents. Good Bless. Is it too much to ask to just breathe, be able to walk and go fishing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Your parents will be in our prayers. Sorry to hear this. Banned in Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishweewee Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Tom, Done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom T Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thoughts and prayers sent. Also, check their medical insurance. Some policies have worldwide coverage for emergencies, they will most likely have to lay out the cash in the foreign land but it could be reimbursable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDogStriper Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Thoughts and prayers for your parents. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
north-shore fisha Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Best wishes for your folks. Hope things work out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMc Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Hope your dad makes a speedy recovery, be it here or there. I would think any leave of absence you want to take would be covered up the Family Leave Act. Should be a no brainer for your company. Leave Benefits Subtopics Family & Medical Leave Funeral Leave Government Contracts Holidays Jury Duty Personal Leave Sick Leave Vacations Family & Medical Leave DOL Web Pages on This Topic Laws & Regulations on This Topic The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides certain employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year. It also requires that their group health benefits be maintained during the leave. FMLA is designed to help employees balance their work and family responsibilities by allowing them to take reasonable unpaid leave for certain family and medical reasons. It also seeks to accommodate the legitimate interests of employers and promote equal employment opportunity for men and women. FMLA applies to all public agencies, all public and private elementary and secondary schools, and companies with 50 or more employees. These employers must provide an eligible employee with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave each year for any of the following reasons: for the birth and care of the newborn child of an employee; for placement with the employee of a child for adoption or foster care; to care for an immediate family member (spouse, child, or parent) with a serious health condition; or to take medical leave when the employee is unable to work because of a serious health condition. Employees are eligible for leave if they have worked for their employer at least 12 months, at least 1,250 hours over the past 12 months, and work at a location where the company employs 50 or more employees within 75 miles. Whether an employee has worked the minimum 1,250 hours of service is determined according to FLSA principles for determining compensable hours or work. Time taken off work due to pregnancy complications can be counted against the 12 weeks of family and medical leave. A final rule effective on January 16, 2009, updates the FMLA regulations to implement new military family leave entitlements enacted under the National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2008. Special rules apply to employees of local education agencies. The Department of Labor administers FMLA; however, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administers FMLA for most federal employees. You know it must be a penguin bound down if you hear that terrible screaming and there ain't no other birds around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surf Hunter Posted March 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Tom, thoughts and prayers on the way. + Consider calling your congressman or senator's office, maybe they can in touch with the consulate over there, the hospital may give a better effort if they get a call or visit from the State Department. Just a thought. Good luck. Thoughts and prayers sent. Also, check their medical insurance. Some policies have worldwide coverage for emergencies, they will most likely have to lay out the cash in the foreign land but it could be reimbursable. Yeah, we are on this. All this started Saturday when no one was around. At least with yesterday being Monday we can contact people. I am also looking into if there is possible coverage for an air ambulance just to get him home and to his doctors. Be the chimp, not the frog..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimS Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 Tom, I'm sorry to hear that, truly a nightmare when there is so little you can do being so far away Thoughts and prayers sent.... TimS Show someone how to catch striped bass and they'll be ready to fish anywhere. Show someone where to go striped bass fishing and you'll have a desperate report chaser with loose lips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugeDinghy Posted March 20, 2012 Report Share Posted March 20, 2012 wow, best of luck.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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