OT: Unexpected event

[Emily]

Wishing you a complete and speedy recovery Rick!

-- Emily

At 05:07 AM 6/20/2012, Rick Quatro wrote:
>Hi Framers,
>
>I hesitate to put this on the list, but I have been around the FrameMaker
>community for a long time, and this is the only contact I have with some of
>you. Also, in light of Bruce Foster's sudden disappearance last year, I
>thought it would be appropriate to post this.
>
>Hi Everyone,
>
>As many of you know, I was supposed to be on vacation this week, cycling
>across New York State with 17 other guys. During my last few training rides,
>I experienced some discomfort in my chest. It was a concern because I am in
>pretty good shape with almost 800 miles on the bike so far this summer. I
>had a stress test on Friday, and the results showed an 80% chance of a
>blockage in one of my cardiac arteries. Monday I went into the hospital for
>an angiogram, with the anticipation of having the blockage opened and a
>stent put in. However, the test showed a couple of areas of blockage, one
>being in an area that can't be opened with a stent. So on Wednesday around
>12:45 pm, I am going to have open heart surgery with at least a double
>bypass. I will be in the hospital for 3-5 days and hopefully experience a
>quick recovery at home. I should be back to work late next week.
>
>Those of you who know me well understand that I have a deep abiding
>relationship with Jesus Christ. I received Him as my Savior on April 6, 1984
>when I was twenty-five years old. Because He has forgiven me of my sins, I
>know that when I die, I will be with Him in heaven. I am still a sinner and
>don't deserve heaven, but because of His death on the cross and subsequent
>resurrection, He gives eternal life to those who receive Him by faith.
>
>That said, I am still fairly young (53), and have some young kids left to
>raise. So, if you are given to prayer, please pray for Sherry and I this
>Wednesday. Finally, thank you all for being a part of my life. The great
>people that I work with is an important part of making my work so
>satisfying.
>
>Sincerely,
>Rick
>
>Rick Quatro
>Carmen Publishing Inc.
>585-283-5045
>rick at frameexpert.com
>
>
>
>
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