You were absent from an important event held by the company you work for. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter: Apologize for your absence and explain the reasoning Explain why you had to be at the other event Explain what you will do to catch up Write at least 150 words. You do NOT need to write any addresses. Begin your letter as follows: Dear Mr. Brannagan

Dear Mr. Brannagan, I am writing in regard to my absence from the annual company business meeting held last week. First off, I would like to formally apologize for not being able to attend the business meeting. I recognize the importance of the event, especially in terms of networking and growing as a team. However, my mother had an invasive spinal surgery last weekend, and I spent the last week taking care of her at home. While the surgery was not life-threatening, it was not a routine procedure, either. My mother required constant assistance and faces a long road to recovery. Since I am an only child, my mother relied on me during this difficult recovery period, and my presence was a necessary part of her well-being. In order to catch up on what was covered during the event, I have scheduled a meeting with Mr. Harris from the Finance Department. After meeting with Mr. Harris, I am confident that I will be brought up to speed with the rest of the team and ready to start working. Thank you for understanding. Sincerely, John Traynor