My Dad Has A Certifiably Big Heart

daddy at st lukesMy dad has a big heart. We always knew. Now there’s proof.

My sister, brother-in-law and dad had a meeting today with his cardiologist at the hospital. Dad’s CT Scan shows he needs a valve larger than the type originally planned. He’s GO for the operation Monday.

There are still concerns about his kidneys, but not enough to stop this train.

My dad’s time at St. Luke’s/Aurora in Milwaukee has been an enjoyable, but somewhat boring, vacation. The staff loves him. He jokes. He flirts. He laughs–and they laugh back.

We were just on the phone. “You know the term ‘F**k you rich,'” I asked him?

The term refers to having so much money you can say anything without worrying about the consequences.

“You’re ‘f**k you old,'” I said. He agreed.

Just by virtue of age, my dad can say or do anything he wants. He’s been given a license to flirt or tell dirty jokes and still come off as adorable.

Now we wait until Monday. We’re told the TAVR procedure will take around five hours.

If spirit and will to live are any indicator, my father will be flirting and telling jokes by Monday dinnertime.

There is danger here. Make no mistake. But the potential payoff is so great, it’s worth the risk.

My dad wants to live life fully.

13 thoughts on “My Dad Has A Certifiably Big Heart”

  1. Geoff, no secret how much I love and admire your dad. He reminds me of who my dad might’ve been had he lived past 36. I wish him the very best and will pray for his speedy recovery! He is in great hands. And he has an amazing family to support him!❤️❤️love,Evi

  2. Geoff, I’ve never rooted* for anyone as much as I’m rooting* for your Dad. Even though I’m sure he’s at peace with himself, he absolutely deserves the perfect outcome.
    *People, define rooting as you wish: hoping praying, sending good karma; all positive.

  3. Geoff, I’ve never rooted* for anyone as much as I’m rooting* for your Dad. Even though I’m sure he’s at peace with himself, he absolutely deserves the perfect outcome.
    *People, define rooting as you wish: hoping, praying, sending good karma; all positive.

  4. Geoff, all the best to your Dad. Prayers for a great surgery and speedy recovery. He has a wonderful support system with his family. Prayers for you all.

  5. I’ve never met your dad and the odds are good that I never will. I have to say that for a man whom I’ve only read about, he has stolen my heart and I can totally understand why those nurses love him. Like, elwood said above, I’m rooting for your dad and people can take that any way they want. <3

  6. Praying asking the Lord to hold your Dad in the loving safety of His care and to guide the doctors during this surgery.

    And a message for the special Mr. Fox, YOU GO, ON TO MANY WONDERFUL DAYS AND YEARS. KEEP US LAUGHING!

  7. The best of luck to your Dad on Monday. I will be praying for him. He looks and sounds like a sweetheart. I hope to keep hearing about him until he’s at least 100. What’s with all the F-words tho?

  8. All good wishes for your Dad on Monday. If the wind is in the right direction, I expect to hear cheers and laughter coming from Milwaukee before the day is out!

  9. Geoff your dad and your family are in my prayers. My husband had a valve replacement 13 years ago and he is still go strong. I will be saying extra prayers on Monday for dad. Can’t wait to hear that first joke of his after the surgery.

  10. Geoff, been through CABY-pass 19 yeas ago. These doctors are magnificent.
    I am sure all will go well. The best to you, your dad and family. Wish you were still in Ct.

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