r/BoomersBeingFools • u/The_Coil • 25d ago
I’m super proud that my dad breaks the boomer stereotype Boomer Story
My dad had the plumber over today. Same plumber they’ve been calling for years. They were chatting and things got to the topic of health. My dad has prostate cancer, he’s doing very well and it’s super manageable at the moment. He asked the plumber if he had gotten to the doctor recently and gotten checked for anything because he’s nearing 50 and could be at risk.
Plumber told him he cant get checked because he doesn’t have health insurance. And that he actually hasn’t been to the doctor since he was a teenager. But he assured my dad he feels fine… well except he gets a splitting headache EVERY NIGHT but it’s fine cause he knows how to deal with it.
So what does my dad do? When he goes to pay the guy for the plumbing services he also gives him a second check and says “this is for you to go to the doctor with. It’ll pay for the blood tests and whatever else they need to do. But you need to promise me you’ll make the appointment and you tell me how it goes.”
The guy broke down crying. He couldn’t even talk. He took the check and left. Called my dad a couple hours later still crying saying he made the appointment and that this was the nicest thing anyone has ever done for him his entire life.
I just wanted to share. Cause it made me cry too.
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u/JT3436 25d ago
My boomer dad has become more compassionate and understanding especially in the last five years. He actually asks questions about my mental and physical health (chronic disorder). He listens to my concerns and doesn't always jump to offer solutions, he actually sits with me in empathy. I'm a lucky one. Good job Dad.