A morning video call with Ma N Pa on Father’s Day . Always great to chat with them . Dad just had poor news about the inoperable condition his heart valves . We suspected that this was coming but the difficult thoughts and associated churning belly are still very present. Time line from the cardiologist was a shrug . He is outwardly keeping calm and carrying in as usual - I’m joining him . Have booked a ferry to go over for the very first day that we’re allowed to travel out of Ireland.