Dad Got His Ph.D.
Getting a Ph.D. is not a cakewalk. Considering it is the highest level of academic qualification one can achieve, you have to put in years of hard work and study like there’s no tomorrow. It is a rigorous course and one that will need you to be able to perform under extreme pressure.
Having said all that, you only get one shot at life so if a Ph.D. is what you want to get, a Ph.D. is what you should get. The OP was so proud of her father for finally getting his at age 66. Let’s take a moment to appreciate how dapper the dad looks on his big day.