Grandfather's Birthday

[OnlySunshine]

Please pray for my paternal grandfather as he turns 79 today (I think he's 79).  He's been having MANY health problems in the past few years but his doctors have finally sorted out his medication so that he can think normally again.  For a long time, he couldn't process thoughts clearly.  He even says how he wanted to say something but the words wouldn't form right.  He knew something was wrong but he remained quiet.  Now, he acts normal!  The only thing that we wish would change is his renal function tests.  He only has one kidney after a nephrectomy a few years ago and it's functioning below 30%.  If it gets below 20%, he'll have to go on dialysis.  I'm worried about that happening.  I have known people who died about 2-3 years after dialysis because of various medical conditions becoming exacerbated - especially cardiac problems.  Dialysis is necessary to remove waste from the body but it is very hard on the body, as well.  Please pray that his health improves.

Edited September 27, 2013 by MaterMisericordiae