:(

My grandfather is in the hospital. His small intestine twisted and started to wrap itself around, rendering it useless. Of course, that means that his body started to basically poison itself, as it had no means of... well, elimination (ick).

The Dr. said he will be okay once they're able to get everything drained and untwisted; however, he's concerned that my grandfather is starting to lose to will to get better. Every time something happens, he becomes more depressed and starts talking about how P (his wife) would be better off w/o him b/c she wouldn't have to care for him. His Parkinson's is also progressing at an alarming rate - the difference I saw in him in a matter of 8 months was shocking.

My grandfather is 78 and is dealing with a multitude of health problems. It's getting harder and harder for him to function & his will to live is dissipating. I know what's coming - but I'm so not ready to deal with it. My parents and grandmother are all dead - he's the only person left who had a part in "making" me. He is the only close family connection I have left. He's the only real link to my childhood. Despite any feelings he may have about M & I, he's still my grandpa. :(