Pneumonia, with possible kidney issues. It's been coming on for a little while, hindsight being 20/20. We stopped by to visit him today, and considering how he usually appears in hospital beds (death warmed over), he looked reasonably well, if distinctly disoriented. We're hoping he'll be out in a few days, but full recovery seems to take longer and longer. He might not be up to a big family gathering in just ten days.
2013's already taken my last two cats and our last dog. I'd just as soon not lose my grandfather, too, if it's all the same to the Universe.
SATURDAY UPDATE - For all none who care, Grandpa finally went home. There was some concern about his pacemaker and/or his liver (or kidneys - information's third-hand at best by the time I hear it), but apparently he was doing well enough to be discharged. We still don't think he'll be up to a family gathering, but hopefully we can at least visit him on Xmas Day.
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