Update on Paw Paw

Many of you have been asking for news on Paw Paw. Some of you knew that we were making visits to the doctor and that he is having problems with his kidneys. His primary care physician said that these problems were because of his age but sent us to a doctor that would get him ready for dialysis. Monday was his surgery to get his veins ready. They put him out and did a procedure that combined a vein and an artery. Something called a fistula.
I think that is spelled right.
He did pretty good but anytime you put someone that old out--there will be lasting effects.
Meanwhile the kidney doctor sent us to a blood specialists because blood work showed that Paw Paw was severely anemic. The results from the lab work let them know that it was all more than just age. This is what the lab work shows he has.

Multiple myeloma (also known as MM, myeloma, plasma cell myeloma, or as Kahler's disease after Otto Kahler) is a type of cancer of plasma cells which are immune system cells in bone marrow that produce antibodies. Its prognosis, despite therapy, is generally poor, and treatment may involve chemotherapy and stem cell transplant. It is part of the broad group of diseases called hematological malignancies.

The only cure for this type of cancer is bone marrow transplant. And of course with his age-- 92--that is of course not an option.
I am learning a little more each day about the effects of the cancer. It is in the blood and it attacks the organs.
Now we know why the problem with the kidneys.
They are setting up appointments for a body ex ray and a bone marrow check. Once we find out how advanced it is then Paw Paw can decide if he wants to be treated. We have our own opinions on that but it will be his choice.
One of the doctors today said that he would be surprised if we have three months. But the final say is Gods. He set his days before he was even born.
It hurts my heart. I have never really had much contact with my father in law until these last 7 months. After my mother in laws death he remarried and she did not want to have much to do with our side of the family. So although I knew him I was not really emotionally involved with him.
Now I am.
We have lots of appointments ahead of us. Paw Paw and I are pretty much constant companions. I will try and keep up with everyone. But if I get a little behind it is not by choice. I'll stop in when I can.
Pray for my husband and our family. Pray that we will make the most of the time. Pray that Paw Paw will have some peaceful happy time and not be in pain and misery.
Thank you for your prayers, love and support.
Love you guys.