Warning Signs

By Kay Heitsch

You never know what a week will hold. We found this out recently when a family member ignored warning health signs.

After not having a phone call returned, a house call was made. What a shock to find your loved one on the floor unresponsive.

A trip to the hospital revealed a sore on the heel. It's not that it was untreated because it was apparent home treatment had been applied. But more was needed.

We learned that the sore had become gangrene at the hospital, and our family member was diabetic. This was a shock!

To make a long story short, an amputation of the foot and then up to the knee was performed. It was apparent that nothing would bring our family member back, so donations of organs were given.

Health issues can happen very quickly! Please do not ignore warning signs in your health.