This post just learned last night the demise of a barkada, a compare, due to complications from diabetes. He had sepsis from gangrenous foot. I have the same chronic condition that has persisted for the last 3 decades but perhaps being held at bay by medication, exercise, diet and medication.
There were 4 of us as barkada in cycling when we were in HS. The two others have gone ahead; one from stroke due to too much drinking, the other one from diabetes, and the 3rd one also to diabetes. I am thankful to be survivor. It is so sad though that I am alone as a senior However, each one had their clan to manage and were not mindful of me during the last two decades. They had not missed me
But delaying the action to have the wounds treated soon, did my compadre in. This reminds me of the fraility of life, and how precarious our situation is when one is all ready senior and with pre existing condition. One should feel blessed and thankful for each day we are alive.
Let us give thanks
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