The state of our health is something that many of us take for granted. When we catch a cold or the flu, we understand how critical our health is. Imagine being sick for more than a decade…

That’s what happened to Indiana’s Kathi Wilson.
Her mystery illness left her walking with a cane and with very little energy. As if she were an elderly lady. Ashley, her daughter, claims it has gotten worse over time. Even more aggravating was the fact that they didn’t have any answers.

Her doctor was confused as well.
Kathi displayed all of the signs and symptoms. Malaise, muscle discomfort, and exhaustion — symptoms that gradually worsened over 10 years. Mary Beth Hensley, Kathi’s doctor, couldn’t figure out what was making her so unwell.

Kathi conducted numerous tests and tried a variety of medications. Cardiac testing, chest X-rays, brain and spine MRIs, and a variety of other regular tests were completed. Doctor Hensley thought they were thorough, but Kathi’s odd condition remained unsolved.

Picture a decade of flu.
And just when all looked to be lost, a group of guys worked it out. No, not specialists or doctors. Contractors. Kathi’s bathroom was remodeled by three hefty men. It only took a few tools.

Kathi, it turned out, was progressively poisoned.
The furnace and the water heater were to blame. They were connected incorrectly, causing the system to leak minor amounts of carbon monoxide.

The gas is known as the ‘silent killer’ since it is colorless and odorless. A simple internet search will turn up several cases of people dying as a result of this gas.

The guys got down to business.
These three gentlemen repaired the connections, and Kathi was soon back on her feet, re-energized. She no longer required the cane and was able to walk with her daughter for the first time. Her voice was still catching up. That’s the ten-year effect.

Inside Edition spoke with Kathi, who said: ‘I was thrilled. I haven’t felt this joyful mentally such a long time’.

Big thanks to the heroes!
Kathi owes the hired contractors nothing but appreciation and admiration for finally resolving her decade-long problem.

She’s not wearing white jackets or stethoscopes, but shirts and wrenches, and she’s giving the boys long hugs on her own two feet. They literally helped her stand up again.

That’s what I’m talking about when I say you get a second chance at life. Every year, more than 400 people die as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning.

There are also 20,000 emergency room visits and 4,000 hospitalizations. It’s a serious situation, yet few people are aware of the dangers.

Kathi has ten years to make up for her mistakes. It has, without a doubt, given her a new perspective on life. Take a leaf from this story and apply it to your own life.