The Kentucky mother of two went to the hospital last month for routine treatment for kidney stones. Lucinda Mullins, 41, ended up losing both her legs and arms below her elbows.
Despite the great misfortune that befell her, Mullins did not give in to despair. Rather, she has shown great perseverance and optimism, focusing on the blessings of her own life.
Mullins has been contributing to the community as a nurse for nearly 20 years.
Said After undergoing treatment for kidney stones last month, the deposit became infected, resulting in sepsis, a condition she called a “perfect storm,” according to WLEX-TV. She was first rushed to Fort Logan Hospital in Stamford, Kentucky, and then she was taken by ambulance to UK Hospital in Lexington.
Mullins spent several days under sedation in the hospital before waking up to learn that all of his limbs would have to be amputated. The alternative was probably death.
“I'm going to lose both of my legs below the knee on both sides and probably my arms on both sides below the elbow,” Mullins said. “The doctor I used to work with was like, 'This is what I had to do to save your life.'”[;] This is what happened. ”
Mullins apparently took the bad news in stride, leaning on his faith and family.
“I just said these are the cards I was dealt and this is the hand I'm going to play,” Mullins told WLEX. She said: “I'm really happy to be alive. I get to see my kids, I get to see my family, I get to spend time with my husband.”
“If one person out of this can see God in all of this, it's all worth it,” Mullins said.
On New Year's Day, Mullins was taken to Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital in Lexington to begin rehabilitation.
At the hospital, my youngest son helped me eat.
At the time of publication,
GoFundMe campaign The organization, created for Mullins' medical needs, prosthetics and adaptive equipment, has raised more than $183,300 toward its $250,000 goal.
Mullins told WLEX she has been overwhelmed by the in-person visits and support, as well as the financial support from friends and strangers.
“I think they said this at one point.” [me] There were about 40 people in the waiting room. The phone calls, the emails, the prayers, and what people have sent. “Just a little word of encouragement. I just can't get over how people are doing things like that for me,” Mullins said.
The nurse from Kentucky has a marathon of rehabilitation and therapy ahead of her, but she has some advice for others running through life as fast as they can. . ”
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