Katie's Stroke Recovery Fund
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So. Katie Mullins had a stroke.
If you know Andy and Katie Mullins, you know the last few years have been exciting to say the least. Their marriage kicked off with a house fire, followed pretty closely by their primary car dying. Shortly after that, Andy got sick and would proceed to have five surgeries over the next three years. During that time, they totaled a car. (Katie is honestly having a hard time remembering the order of the cars.) Assorted small tragedies seemed to pop up constantly. Near the end of 2016, Katie was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a chronic pain and connective tissue disorder. In many ways, the diagnosis was a relief beause it provided explanations for several problems that Katie had been having.
Finally, at the beginning of 2017, it looked like they might have some time to rebuild: Andy was able to go back to work full time, and Katie loves her job at UE.
It almost feels like a punchline after all that, but: on January 26, 2017, Katie had a vertebral artery dissection on the left side of her cerebellum-- a stroke. She's been fortunate in that, with good doctors and good therapy, she will likely be fully recovered within the year. However, she can't drive or teach yet, and Andy took time off for FMLA to take care of her. Just as they were convincing themselves they'd make it through "just like always," the transmission gave out in their primary car. (Didn't say it was a funny punchline.)
The Mullinses have always had a hard time asking for help but have been so humbled and blown away by the support of their friends and loved ones--many of whom have said, "Are you going to start a GoFundMe?"-- that they've decided to give it a shot. Most people who know them are probably aware that it takes a lot to get them here (again: fire, five surgeries, etc.), but they are crying uncle in addition to being bowled over by the kindness and gifts they've already received. Thanks to those who have already given so much, and they appreciate your considering a donation more than you know.
If you know Andy and Katie Mullins, you know the last few years have been exciting to say the least. Their marriage kicked off with a house fire, followed pretty closely by their primary car dying. Shortly after that, Andy got sick and would proceed to have five surgeries over the next three years. During that time, they totaled a car. (Katie is honestly having a hard time remembering the order of the cars.) Assorted small tragedies seemed to pop up constantly. Near the end of 2016, Katie was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, a chronic pain and connective tissue disorder. In many ways, the diagnosis was a relief beause it provided explanations for several problems that Katie had been having.
Finally, at the beginning of 2017, it looked like they might have some time to rebuild: Andy was able to go back to work full time, and Katie loves her job at UE.
It almost feels like a punchline after all that, but: on January 26, 2017, Katie had a vertebral artery dissection on the left side of her cerebellum-- a stroke. She's been fortunate in that, with good doctors and good therapy, she will likely be fully recovered within the year. However, she can't drive or teach yet, and Andy took time off for FMLA to take care of her. Just as they were convincing themselves they'd make it through "just like always," the transmission gave out in their primary car. (Didn't say it was a funny punchline.)
The Mullinses have always had a hard time asking for help but have been so humbled and blown away by the support of their friends and loved ones--many of whom have said, "Are you going to start a GoFundMe?"-- that they've decided to give it a shot. Most people who know them are probably aware that it takes a lot to get them here (again: fire, five surgeries, etc.), but they are crying uncle in addition to being bowled over by the kindness and gifts they've already received. Thanks to those who have already given so much, and they appreciate your considering a donation more than you know.
Organizer and beneficiary
Tiffany Griffith
Organizer
Evansville, IN
Katie Mullins
Beneficiary