Lucille Report #3 (May 3)

Yesterday, this very welcome email came with an update on Lucille's condition. For those who weren't there or happen to be visiting this site to get a feel for Rockport 35 RV Park, Lucille and Dick are several-year Winter Texans at the park. This year, Lucille fell to the ground from the landing at the top of the steps to their trailer's front door. She suffered compound fractures of both legs just above the ankle.

This note is from their daughter Linda who, fortuitously, happened to be working as a Visiting Nurse this Winter in Corpus Christi.

"Keith,

I'm not sure if I met you or not, I'm Lucille's daughter, Linda. We were in Corpus Jan-April and had our Sunnybrook 5th wheel in one of the front spots for about 5weeks in March and April.

Anyway, Mom is doing fine at the present. She had a couple of weeks that she couldn't eat, but that has improved.

April 24th she was taken to Christus Spohn-South for a PICC line (a long-term IV line inserted under anesthesia). She had this because she will be on IV antibiotics until ALL surgeries are complete.

The therapist who does her daily wound care (3 open wounds - 1 on the right, 2 on the left) is trying VERY hard to get the wounds to heal so she won't need skin grafts. The areas on the left seem to be cooperating, the one on the right is still deep enough to see bone.

Right now Mom's goal is to walk out of the hospital by her birthday (Dec. 5); the doctors agree that this is a realistic goal. She has been in good spirits, and has been encouraged by all the cards and notes from folks at the park. Rick (my brother) and I have been so impressed and pleased by the people of Rockport 35. Your friendliness and encouragement has been wonderful for Mom and Daddy.

I'll try to keep you updated throughout the summer.

Linda"

Contact information:

Dick's cellphone number: 989-798-5779

Their address:

Lucille Carlson
Site 40
4851 N. Highway 35
Rockport, TX 78382