Vamping in El Paso

Carol moved from the hospital to Highlands Rehabilitation Hospital about ten days ago. Her planned discharge date is Wednesday the 8th. In brief she is doing everything she can to restore her ability to walk and climb steps. The facility is providing her with all the therapy she can tolerate and reasonable food and comfort. In appearance it is more like a nice hotel with large private rooms and sunny spaces. The courtyard of the Highlands Rehabilitation Hospital

I have been dividing my time between keeping the coach clean and ready to move, a little bit of sight seeing and one grand concert and spending hours with Carol when the therapists are giving her a rest.

Since our arrival in El Paso Roadrunner RV Park I have had two repairs completed and one that remains to be dealt with. The awning over the door has been restored with a new motor and reinstalled. I discovered a leak in our water pump and had a new improved pump installed, the old one was original equipment installed in 2011. The tech took apart the controller for the main awning and determined that the wait for the part was at least 10 days so I have put that off for the time being. At least he was able to diagnose exactly what had failed. Once I get the part I can handle the installation, plug and pray . . . er . . . play.

Dan is flying out on Tuesday to co drive with me so Carol does not need to take the wheel unless she is really determined. Someplace along the way we will decide whether to continue directly to Rochester or take a side trip to Charlottesville VA to be present for Alexander’s graduation from Piedmont Valley Community College. That will save Dan a flight from Rochester to C’ville and reduce the time stress on our cross country run. 

During this time in El Paso I lost one of my long time jobs, member of the WMT Publications’s (former owner of City Newspaper) Board of Directors. Happily, City Newspaper is now the property of WXXI and good friends Mary Anna and Bill no longer have the burden of keeping the paper afloat, while they continue to work as consultants for the time being. 

11 thoughts on “Vamping in El Paso”

  1. Dearest Carol and Paul. Thinking of you both and sending all of our love and prayers for a speedy recovery. I know that you want nothing more, Carol, then to be on your feet again walking and enjoying the freedom of not being in a facility. I know it’s no fun. Good thing you have a great husband and a great family and they all have your back. Hugs to you both, cathl

    1. I can’t praise Paul and family, staff and friends enough, there is no way except my hard work, smiles, laughter and determination. This is indeed a resort— breakfast in bed or chair, caring staff, hugs and hard work on all sides. Thank you Kathy. We sure miss you and Larry.
      Carol with a dull heart.

  2. I can’t praise Paul and family, staff and friends enough, there is no way except my hard work, smiles, laughter and determination. This is indeed a resort— breakfast in bed or chair, caring staff, hugs and hard work on all sides. Thank you Kathy. We sure miss you and Larry.
    Carol with a dull heart.

  3. Paul and Carol, Dianne and I send our belated best wishes for a nice Passover…AND speedy recovery for Carol. When you said she had her hip “repaired”, I’m assuming some new parts…. just like your awning control… but the awning doesn’t “hurt” while healing! We wish Carol a very speedy recovery!

  4. Glad you’re making good progress. We’ll be traveling in Texas in a couple weeks. If you’re still there we could come see you, although I hope for your sake you’re healed enough by then to be on your way.

  5. Dear Carol and Paul, My very positive thoughts for a fast recovery are with you ! Sending you much healing energy and all good thing for the future ! Much love, Susana

  6. Hi You 2,

    Sending you healing thoughts and hope you both can recover and be together again in the RV soon! I know this takes a lot of energy for you both and may everything fall (n, not that!) into place soon❤️Hugs Jane & Dean

  7. Frederika and I both have been in the stands rooting for you, Carol. You are quite a soldier. Prayers and best wishes.

  8. Wishing you all the best for a complete recovery. Hope to see you both active & back in Jojoba the winter of 2020/2021 after our trip around the USA next winter! Weather here in Bend, OR just now warming into the 70s & 80s. Ted

  9. Today is release date, hopefully! Wishing you full recovery, safe travels, and lots of joy as you resume your trip. All best from both of us (on a cloudy cool JJH day).

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