||| FROM ROXY MARCK |||
Carl Capdeville began to feel ill about the middle of June. Initially he was convinced it was something he ate. Two weeks later he was in St. Joseph hospital fighting for his life as an immune disease, Acquired Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH), viscously attacked his major organs.
For three weeks it was touch and go in the ICU. Carl received the prayers, good will, positive vibes and all manner of good energy that came from those who support him. After 12 days doctors were able to take him off the ventilator. Organs are slowly returning to life. Carl will remain in the hospital until he is strong and stable enough to enter rehab. There he will
undergo nutritional support until his health improves and physical therapy until he relearns simple tasks such as swallowing. It’s going to be a long-haul folks before he puts boots on the rock.
Carl served our country in Vietnam. Hope is that, as a veteran, his medical expenses will be paid by the VA. The dollar amount can only be astronomical at this time. Juliana has been at Carl’s side since she drove him over to the ER on July 1. Unfortunately, this illness hit at the peak of her berry and catering season. She lost most of her annual income. Even if the VA prevents medical bankruptcy, self-employed Carl and Juliana face an uphill battle with the loss of income from this entire ordeal and what will be months of recovery.
Many Orcas islanders have reached out to ask what they can do to help the handyman. Now that the shock is wearing off and the potential ruin to Carl and Juliana’s financial health is becoming more apparent the Capdeville and Doty families are asking for your help.
Anyone may walk into the Orcas branch of Banner Bank to make an anonymous deposit into the “donations” account for Carl Capdeville. Checks and notes of support can be mailed to Carl ℅ Becky Doty P.O. Box 26 Eastsound, WA 98245.
Please feel free to include stories about or words of encouragement to Carl at this GoFundMe page: Chatty Carl Capdeville Can’t Chat.
Many Orcas Island causes have received Carl and Juliana’s most valuable asset, time. With their “just good neighbors” philosophy they have quietly helped many of Orcas Island’s less financially secure. For those who would like to give a gift of their time or materials there are needs at the farm. For more information Email RoxyMarck@aol.com with For Carl Capdeville in the subject line.
You can track Carl’s progress toward returning to Orcas Island at his Caring Bridge site. There you will learn when he plans to return so that you may properly prepare. The Doty’s are thinking water balloons….
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For anyone interested in making a deposit at Banner Bank the account is currently in my name – Patricia Miller with Carl’s name referenced. As soon as Carl is well enough to sign his name we will get his and Juliana’s names on the account. Thank you to all the members of the community who have been sending their prayers and positive energy. Over the last 2 months we have asked the prayer chains across the island to “bring on the prayers” and each time Carl recovered from what was attacking him at that time. Carl has to fight the big fight but he is so deeply appreciative of the support he is receiving from this community.