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Vicki Laxson

A Legacy of Love

by Michelle Williams

f you were to die today, what is Fast-forward to 2017. Vicki had become
it that you would want people friends with James and Janice Posey.
Ito remember about you? This James was a resident at Lakeridge. Vicki
runs through most people’s minds told James and Janice that she would
occasionally - especially when they come be starting her fundraiser again for the
to a season of illness, tragedy, or other CPS children. Both agreed it was a good
change that would warrant looking at idea because they could tell it came from
our lives in a different light. This short Vicki’s heart. James told his wife, “If I
story is about an individual who came pass before Christmas comes around,
to live at Lakeridge Rehab and Nursing make sure that you donate money to hopes that everyone will find it within
in September 2015. She was very ill Vicki’s cause. Unfortunately, Mr. Posey themselves to give. In Vicki’s words,
and was not expected to live very long; did die, so, in November, Mrs. Posey “This makes my life worth living, and
her prognosis was a year, at the most. came to Lakeridge to keep her promise, I will continue to do this as long as the
Her name is Vicki Laxson. She was on donating $1000 to Vicki’s fund. Vicki good Lord allows me to.” Vicki Laxson
hospice care for almost that whole year. was ecstatic, grateful and speechless. is preparing her legacy.
During that time, she took a hard look In addition, Vicki had recovered so well
at her life and wondered, “What will my that she no longer
legacy be when I pass?” needed hospice
care. Vicki raised
approximately $400
Near the end of 2016, the holidays were
about to make their entrance. Vicki on her own, so she
was still on Hospice, and she asked had a total of $1400
herself that question again, “What will that could be spent
my legacy be when I pass?” She made on gifts that year.
the decision to start a fundraiser that Department heads
would enable her to give Christmas from Lakeridge
gifts to the children who were in the helped with the
CPS system. She shared her idea with shopping, and at
the Hospice Social Worker, who also least three cars were
thought it was a wonderful plan. needed to transport
Vicki then asked Tabatha, the activity all of the gifts.
director at Lakeridge, to help her make
signs and posters and buy jars, so that Vicki is already
money could be collected in them. That seeking donations
Christmas, Vicki raised $150. It didn’t for her children this
seem like a lot, but Vicki was happy that season. Jars will
she had something she could give to the soon be placed in
children. several locations
at Lakeridge in
Mi Casita has a new name and a new look. The facility and
its sister home Lakeridge still have the same owners, Gulf
Coast LTC, and both serve a diverse clientele representing
many nationalities. “Toys for CPS Kids” is sponsored by both
facilities. Stop by Lubbock LTC Rehab and Nursing to see our
updates (or Lakeridge) and fill the trees with gifts this year for
the children in our area!

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