OXFORD – At the most recent meeting of the Oxford Historical Society, Sept. 22, Vicky House described the fabulous voyage she and Oxford’s beloved historian, Charlotte Stafford went on in the spring. Vicky also took that opportunity to thank everyone for all their well wishes and cards sent to Charlotte at Wilson Memorial and gave an update on her recovery since her stroke in August.

During Charlotte’s hospital stay, she received 300 get well cards, enjoying every one. Illustrating how unaltered her mind was by the stroke, she was aware of exactly how many of each card design she received, such as cats or teapots (two of her favorite things). Apparently a funny one of a scantily clad man caused such a stir that the nurses wanted to keep it for good morale. The wall in her room had so many cards on it that the hospital staff jokingly called it “the Hallmark Factory.” Despite some paralysis caused by the stroke, Charlotte never lost her humor, sticking her tongue out at one of the doctors to show she was gaining muscle strength.

Now, back at home Charlotte has been doing really well, amazing the doctors. Her right arm and right leg are getting stronger daily and her speech has advanced from small phrases to whole sentences. House explained that Charlotte wanted to be there at the Depot-Museum that night to help tell the story of their transatlantic voyage but she still needed more time to recuperate.