John Chapman develops serious illness

PRESS RELEASE:

JOHN IS ILL - BUT WE BELIEVE HE WILL BEAT THIS THING!

A little over a week ago John contracted the H1N1 virus also known as the swine flu. It progressed to pneumonia and from there to a serious life-threatening situation. John was admitted to Providence Seaside Hospital and then to their ICU. He was placed on a ventilator to help his breathing. A day after being placed in the ICU, the doctors transferred John by ambulance to a hospital in the Portland area -- which has extensive facilities for dealing with this type of complication. He's in their ICU right now.

It has been touch and go but as of right now, John appears to be getting better in small but significant ways.

There are some rumors about his condition and we want you to know, for example, he is NOT in a coma. He is under heavy sedation because of the effects of the ventilator but can be brought out of that at any time. Karen Chapman, and family, appreciate the concerns expressed by many of you. She asks that you pray for John, and visit this blog for any updates. ANY NEW DEVELOPMENTS WILL BE POSTED ON THIS BLOG IN A TIMELY MANNER. UPDATES WILL ALSO BE BROADCAST ON JOHN'S RADIO STATION 94.9 fm (KCBZ). If you should have any questions, please contact Deb Treusdell, Seaside Rotary President 503-739-2030 or Robin Knoll 503-440-1590.