Update on Pete Brewer -  July 21 2009

I had a message from Kathy today.  Pete has not improved.  He was moved from ICU to the skilled-care section on the 7th floor of the hospital.  He is still on a ventilator.  His blood sugar is very high, and he is on insulin now too.  His heart rate is very erratic, and he is on new medication for it.  Nothing seems to be any better in any way.  Continue to keep Pete and Neva in your prayers.

Joyce O’Brien

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Update on Pete Brewer -  July 16, 2009

I just talked with Neva Leota; she said that Pete is still in ICU and has not really improved at all.  They are not keeping him totally paralyzed now, but he is still sedated and is not aware of his situation.  Neva is staying at the hospital during the day in case he wakes up and wants to talk with her.  She has not talked with him since July 5.  She just goes into the ICU at the regular visiting times.  Do continue to keep Pete and Neva in your prayers.

Joyce O’Brien

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Update on Pete Brewer -  July 11, 2009
 

I just talked with Neva, and she was at the hospital and on the way to see Pete in ICU.  He is still being kept in the induced coma, and every time he starts waking up, they put him back under.  There has been some improvement, but the doctor has told Neva not to get any false hopes.  He was originally on five antibiotics; that has been reduced, and the amount of oxygen has been decreased some also.  He remains critically ill.  Continue to keep Pete and Neva on your prayer list.

Joyce O’Brien

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Update on Josephine Rountree - July 9, 2009:

Lindy, Nancy, and I visited with Josie on Thursday.  She was having a good day, and we all talked and talked.  Though Josie is still totally dependent on her caregivers, she is maintaining such a wonderful attitude about her illness.  She is just taking it one day at a time and fighting as hard as she can.  She appreciates hearing from family so much.  The new Memories of Carol Villa book has brought her untold pleasure already, and she may wear it out completely.  Do continue to keep Josie in your prayers.

Joyce O’Brien

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Here is an update on Pete Brewer left in message comments by his daughter Neva Katheryn (Kathy) Gilliland. Kathy entered this as a comment under the initial posting on 7 July regarding her father’s illness. We’re making this a separate entry so that all will notice Pete and Neva Brewer’s address.

They are keeping daddy in a chemically induced coma. They inserted a feeding tube today. The doctor said the next 48 hours are very crucial on whether daddy will recover or not. There is a lot of damage to his heart and lungs. Mother is doing what has to be done and holding up like the trooper she is. Michele is coming in tomorrow from Arkansas. Mother and Daddy's address is 1412 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71203. Thank you all for your prayers.
Neva Katheryn

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We were sad to learn that Milo Johnson has been diagnosed with lung cancer. We received this news from his sister, Josephine Johnson Parker.

They will start radiation for the lung cancer on Monday (6th) and will have at least 20 days of it before they will do another evaluation.  We will keep you posted.  We did go to Iowa earlier for the Memorial Day weekend as Win could make it then.

Milo and Jo are the children of Philip Ray and Elsie Rae Braden Johnson and grandchildren of Uncle Dan and Aunt Mary Taylor Johnson. Dan was a brother of Seth Johnson, Sr..... Read More...

Good Morning All!!

Scottie spoke with the dr this morning. The dr said that the CAT scan shows that although Mama's cancer has not spread anymore, her tumors have grown some. ... Read More...

Joyce O’Brien shares the following with us.

Pete Brewer, husband of Neva O'Brien Brewer, is seriously ill and in ICU in the hospital in Monroe, LA.  He has pneumonia and heart failure and is on a ventilator.  Pete was diagnosed a couple of months ago with pulmonary fibrosis, and he has serious heart problems.  Keep Pete, Neva, and their family in your prayers.

Joyce

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