Date: Sat, May 9, 1998 4:50 PM EDT From: Kjlofm@aol.com Subj: Re: Status of John Vaughn's Health Dear Brothers As you may be aware John Vaughn was taken by ambulance yesterday after collapsing while working in the garden at the Novitiate House in San Miguel. Upon arrival at the hospital it was determined that he had suffered a stroke. The medical personnel were able to administer a fairly new drug to counter act the effects of the stroke. Tom Messner, Carlos Hernandez and I were able to see him for a few minutes this afternoon. He was very sleepy and has some problem speaking at this time. He is currently in the intensive care unit of the hospital and is expected to be there for the rest of today and possibly tomorrow. He is NOT able to receive phone calls at this time and they should be limited for the next few days after he is transferred to the next level of care. The nurse was very optimistic of his prognosis. If you would like to send him greetings you may do so through my email address or by mail to: San Miguel Mission, P.O. Box 69, San Miguel, CA 93451. As further developments occur I will be updating you. Ken Laverone ofm On our part we wish him a speedy recovery.