Hi all,

Just wanted to post real quick and let you all know the latest.....

Matt was to be seen by Occupational and Physical therapists today, but he had an awful time with the Occupational Therapist just getting out of bed and walking a few steps--the Physical Therapist didn't even attempt an evaluation afterward. The goal is to wean him from the morphine onto oral medications and get him able to at least walk to the bathroon before he can come home, but the lack of morphine almost killed him! He even said he's much rather flip a racecar than do this! They put him back on the morphine for the time being and are working to tweak the oral meds to an acceptable level.

His hip only bothers him when he moves, but his chest is a constant, nagging pain. He winces when he raises his arm to get a drink, etc. The explanation from the doctor was that though there is nothing broken or grossly out of place, every muscle and all the cartilage is more than likely severly bruised and due to the fact that he is breathing (which of course is a good thing!), there is no time for the chest to catch a break and heal as quickly as he'd like.

We VERY MUCH appreciate all the well wishes, which were one of very few bright spots in his day today! If it's possible to feel prayers, we certainly are. They have given us a sense of calm and Matt was able to get some much needed rest for a good part of the day.

We are counting our blessing, which include all of you and are very thankful that this accident was "minor". Matt is looking forward to getting to the track in the next few weeks to see everyone.

Thanks you all!
Sara