Matthew Brian Ritchey

We have created this page for our family, friends, and anyone else who wants to check on Matthew's progress.
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Matthew is a junior at Oak Mountain High School. He is 16 years old. He plays Alto Sax in the school band. He and his family attend St. George Melkite Greek-Catholic Church where he is a member of the Youth Group.

Matthew was in a serious automobile accident on Saturday, May 28, 2005 at about 11:20 p.m. He had multiple head and facial fractures, a fractured pelvis and fractured collarbone. The doctors were draining fluid from his brain through a shunt to relieve inner-cranial pressure. He was at UAB Hospital in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit. He then was moved to Children's Hospital for rehab.
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Today, July 1, 2005 Matthew was released to go home. He has progressed quickly, but he still has a long way to go.

Please keep him in your prayers.

Journal

Sunday, September 18, 2005 8:03 PM CDT

Hi everyone...

Jesus Christ, our Lord and God, we give You thanks for Your loving kindness and all of the blessings You have bestowed upon Matthew.

We're sorry it has been several weeks since the last update, but there has not been a lot to report.

Matthew is attending school full time although he is having some problems staying focused. The brain injury is healing but it still may be a long time before determining how fully he will recover. We pray and ask you also to continue to pray for his total recovery.

Matt is marching in the high school band during the halftime show, but because of the lack of vision in his right eye, he is having to make some adjustments. His band director is being very understanding.

Matthew said, "Tell everyone thank-you for praying for me."

Lord, please bless Matthew and grant him health, peace, joy and the grace of your Spirit. Fulfil his special needs and guide him in all things with Your loving care.

Please send a prayer and a hug.

Annette

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E-mail Author: nettyroo@aol.com

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