[Leica] Matthew ICU Update

[hewthompson at mac.com (Hugh Thompson)]

Many thanks for all your heartfelt comments, on Matt's car accident,  
and the photos of the events.

The incident is under investigation by the police, but there was an  
ice cream truck, excited children, and an allegedly speeding car  
involved.  So we shall see how it unfolds.

It appears that Matt must have had a glancing blow only, but the spin  
and subsequent impact with the ground caused some internal bleeding,  
which stopped yesterday.  Following an MRI and a detailed CAT Scan it  
appears there is no damage to the Cervical vertebrae and the balance  
of the spine is normal, fluids are normal.  There is some ligament  
stretching, although we are told no tears.

He is staying for a few days at Sick Kids, just to be sure, but my  
daughter reports he is now eating and drinking normally and is up,  
playing with some friends.

The photos served a wonderful purpose, it was something that had to  
be photographed, a memory that hopefully will never be repeated, but  
is part of his life.  I also sent them to his younger sister, staying  
with a friend, who had witnessed the accident and was very worried.   
Evidently the photos reassured her and prepared her to meet her  
brother today.

I do appreciate the warmth of this great group of people.

Hugh