This just came in on our “Yutzy Family Network” From Matt’s Dad,  Terry.

We deeply appreciate the outpouring of prayers, concern, and support for Matthew. We’re so grateful for your love for him and for us.

As a result of the car accident on Friday morning, Matthew suffered multiple skull fractures, a broken jaw, broken sternum and fractured ribs, and a chipped pelvis. The accident severely bruised his brain and lungs. He is currently sedated and on a ventilator to assist his breathing.

One day after the accident, his condition was “critical but stable.” Doctors and nurses report that his first night and second day were “uneventful,” what his trauma doctor said was “the best we could hope for at this point.” Today, he remains in basically the same condition but with an elevated fever.

It’s difficult for doctors to gauge Matthew’s responsiveness because of the sedation so they periodically reduce it. At those times, although he’s not yet responding to commands, he exhibits “purposeful movement” of the head and all four extremities. We’re very grateful for that.

Although we are more than three hours from home, some of our closest friends live nearby. One family met us at the emergency room parking lot, parked our car, stayed with us each day, and provided a place for us to sleep. They are the Ulmers, homeschool friends who lived one mile from us for 10 years before moving to NC last year. We’re planning that David will resume school work at their home tomorrow. Another family we know from Nebraska, the Peacheys, stayed with us the first night and also offered us the use of their home. That seems like a God thing.

If everything goes well, Matthew will likely have a lengthy convalescence. We’ll try to send info periodically. Please continue to pray for him, and especially for his lung and brain trauma.

Terry (for Gina)