Update on my bro...

So... here's the next chapter in the story:

Matt had surgery this morning. It went very well; the surgeon called my mom (a former nurse) and filled her in on the details. A rod was inserted into his tibia (the bigger bone in your lower leg), from the knee to the ankle. Here is a poster I found online with pictures of how that happens... if you're curious.

He is completely immobilized for at least 6 weeks - with a cast from hip to foot.

He will be in recovery for about 6 months.

Mom is flying from Orlando to Philly tomorrow @ 8am. Her best friend, Janice, is running the rescue operation - picking her up at PHL and driving her to Lehigh Valley Hospital in Allentown PA. They'll get Matt's car keys from him and then drive to the ski resort to get his car. From there, we're not quite sure how things will work.

What I do know is this: Mom will take care of Matt until he's ready (and released) to fly. He'll be moving in with Mom and Dad in Florida so they can take care of him while he recuperates.

Be praying for my family please. It's going to be a tough time. My brother is a very active and independent guy... who is not going to handle immobility very well, I don't think.