MB GT500SS Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 Matt, We're glad to see ya home! Get well! Mark & Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 It's good you're home, and I hope in a position to relax and let your body do what it knows how to do: heal itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 HI MATT, SO VERY GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOU ARE OUT OF THE HOSPITAL AND ON THE MEND.I CAN SURELY APPRECIATE THE THOUGHTS OF NOT GETTING ANOTHER HI-PERFORMANCE CAR. I HAVE TOTALED TWO MUSTANGS AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS IN A 28 YEAR SPAN. ONE OF MINE WAS A ROLL OVER AND I WAS ALSO IN THE HOSPITAL FOR SOME TIME WITH A HEAD INJURY AND A PARTIALLY TORN LEFT ARM NERVE AT THE SPINE. I HAVE FULLY RECOVERED FROM MY INJURIES SINCE THEN , BUT IT TAKES TIME. SO BE PATIENT , AND MY WIFE AND OUR CHURCH WILL CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR YOUR FULL AND SPEEDY RECOVERY. ONE LAST NOTE, I HAVE OWN 4 COBRA MUSTANGS SINCE THEN AND THERE HAS BEEN NO INCIDENTS SINCE MY LAST CRASH; (KNOCK ON WOOD). I HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU NEXT TIME YOUR ON THE SITE AND TO SEE YOU SOON BACK IN THE SADDLE OF ANOTHER MUSTANG. LOTS OF LUV, SCOTTY AND PEGGY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Chase 1128 Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Welcome back Matt. We enjoyed your company at Terlingua, and are relieved to hear your injuries will heal. Take your time and this experience to move forward. If you choose to enjoy high performance cars again, this experience has the potential to allow you to find an even greater satisfaction with them. Godspeed in your healing. Gerry & Deb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Matt, Welcome home. Glad to hear that you are doing well. Bea and I pray for your fast & total recovery. Bea sent out a present to you last night from everyone at the Terlingua Event. God's Speed our friend.. Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mciarochi Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Welcome home, Matt. Andrea was just asking after you last night, and is also happy to hear you are on the mend. Back in 1972 I spent about 10 days in a hospital after an end-over; in my accident, my Rickenbacker bass flew out of the back and hit me in the head (so much for roll cages, the roof wasn't even scratched). Me and the rick are still pounding away, but the head got better. My biggest issue was coming off the drugs; I suppose that's because they did their job. It'll pass, though. If it means anything, I've always thought the performance, handling and braking of performance cars make them safer in all driving conditions. Since then, I've either gone for lots of weight (lincoln, caddy) or superior performance. Sort of a defensive (hit me, I can take it) or offensive (I'll just get out of the way) approach to safety. In the end, this is where I ended up, and couldn't be happier. I'm a better driver, no doubt, because of my experience, and I'm certain you are as well. When you get in another Shelby, you just might find yourself right back at home. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torquewrench1807 Posted October 19, 2008 Report Share Posted October 19, 2008 Matt, Glad you returned from the hospital in Odessa to your home in Houston. Sure hope your able to return to work soon, and someday purchase another Shelby. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b17drvr Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 Welcome back Matt! You get better real quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted October 20, 2008 Report Share Posted October 20, 2008 I spoke to him today as well, he sounds good! I am glad he is better and that we have all learned from this...... Amy I'm glad your home and your safe. I wish you well in your recovery. Be glad you had a hard top instead of a convertible. I was very impressed that your Shelby GT saved your life I will give Ford and Shelby an AA++ for safty features. I know I have learned alot from this trip of a lifetime. I personally didn't take any photos of the accident I felt it would have been very disrespectful but I do have a picture of you in your car before we left our lunch break let me know if you want a copy. The coolest part of Terlingua was the police escort to Alpine I followed Gary Davis's 2008 KR and have the entire ride on video his car in one BAD A$$$ car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilbleak Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 All, Again, thank you all for the phone calls, notes, and prayers. I'm sure my recovery wouldn't be as far along as it is without them. I had a bit of a scare last week when I had a couple of episodes where the right side of my face and my right hand both went numb. We tried going to the ER but they told us it was an 8 hour wait so we left when I started feeling better. Normally those symptoms mean a stroke, but they don't go away if its a stroke. I haven't had those symptoms for almost a week and a half. I met with a neurologist today (today was the soonest appointment I could get) and he thought that that numbness was due to either the blood on my brain or the fluid around my spinal column.he has me scheduled for MRIs of both next week to see if there's any improvement. I'm pretty sure that the brain scan will show improvement since I'm thinking much clearly now and I'm even able to solve sudoku puzzles again. For about the first week at home I would get really forgetful (like forgetibg what to click on to log into email) but that stopped too. I took an EMG test today at the neurologist's office to test my nerves and muscles, and for anyone that hasn't taken one of those let me just say it's a whole heap of fun involving and electric current and a really long needle. The good news is that I finally got my stuff back from the resort today. Whoever pulled my iPod from my car, thank you. I thought that had been destroyed like the car, so it was a very nice surprise when I openned up my suitcase. I still can't remember anything of the wreck - just queuing up to leave Marathon after lunch and then waking up in the hospital on Sunday. I got Stuart's (Speedracer) gift in the mail yesterday and it's just plan amazing. For everyone that sign the TRT, thank you so very much. I wish I hadn't of had to total my car to get it, but it's very cool. Now I just need to get it framed so I can hang it up. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Great to hear your progress Matt! Keep it up! :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank S Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 A whole row of big ol' thumbs-ups, Matt. Ask the Docs to describe exactly what should be going on inside while you are healing there; then image it happening. It works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchGT500 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 All, Again, thank you all for the phone calls, notes, and prayers. I got Stuart's (Speedracer) gift in the mail yesterday and it's just plan amazing. For everyone that sign the TRT, thank you so very much. Matt Glad you are slowly recovering, Matt. The flag was a good idea of Stuart. We signed somewhere at the top. Patrick & Astrid #12 the Dutch couple. You are welcome and give it a nice place in your home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blip Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Gald to hear you're recovering, and hope you continue improving each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 All, Again, thank you all for the phone calls, notes, and prayers. I'm sure my recovery wouldn't be as far along as it is without them. I had a bit of a scare last week when I had a couple of episodes where the right side of my face and my right hand both went numb. We tried going to the ER but they told us it was an 8 hour wait so we left when I started feeling better. Normally those symptoms mean a stroke, but they don't go away if its a stroke. I haven't had those symptoms for almost a week and a half. I met with a neurologist today (today was the soonest appointment I could get) and he thought that that numbness was due to either the blood on my brain or the fluid around my spinal column.he has me scheduled for MRIs of both next week to see if there's any improvement. I'm pretty sure that the brain scan will show improvement since I'm thinking much clearly now and I'm even able to solve sudoku puzzles again. For about the first week at home I would get really forgetful (like forgetibg what to click on to log into email) but that stopped too. I took an EMG test today at the neurologist's office to test my nerves and muscles, and for anyone that hasn't taken one of those let me just say it's a whole heap of fun involving and electric current and a really long needle. The good news is that I finally got my stuff back from the resort today. Whoever pulled my iPod from my car, thank you. I thought that had been destroyed like the car, so it was a very nice surprise when I openned up my suitcase. I still can't remember anything of the wreck - just queuing up to leave Marathon after lunch and then waking up in the hospital on Sunday. I got Stuart's (Speedracer) gift in the mail yesterday and it's just plan amazing. For everyone that sign the TRT, thank you so very much. I wish I hadn't of had to total my car to get it, but it's very cool. Now I just need to get it framed so I can hang it up. Matt Matt, Glad to hear that you are recovering well. Bea and I pray for your fast and total recovery. We told Bea's mom what we did with the flag that she made and she was so happy to hear that it went for a good cause--she's also praying for you now. God's speed my friend. Stuart & Bea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Hey Matt, So happy to hear you are mending well Take care and know that the prayers and Hubbs and I are here if you need anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportscars Posted October 25, 2008 Report Share Posted October 25, 2008 Matt, Awesome to hear from you . I am so glad you are on your way to recovering. We were a bit worried when we had not heard from you in a while. We understand that your life is completely different now and it will take time to start to get back to normal. I had your ipod and your phone, but the police took the phone away from me. I hope you got/get it back. If you dont have it back yet you might want to contact David (aka Vorpal Bunny). I think he might be able to help you there. How are you feeling towards visitors? You and I could share sad stories (I have my own since the event) Warren and I have talked a little about coming up to see you and the rest of the Houston area people. If you are not up for it that is cool also. Again it is GREAT the you are doing some bettter. I will continue to pray for you. Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iceman Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 I just read through all of this. Quite an ordealand i wish you didn't have to go through it. Glad you are OK. Best wishes moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGT/SC#0471 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Matt, Glad you are getting better!!! Keep it up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shel-b001 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Good to hear you are on the mend & hope everything will work out with getting a new ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedRacer Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Glad you are slowly recovering, Matt. The flag was a good idea of Stuart. We signed somewhere at the top. Patrick & Astrid #12 the Dutch couple. You are welcome and give it a nice place in your home. For everyone wondering what flag we're talking about, here's the story. My mother-in-law made a flag for my Terlingua Photo Contest submittal. After Matt had the accident I had everyone sign it for him (including Carroll Shelby, Bob Bonderant, Bill Neale, Tom Yeager & Amy). Here are pictures of the Photo Contest Picture and Bea and I holding the signed flag. We just wanted Matt to have something positive from the event: Sstuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oilbleak Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Well, it's been a month since the accident and the scans tomorrow will tell us if I have to see a neurosurgeon to drain fluid from around my spine or if my body is doing that naturally (hopefully my neurologist can also tell me when I can expect to have two working hands again). I've been missing my car really badly for the past couple of days so I've been thinking about getting either a Terlingua or another Shelby GT. Bud at SAI suggested the Terlingua so I started looking at new and used V6's. Then I got worried because I wasn't sure if they'd be able to convert a 2010 Mustang with the body changes and I didn't know how much long the 2009's would be available. So then I asked Robert Parker with Ford if he knew if any dealers still had new black 2007 Shelby GTs on their lots. Robert helped me out and I found a car almost exactly like mine about 4 hours away. As soon as my insurance gets taken care of, it looks like my girlfriend and I will be driving up there so I can buy a new Shelby GT. :happy feet: So it looks like I'll be coming back to the Shelby family a little quicker than I had thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APPLESREDGT500 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Matt, nice to hear you continue to get better and hope you get feeling back in your arm soon, nice to see you found another car too. :happy feet: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisminx Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 That's awesome!! Can't wait to see you "back in the saddle" with a new BLACK SGT!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Saute Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Fantastic News on the car! :happy feet: I hope your diagnosis improves to "fully functional" again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherri Leicht Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 It will be good to see ya back in the saddle again Matt yeehaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffJ Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Good news Matt. Glad you're coming around quickly on wanting to get back in the saddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blip Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Congrats on finding a great replacement ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint200 Posted October 29, 2008 Report Share Posted October 29, 2008 Godspeed on your recovery and I hope the new SGT is in your garage soon! :beerchug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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