Please keep matt potratz in your prayers

[blue fluff]

This is from the Payette Avy Center - I get the updates by email. This is Matt, isn't it?

"Sunday afternoon a snowmobiler was caught, carried and seriously injured in a slide north of Brundage ski area near Duck Lake. The avalanche was triggered at 7600ft on a north facing aspect near the ridgeline of a 40 degree slope on the weak layer mentioned above. When the slide broke out a foot and a half to two feet deep the individual took a ride of 600ft back to the bottom of the slope incurring major trauma along the way. Friends quickly came to his aid, dug him out and contacted EMS. After a long evacuation through rough terrain Life Flight flew the individual to Boise. We wish him the best in his recovery. For other folks heading into the backcountry you should know that the slope triggered had numerous previous tracks on it up to 40 degrees. Adjacent slopes had been ridden with no consequences. The wind pillow at the top of the slope was all that remained untouched and it broke out as the rider almost crested over the top. Something to consider as you head into the mountains today."

http://www.payetteavalanche.org/advisory.asp

 

[Jkinzer]

yes that is it

 

[34turcott]

potraz family my prayers go out to you and matt. I know matt will pull through and be back to his old self in no time. god bless and you all are in my prayers. rich

 

[rmk 700]

hay if anyone goes there please tell him that he is one talented rider and im a big fan. im 14. and he is a extremely good rider. he rides a nice sled. tell him to hang in there

 

[Motley Doo]

C'mon Matt, get well soon! 509 needs you healthy, some of the sickest riding I have ever seen!!!! Glad to see you are doing better!

 

[CDA_RMK]

keep it up matt thoughts and prayers man

 

[cowboysedge]

Matt, You are in our thoughts and prayers! Jeff and Melissa Leissring

 

[B_DIDDY_SHOEY]

Thoughts and Prayers

He's running stock now but once he rest's a while that Turbo boost will kick in and he'll be back a float in no time!

Good to hear the progress and praying for a full alerted Matt soon!

Love and prayers buddy!

 

[m8magicandmystery]

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed He was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from His life. For each scene He noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One belonging to Him and the other to the LORD.

When the last scene of His life flashed before Him, he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of His life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at the very lowest and saddest times of His life.

This really bothered Him and He questioned the LORD about it. LORD you said that once I decided to follow you, you'd walk with me all the way. But I have noticed that during the most troublesome times in my life there is only one set of footprints. I don't understand why when I needed you most you would leave me.

The LORD replied, my precious, precious child, I Love you and I would never leave you! During your times of trial and suffering when you see only one set of footprints, it was then that I carried you.


Get well soon!!! JJV & MG

x2....may Gods grace keep Matt around for his family and friends...prayers

 

[Jkinzer]

hang in there matt, ill see you tomarrow... our entire home town is praying for you

 

[JHG]

Any news? How's he doin?

 

[turbopotratz]

Matt is staying strong, He is showing improvement everyday. Its all going to be baby steps from here just keep all the thoughts and prayers coming.

 

[SilverGriz]

Thanks for the updates. We are all thinking about Matt and his recovery everyday!

 

[turbopotratz]

Donations for matt potratz and family

DONATIONS ARE BEING EXCEPTED FOR MATT POTRATZ AND HIS FAMILY AT www.509films.com/matt THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE FOR YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT.

 

[Throttle Junkie]

Way to stay tuff Matt!!

 

[Oregongirl]

Last night was the h2oregon.com hosted SledFilm:09 in Bend. We had a great turn out and the 509 movie was one of the films presented. All I can say is, it was hard to watch Matt's section knowing he was lying in a hospital bed in ID. I'm sure that was on everyone else's mind in the theater too.

Many, many people are praying for your speedy and complete recovery, Matt!! I hope to see you on the big screen again soon!!! Hang in there.....

 

[donbrown]

My God bless you , and heal your injuries.

They can rebuild you Matt !!!!

 

[BackCountryBasics]

TTT For Matt.......You just keep working on getting better!!...Thanks for all the updates Jon.....

 

[justjohnthomas]

My prayers go out for you buddy. Thank you Jon for the updates as it's hard to see this happen to a hometown boy. -John Thomas

 

[Ragged]

any more news today?? Cant wait to hear hes getting up and around...

Ragged