Please pray for the Ritchie family

[David Kelly]

On Friday April 8th, Libby Ritchie and her two children, Ryan and Taylor, were involved in a very serious car accident. Scott was not in the car and met them the hospital. They are all being treated at Methodist hospital in Indianapolis.

They all sustained multiple injuries and Libby and Taylor will be spending some time in the hospital to care for their injuries. Ryan was released this afternoon.

Team 393, 234, and the Ritchie family will be going through some very rough times and they will be needing lots of prayers.


I will be going back to the hospital tomorrow so I will have an updated status on their condition.

[Amanda Morrison]

When David told me about this this morning, I was shocked.

Lib and Scott, we're all thinking about you guys. If there's anything at all that I can do, please let me know. Best of luck on Taylor's recovery... I know everything will work out fine. We're all rooting for you guys.

[Eugenia Gabrielov]

I'd like to send my most heartfelt prayers out to the Ritchie family and the teams that work with them. They aren't just members of FIRST, they are FIRST family...I hope they get well.

David, is there a place to send get well cards or other such things?

[Jay H 237]

David, sorry to hear about this. I'll pray for them and hope they heal quickly.

[Ryan Dognaux]

Thank God they're alright, I was so releaved to find out they were alive after only hearing that they had been in a car accident.

Please, take a moment and say a prayer for the Ritchie's. Thank you.

[Arefin Bari]

OMG... this is just... I dont know what to say... definitely wasn't expecting this.

Scott I will be praying for the Ritchie family, I hope everything gets better as soon as possible.

[tkwetzel]

We all know that Scott was more than just another mentor in FIRST as we witnessed him win a regional Woodie Flowers award this year. I am wishing for the best for the whole family and those closely affected by thier actions and endeavors.

[David Kelly]

I'd like to send my most heartfelt prayers out to the Ritchie family and the teams that work with them. They aren't just members of FIRST, they are FIRST family...I hope they get well.

David, is there a place to send get well cards or other such things?


I will see the family tomorrow and I will find out where well wishes can be sent.

[Beth Sweet]

Although I've never met the Ritchie's personally, the one thing I do know about them is that they are fantastic people. David, send my best to the Ritchie's, they'll be in my prayers.

[Rabbit222]

Its so hard to hear such news like this. I give my prayers to the family and hope they recover soon.

[David Hoff]

I just got back from spending around 3 hours at the hospital with Scott and Libby. They are all in great spirit and are doing well. Their daughter is continually improving as is Libby's pain. I'm sure they'll appreciate all of your concern and prayers.

[dubious elise]

Like Beth, I have never met the Ritchies personally but I have heard so many good things about the whole family. When Kyle told me about this today, I was just as shocked as everyone else. My prayers will go out to the entire family.

[Brant Bowen]

I just got back from the hospital and they are all doing fine. I am sure that they will appreciate all your support and prayers. I will let them know that their FIRST family is behind them when I go back and visit tommorow.

[scott]

Very unexpected, All 447's prayer's is with the Ritchie Family.

[Billfred]

...dang.

I hope all of 'em get better soon--car wrecks != good times.

[Kyle Love]

All I can say is...I'm shocked...Libby is one heck of a mentor! All of the prayers from 45 are with you guys.

[D.J. Fluck]

Ryan IMd me this afternoon and told me....

My jaw dropped and I couldn't believe it....

My prayers go out to the entire family

From expierence, I can tell you that an event like that is definately a lifechanging expierence....you look at life a completely different way

[CourtneyB]

That is terrible :( i definetly will keep them in my prayers at night.

[Matt_Kaplan1902]

That was not something I wanted to find out about when I turned on my computer tonight. I will definitely be praying for them.

[BandChick]

I was definitely shocked to read about this. My thoughts go out to them, and my best. Please let me know as soon as you can where I can send more well-wishes. The Ritchie family has been amazing the few times I've met them. I hope everything works out :)

[Rich Wong]

NYC FIRST teams are all praying for a speedy recovery for all members of the Ritchie Family.

[tiffany34990]

On the behalf of team 180 S.P.A.M., I and my team wish the family a speedy recovery and the family will be in our prays. God bless them all.

[Denman]

NYC FIRST teams are all praying for a speedy recovery for all members of the Ritchie Family.
yes as he said.
Get well soon.

[Ricky Q.]

My prayers and the prayers and well-wishes from all of Team 269 go out to the Ritchie family. Libbie and Scott are amazing people and I can only assume the same about their family. Our thoughts are with you.

[Kevin Kolodziej]

I wish the entire family a speedy recovery. It is always a shock to hear that something like this can happen to such good people. My thoughts and prayers are with you!

Kevin

[Brant Bowen]

After visiting the Ritchies today I can let you all know that they are improving. They thank you all for your continued support and prayers during their hard times.

If anybody would like to send flowers to show their condolences to the Ritchie family they can contact the gift shop at Methodist Hospital where they are currently at using this information. They are scheduled to leave the hospital Tuesday.
http://www.clarian.org/portal/patients/visiting;jsessionid=3K25YZM1DXMLVLAQA5NCF3Q?leftMe nuSub=/clarian/ep/menu/siteleft/clarianhealth/item4/SubItem4&clarianContentID=/visiting/gift_shops.xml

There is also an option through the hospital website to register and send an email or get well soon card.

https://www.clarian.org/portal/patients/registration?paf_dm=full&paf_gm=content&leftMenuSub=/clarian/ep/menu/siteleft/clarianhealth/item4/SubItem7

Libby (Elizabeth) Ritchie is staying in Room 5097.

If you would like to send something after Tuesday you can PM me and let me know so I can you give you their address.

Again, Thanks for the support.

[Sean Schuff]

I, as well as the entire Team 93 family, send our best wishes for a quick and complete recovery. While I have never personally met Scott or Libby, I have heard nothing but good things about them.

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Sean

[shyra1353]

Wow .. I am extremely sorry to hear this .. I never met them personally, but I hope they all recover really fast ...

[Amanda Aldridge]

My thoughts and prayers go out to the Ritchie Family. They truly embody the spirit of FIRST, and are an asset to the FIRST community. Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

[Josh Hambright]

wow, this totaly caught me off guard, as i have been away from a computer for the most part since friday. My thoughts are definately with the Ritchies, definately some great hoosier roboticists and some of my favorite people in FIRST. Get well soon! I love you guys.

[Katie Reynolds]

wow, this totaly caught me off guard, as i have been away from a computer for the most part since friday. Same here - how awful! :(

Best wishes for speedy recoveries, and if there's anything you need, don't hesitate to let us know!!

[Dorienne]

Oh wow...this is really shocking to me...

I send my prayers to Scott and Libby and their children. I thank God you're all okay, and will pray that Libby and Taylor recover very, very soon.

[Joshua May]

Wow, this is a shock. My best wishes go out to the Ritchie family.

[Andy Baker]

Get well soon, Ritchies!!!!!!!!

God speed to good health.

Andy B.

[suneel112]

This is extremely sad news, especially since I've met Libby before.

I pray for their good health and quick recoveries.

[Wetzel]

They will be in my thoughts.

Please also keep them in your thoughts when YOU are out on the roads. Drive safe, watch out, buckle up. Just a reminder from an EMT who has had to cut too many people out of their cars.


Wetzel

[David Kelly]

Just to update everybody on the family's condition, Libby and Ryan have both been released and went home earlier tonight. Taylor continues to show great improvement every day and is getting stronger.

The family and friends really appreciate everybodys support, thoughts, prayers, and gifts.


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[DougHogg]

Dear Libby, Scott, Ryan and Taylor,

I was very sad to hear today of the car accident that Libby, Ryan and Taylor were in, but I was happy to read here on Chief Delphi that all three of you are getting better.

You may not realize it, but you folks are very special. You spread happiness in a world where there isn't enough.

You are in our hearts. May you all quickly recover to your wonderful smiling helpful selves. This world needs you.

Doug Hogg

[Lisa Perez]

I'm very grateful to see that things are getting better. We'll be keeping you in our prayers!

[Kit Gerhart]

Just to update everybody on the family's condition, Libby and Ryan have both been released and went home earlier tonight. Taylor continues to show great improvement every day and is getting stronger.

The family and friends really appreciate everybodys support, thoughts, prayers, and gifts.


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It was terrible to learn of the accident, but it is good to hear that everyone is making good progress.

Best wishes to the Richie's for a speedy and complete recovery.

[Ryan Foley]

Good to hear that Libby and Ryan are ok, I hope that Taylor gets better soon.

My best wishes go out to the Richie family.