Thanks again for all you kind messages - I passed them onto my friend ( and hubby) and she was really touched to know that people she's never met are sending their thoughts. It meant a great deal to her.

Quick update on her hubby : he's now on a normal ward. They've put a massive pin in his pelvis which sounds horrid and he's not allowed to do anything weight bearing for 6 weeks. He's just flat on his back for the moment but very relieved to here he's now stable.

Current thoughts are it could be up to a year before he's fully recovered.

Denise - I read your story about your accident and I'll certainly be passing it on for Sarah to read. Very glad you've made a good recovery.