Latest news from Alan. Needs no comment from me, just as Alan says, keep praying or whatever you believe in.

"Hello everyone

Thanks for your continued enquiries about Paul, and Frankie sends her thanks and appreciation to those who have sent card and best wishes for Paul.

Frankie, Sue and I went to see Paul yesterday afternoon. He is now off the sedation and is much more comfortable now than he was. The superficial cuts and bruises are repairing well, as are his broken arm and wrist. There is brain damage due to the crash, and of course swelling around the brain which is reducing as his body heals. He is awake for longish periods, and as we talked and held his hands he was able to demonstrate that the he was aware we were with him, which was really nice to see.

It is now a wait and see time as the drugs allow brain cells to regenerate, and how stimulation helps give him the will to improve. Keep you fingers crossed for his recovery, it will be slow. If you are religious then say a prayer for him, it is so sad to see such a lovely person in this condition. Say a prayer too for Frankie and their son Harry who is taking this very hard.

Stay safe, and if you have a car without an airbag. Change it.

Alan"