update on Dawn
she is still in intensive care. Has regained consciousness, has a broken back, but still has movement. Has numerous contusions, some internal organ damage. Concussion. It was a hit and run driver. She is responding to family. Thanks for thoughts and prayers. Forgive me if this comes up twice in threads, wasn't sure if I posted right earlier. I deleted one post. But thanks again.
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I feel the good thoughts and prayers are helping.
doing a lot better. phys-therapy is hard for her. get down in the dumps sometimes. she's a fighter. thank you.
OMG, this sounds like a tragic incident. So sorry you are going through this.
for Dawn. Peace.
I've seen people in a persistent vegetative state and it is a total care nightmare. Her long rehab will be tough, but there are a lot of treatment options for head injuries to relearn or regain any lost cognition. Her poor broken bones. Man, oh, man. What a difficult time for both of you. More hugs... 
she's got a good friend in you.
kesha.