We got this devastating news last night. Our daughter's long time and best friend was in a serious car accident yesterday and is in ICU. Late last night we were informed that she is in a coma and on life support. She was on a road trip to Vancouver with some friends, and she is in a Vancouver hospital right now (far away from home, where we are, Edmonton area).

We are shocked and sad.

Earlier in the day, both our older daughters had had a tough and long and sad day at the funeral of her grandfather (they are my step-daughters).

This girl is a wonderful 18-year old who has babysat for us many times. A very dear friend of our whole family.

Our daughter is in deep shock and despair.