Since I wrote with news of Laura's illness on Thursday I've received hundreds of messages wishing her a speedy recovery. I am sorry I haven't been able to reply to every single one personally but I'm sure you understand that time has been taken up with hospital visits.

I'm writing again today because I know some of you are anxious to hear how she's doing. We still don't have a proper diagnosis but Laura is feeling much better. She was given a 6 hour blood transfusion a couple of days ago and she's had various tests including a CT scan and an ultrasound scan - both of these have come back clear. The consultant is planning an endoscopy and a colonoscopy next. In the meantime she just has to rest.

I can't express how grateful we are for your caring messages. I've often read about the 'kindness of strangers' but even though many of us have never met other than over the internet, I do feel we are friends not strangers at all. It means a lot to know you value Laura's health over a video deadline!

Thank you!

Linda x