Benbow,
No apologies! The thanks don't go to us anyway... as you pointed out...the GLory is all His!
Buddy in men's group said he read a book recently that said since God gave us all Free Will, prayer is our "giving up" our free will and asking "Thy Will,Lord, be done".
We might not always like God's will when it occurs, but asking for His Will has to please Him.
Praises to God for such a miracle for your friend. May the Good News continue to flow and His blessing continue to pour out on yoru friend.