At this stage of reading Andrew’s diary I would have to say that I had noticed that he had paid regular homage to the nurses, physios, doctors and specialists who had helped him this far, but it was also dawning on him from the early days that if anyone was going to get him better, it was himself.

The decisions to get involved in Tai Chi, Aikido and later Chi Kung in order to help his balance, concentration and general willpower, as well as to learn the skill of detoxification through fasting, and continue with the swimming, free weights exercises and visits to the gym all showed his determination to get well.

The reader will have noticed that his initial efforts were concentrated on walking well, getting his strength and balance back and slowly but very surely getting back to speaking once again. The whole process has been a very slow and drawn out effort, but one which has clearly paid huge dividends....

Andrew is still improving and 12 years after an accident which had left him unable to walk, see or speak, is left a minor speech impediment and a limp to his left side, both problems which he feels he can eradicate.

Andrew is an active member of the community now pursuing, new skills in the form of learning Japanese, computer skills and the use of the Internet. His longer term aim is to be involved in the healing arts, as he feels that he has learnt so much.

At the moment he is seeking a publisher who may want to publish his story in full, in book form so that this compelling story might reach out to others who are looking for help.

His continuing improvement from 1996 to the present time will also be included in this book.

Should you wish to contact Andrew you can e mail him:

ar.penman@ukonline.co.uk

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