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Thanks for your concern Maurice (and the same goes to others who have asked after my Father).
Unfortunately at only 62 he has Motor Neurone Disease, which is progressing very rapidly. There is no real treatment so we just take each day as it comes. His spirits are surprisingly good even though his body has let him down and he is no longer unable to move. Life however goes on and at least he got to meet his two recent grandhildren.
He is making us all proud in the way he is dealing with a very difficult situation and it makes me think that we should make sure we do as much as we can with our family and loved ones while we still can.
All the best
DJA
Best wishes to you all
DJA