Further updates, Jan 1 2019

Hello all who may be reading - this is Andrew's niece Heather, taking the liberty of writing somewhat on his behalf at my Dad's request.

This is just to update on Andrew's condition: he is no longer checking his phone as such as of a few days ago, and is very tired and weak now, sleeping most of the time. As a note of hopefully some small reassurance, he is being incredibly well cared for by my Mum and Dad, and is comfortable. We all had a lovely Christmas together, for which we were so thankful, and we remain thankful, happy, and privileged that Andrew has chosen to spend the rest of his days with us.

Andrew has some bafflingly evergreen fairy lights in his room, which are a great comfort to him in their perpetual light; they seem a physical manifestation of all of the love, good wishes, prayers and support offered to him by all who read this blog. We are so grateful to you all, and we thank you so much.