What was really lovely were the few people who visited - that actually made his day, I could tell he was enjoying the company. We had a rendition of "happy birthday" and a blowing out of candles on the cake, which this year he could understand and follow what was happening. Last year he was so drugged up he was well out of it and I don't think he even knew it was his birthday!
May I say a thank you to those of you who have sent cards - they are hanging up in the room, and they have all been described and read to him.
Jane.