Hi Penn, my name's Jordan I'm 23 from England, this site has really moved me, my father died from Multiple Sclerosis when I was 18 (you'll have to forgive me I know It's completely different) we use to enjoy fishing together in the summer before the illness got too bad, looking through the pictures of you fishing made me feel happy as it triggered a memory of my dad and I fishing... I came accross you're site as my manager at work (I work in a call centre) has just been involved in an accident abroad (apparently from jumping in the sea) he has broken his neck but the doctors are not aware of the outcome yet (aparently there is too much swelling) he has had two major operations so far, one to insert a metal spine to support his neck, he is unable to speak or move any part of his body although the 2nd day of being in hospital he claimed he could feel pins and needles in his foot but not anymore. he is only 25 and we're praying for him right now... Anyway this is a great site and i'm glad to hear you're better than what you was in the year 2005 (that must of been horrible) take it easy and post some more fishing pics up now summers on its way

Hi Penn, I am a nursing student and i have been researching about care for those hwo are at rsik of pressure ulcers sores etc. I have been doing alot of research around the subkect to try and improve the nursing care, your website has helped me so much in my research and I hope that it helps me to become a better nurse and to at least have some background knowledge. It is always so helpful to hear from someone with first hand experinec because that is what we need to make sure we are doing our job properly and how we can imporve. Thankyou for all your help. I hope all is well take care
Nursing Student
Anna
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hi my name is neil im 43 years old and had a stroke in jan o7 it left me paralised all down my left side and nearly blind.I came across your site looking for auto fishing rods. links were helpful but pricey and all in the states. one small gripe your font or contrast cant be changed if you have poor eyesight apart from this very good site keep up the good work and enjoy life penn

Hello penn, Thank you much for this great website, which is very well designed. I am also Tetraplegic C5/C6 and your page on the mercedes sprinter helped me a lot to make my choice, it is exactly the car I need to drive again! I contacted paravan in germany and I have to meet soon to make drive Test
Best greetings from France.
Fabrice

Great website with a positive attitude! If any of your visitors want to contact new friends in a wheelchair or with other types of disability, they should visit my Disabled Friends website. Thanks

Intresting site... Thanx!

Nice site Penn! I'm a C-5 myself (6 yrs) and a successful web designer/developer as well. You're right btw, that doing design as a job does take some fun out of it (all those pesky demanding customers, lol)!

Hi, I am the mother of a 22y/o son that suffered a diving accident, crushing his 5th dervical vertebrae. He continues to improve everyday but the improvements are slow. He is very anxious and fearful. He is my youngest of 5 and I don't know what to do for him or his fears. He says he would rather die than be a cripple. It tears my heart out when he says these things. What can I do??? Please help me and Alex.

Ha! I love this site. The jokes are hillarious. Keep it up.

Hi there Penn
This is a great site ... you're an inspiration!
I am one of a team of carers looking after a guy who is a tetraplegic due to an accident involving his pet reindeer. He has a great spirit, and is determined like you to make as much of his life as he can. We have a good laugh with him.
I'll save some pages of your site and take my laptop up to show him what I've saved.
I'm going to have a look at the multigym link, see what's there ... might give us some ideas for a change in his physio routines, give him a bit of freshness.
Anyway, I'll leave you in peace ... just wanted to say how impressed I am by what you're doing!!
Hugs from the Falkland Islands.
Trudi

Great site, stummbled across it trying to find info on the Ray Winstone film "That Summer".
Ian

Hiya Penn. Wat an awsum site. Im currently applying for a job looking after a gentleman who is a Tetraplegic. Thort i would find out more info and came across yor site. Very helpful. Jeep up the good work, u are awsum m8.

Well done

I was just surfing the net at 4 a.m. for spinal cord related information and came across your site. Thanks for sharing your story. A little inspiration goes long way... approximately 3300 miles in my case writing from Massachusetts, US. I received my spinal cord injury from falling asleep behind the wheel in 2002, so for my one final point I'd like to add: be careful while driving. Take care, Rey from USA.

Hi Ironside, what a great site you've got. I thought I had problems but you have over come more than I. You are right about fishing keeping you sane.
Regards Colin