I am sitting in the car park of the McDonald’s. I am on my way to visit Elaine for the 10th anniversary of my MS diagnosis. I feel happy and a touch emotional. It strikes me that I have everything I need to be happy!

I have my blue badge which affords me priority parking. It is 1.5 degrees outside but I have my favourite hot chocolate. My feet are throbbing slightly with neuropathic pain but my painkillers will soon kick in.

I was humbled by messages of love from friends new and old as they commented on my Facebook status.

My eldest daughter Caitlin said, “Happy 10 years of ms, what a journey, I’ll always be so proud of you xxx”.

My friend Mahasraddha said, “I am full of admiration and respect for the tremendous journey which you have engaged with. Such an impressive man!”

LOADS OF LOVE!