Apologies for the long post but this tradesman deserves lots of praise both for his workmanship and him as a person.
A couple of weeks ago I requested recommendations on someone that could clean my driveway and treat my patio area - a chap was recommended to me - Josh Cooper.
Over the next few days we exchanged messages to confirm the price and to arrange a suitable day for him to carry out the work. He carried out the work today in the freezing cold and in the torrential rain. The work looks fantastic, however that's only partly the reason why I'm writing this post.
A couple of minutes before arriving at my house JC told me that he was in a wheelchair. I've got a feeling he waited to the very last minute to tell me because (maybe) he thought it would influence my decision to employ him. It didn't and it never would have done. I genuinely chose him because he was recommended to me. I hope others see past his disability and employ him for the fantastic service he provides.
His attitude to life is brilliant. A fantastic young man. He is not letting his disability from stopping him doing anything. The world would be a better place if we all shared his 'can do positive' attitude. (As my mom used to always tell me there is no such word as 'can't!'.)
I would have no hesitation in recommending this chap to anyone. I've also invited him to Stafford Rangers fc on Saturday as my VIP guest so I can buy him a well deserved beer or two. He used to follow Rangers but stopped going. Hopefully, I can reignite his passion for Rangers again and it gives me the opportunity to say thank you again!
*I've since read more about JC. He truly is an inspirational young man, who was dealt a horrible hand at the age of 14. My daughter aged 3 (1 year ago) also suffered a terrible injury, which has left her brain damaged. Over the last 18 months she has learnt to walk again, talk, eat and do all the other things she did before, albeit slightly slower. I hope my daughter shares the same outlook on life as JC and never let's anything get in her way.