A man fell into a coma nineteen years ago, when Poland was in the grasps of Communism, and has now woken up to a "prettier world", according to the Associated Press.
The man's 63 year old wife, Gertruda Grzebska, had a four year stint during her husband's coma where she would carefully feed him with a spoon and move his body to prevent bed sores. Gertruda told the Associated Press through a telephone interview that her husband had not moved or spoken at all over the course of nineteen years.
She said that he would try to say things, and that usually she and the rest of his family would only pretend to understand. The man, Jan Grzebska, is now 65 years old and is finally able to sit in a wheelchair with help from his wife. His wife has just recently been able to take him out of their home and on walks with her. Jan has stated that the world is "much prettier" now that it is no longer under the grasp of Communism. Jan also has regained the ability to speak and has given several TV interviews in his native Poland.
His voice is still very weak and quiet, but will most likely gain strength over time. According to the Associated Press, Jan's rehabilitation specialist, Wojciech Pstragowski, stated that Jan was amazed by the changes in Poland. Jan's main amazement comes from the change that has occurred in Polish stores, as under Communist rules all that could be found on a store shelf was vinegar and mustard (as Jan remembers).
She told the Associated Press that his new life has been her reward for her faith. Associated Press, "After 19 years, man wakes to changed Poland."
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