Yes his fingers have a small amount of nerve damage which is slowly repairing it's self. But they work pretty well he has some trouble with fine skills like buttoning buttons he can't always feel them. He was very lucky. I love the Gazebo very much it has added a focal point that my gardens are expanding from. As we put in some large and permanent features like the GH and the pond we will be able to tie those areas to the gazebo with paths and beds. I am planing a small Topiary area between the Gazebo an the brick patio. Seems like it was just the thing I needed to work a garden plan. Can't thank you enough for the idea.