Steve was visited by Pauline and me today. When I first walked into his room I didn't know who was in more pain Steve or me because its my birthday and him and Pauline sang happy birthday to me. He had also got me a chocolate muffin with a candle stuck in it, some balloons a card and a nice pressy( What a Guy). Seeing him smiling and singing there lay in his bed knowing that every day he is in pain was inwardly a touching moment. I'd never tell Steve that because the amount of stick he would give me would be huge.

Steve spoke to both of us about the next op he has to have this Friday to remove his left hand from the pocket it currently sits in. Steve is naturally worried about what is to come but Pauline along with a little input from me told Steve he is doing a fantastic job on his recovery and having this op done is another step nearer going home to Pauline. Pauline reassured Steve that everything is going to be ok for him and seeing them both there talking about future plans was a real lift for me.

Steve's physio is going well. The physio team are doing a marvellous job with him and he now starting to move his arms and legs a little more. He is still bandaged top and bottom but he is gaining strength in these areas.

So the next big day for Steve is Friday 19th/9. As always I will phone the hospital to get an update of how Steve has gone on with the op and ask when we can visit him next. I'll then update you all on how Steve is.

Thanks to everyone for reading these updates and for all the nice and kind comments I have received regarding what I write.

Gary Dewar