I rang this morning (15/10) as I do most mornings to check on Steve to see how he is and if he had a good nights sleep. Steve's nurse told me Steve wanted me to come over and see him today and to bring bananas. when I arrived bananas in hand Steve was sat up with his bed being made into a chair for him. I made myself comfy and we chatted about the usual things like family and Steve road to recovery. I asked Steve what he wanted me to get for him from the money I was raising from my Skydive. He asked me if he could have some sports/gym equipment as this would help him get fitter quicker. I said no problem and I went onto tell him that everyone who had sponsored me would be helping him because the equipment would be off us all. Steve smiled at that and said thanks.

He told me about his trip to the bath. he said it was great to be in there. he also told me that his bandage change was done whilst he was in there and the pain was not as bad having them done there. He will be having another operation next week on his left hand. His left hand is still bandaged as are his legs. Steve was quietly spoken and not as upbeat as I have seen him in recent times. Some of this is to do with Steve being tired.

He told me about his friends from work coming to see him and he was glad they did. I helped him to have a couple of drinks and when his evening meal arrived I left telling him we would be seeing him Friday and that Pauline was seeing him tomorrow.

Gary - Steve's Brother in law.