Shaz and I visited Steve this afternoon. When we arrived Steve was reading a magazines. He had it on the book stand we had got him .Reading gives Steve a welcome change from watching the TV and lets him keep up with the things that interest him most like mountain biking, fitness and other sporting activities.

Steve was looking well. He was sat up in his bed. He had both hands bandaged along with both his legs. His left arm was also bandaged. He was talkative and told us about the visit he had the day before with his Mum, Pete and his Aunty Ann and Uncle Brian.

Steve also had a visit today from his Aunty Audrey, Uncle John and his two cousins Sue and Diane. Steve really enjoyed the visit with them and it did give him a good lift to see them all and it was the first time they had visited Steve so it was good for them to see how well Steve is doing. We all spoke about family things and Steve took centre stage. Aunty Audrey told him he was a fighter and would get well sooner than later and how very proud everyone was of him. Steve spoke to them about what he had been going through since he arrived in Hospital. The family who were there really cheered him up and we all had a good laugh together.

Steve is doing well in himself. He has been up on his feet a couple of times in the last week, and is making progress with his walking. He still has to be assisted by the nurses and physios but watching him shuffle along a few days ago you can see the determination in his face to succeed. He had the op on his left hand last Wednesday. He is starting to have physio on this hand tomorrow and then I think the bandage will come off so we will see the extent of what has had to be done on this hand. We have also managed to get him out of his room and pushed him around in a wheel chair. This is also a big step for Steve and with being able to get on his feet has been a massive boost to his confidence about his recovery. It seems such a short time ago when Steve was upset and frustrated at his own perception of his slow recovery. What a difference a few days make!

Steve continues to have his bandages changed but has told us that the pain is no longer as intense and is a little more manageable now. The Burns Centre Staff continue to do a brilliant job with him and encourage him along the way.

This week will again consist of more physio and Steve will once again put in the hard work. We left him tonight to finish his mountain bike magazine and he thanked us for coming to see him.