Steve has had a good weekend. He has been home again and spent time with Pauline. These home visits are a great motivation for Steve to keep working on his recovery. It also allows Pauline and Steve to have time together and assists Pauline by letting her care for Steve directly so getting her ready for when Steve comes home for good.

Steve has had further visits to Wythenshawe Hospital and he has been accompanied on these visits by Pauline and at certain times nursing staff from Chorley Hospital. These visits as you know from my previous blogs are to ensure Steve's care is continuing and that he is fully involved in having his say on his medical care. He is now waiting for a number of consultations with various specialists who will advise him on his recovery and aftercare on the injuries he has received and these are not just directly related to his burn injuries. Due to the pain Steve is currently experiencing in the burned areas to the rear of the top of his legs he has had the type of dressings changed to see if this pain can be reduced, to make him more comfortable when either sat or lay down, and promote quicker healing.

Physio is continuing at a pace with Steve's exercise regime extending to include more specific areas of work such has his hands and right ankle. His walking is still coming along with Steve's technique getting better and his walking being more upright and normal.

Within himself Steve at the moment seems to be coping. He still suffers some downs from time to time but he always gets his chin up with the help of Pauline, his family and most importantly his own determination. Steve is reading more now which keeps him up to date with current events. Its great for the family now because we discuss and talk about lots of different things which interest Steve and its not all about his recovery from the injuries he has received. Steve likes to be kept up to speed with what's happening in the Brigade and is still amazed at the ongoing fund raising efforts by people both inside and outside of the Service.

Thanks for reading my blog. I'll up date you all again soon.