Hi everyone. Steve's sister Shaz, one of his nieces louise and I went and paid our Steve a visit this afternoon at the Burns Centre. Steve was sat in bed watching boxing on his TV. We found him in a good mood and very talkative. He told us about having another bath today and how treatment is is going. Steve showed us his left hand which is now uncovered. The surgeon has done a really good job on this hand. More of the fingers have been saved on this hand although the thumb is slightly shorter than on his right hand. All the fingers on his left hand are now moving which is a good sign with the healing process. The bandages on his legs are now being reduced further. This is great for Steve has the dressings changes are now reducing in time which means a reduction in pain.

Steve's physio sessions are moving on a pace. He is now up to walking 3 times around the Burns Centre in one go! The Nursing Staff all think Steve is progressing really well and it will not be long before the treatment of his burn injuries comes to an end as an inpatient within the Burns Centre and the rehabilitation phase of his road to recovery begins. This may be undertaken at another Hospital we are now waiting for further information on this.

Overall a great visit with Steve today. We gave him one of the new Trekking for Steve tee shirts which are being produced and sold for the Great Wall of China walk next year. Our Steve loved it and said that when he can he'll wear it with pride.

Gary - Steve's Brother in Law.