Shower Time!!

Went in to see Neil at 2.00 pm with Simon. He was quite chilled out and was pleased to see us. My sister Nikkie arrived and we all chatted around the bedside. Neil gave me a lovely Valentine's Card which some very special words in it and a big red heart to hang up. (He must have popped out to the shops at some point 'cos I don't know where they came from!) I gave him a Valentine's Card too (a homemade one!). Nikkie left and Simon escorted her back to her car so we could have some time alone. When Simon returned he was with my other sister, Julia, who he had picked up in the entrance!

He walked (shuffled) with the aid of his frame, to the toilet with my help and back again and was exhausted when he reached the bed! Julia and Simon went off for a romantic Valentine coffee together whilst Neil went and had a shower. With the help of a lovely male nurse, we wheeled him into the shower room. He had to sit in a chair which was hoisted over the bath and then he showered. Bless him - this is the sort of thing disabled and elderly people use and he looked helpless. He will get stronger once he can put weight on his left side.

Neil enjoyed his tea at 6.00 pm of cheese omlette, mash potato, carrots and beans! (weird combination I know). He has another 'stab wound' room mate, who has been put in the same bed as his previous 'stab wound' friend. The Brazilian lady opposite looked a lot brighter today and she has now been transferred to St Barts.

We left Neil with a puzzler magazine and I will check how much he has done tomorrow!