Thursday Neil was told he could weight bear a little on his left leg, but only 30%. He had physio morning and afternoon. Walking between parallel bars and learning to put his feet down correctly so his walking was steady, turning at the ends and walking back again. He also learnt to walk up and down a few steps. He is getting very good on his crutches. We took him outside in a wheelchair and walked along the path to the pond where we sat and had a drink of hot chocolate (this is his first time outside in over 5 weeks!) He loved it.
Friday was a sad day - it would have been Luke's 15th Birthday. I went to the treehouse in the morning with family and friends and met loads of Luke's friends there. I rang Neil on the way. We sang happy birthday around the tree. It was lovely and so nice to see lots of his mates. I took photos to show Neil later at hospital. I went to see Neil early afternoon and he was looking good. He had been walking up and down earlier in the morning. We took him outside again and had more hot chocolate. He was pushed in the wheelchair but walked from the hospital entrance to the seat we sat on. I helped him shower later in the evening, which went well. (we're getting pretty slick at the showering business now!) We opened a present from my friends at work - they have had a star named after Luke - so sweet. He was our star and it was a wonderful idea.
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At last we were able to get in touch and even see Neil. For some time I have been trying to find Neils Dads phone number to get the latest up date on Neils progress. I phoned Ray Lewis to see if he knew, to no avail.Then this morning Ray phoned at about 10am informing me that Neil had been transferred to Gatwick Park hospital. As Stephanie ( my wife of two years) and I was visiting my daughter, Mandy and her husband Ian, about 300 yards from the hospital, we thought we would see if we could get an address and ward number,to let our friends know.To our surprise the receptionist allowed us to visit him in his ward. We was so glad we to get the chance to see him. He looked a lot better and fitter than I thought we would find. Obviously we spoke of the old days and of the friends we are still in touch with. I'm sure after today, the lads of old will be in touch with Neil. Sally came in with Neils sister, so we said our goodbyes and look forward to seeing them in the near future. Best wishes Ron and Stephanie Meadwell
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