Kate Garraway has said so much has changed in her relationship with Derek since his health battles emerged.
Derek, 54, contracted a severe case of coronavirus and spent a full year battling for his life in hospital. Despite returning home in April last year, he has been left with extensive ongoing health issues and relies on his wife, Kate, as his carer.
Kate has spoken publicly about her husband's health numerous times and has said despite all the hardships they've faced, she will remain by his side. In a recent interview with Good Housekeeping, the television presenter said: "When you nearly lose someone, it certainly brings everything into sharp focus.
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"In many ways, we’re still learning how we are as man and wife, as so much has changed. It’s the same for the children – they’re having to relearn the experience of being with their dad. And, of course, the biggest learning is for poor Derek."
The Good Morning Britain presenter was recently nominated for an MBE for her services to broadcasting, noting it's a positive light she and Derek can look forward to. She added: "I haven’t received it yet, so I don’t want to tempt fate in case they retract the offer!
"I do feel there’s room for celebration, though, and my hope is that if we do eventually have a ceremony, Derek will be further along in his recovery and we can go together. That would be wonderful."
With the unsteady lifestyle Derek's health has presented, Kate made note of how it has made her more determined to live her own life without regrets and as free as possible. She said: "I try to live in the moment more than ever before. I’ll send an email and think, ‘OK, I’ve sent the email. I can’t do anything more about that now, so I’m just going to look out the window and notice how pretty the sky is.’
"I really try to seize those moments because when you do, you realise that life is just a collection of moments – and finding more good ones than bad ones is probably the secret to it all."
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