Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway has shared a heartwarming photo of her gardening with her husband Derek Draper at home after sharing earlier this week that he had been back in hospital for treatment.
The presenter posted a snap of herself and Derek - along with the rest of their family - as they planted a tree to mark Earth Day, reports the Sun.
Kate, 55, captioned her photo: "Funny how it was just grandad and I for the digging & planting & then suddenly everyone appears when up!! Crowning a very special weekend with the Drapers (Aunty Sue & grandma you are here in spirit) by planting a magnolia tree for #earthday. Happy Sunday everyone xxx X"
Friends and family responded to the post with positive messages. Her Good Morning Britain co-star Susanna Reid said: "Everything about these is gorgeous ❤️" Kate previously revealed that she had played Derek songs by Sir Elton John while he was in hospital, and later described the incredible moment that the British music legend dedicated a song to Derek at his recent concert.
She shared footage of Elton on stage, telling her followers: “So this was a moment. Finally found someone who had actually filmed it rather than just burst into joyous tears as we did!!! Still can’t quite believe we were there at all - even hours before we feared Derek would be too weak - but he was determined.
“Yes Derek has been back in hospital this week & yes there’s such a long road ahead but #eltonjohn & @davidfurnish you gave the kids & Derek a moment that we will never forget and has lifted their spirits again to feel anything is possible. Thank you for your inspiring music and huge heart ❤.”
Derek requires round-the-clock care at home and is thought the be the UK's worst-affected Covid survivor. He originally contracted the virus in March 2020 but spent the next ten weeks in critical condition and was placed into an induced coma.
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He remained in hospital for another entire year before returning home on a trial basis in April 2021. A year later, Garraway revealed that Derek was struggling to speak, saying that he can "understand, sometimes do odd words, but can't express himself".
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