43 Covid 19 My Experience and Recovery

This video is a bit of self indulgence on my part.
Having gone through the trauma of severe long Covid and spending a month in hospitaI I needed to tell the story of my experience and how emotional the event was for me.
The video is upsetting and emotional in places so if you don't watch it all or choose not to watch at all thats absolutely fine by me, after all its a video for me, by me as a diary to look back on.

[@judithbittner198]

I am a nurse and it is a calling that not everyone can handle but thank you for appreciating and acknowledging our devotion to our patients! I am so happy you are back on AmyJo and look forward to seeing more cruising vlogs!

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Judith, the thanks must surely go to you. Seeing what the nurses go through I have nothing but the utmost admiration for both you and them. Bless you for what you do

[@rassman48]

That was so special. If you don't mind I will share this on Facebook because despite mine (and others) best efforts there are still doubters out there. Thankyou for doing this.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Sorry for not replying sooner. Please do!

[@marybristol7875]

I’m a retired nurse in USA, I watch several narrowboat blogs. I have to say your accounting of your experience suffering and surviving COVID as heart rendering and so true to a clinical setting. Thank you for sharing, your life is changed and you will walk a different path. May God bless you in your journey.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Hi Mary, the thanks must surely go to you. Seeing what the nurses go through I have nothing but the utmost admiration for both you and them. Bless you for what you do and may the good lord always walk with you

[@TheBeeryBoater]

Steve, you and the nurses (in fact everyone that looked after you) are an inspiration and a reminder of how serious Covid is. You and Chris take care mate.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you and thanks for taking time to watch the vlog

[@bryanmitchell1059]

Thank God you are OK, Steve! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Every person who doesn't believe Covid is a killer should see this vlog. Love to you, Chris & Smudge. Bryan & Donna, Quebec, Canada.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Hi Bryan, thank you so much for watching. If our vlog saves the life of just one doubter it will have achieved its goal. Bless you and stay safe.

[@barbaragriffin869]

So good to see you on the mend and back where you belong!

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you so much!

[@sheryld1957]

You gave us all a real scare. Pretty sure you scared yourself. So happy that you are better and it was tough to watch but I see why you needed to share what you went through. Just enjoy your adventures and know you are loved beyond measure by so many of us out here. So thankful for Gary and Ian updating us. And when you replied to a well wish I sent you, it was the best to know you were doing well enough to respond. Thank you for all you do for us not able to be on a narrow boat and showing us a great way of life. You and Chris take care of each other

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Glad our vlogs help it makes doing them all the more worthwhile Stay safe, well and all the best

[@barbarataylor1535]

A beautiful and heartfelt vlog. Everyone should see it. So glad your on the mend. Thank you very much for sharing. I didn''t know Chris was also ill. I wish you both happiness and life.!

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you Barbara and all the best

[@sammierobinson9226]

Thank you for sharing your experience. My sister in law died from complications with Covid. They placed her in a coma at one point but days before she died, she seemed to rally and was able to talk to family on the phone. I think one of the hardest parts of this terrible epidemic is that once a person is hospitalized, family are not allowed much access and there is no family advocate for the patient. I am so happy you survived and that you were willing to participate in programs to help with research. God Bless you Steve.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Sammie so sorry about your sister in law. Having witnessed a Covid death first hand I really felt for the guy and also his family. I simply cannot image what it would be like if when my time does come my family cannot be with me. Bless you too and please stay safe.

[@barbarapage5147]

I work in a hospital here in Massachusetts USA. I see covid patient daily but our conversations have been minimal due to the majority being on ventilators. Your sharing of your experience has provided me with an insight that will help me provide so much more to my patients. I'm so happy that you are feeling better and well on the mend. Keep fighting and sharing with us. I hope someday I can get to the UK and shake your hand. You are an inspiration to us all.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Barbara, you are the insparation my dear. Seeing what the doctors and nurses go through dealing with this horrid virus I have nothing but the utmost admiration for both you and them. Bless you for what you do

[@jillosler9353]

Thank you for talking about the reality of this dreadful pandemic - and I'm so pleased that you have lived to tell the tale. You are the 3rd narrowboat vlogger who has had Covid - and I'm sure they are not the only ones - and you live in relative isolation on a boat? How grateful we are to have our NHS always there beside us. Stay safe.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you Jill. Unfortunately the virus has no boundaries as to whom it strikes, old or young. Lets pray it ends soon.

[@julesstone7990]

OMG Steve, I am crying! Bless your heart and thank God you are still here. This vlog should be shared to a wider audience x

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

You're the best!

[@susanleadbetter8639]

Absolutely brilliant video Steve, very emotional and tear jerking. I'm a retired nurse and would willingly have come out of retirement to help if it were not for my own health issues. All I could do was make face masks for family and friends. So so pleased you are back home, Gary has kept us up to date with your progress. Just do what your body allows you to do and take time to heal. Still praying for you. Love and hugs Sue and Dave xxx ❤💙🐾

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you Susan, your prayers have definately helped.

[@dotmenziesholden1251]

Lovely to see you back on AmyJo - must have been a very worrying time for you and for Chris and your daughters too. Yes, our NHS staff deserve much more than the paltry amount of payrise and the lack of appreciation this Government gives them.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank yuo Dot. The number of nurses leaving as they can earn more stacking supermarket shelves is truly worrying.

[@simoncollyer6148]

God bless you Steve. It brought tears to my eyes but thank you for sharing it was truly appreciated.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

You are very welcome and thank you so much for taking the time to watch it

[@simoncollyer6148]

@@LifeonboardAmyJo it was very moving Steve. You see so much on the news but you’re vlog put it into perspective. Thank god your on the road to recovery. Keep safe and look forward to seeing you soon if I can track Gary and Ian down 😳

[@Its_me--Boo_Radley]

Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I was mesmerized ... and horrified! And now for that happy ending that we were all hoping for ... and they lived happily ever after. Continued health and good luck to you and Chris.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Bless you Ann, may you keep good health too. Please take care and stay safe.

[@RetroRegan]

Good to see you back Steve. Thank you for sharing your story. Stay safe and well.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thanks, you too!

[@pilpelet100]

Thanks so much for sharing this emotional journey. So happy that you're now home. The nurses definitely need pay rises.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you for taking the time to watch Ruth we really appreciate your support

[@deryckryall8541]

So glad you are now progressing towards getting back to your more normal self .And thank you for your informative blog. All the best Deryck nb Juno

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thanks for taking the time to watch Deryck. hope you are keeping well ?

[@stuhall2689]

Well done Steve, I'm so pleased you're back onboard. Thank you to NHS.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Many thanks!

[@davidclinch1358]

Well done Steve, so good to see you looking better. It's not self indulgence at all, it's telling it as it is and thank you sooo much for that. Let's hope that the doubters watch and take heed. It was very emotional and my good lady (also Chris, retired nurse)) found it a very moving account, thank you.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you so much David. People need to see what this horrible virus puts our doctors and nurses through. Yes its bad for the patients but my god the nurses have a terrible time and the emotional drain on them must leave a mark on them.

[@stevearmstrong5332]

Thank you Steve for this very emotional insight, so very pleased that you are on the road to recovery. The pictures of the nurses at the end , tell of a story on it's own , of the tremendous pressure that they are having to endure, day after day. How can we ever repay them? Give the Smudgie boy an extra cuddle from me and Shirley, and give Chris an extra cuddle from yourself!

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thanks Steve, Cuddles given all round :-) I agree, how do we repay them what they deserve? I guess that will be a debate for some time.

[@susanmccarthy6608]

Emotional yes, but what joy to see you pull through. Thank goodness for the NHS angels.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you Susan, yes I owe my life to them and they are truly angels

[@MrDavy644]

Thanks for that Steve it was thought-provoking and emotional indeed it brings it home ... good to see ya back

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you David for taking the time to watch it

[@deborahwalters6435]

Excellent vlog Steve. You are an inspiration to us all, as are the nurses and everyone who supported you in your recovery. Love the music and pictures at the end l. Had me in tears but smiling. 😢😊All the best to you both. ❤️

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thanks so much

[@Maximillion215]

Steve: We're very happy that you've recovered thhus far and are still recovering. Take it slow. One step at a time. Wishing you the best of luck and best of health from Dallas, Texas.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thanks so much Stephen. May you and your family stay in good health too, stay safe now

[@motorhomenarrowboat1]

It's so good to see back mate. The Doctors and nurses are true heroes all round the world. Thank you so much for sharing. Looking forward to seeing more from you.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you kindly

[@anthonypaterson7066]

Thank you Steve for making this vid, it must have been painful and emotional, but I hope you gain the closure you were seeking. Get stronger & stay healthy. Best wishes to you & Chris.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

It was really hard to produce but judging from the responce well worth it Thanks for watching it

[@billstarr7224]

We can only say, outstanding. So happy with your progress. We wish more would see this vlog. The doubting Thomas's.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

We agree! Thanks for watching

[@suee6835]

Good Morning Steve. Thank you for taking the time to make this video, I'm so pleased to see you improving and back on Amy Jo with your lovely wife Chris and Smudge.Take care .

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gilly-ann]

Thank you for making this very tough vlog. Wonderful to see you all back aboard Amyjo and recovering. Wishing you the very best for the future :)

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you! You too!

[@golfballjunke55]

Welcome home Steve, best wishes to you, Chris and Smudge. God has truly blessed you.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you kindly and the same to you.

[@Shaz927]

WOW this was inspirational and sad at the same time what a great message for everyone who doubts this virus is real continue to get well and know you are loved by so many xoxoxoxoxo:)))

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Glad you enjoyed it and thsank you for taking the time to watch it

[@soulfulsue]

Hi Steve.... one word ‘wow’ what a terrible ordeal you’ve been through, we had no idea! Were thrilled to see you back at the Marina and doing well with your recovery from COVID. Your video is extremely emotional to watch, but thankfully you’re on the mend. I know you have some great friends, who are fellow boaters, who’ve supported you and Chris. We’re also on the marina, so sending you our very best wishes from us both, Sue and Russ on Susie’s Dream (not forgetting our furry child Lucy!) xxx

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you so much Sue. I'm sure many think Covid is a bit like having a severe case of the Flue but as you saw in the vlog its nothing like that and is indeed very emotional for the sufferer and their family. That was what I wanted to put over in the vlog. Many thanks for watching what is a difficult video to sit through so its most appreciated.

[@shirleyneufeld3098]

Thank you for telling us your journey and for relating that you thanked the Lord for your continued life. What courage you had with this sickness. I know you and your wife went through so much. i know what a CPAP is as I use one each night. When my sweet husband passed away from cancer (my husband had one of those machines for breathing). I couldn’t understand why I didn’t dream about him. When I got the CPAP I dreamed about him that first week. I was so, so glad. Take care Steve and Chris.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you Shirley, I wear my CPAP from when I go to bed until I get up. I sure know it if I don't use it :-)

[@robelliott8061]

Thanks for sharing Steve,call upon the Lord whilst he may be found,we must give thanks for every day for all the good gifts he provides,for his mercy endure the for ever.good to see you improving,best wishes to you both.❤️.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you, I will

[@patriciagassor4497]

Hi Steve, have been hovering on and off whether to watch your covid journey but today sat and had a quiet time and have really engaged with your difficult challenge with this terrible infection. I think it has been very brave to do what you have put together and an eye opener too. I was so pleased to see you and Chris stood in your side hatch. Well done on your recovery. Our eldest son who is 55 and lives in California also contracted covid back in January, does not know how he caught it or who from as he is single, lives alone and also works from home, he had some of the symptoms you described with the severe tiredness, loss of appetite, taste & smell and aching all over, but also dreadful sickness and diarrhea. Was ill in bed a week before feeling up to getting out to go for a test which came back positive. He has thankfully recovered and did not require any medical intervention but was a very worrying time as we could not travel over there to look after him. So your story really brought it home just how he could have been affected the same as you. You have made a lovely tribute to the NHS team who cared for you. Chris must also have been so worried and glad she managed to recover too. Still take it slowly and now look forward to some nice weather so that once the network is opened up fully you can do what you both love best. Very best wishes to you both, look forward to see your 24/7 on the move too.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Hi Patricia. I agree its a difficult video to watch and I would have understoood if you did not watch it. As you have thank you for taking the time to see it through. Your son is one of the lucky ones and I am so glad to hear he did not go through what I did. After events like this it makes you realise just how special family and freind are so I hope you will be able to give your boy a big hug and he'll know he is lucky to be alive. God bless to you and your family.

[@patriciagassor4497]

@@LifeonboardAmyJo Thank you both. James is fine now, has just had his second vaccine over in California, not sure when we will get over there next or him be able to travel to UK, we do speak regular on Skype, my life line, I message him most days and we do a live link up couple of times a month. You are both looking much better and can see how you are longing to get travelling but still take it easy as you know a lot of them locks can be hard work, best wishes to you all on board X

[@trevorsbarkingmadchannel4501]

Steve bless you. A very emotional vlog. You and Chris have done so well. Yes the nurses deserve medals and a decent pay rise. Not the disgraceful offer the government has made. Stay safe. You’re one amazing guy. Take care. God bless.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you so much for watching. Stay safe yourself now

[@geoffbabirecki]

Hi Steve. What a trauma, and I'm so delighted that you have the strength of character to deal with this in such a positive was. Well done !

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you so much!

[@eleanormortimer6392]

Dear Steve, Chris and Smudge Thank you for sharing your experience with us, I am sure that telling your story will help you to heal and will also give hope to others. We were moved to tears listening to your experience, it certainly puts everything in to perspective and how blessed we are here in Canada and in Britain to have doctors and nurses who really care about their patients. We are so glad to hear that you are now on the mend and that Chris had a mild form of covid. In Canada we are now in our 3rd wave and its the younger people that are now in the hospital and sadly some are losing their lives from covid due to the variants of concern. Thank you once again for this inspirational vlog. Take care and continue to heal! Warm wishes from Eleanor and Grant in Beautiful BC, Canada

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Bless you both Eleano and thanks s0 much for watching the vlog. Yes we are so fortunate compared to countries like India. We too are just coming to the end of our third lockdown and so far so good. Lets hope it stays that way.

[@jennybailey6842]

Wow Steve, that was so emotional, well done for talking about it. It was absolutely the right thing to do. You really have been through it. I've just spent a week in hospital, not with Covid, but I was ill and like you became totally dehydrated and they found it hard to get blood from me. Woken up 5 times a night for obs, bloods and medication. I was glad to get home and that was only after a week. So you have been on a real journey, and we'll done you for fighting it. 😀

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

We both owe our lives to the doctors and nurses, thank god they have the vocation to do what they do

[@Mark-ct5dh]

Steve! WoW what a story! I too had C-19 although I like Chris my symptoms were mild. I did have shortness of breath, lack of taste and fatigue. I slept a lot! I agree with Gary, I look up to you Sir! I look forward to seeing you out on the cut! I thank God that you made it! I wish you continued improving health! Thanks for sharing Steve! Perhaps someone will watch this and find hope for themselves if they too are going through C19. All the best your friend in Colorado Mark. P.S. I did get tears in my eyes during parts of this VLOG!

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Bless you mark. I do hope the vlog helps someone out there. Being a patient suffing severely with this desease it a life changing event and I truly hope seeing the vlog does help in some way.

[@deepthought2x21]

WOW, Steve . . . I listened to every word that you said as I have been following your journey's and was obviously upset to learn from your fellow friends on their boating journey's. Without talking too much, I have the same oxygen machine in front of me now due to a reaction that I had 6 years ago and suffered lung damage (C.O.P.D.) as a result. Everything that you said and the feelings you expressed were like a replay of mine at the time. That is why I am so pleased that you are recovering so well. Please continue to get better, and my best regards to yourself and your family and friends. Gordon. 🙂 The fee

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Hi Gorden, I know your pain my friend, I still have not fully recovered now. I hope one day you will be able to get better and wish you all the best.

[@susancase2143]

Steve thank you so much for sharing your emotional story with us What a horrible experience for you and your family. Thank goodness for our wonderful doctors and nurses who care for us and brought you through this . They are all angels

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

You are welcome Susan. Its not a happy story but one I wanted to share so people know what this horrid virus is truly like away from all the media buzz

[@bonnietigner4207]

Thank you so much for sharing...I could tell how hard it was......Bonnie from Arizona

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

You are so welcome

[@waynewaring]

Very moving vlog Steve. Really pleased you're well and back on the boat where you belong 🙏🙏🙏

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you for watching, it means a lot

[@davejohns1095]

Good to see you back, Steve. Take care mate.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thanks, you too!

[@markrutter5996]

Thanks for sharing Steve and so glad you have come out the other side. That was a very scary time for you and your family to endure. I myself had Covid in January and still get breathless but thankful to be alive. Take care.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Hi Mark thank you for watching. Hope you recover fully and yes I too am thankful to be here.

[@dianerincon3196]

Thank you so much for doing this video. I’m thankful for you for sharing, and thank goodness for you and your family that you are well again. All my best from Texas. 😊

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Bless you Diane and thanks for warching

[@lynmoore8355]

omg watching this 2 years on thinking omg I am crying hear listening to you talk about your experiene omg thank the lord god you are still here .....

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you Lyn

[@JCDiamond]

Thank you for sharing your experience. I am so happy that you are here to tell the story. We're relatively new to your vlogs (been catching up and are now current). Indeed, the nurses are angles on earth. Best wishes for continued healing.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you Justine and thank you for watching our vlogs, it means a lot to Chris and I. Makes it all the more worthwhile.

[@ronbearman6783]

Hi Steve Thanks for the video although very emotional and brave to do it also bought home how fragile life is And hope it shows those that don't take covid seriously how bad it really is Thanks to the NHS for the great work they have done You and Chris and smudge stay safe and well

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

thanks Ron, that was my intention when I made the vlog. If it saves the life of just one doubter it will have suceeded in its goal.

[@judithduckworth5672]

Thank you for sharing your covid journey with us. Really pleased you are back home where you belong on Amyjo. X

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you so much!

[@terimartin291]

I hope you get yourself in shape and in good health. I think Covid has reminded all of us that being in good shape is so important.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Hi Teri. Its been a long road but I’m almost back to normal

[@nicholassimpson5646]

What a great vlog so pleased you on the mend keep up the great vlogs.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you for watching it Nicholas. It was just a diary for me and a warning of what could be for others.

[@bethp1530]

It was a really beautiful vlog Steve. Truly... it was. I know this has been a harrowing and emotional experience for both you and Chris and the girls but it was a story that needed to be told. So many people are desensitized to Covid and the affects it has really had the world over. Unless it affects them in a personal way they just could care less and show as much in their actions, comments and behavior towards others. May God bless you and Chris (and Smudge) as you continue your journey in life and aboard AmyJo with a renewed sense of self and appreciation for all life has to offer. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Beth I truly hope this vlog will help and bring home how horrible this nasty virus is. Already it has had a profound affect on a couple of doubters after watching it so it has acheived my aim. Bless you and stay safe please.

[@jackirichards8789]

Wow! That was a hard journey! Well done NHS!! So glad you and Chris are okay now! Stay well and welcome back! XXX God bless you both! XX

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you Jacki. Well on the road to recovery now but if it wasn’t fir the NHS…...

[@annie2950]

So glad your on the up Steve. Inspiring vlog. Sure life will be enjoying every moment from now on. Take Care.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

It certainly will. Thank you for taking the tine to watch

[@louiselage7740]

Thank you Steve for this honest and inspiring vlog of your journey back to health. You are one amazing man, and I wish for you and Chris many many more joyful journey's down the Cut for many years to come! xx p.s. I am a nurse here in Canada, and I have to say that your experience of the nurses comradery and pure joy of when patients recover is truly accurate. Thank you again.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Louise, the thanks must surely go to you. Seeing what the nurses go through I have nothing but the utmost admiration for both you and them. Bless you for what you do

[@louiselage7740]

@@LifeonboardAmyJo Thank you Steve, but I had retired from ward nursing in 2017 after 20+ years working in Palliative/Longterm Care. Your vlog brought back so many thoughts and memories with my colleagues. I now continue to work as a nurse, but in a different capacity still doing what I can for people out there affected by disability. Take care of yourselves....Enjoy your cruise! xx

[@Tony-nn3gl]

Hi Steve good to see you back on your boat. Sorry you went through what you did. It’s good you done this video for all those who thought the virus was not quite what the government was saying and that includes me. For me it made realise how serious the virus is, I always followed the rules but never took the virus seriously. I now think what a fool I was. God bless you mate.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

In that case my vlog has done what I hoped it would, thank you for taking the time to watch. May you stay safe and well as a result

[@lynmoore8355]

omg yes I am stilll watching brought a tear to my eye watching................. but as I say.......... its just not your time yet...... you have plenty of time and tings to show us...........love you guys... bring on 2023.....

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

The darkest time of my life. Thank got I got through it and can now enjoy our lifestyle all be it at a slower pace

[@johnharrison6584]

Wow Steve, bless you mate you,v been through it mate. I was in tears watching your vlog And in tears the night you broke in to the live stream. Gary set me off he was broken. Enjoy you're boating. look after yourself. Xx

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thanks for that

[@hilarygibson3150]

Hi Steve, that was a brilliant vlog, really fascinating to hear your experience and so pleased to see you looking well and I hope your recovery continues till you are back to your usual self. Hope to see you before Malc and I set off on our adventures.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for taking the time to watch it

[@annettecoleman6599]

What a journey you have been on! So glad you are on the mend and thank you for sharing such a heart-rending emotional story of your fight with covid. Nice to see you on your boat again and hopefully will soon be able join Gary and Ian on the cut. Take care xx

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you Annette, all being well we'll be with them on the cut for a few days on 15th April weather and health permitting

[@annettecoleman6599]

@@LifeonboardAmyJo 👍😁

[@judithtodd5927]

Evening Steve, thanks for the vlog you have certainly been through hell but have come out the other side. Please keep safe, live your life to the full and you and Christine enjoy your travels when your fit and well , oh and Smudge aswell.❤❤🐕🛥

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you, I will

[@paularksey1963]

So glad your back home and in better health. I could see an improvement in you over the 4 days it took to do this vlog. Living in OZ we are very lucky to have escaped the terror of covid. Stay safe & get AmyJo out on the cut where you belong. Chris you must also have gone through hell, take a break and enjoy life.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you Paul, yes we intend to put it behind us and enjoy llife as best we can. Glad you don't live in the fear of the virus we do here in Europe, you are so lucky. Stay safe and well.

[@NeverTwoLateOurJourney]

Amazing vlog very emotional we are so pleased you are better and back home. Keep getting better we look forward to seeing your vlogs again xx

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you so much

[@stevescet]

Wow ! Had me in tears, god bless you and Chris

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Wow, thank you

[@emmm5713]

I'm so happy everything worked out for you and Chris, that was an excellent video. Thank you for sharing it. :)

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Your so welcome Emm. Thanks for watching. It certainly changed my look on life now. Its made me much more laid back and take a slower approach to life now

[@merlinscat]

Well done Steve takes guts to go through all this again glad your on the mend

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thanks Jenny hopefully I can move on and get some happy cruising vlogs out now :-)

[@infectedredeye]

I'm glad you're looking and feeling better. Stay strong. Great vlog

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thanks so much

[@debcameron4204]

Thanks so much for sharing your journey. Glad to see you back on your lovely Amyjo. All the best to Chris as well. Take care. Here in Australia most people don’t personally know anyone who has had that nasty virus. Looking forward to seeing more vids from the cut when you eventually get out again. By the way what an apt song to have at the end.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thanks so much!

[@davidbutler4363]

Well done you Steve,get well soon.great vlog😁👍👏👏👏

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Glad you enjoyed it and thank you

[@Kat69nh]

Waiting for Ian to leave marina on tablet and Gary and the boys on smart tv. So glad your home and recovering. 1 a.m. here in California. GG still says woof to Smudge

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Oh wow!

[@malcdicko6727]

oh wow boy oh boy what a very emotional video i dont know you steve never met you probebly never will i only know about you through your great mate gary on chugabug but your story got me and thank god he listened to you all the very best steve in your recovery and all the happiness to you and your wife take care

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Hi Malc thank you so very for spending the time to watch. It was certainly a life changer for sure but all good now, just grateful to wake up each morning.

[@sissysimpson792]

love the showing of heroes

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you, I want their efforts to be recognised as I owe my life to them

[@sissysimpson792]

thank you for sharing your long and not over yet journey

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

You are so welcome

[@tonysoames1369]

Very moving, I know what you mean about the cpap mask, I had to have one on for a few hours after a triple heart bypass last year, that was bad enough, great to see your on the mend, hope you make a full recovery and get no side effects from the drugs xx

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thanks Tony and thank for watching

[@glynnisross7974]

I find words hard to say, but thank you for sharing your story.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

I understand and thanks for watching

[@natstarr84]

Thank you for sharing that. We all needed to hear it. I went to the store today but forgot my mask. Someone saw me going back to the car for it and said "it doesn't really matter.....just government scare tactics" Covid is not just a bunch of numbers. Thanks for the reminder that it's our friends and family and health care worker. Looking forward to seeing you and Chris out on the cut looking great

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you Nat, just wish that person could watch our vlog. I know it has changed the views of some people already.

[@Tony-nn3gl]

Stay safe and be lucky mate, regards to Chris and family.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

You too Tony

[@pastorflaps6819]

Covid has given me a hell of a time and still giving me problems

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Its a horrible virus and I too will be suffering for some time to come. Be strong and you will beat it

[@lupinvaenget13]

Very emotional indeed !

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you Ole

[@jackirichards8789]

God bless Smudge too!! X

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

😊 he is a good little lad

[@Kat69nh]

This helps others to learn about this. GG says woof to Smudge. Congratulations on being home. No oxygen. God bless the NHS. And best friends Gary ( the boys), Ian.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Yes! Thank you!

[@infectedredeye]

I hope you and your wife can go out on the cut with Gary and Ian soon. Take care

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thanks Steve, yes we are out on the cut now.

[@kilt2024]

Glad you are better but remember influenza is the same eat better get exercise and stay away from man made food Make sure dogs and cats are healthy wash hands and get up and on Take care

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Sorry Sheila, influenza is definately not the same. I watched my mother die of influenza and my illness was not like hers. Covid attacks the lungs in a differant way but the outcome is the same. Thanks for the good advise though.

[@defcononehalf1]

I'm sorry Steve but i don't do facebook (not a big fan) and i was wondering if the marina asked you to turn off your 24/7 cam. Just wondering. Dave in Alaska. Oh By the way you kicked covids ass! Good on ya.

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Hi Dave yes the marina asked us to turn it off but fear not when we're out on the cut it will be back on. Check in on the 15th April as we hope to cruise and join Ian and Gary for a few days

[@susanleadbetter8639]

Please may I share on my Facebook page?

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Susan. Of course you can. The more people see it the better. Bless you and thank you for watching

[@susanleadbetter8639]

@@LifeonboardAmyJo thank you for sharing, have shared your video ❤💙🐾

[@AhmedKhoga]

🍪❤️🌼

[@LifeonboardAmyJo]

Thank you