From Steve's amazing wife Lisa: After two and half years I still get very sad when talking about Steve and Parkinson's. I think in this time we have gone through all emotions twice over. We grieved and then picked ourselves up and I won't lie, on some days we continue to pick ourselves up. On the 18th November I turn 39 and I know what will mark this particular birthday is Steve returning home after undergoing Deep Brain Surgery to manage and slow the progression of Parkinson's, although if you are having a conversation with Jesse our 4 year old he will tell you this is the day dad comes home with his new robot parts'. Thank you so much - I cannot believe the support we have received, the kindness you have all shown has been amazing. It has been a rough couple of years, Parkinson's effects people in different ways. For Steve he lost movement in his face his speech became quiet and when he is tired he finds it difficult to get the words out, his left leg drags, his left hand does not freely move, so a task that you and I do easily like doing up the buttons on his work shirt takes him so much concentration and effort. He manages these symptoms with a blend of drugs. He has tried a few different blends and has to work through the side effects. Some days I think Steve is unsure which is worse. But he does not want this to define him; he does not want his kids to see him give up even though some days he is entitled to it. So I can't wait until I pick him up on the 18 Th November with his new robot parts. Much love Lisa
