Kate Garraway is attempting to find "new ways to stay strong" for her children every day, as her husband Derek Draper continues to battle coronavirus in intensive care.
Kate Garraway
The 'Good Morning Britain' presenter's significant other - who she shares kids Darcey, 14, and 10-year-old Billy, with - has been in hospital since the end of March after contracting the disease, and Kate felt teary as she went outside her home to perform the weekly Clap For Carers on Thursday night (28.05.20) to thank the NHS staff and other essential workers during the pandemic.
She wrote on Instagram: "hear this might be the last clap for carers so Billy thought we should get the drums out to go out in style!. Its been such a source of weekly comfort for them & me & I must admit I felt the tears come tonight to think it's coming to an end while our fear for Derek goes on.
"But even if we don't clap next Thursday it won't diminish my eternal thanks to all in the #nhs . They are keeping Derek alive & everyone of them is fighting as hard as Derek is to give us the chance to be reunited. Hope has to keep us all going doesn't it ? I am having to find new ways of staying strong everyday for Darcey & Billy , as I know Derek would want me to. It's not easy but when I think of how hard Derek is fighting & the bravery of all in the #nhs it helps . (sic)"
Kate posted a short clip of herself, Darcey and Billy all joining in with the weekly clap - which was expected to be the final one - and her son took out some drums to bang to show his appreciation.
The 53-year-old TV presenter thanked fans for their support throughout this tough time.
She added: "Thanks so much for all your messages & thanks for sharing on club Garraway.com . Standing together & learning from each other has to get us all through. #hope #love #clapthecarers #wherethereslifethereshope (sic)"
Last week, Kate admitted her "heart sinks every day" as she learns about "new and devastating ways" coronavirus is affecting Derek.
She wrote: "I didn't even know Darcey had bought this t shirt on line ( with my card !) until she emerged tonight but I do know how grateful she is to the #nhs - I couldn't be prouder of how she & Billy have coped with these past 2 horrific months for our family - always finding ways of lifting our spirits & staying strong even when they can see me wobbling . Its so wonderful to see little green shoots of hope that this dreadful disease is easing and that hopefully soon we might all be able to see each other again and hug our nearest and dearest. But the journey for me and my family seems to be far from over as everyday my heart sinks as I learn new & devastating ways this virus has more battles for Derek to fight. But he is still HERE & so there is still hope. (sic)"
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