The Repair Shop aired an NHS-specific special on Wednesday night, which featured viewers grabbing tissues for a particularly moving recovery.
In this volume, which marks the 75th anniversary of the NHS, experts begin to study four precious items that signify the evolution of the publicly funded health system.
Metalworker Dominic Chinea and bookbinder Chris Shaw welcomed children’s author Michael Rosen and his daughter Elsie to the warehouse, bringing with them the patient diary he kept when he was sick in the hospital. hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.
© RicochetMichael brings his patient diary to the warehouse
The former child winner fell gravely ill with the virus in March 2020 and is believed to have a 50/50 chance of surviving before being put into a 40-day coma.
During his time in intensive care, nurses at the hospital kept a handwritten diary of his care, which Michael called his “very patient diary”. he.
© BBCMichael Rosen with daughter Elsie
“They write an entry every day, which is what really annoys me,” explains Michael. “I think of them and the people who took care of me, saying ‘Today I held your hand,’ singing to me and saying things to me every day.”
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The Let’s go bear hunting The author read aloud a note written by one of his nurses, Wincy. It read: “You celebrated your birthday with us, I wish you a speedy recovery. I can’t wait for the day you come home and be reunited with your family.
“Take good care of yourself, Michael. It’s a privilege to take care of you,” Michael continued, looking emotional. “Continue to touch and inspire everyone you meet. God bless you. Your nurse, Wincy.”
© BBCMichael looks emotional as the restored diary is published
Praising the NHS staff working on the front lines during the pandemic, he added: “These people have saved my life many times over.”
Chris quickly started fixing the old diary and even made a special notebook to keep it.
Later on in the show, Michael returns to the warehouse and is amazed at the incredible repair. “It’s amazing,” he told Chris. “It’s so special, haha.”
Viewers were moved by the emotional moment, with one person tweeting: “Michael Rosen’s very patient diary. #therepairshop brought me to tears. Amazing,” while another added: #TheRepairShop @MichaelRosen. What a great book. You made me cry.”
A third commented: “I love The Repair Shop and Chris, the bookbinding/paper expert, he made me cry with the part-time job he always did. Using the paper he made in college and The savings over the years are something really special.” while another tweeted: “Oh, I’m a bit embarrassed to see @MichaelRosen patiently browsing his diary. #TheRepairShop.”
© RicochetFans praises great recovery
Others applauded Chris’s impressive work, with one tweeting: “That’s a great thing Chris did. It really is,” while another added: “Bow your head down. Chris. That notebook and scrapbook is beautiful.”
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