The 55-year-old Good Morning Britain host has been very open about the couple’s struggles since falling ill in March 2020. And while Kate admits she’s exhausted, she’s trying to stay positive, looking forward to a moment when Derek returns home to be with his family again after losing his 16-year-old daughter Darcy on her way to the prom. Step by step: Kate Garraway, 55, is taking life ‘day by day’ after her husband Derek Draper was admitted to hospital once again as he continues to battle terrifyingly long Covid He told the Sun on Wednesday this week: “He has been in hospital for two months. He was in and out. “I hope it comes out again. Hopefully tonight. I’m crossing my fingers. “I’m really tired, but I’m taking it day by day to smooth out the ups and downs.” Issues: The Good Morning Britain presenter has been very open about the couple’s struggles since falling ill in March 2020 (Derek was pictured with the doctor on ITV’s Kate Garraway: Caring for Derek) Kate, who is also mother to son Billy, 12, and Derek added that she is trying to “embrace” life after their family struggled in the last two-and-a-half years after Derek fell ill. She said she showed her partner pictures of Darcey in her prom dress and now he can press the button on the phone to FaceTime her. Kate confirmed on Wednesday this week that Derek, who has needed round-the-clock care since contracting the coronavirus in March 2020, had returned to a medical facility, insisting he was ‘OK’. Heartbreaking: Kate looks forward to a moment when Derek returns home to be with his family again after missing his 16-year-old daughter Darcy on her way to the prom He told The Sun: “He’s fine, he’s back in hospital actually, so that’s a development. Here we are.’ Kate admitted that the couple’s two children have been “amazing” in supporting their father. Speaking at the TRIC Awards in London at Grosvenor House, he said: “They were amazing – all the way through.” Derek spent more than a year in hospital before returning home in April 2021, but continued to struggle with the after-effects of Covid after the virus ravaged his body. Earlier this week, Kate thanked fans for their help after she was reunited with her husband’s medication after it was left in a taxi. Long battle: Kate told The Sun on Wednesday this week: ‘She’s been in hospital for two months. in and out” The TV presenter initially tweeted a post on Black Cab Lost Property, writing: ‘@BC_Lostproperty help!! Once Derek was brought home in a black mobility cab from the hospital for a weekend visit, I left a case with all his meds and kit out front! (so)’ He then added: “Driver recognized me but may not know it’s there – please look get in touch – urgently needed!! (so)’ Kate was inundated with offers of help, including from a follower who said she knew the driver. They wrote in a message to Kate: “I know the driver Kate as he mentioned he had taken you and your husband to me this evening. I’m trying to get in touch right now.’ The next day, the star returned to the social media site to confirm that the missing medication had been found and returned to her. She wrote: “It’s back! Thanks to everyone who reached out – the message got through to the wonderful guide Robert who returned it – and thanks to everyone. #happysundayeveryone.’ Kate recently admitted she hopes to take Derek to Buckingham Palace to receive her MBE. She said: “I feel there is room for celebration, though, and I hope that if we do eventually have a ceremony, Derek will be further along in his recovery and we can go together. This would be great. “When you almost lose someone, it definitely brings everything into focus. “In many ways, we are still learning how we are as a husband and wife, as much has changed. “It’s the same for kids – they have to relearn the experience of being with their dad. And, of course, the greatest learning is for poor Derek.’ Struggle: Derek spent more than a year in hospital before returning home in April 2021, but continued to battle the after-effects of Covid after the virus ravaged his body
