Those of you who have been following Steve Young’s slow and painful recovery from the fire last month in which two of his children died were relieved to learn that he was released from the hospital this week. And now you get to hear from him in his own words:

I'm still quite tired, but I wanted to confirm that I am out of the hospital and now rehabbing at our temporary home in Towson. Thanks to my wife, two eldest girls and a string of family and friends, my life was spared. I'm only now beginning to deal with the full ramifications of this tragedy. It will take a lifetime.

I appreciate the notes and I'm looking forward to visitors — perhaps beginning in the next few days. Perhaps the best way to get in touch would be to check with John — he has my address and cell number.

I start outpatient physical therapy this week, and will be entering counseling by next week. I have tests scheduled for further exploration of back injuries, hand injuries (my left hand was damaged by fire and cuts) and various other burns. But physically, I'm on the mend.

I've loved the gestures of support and warm encouragement from all of you.