Giffords to Move to Rehabilitation

I heard this morning that she was able to stand up. Hopefully her recovery will continue with more good news.

Her recovery is great news.

Moving today!


Jan. 21, 2011
Giffords Set for Move to Rehab, a "New Normal"
Ariz. Congresswoman's Husband Optimistic Ahead of Next Phase in Her Thus-Far Remarkable Recovery
(CBS/AP) Last Updated 7:40 a.m. ET

Less than two weeks after suffering a bullet wound to the head, Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is being moved today to a Houston rehab center where her husband expects the "fighter" to continue on the path to a full recovery.

Yesterday University Medical Center staffers took the wounded congresswoman outside, where she breathed in the fresh air and felt the sun, trauma surgeon Peter Rhee said.

"I saw the biggest smile she could gather," Rhee said. "We are very happy to have her enjoying the sunshine of Arizona."

Giffords has been making progress nearly every day in her recovery from a bullet wound to the brain.

Doctors ticked off other markers of her continuing improvement: She scrolled through an iPad, picked out different colored objects and moved her lips. They are unsure whether she is mouthing words, nor do they know how much she is able to see.

Her husband, Houston-based astronaut Mark Kelly, believes she has tried to speak and can recognize those around her.

"I can just look in her eyes and tell," Kelly said at a final briefing Thursday at the Tucson hospital. "She is very aware of the situation."

Is it just me or does it seem weird that there no liberals posting on this subject? It is good news and i hope her recovery continues to go well.

Can't blame the Tea Party any more.


It is great. Hope she speaks soon.

It was a good idea to move her further away from Alaska.

Houston had the best rehab facility.

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Originally posted by b50m:
Houston had the best rehab facility.

It's clear that Alaska lacks good mental health facilities.

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Originally posted by Opie Cunningham:

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Originally posted by b50m:
Houston had the best rehab facility.

It's clear that Alaska lacks good mental health facilities.

OPIE, YOU ARE GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Originally posted by Opie Cunningham:

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Originally posted by b50m:
Houston had the best rehab facility.

It's clear that Alaska lacks good mental health facilities.

I hear Tuscaloosa has plenty. Good for you.

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Originally posted by b50m:

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Originally posted by Opie Cunningham:

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Originally posted by b50m:
Houston had the best rehab facility.

It's clear that Alaska lacks good mental health facilities.

I hear Tuscaloosa has plenty. Good for you.

Have you been referred to a Tuscaloosa facility?

No, but Bryce is famous the world over.

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Originally posted by Opie Cunningham:

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Originally posted by b50m:
Houston had the best rehab facility.

It's clear that Alaska lacks good mental health facilities.

Why? Did they let you slip through?

Maybe he got a referral.