Giffords reportedly stands, could leave hospital on Friday

[namahage]

Source: MSNBC

TUCSON, Ariz. — Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was reportedly able to stand with some help and look out her hospital window Wednesday, marking another milestone in her recovery as the congresswoman's family made plans to move her from the hospital and into a Texas rehabilitation center.

KVOA in Tucson first reported the news about Giffords standing up. Earlier, in a statement released by Giffords' congressional office, Giffords' husband, astronaut Mark Kelly, said his wife will be moved — likely Friday barring medical issues — to TIRR Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital in Houston. Doctors say the exact timing of the move will depend on Giffords' health.


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[aquart]

1. Wow. This is good progress.

[midnight]

2. This is wonderful to hear....

[Jennicut]

3. So good to hear she is progressing well.

[Liberal_in_LA]

4. amazing progress

[rurallib]

5. Almost unbelievable.

two weeks ago I was sobbing for her and the other victims like I hadn't cried for a long, long time.
Such good news.

[Jefferson23]

6. Remarkable, her husband must be thrilled beyond words at all the

great indicators so far.

[AikidoSoul]

7. Our prayers are at least partially answered

Now, if Glenn Beck's balls would fall off, and Palin's tongue would rot out of her head -- that would be welcome good news.

[bluedeminredstate]

8. What's the prognosis?

I haven't heard yet that she has spoken at all. Is this going to be something she has to learn from scratch?