Rep. Giffords Regains Ability To Speak

[babsbunny]

http://www.npr.org/2011/02/10/133644854/Rep-Giffords-Regains-Ability-To-Speak?ps=cprs

Ted Robbins and Renee Montagne

Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who's been recovering at a facility in Houston after being shot in the head last month, is speaking. Meanwhile, the investigation into the attack that killed six people and wounded 13 has reached a conclusion.

RENEE MONTAGNE, host:

There is more encouraging news about Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Her spokesman says she is not only speaking, but speaking more and more, as he put it. Giffords is recovering in Houston in a rehab facility. Meanwhile, the investigation into the attack that killed six people and wounded 13 has reached a conclusion. NPR's Ted Robbins is with us to talk more about this. And he's in Tucson.

Ted, let's start with Gabrielle Giffords condition. She's talking.

TED ROBBINS: Right. And the reason that this announcement's so important is, I mean, obviously it shows she can speak after being shot in the forehead, which is pretty amazing in itself. And on Monday she asked for toast for breakfast. Sounds like a small thing, but it was a fitting request and it in an appropriate time. It's a really good sign, because people with left side brain damage like she has can develop something called aphasia, which is difficulty producing or comprehending speech.

[Very_Boring_Name]

1. I wonder if she even knows what's happened to her yet

[Swede]

2. Good news.

K&R

[BlueIris]

3. Excellent. Continued best of luck, Rep. Giffords and family.

And to all the other victims: (((((( from BlueIris ))))))

[lunatica]

4. kick'd and rec'd

[BuelahWitch]

5. Very good news!

K&R!!

[AnotherDreamWeaver]

6. Great News. I wish her a very speedy recovery...

[sellitman]

7. Amazing news.

Having a son who went through 2 brain tumor operations I know first hand how incredibly lucky she is.

This story has deeper meaning for me.....

[Terra Alta]

8. Awesome news.

I will be hoping and praying that Gabby's rapid recovery continues.

[Iggo]

9. Oh, thank goodness.

:woohoo:

[glinda]

10. Go Gabby!

[phylny]

11. Wonderful news, and a big hug to fellow

speech-language pathologists!