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Playinghardball Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-24-11 06:32 PM
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Congresswoman coping with injury's implications
Source: MNSBC.com

Astronaut husband says Giffords has 'good chance' of attending Florida launch

U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords is doing “remarkably well” in her recovery from the brain injury she suffered in a shooting in January, her astronaut husband said Thursday, but she is only now absorbing the implications of the experience.

Mark Kelly, the commander for next month's flight of the shuttle Endeavour, told reporters during a NASA news conference that there was a "pretty good chance" Giffords would attend the launch, now set for April 19.

Giffords wants to attend the launch but is awaiting final approval from her doctors, Kelly said.
"She's starting to process some of the tragedy that we all went through in January ... she's going through that as we speak," Kelly said. "Despite that, she remains in a very good mood."

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bluestateguy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-24-11 06:35 PM
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1. I'll never forgive that stupid bimbo in Alaska and the fascist talk show hosts
nt
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CTyankee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-24-11 06:38 PM
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2. Yes, they hold responsibility. They do. It is clear.
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Chorophyll Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-24-11 06:40 PM
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3. I'm with you. nt
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dkf Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-24-11 06:43 PM
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4. Can't we just be happy for once?
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hlthe2b Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Mar-24-11 06:47 PM
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5. Need to add your link... Good news though is much appreciated
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