Gabby, an update

In a lengthy piece about Rep. Gabrielle Giffords's recovery, the Washington Post writes, "The congresswoman wears a helmet designed with colors of the Arizona flag when she goes to therapy. With it off, her friends say, she looks like herself. Her hair is growing back; the wounds on her head are healing. She listens, smiles and frowns at appropriate moments. She speaks single words even though she cannot yet carry on a conversation. [...] Healing proceeds in small steps ..." The article is a difficult but poignant read, and worth your time.