my congresswoman was shot today

[OakLeaf]

More on her progress, for those who haven't seen it.

Have your tissues ready.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-...an-schultz-abo

[Desert Tortoise]

Channlluv, he has some emergency response training. In interviews he talked about how he stayed with Giffords until the paramedics arrived and then moved out of the way to let them do their jobs. But, he would not leave her alone and stayed with her, talking to her and she squeezing his hand in response.

Hopefully you'll get to see some of his interviews with the media. Normally I'm not a big fan of this stuff but this young 20 year old is articulate and thoughtful. If I didn't know how young he is, I would have sworn this was a mature and experienced man.

And he just started his internship with Giffords 5 days before Saturday. Does Giffords know how to pick them or what?!

[hebe]

This article has been on my mind very much these last few days. It's a very simple profile of those who lost their lives in this senseless attack. My thoughts remain with the families and communities affected.

[Trek420]

More on her progress, for those who haven't seen it.

Have your tissues ready.

http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-...an-schultz-abo

Thanks for the warning Very moving.

[KnottedYet]

I am profoundly moved that the National 9/11 Flag Quilt was at Christina Green's funeral. As one commentator said, she was born on one day of national mourning and died on another. http://edition.cnn.com/2011/US/01/13...morial/?hpt=C2

I am also deeply grateful that so many people organized to help protect the little girl's funeral from the Baptists who publicized their plans to protest and demonstrate in front of it. And grateful to Ms. Brewer, who passed emergency legislation to protect the funerals of the other victims from the Baptists.