A Message from Rep. Gabrielle Giffords by RepGiffords published on 2011-11-15T15:39:12Z U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, in a message recorded to her Southern Arizona constituents, says that she is getting better and is anxious to get back to work representing them. “I’m getting stronger. I’m getting better,” the three-term congresswoman said in the message released today. The congresswoman also said, “I want to get back to work. Representing Arizona is my honor.” The message, which lasts about a minute, was recorded last week in Houston, where Giffords has been undergoing rigorous rehabilitation therapy for 10 months. She was shot in the head on Jan. 8 while meeting with her constituents at a shopping center in Northwest Tucson. Six people were killed in the shooting and 12 others, in addition to Giffords, were wounded. Since the congresswoman went to Houston for therapy, she has been kept updated by staff members about events in Congress and in her district. She has returned to Tucson twice so far for private family visits. The recorded message initially was released to the Arizona Daily Star, the congresswoman’s hometown newspaper. Comment by Kenneth D. Stewart we miss you. 2021-02-04T05:15:25Z Comment by braddasseymusic heck yeah. hard year for sure. 2012-03-01T08:31:56Z Comment by Dave Haynes great to hear your voice again 2011-12-01T10:17:58Z Comment by Sharpe and Sharma An inspiration. 2011-11-22T20:56:16Z Comment by Johnny Slidell Thank you for the message Gabby. We love you and it's so great to hear that you want to get back to work serving Arizona. Thank you for being such an inspiration to us all 2011-11-20T09:46:11Z Comment by Wes Martin Good grief! Very,very brave and warmest wishes from England 2011-11-17T11:55:59Z Comment by hypermodern I'm so happy to hear your voice, Gabby. I suffered TBI right before you did and I'm going to the support group tonight and playing your message http://www.braininjurycenter.org/ Thank you! All my best for continued recovery. 2011-11-16T22:20:10Z Comment by Kerry Sivia You are amazing Gabby! You inspire me! I am so glad to hear you speaking! I hope your recovery continues to go well. I saw your interview on Monday with Diane Sawyer. You are lucky to have such wonderful people in your life and Americans are lucky to have you serving in our House of Representatives. Peace, love and go Gabby! 2011-11-16T20:33:58Z Comment by sepp1234 great to hear your voice, you hope, your determination. Thoughts and prayers to you / your family, those that did not survive, all of those who did survive, and to all of the families that suffered. From Cochise County, Arizona on the San Pedro River - you continue to inspire me Gabby!!!XX 2011-11-16T15:42:10Z Comment by Evan Tenenbaum You Sound great! 2011-11-16T01:08:41Z Comment by Anne Schmitt Gabby, I know you are getting better and better. We love you and are so very proud. Tucson grows some really special people and you are the best!! 2011-11-15T23:02:26Z Comment by Mark Altekruse You are a rock-star, Gabby! 2011-11-15T18:40:56Z Comment by David Wow. Truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing and thank you for staying strong. 2011-11-15T17:33:39Z Comment by Dee-S Gabrielle is a beacon for fortitude and determination; a public figure to admire and look-up to. I want to see her get back to work, too. 2011-11-15T17:30:09Z
