Yes, Josh! I was thinking the same thing looking at the photos. They look terrific together! Isn't it wonderful to get good news? We are so lucky to have them and this example of love, hope, determination and inspiration. I love a happy story and a happy Thanksgiving to all! :)

Ok I am glad the lady survived, but man am I tired of hearing about her...

Dear Impatient Girl

Get lost.. even more than you obviously are at this time.

You have missed the issue. It is about the underground movement which is poised to take over the Nation by lies, subterfuge, deceit and criminality in the daily business of our nation.

This woman was caught in the middle of a conspiracy to murder a Federal Judge named John Roll.

And do you get tired of hearing about a girl, nine years old a beauty, who was brutally shot by a murderer/killer?

Do you get tired of hearing about how the liberties, and lives of the families of the people slaughtered by this 'useful idiot' are still grieving?

Do you get tired of hearing about the freedoms we have to enjoy even with a squatter in the Oval Office?

Well kiddo we are tired of hearing your asinine attitude. As I suggested... get lost.

Thank you Josh! She was rude!

AGREED,go be negative some place else.

I like the sentiment but there are however medals for civilians that can be awarded. God Speed

bobbyh: Disagree. She did nothing to earn a medal. Thousands of others are wounded/in harm's way but they're not politicians or worth media coverage, so no matter the situation, they only get a nod. Glad to see anyone recover from an injury but don't think any survivor deserves special compensation. She doesn't need to worry about medical bills, loss of income, etc. as do those I know who are recovering. Hate me all you want; what's fair is fair.

No, bobbyh, you are asking something that is not for those that don't serve. I am appalled by your suggestion and question the reason behind this unorthodox request.

But again, NO. She does not deserve anything other than every other American with hardship receives, and that is not an honorary anything. What kind of nonsense is this? If we start this for everybody in a unique situation in life, where do we end up? Any honorary military rank is for those that deserve that as military members. She is not and does not!

While I may disagree with Rep. Giffords' views on certain issues, I am sincerely glad that she has recovered as well as she has already. It is a truly amazing recovery and I wish her nothing but the best and may she continue to recover even more fully.

As for an honorary military rank, I must respectfully disagree. When exactly did she "go into harms way"? There was no inherent threat in her attending a public speaking forum, which is where she was so terribly injured. How exactly does that constitute going into harms way? Not to mention the fact that her injuries had nothing to do with any type of military action or service. Why would you give someone an honorary military rank for something that has nothing to do with the military??

While I appreciate the sentiment, it fails the simplest of logic tests.

atleast she's out there doing somthing on this day instead of the thousand of other people who wouldnt even do soif they had the opportunity. She may not deserve a medal but you dont have to be so rude about it..There are normal people that risk their lives everyday or who have diseases,or whatever it may be who are not in the military who deserve to be recognized too..i dont understand peoples thinking on only military are good enough to be recognized!! im greatful for them but come on

This is amazing progress.. I just hope she doesn't try to do too much too soon. God bless them both.

I don't know if you realize it, but her office was trashed some time before she was shot. So somebody was after her. She didn't have to go out and meet with the public the way she did. She could have met with them in a safer place. And now she is kind of walking wounding still trying to help the soldiers and her country anyway she can, bravo to her. Sorry, but I think she is a hero, and deserving any award her country might bestow on her. Our soldiers know that they are in a fight, but can defend themselves. Rep. Giffords was all alone, and almost defenseless. When you put yourself out there, like she did, anywhere in these times, it's easy to imagine, and to believe that there is someone right around the corner who would just as soon as kill you, as go fishing.

bobbyh-2897281 - "I would like to ask all military branches to bestow on U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and honorary military rank for being in harms way serving the citizens of the United States of America."

"....in harms way???" In Tuscon, Arizona??? Read the article! Everyone's falling all over themselves to try to celebrate this woman. Calm down, folks!

Doesn't take long for the right wing douche baggery to come out!

Yes her story is very inspiring and we all celebrate her recovery, but I must agree that a military honor is a bit of a reach. But isn't it amazing what access to great health insurance can provide? The Congresswoman is certainly a shining example of that as well. Wouldn't it be wonderful if ALL Americans could be provided with such an opportunity, a CHANCE to have a more postive outcome when our health is in danger? Now THAT be something to celebrate! Just sayin...

I am disgusted that such a great story can turn into wretched partisan politics as usual, just like some psycho who tries to kill the president. What have we become? This is a good woman who was shot while working for the people- I'm not even going to mention my states half-term, corrupt, pathetic former governor here, but it's unbelievable what people have come to believe in this country.

Remember a left wing progressive shot her for voting out Peloski a day earlier

bobbyh, I don't agree. While I am glad she is ok, she doesn't deserve a medal! She wasn't doing anything where she was sacrificing her life for anyone else when the tragedy occurred, she was just out campaigning or whatever.

She is a congressperson who was shot in the line of duty, and she is till trying to do her job despite horriffic injuries. You do not have to agree with her but as an American it is traditional to give recogniotn to those leaders designited to supoort and defend the constution who are wounded in that effort

Getting shot gets you a Purple Heart in the military. I guess you just have to be standing in the wrong spot.

There is such a thing as the Congressional Gold Medal. One of the recipients has been Arnold Palmer. I know who he is, but what has he done other than play golf?

Susie, besides playing golf, Mr Palmer has used his celebrity for a ton of charitable work, by no means limited to the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children in Orlando, Florida. I did not know this either until just now. Try Google-ing Arnold Palmer charity and learn more, and if you are able, get your own checkbook out!

And brava Gabby!!!!!!!!!!!

Justme::: Why should I support his charity? There are charities here-- and homeless veterans-- that I support. He can support his own charity on the money he makes.

Such a trooper indeed, with amazing, absolutely amazing health insurance! Go Gabby Go! The uninsured of America salute you you lucky woman!

How Pathetic

I wish I knew who you were responding to.

Lisa - Why are you not a voting person - What if I said to you cannot vote - would that bother you? Shame on you - in this country we have the lowest voting compared to the Western World - and in some countries voting is mandatory - maybe we should adopt their ideas and get people involved

I have voted since I became of age and at that time it was 21 - and now is 18 When I go to the polls in some states that I have lived in and now mail in my vote - I feel a sense of - yeah maybe my voice will be heard - sometimes yes, sometimes no - but it is my duty to try

And if someone came along and took my vote away from me I would fight them tooth and nail- as I am seeing happening across this country

No, her name is not Kelly. Women use their birth name after marriage, and have been doing so for years. Where in the he)) have you been living? Under a rock?

There is NO law that requires a woman to take her husband's name after marriage. It is custom, nothing more. I use my maiden name, not my husbands surname. I'm much older than Gabby (so this isn't a modern woman thing) and I just prefer the name my parents gave me. My husband is not a neanderthal, such as you, so he did not care. My father was a great man, my mother a wonderful woman, so I want to us their name. My sons use my maiden name as their middle name.

Geez, get with the program. We're no longer in the dark ages.

Why not your mother's maiden name, why your father's name? Sounds like roommates more than a committed family. Why don't your sons use the last name you use? When I meet a husband of a woman that uses her maiden name, I refer to him as Mr. (her maiden name).

Try getting my married daughters to do that. Won't happen. The times have changed and women today keep their own identities even if married. Get used to it.

My sister uses BOTH-- as a hyphenated last name. My niece used both for a long time but changed to using her husband's last name-- she figured that after being married to him for 15 years it was OK. There is no written OR unwritten rule-- it just depends on how you feel.

"Since her husband's name..." etc:

Silly bugger. You sound like a turn-of-the-century preacher.

Navy vet-2815238 & Proamerica-1148973: As enough people have commented, you both really need to get used to the fact that the world does not revolve around your personal views and opinions. Men and women have the right to seek their own identity. What name they choose to be known by is part of that identity. That is why we allow people to change their names after their 18th birthday.

And did you know that taking of the husband's last name is primarily a Western cultural phenomenon? In most of the rest of the world, the woman retains her original name, even after marriage. Even countries that you probably consider backwards. And also hate to break it to you, but a woman's worth and dedication to her husband and family is *NOT* predicated on whether or not she chooses to take her husband's last name as her identity. If she does so, great. If she doesn't, great. It is her choice, period.

Of course, if you choose to live in a cave and choose to have your wife live in complete fear of you, unable to function without your presence, then by all means, you can try to force your wife to take your name. But I feel sorry for her, and for you if that is the case. Learn to live and let live, and learn to accept that some people might (sit for it) have a differing opinion than you, and ... sit for it again, that does not make them stupid or ignorant or bad.