. >> and the news about her, she may be released from the rela billtation facility in houston by the end of this month. further evidence, suggestions that her recovery is progressing fairly well. >> that was one day before, as bianna mentioned, one day before she had her cranioplasty, which means she's free from wearing a helmet all of the time. one would imagine she's even doing better at this point. interestingly, her chief of staff gave a statement to a local newspaper and said she is still having trouble stringing together sentences. >> has a long way to go, right. >> she mostly communicates through facial expressions, but she's been singing her favorite songs, she's smiles, she laughs. we just cannot lose sight of the fact after having been shot so viciously at such close range, to be this far along is really incredible. >> it really is. these are inspiring photos. beautiful. >> a remarkable road to recovery. she still has months, if not years, ahead but we wish her and her family well. obviously these are great photos this morning. >>> looking at other news this morning in wash