for "today," michelle kosinski, nbc news, miami. >> josie's mother, hilda gotay is joining us exclusivelyorney. good morning to both of you. >> good morning. >> good morning, ann. >> hilda, let me ask you first. it was a week ago today that your daughter, joedsy, was able to recognize you. can you describe that moment? >> it was fantastic. it just took my breath away when she was able to actually look at me and took her left hand to reach me, to hug me. i mean, it was a great, great feeling. >> i understand that she has been crying a lot. can you talk to us about how she is dealing with her injuries and also does she understand what has happened to her? >> no. she's confused and she does not know why she's there. and that's why when the crying comes in, because she doesn't know why she's there, you know. and, of course, she has a lot of headaches, too. >> she has brain surgery for a third time later on today. what are doctors telling you, h hilda, about her prognosis? >> well, they say she's a good candidate, that it's going to take a long haul, you know, but little by little. we don't re