through his family and his attorney, wayne treacy has said he's sorry. devastated by the loss of his brother is now devastated by this. on "today," they described him as a caring young man, who must have just snapped. >> he's real remorseful about it. >> reporter: now josie, who had dreams of being an artist, can barely move her right arm. she can't walk. >> you're just fine, okay? >> reporter: it's day by day and today for josie will bring another surgery. the doctors say her traumatic brain injury at the hands of a boy is basically a stranger will be a long-term struggle. both families changed forever by a text message. for "today," michelle kosinski, nbc news, miami. >> josie's mother, hilda gotay is joining us exclusively along with the family's attorney. 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 a