Hi Emily - It was nice to read that my story helped you. I can't even imagine what my family went through in those early days when I was comatose and then later learning to walk, talk and care for myself again. Any progress your mom makes, no matter how small, is a big step in the right direction. I am 3 months shy of my 2 year anniversary of my rupture and I just started volunteering about 9 hours a week - all I can do for now but so much better than a year ago...never give up hope - the human body is amazing in what it can overcome. Prayers to you and your Mom and please keep me posted.