I read that Shaun Reilly passed away 27 January 2009.

My mother is following commands, eating baby food, and now she is moving more than ever. It has been a year since her anoxic (lack of oxygen) brain injury and she has made it clear that she wants to live. THIS is the hardest thing ever. My mother decided to live, She is the strongest person I know. Don't give up! Follow your heart.

This is one of a hundred battles we've fought for our mother. We have fought off nurses, doctors, and other hospital staff that treated my mother like a freak I wanted to grab them, shake them and make them realize "WE LOVE HER! SHE IS OUR MOTHER! YOU DONT KNOW EVERYTHING! There is no alternative to home care. My sister and I are struggling to finish college, look after my disabled father, have a somewhat normal life, and stay healthy.

I know how frustrating this is. My sister and I have been fighting for my mother. We sat at a round table and listened as doctors told us that my mother would not be resuscitated if she went down.

God these people have to think about the time when he has his therapy, Thats terrible. I'm glad he has his family to care for him. Good luck and god bless all of yous.

Hello, This video brought tears to my eyes. My father lost oxygen to the brain during a double bypass surgery, I know what its like to have a loved one who has suffered a tbi. My father has been in jfk in nj for about 5 months, It seems to me shawn is in the same facilaty? i hope they both progress with time. Its not easy to see my father suffer! thank you for posting the vid, take care

Hi,I'm glad you found the video helpful... I actually just found this documentary on cable and thought this might be helpful for others..... The best to your sister and your family....

This video hit home for me. My sister has a brain injury, and you and your son remind me so much of my mother and I and what we go through every day. I want you to know that next week it will be 1year since her accident and the doctors gave up on her. They told us to let her go, that she would never get better. Well she is at home with us, still on 24hr care, but is laughing, able to read signs that have commans on them and do what they say. So please don't give up on Sean.