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Desire. keeping alive is hard work for mom. since she cannot clear her throat, a machine has to do it for her. a procedure which is done at least a dozen times a day relieves the feeling that she's drowning. mom uses a word board to spell out our conversations. >> very tall. >> reporter: occasionally through a speaking valve put on her trach, she's able to talk just a few sentences at a time. can you say hello? >> hello. >> reporter: hello, i love your voice. >> i love your voice. >> reporter: it would be nine weeks in the hospital learning how to care for her. before mom would be able to come...
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