article_snippet.sent: Dr Younan Nowzaradan made the house call and requested emergency medical technicians come to her apartment to help Marla stand for the first time in years.
article_snippet.sent: With the help of a walker, the EMTs and Dr Nowzaradan's support, Marla was able to stand for a few seconds.
article_snippet.sent: And, although brief, this short moment gave Marla enough confidence to try and stand again, essentially changing the direction of Marla recovery for the better.
article_snippet.sent: The kidnapping changed my life forever, and I wish I could take that day back,' Marla said.
article_snippet.sent: : A group of hospital members worked together to life Marla into bed . '
article_snippet.sent: It was his visit and support that changed Marla's life. '
article_snippet.sent: Getting up and standing was one of the most encouraging things I've done and now I don't want to stop,' Marla told the cameras after Marla lifted Marla out of bed for the first time in years.
article_snippet.sent: It took me a while to get here, but now nothing is going to stop me,' Marla said.