`` It was a miracle to witness . '' NEW : Surgeon says Giffords wants to request to squeeze his hand before surgery . Doctor : ' ' eye ' ' ` ` glimmers of recognition '' Giffords ' husband : ` ` I think she realized the president '' visited her Wednesday . Gabrielle finally opens her eyes with him in the room on Wednesday .
NEW : Surgeon says Giffords wants to request to squeeze his hand before surgery . Doctor : ' ' eye ' ' ` ` glimmers of recognition '' Giffords ' husband : ` ` I think she realized the president '' visited her Wednesday . Gabrielle finally opens her eyes with him in the room on Wednesday .