It came as a tremendous shock to us. We had no idea. She was walking with a cane, she was speaking more words … there was clearly progress happening.

We were thrilled — it was a total shock that we'd been selected as finalists. I have no idea who nominated us, but it's a great honor.

I feel like we're walking a tightrope. I feel (tonight) it's going to be the game that we've got to play perfect basketball. It's possible. ... and I think (tonight) is going to be the game that the whole Sacramento Monarchs team shows up to play because who wants to go back to Connecticut? I don't.

The volunteers in this state do a tremendous job. But you can't have someone walking away from the job two or three times a day.

Our mother is coming home, and we are so grateful and so thankful that this is happening.

We saw a genuine commitment in her life to making a difference. That commitment, that passion we must all find within ourselves.