carmen a few weeks before she got her new face. >> what about sheldon touched your heart. >> that he was able to see me through my scars at the time. >> i'll be honest with you, a lot of men couldn't handle all this. >> oh, i definitely know that. >> but sheldon. >> sheldon's different. >> sheldon when you look at carmen, what do you see? >> i see an incredible woman. i see a woman with a lot of strength, inner beauty and outer beauty. >> reporter: right now carmen doesn't have much control over her face. can you smile? that's great. >> yes. >> a little bit. yes. >> reporter: doctors tell her it will keep getting better and better. >> he kisses me. i can't pucker and feel yet. but i am looking forward to that day. because i know that day will come. >> reporter: elizabeth cohen, cnn, vermont. >> wow. extraordinary. and inspiring.