UPDATE, October 2019:

You may remember Nataliya Mask, she was hit by a car while walking to Traner Middle School back in August.  She is still at the hospital, but making progress.

“She's conscious but she's not speaking right now, they are working on that, they don't know again how much she's going to recover. They said with traumatic brain injury there is a six month to one year waiting period to see exactly what is going to be recovered and what is not,” says Chandra Mask, Nataliya’s mom.

45 days after a driver hit Nataliya and her cousin on their way to school, her mom says she's recovering. Right now Natalyia is conscious and able to eat solid foods.

The plan is to move her to Children's Primary Hospital in Salt Lake City Utah for rehabilitation, on Monday.

As for the driver involved in the accident, she says he is cooperating with the investigation.

The past month and a half of having to adjust to a new life hasn't been easy for the family,  but she is hopeful that sharing her message will prevent more families from going through the same pain.

“God is working it out for my daughter and here she's doing everything they didn't think she would do in 45 days when she was only given 24 hours to live.  She’s definitely a miracle,” says Chandra Mask, Nataliya’s Mom.

Original Story, August 2019: Chandra Mask remembers the last conversation she had with 12-year-old Nataliya Mask.

"I told her that I loved her and have a good day," said Mask. "She was kind of pissed off at me. So she slammed the door and told me she loves me too." 

Little did she realize that minutes later her daughter and nephew would be struck by an SUV in a crosswalk on their way to Traner Middle School Tuesday morning. 

"She's like balled up, holding her stomach, and all I remember is me about to pass out," said Zayl Jackson, Nataliya's cousin. "She's funny. She's wild for no reason. And I love her a lot."

Zayl was also hit Tuesday morning. He injured his knee and might have to undergo surgery. Nataliya is still in critical condition at Renown. In fact, surgeons removed a portion of her skull to relieve pressure in her brain. 

"She's doing good," said Zayl. "She's going to make it through."

At first, doctors were unsure if she would make it, according to the family. The first 24-72 hours are critical for any major head injury. However, Mask remains hopeful. 

"I'm a believer," said Mask. "Nataliya is responding somewhat... as much as she can. She's fighting." 

Nataliya's prognosis is unknown. 

Mask's aunt, and Zayl's mother, Jeanne Saucedo lives feet away from where the crash happened. The two 12-year-olds just left her house when the crash happened. 

"Absolutely, by far one of the worst days of my life," she said. 

According to police, the driver of the SUV cooperated and stayed on scene. Police also say drugs nor alcohol appear to be factors. However, Saucedo is concerned Reno Police has yet to follow through. According to her, police have not taken a  formal statement from Zayl.

"We have not gotten phone calls, we have not gotten emails," Saucedo said. "I mean any type of anything from the police department." 

Reno Police Department told 2 News that its priority was getting Zayl and Nataliya to the hospital Tuesday. Investigators will reach back to the family for Zayl's formal statement. Additionally, officials say it is too early to know if the driver will face any charges.

Saucedo is also concerned about speeding drivers and the lack of crosswalks on East Ninth Street in her neighborhood. In fact, Wednesday morning, Saucedo personally walked other children across the street at the same spot where her son and niece were struck 24 hours earlier.

"It can always be your child," said Saucedo. "Never in a million years (would I think) my child in a crosswalk, paying attention, would lead to this."

Mask, though, has a different lesson for parents.

"Don't let your anger or frustration with your kids cause you to say something to them that you may never get the chance to take back," she said.