Miracles can and do happen.
yes they do everyday
As Terri Schiavo lies in her grave.
I'm hoping for one. My sister-in-law had a massive stroke 2 weeks ago. She's only in her mid-40s. She had untreated high blood pressure. She is alone in Kissimmee, FL. She has a huge family, but we are all in CT and NY.
Apparently she has no memory of the lapsed years; which of course brings up the question of whether she would have known she was dying if the feeding tube had been removed.
This leads to the ethical question of whether pain or cognizance are mitigating factors in any decision to end such ordeals for the family and those who care for such patients.
Will this case and other similar outcomes strengthen or weaken society's resolve to bring "closure?"