Wonderful news - my partner has beaten his staph infection, is finally breathing again without the respirator, and is continuing to recover from the pneumonia in a rehab center. He has lost a great deal of weight and muscle tone because he was sedated for almost three weeks, and is still dependent on the PEG, although it may be removed this week. The plan now is to recover strength and stamina over the next month or so, to eventually complete the rest of his radiation tx. So, yes, miracles do happen - thanks again for all the support along the way!