# Doper prayers needed **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 11, 2004, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588 "2004-02-11T03:18:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tinkertoy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f19dbf/32.png) [@Tinkertoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tinkertoy)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 3:18am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/1 "2004-02-11T03:18:03Z")
I know many of you don’t believe in prayer but I’m willing to take any good thoughts. My 36 year old nephew, a truck driver, was rushed to a hospital in West Minister Colorado this morning. His parents were called to come from Idaho as soon as possible. He doesn’t know them or even his own name. He has lung problems and is coughing and running a fever. The doctors have no Idea what is wrong with him. They are keeping him sedated and restrained because when he wakes up he fights them and they can’t control him. He has never been one to do drugs and they have tested for all drugs and chemicals they can think of. They even tested him for rat poison. It’s getting worse and they don’t know how much longer his body can hold out before his organs start shutting down. I’m in Idaho and feel so helpless. Please send a prayer or good thought his way. ---
**Author:** ![Cosmopolitan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/94ad74/32.png) [@Cosmopolitan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cosmopolitan)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/2 "2004-02-11T03:22:14Z")
Man… I’m so sorry this is happening to him & to his family, who obviously care about him very much. I don’t pray, but I’m certainly hoping as hard as i can for his speedy recovery! Please keep us apprised of the situation if possible & take care of yourself. ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 3:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/3 "2004-02-11T03:24:06Z")
Prayers and good vibes heading westward, for your nephew, his family, and you. Let us know what happens. ---
**Author:** ![AncientHumanoid](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ancienthumanoid/32/278_2.png) [@AncientHumanoid](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AncientHumanoid)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 3:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/4 "2004-02-11T03:28:19Z")
I’m so sorry to hear this! Fearing the ringing of the phone is the worst part. But, you can cope. Trust me, you can. Whatever you need by way of good thoughts or prayers (mine will be of the Christian variety, I’m sure all types will be welcome and given) are seeking a bright path to you and yours. I hope the next word you hear is good. But, just in case it isn’t, come back here to us. We’ll help you through it. Promise. ---
**Author:** ![DeVena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/dec6dc/32.png) [@DeVena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DeVena)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 3:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/5 "2004-02-11T03:30:37Z")
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Lobsang](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lobsang/32/4067_2.png) [@Lobsang](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lobsang)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 3:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/6 "2004-02-11T03:31:53Z")
You have my good thoughts. Keep us posted. ---
**Author:** ![cherry](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/da6949/32.png) [@cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/cherry)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/7 "2004-02-11T03:40:33Z")
Prayers going to your nephew and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Casey1505](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/dc4da7/32.png) [@Casey1505](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Casey1505)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 3:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/8 "2004-02-11T03:43:26Z")
I’ve had many thoughts and prayers come to my family today. I will be sure to send some your way, as well. Stay strong. ---
**Author:** ![Diceman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/22d042/32.png) [@Diceman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Diceman)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 4:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/9 "2004-02-11T04:24:09Z")
I’m praying from him. Let us know when you know more. ---
**Author:** ![Ice\_Wolf](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/dfb087/32.png) [@Ice\_Wolf](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ice_Wolf)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 5:05am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/10 "2004-02-11T05:05:55Z")
Thinking of your nephew, your family and yourself, **Tinkertoy**. Hope all turns out well after all. ---
**Author:** ![Kulau](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/b487fb/32.png) [@Kulau](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kulau)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 5:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/11 "2004-02-11T05:17:07Z")
My thoughts are being sent out to both your family and your nephew, I’m definitely hoping that his situation improves soon. ---
**Author:** ![Tinkertoy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f19dbf/32.png) [@Tinkertoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tinkertoy)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/12 "2004-02-11T06:50:15Z")
Things are getting worse. His lungs are trying to collapse. They still don’t know what is causing the problems. They’ve checked for signs of insect or snake bites and come up with nothing. They have the trucking company checking to see what he’s hauled recently to see if there is anything he may have been exposed to. ---
**Author:** ![yosemite](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/y/3ab097/32.png) [@yosemite](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/yosemite)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 7:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/13 "2004-02-11T07:33:08Z")
Heartfelt prayers from me. Bless your nephew and your whole family. ---
**Author:** ![Calliope](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/e9bcb4/32.png) [@Calliope](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Calliope)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 7:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/14 "2004-02-11T07:36:00Z")
I’m sorry. ☹ Is there a possibility of this being viral? How scary! I will hope for his recovery. ---
**Author:** ![Yllaria](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/yllaria/32/3452_2.png) [@Yllaria](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Yllaria)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/15 "2004-02-11T08:28:11Z")
All my best wishes for a complete recovery. Hang in there. ---
**Author:** ![maggy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@maggy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/maggy)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 2:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/16 "2004-02-11T14:08:47Z")
Positive thoughts from Canada coming your way Tinkertoy…hang in there! ---
**Author:** ![misstee](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/958977/32.png) [@misstee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/misstee)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 2:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/17 "2004-02-11T14:15:46Z")
More thoughts headed your way from Iowa. Is there anything else I can do for you and your family? ---
**Author:** ![vanilla](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/f19dbf/32.png) [@vanilla](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/vanilla)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 2:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/18 "2004-02-11T14:33:51Z")
praying. for all. ---
**Author:** ![MissTake](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/misstake/32/3189_2.png) [@MissTake](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MissTake)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/19 "2004-02-11T14:53:25Z")
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, **Tinkertoy** ~ ---
**Author:** ![moi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/c2a13f/32.png) [@moi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/moi)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 2:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/20 "2004-02-11T14:59:40Z")
How very frightening, Tinkertoy. My thoughts are with you and your family today. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588.md?page=2)