# 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:** 2
**Author:** ![Aries28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Aries28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aries28)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 4:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/21 "2004-02-11T16:49:27Z")
It has to be so frustrating not knowing WHAT is causing it. I pray that his doctors have the wisdom to figure it out before his body can’t take it any longer. And I send prayers for you and your family for strength. ---
**Author:** ![nocturnal\_tick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/3d9bf3/32.png) [@nocturnal\_tick](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nocturnal_tick)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/22 "2004-02-11T16:56:40Z")
All good thoughts to you from England. At least you can be reassured by the fact that he is under good care. ---
**Author:** ![Kallessa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/7993a0/32.png) [@Kallessa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kallessa)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 5:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/23 "2004-02-11T17:52:13Z")
My prayers are with you as well. ---
**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 6:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/24 "2004-02-11T18:09:07Z")
Prayers and good thoughts headed your way. ---
**Author:** ![World\_Eater](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/f04885/32.png) [@World\_Eater](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/World_Eater)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 8:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/25 "2004-02-11T20:41:49Z")
Sending positive vibes from Brooklyn. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [February 11, 2004, 8:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/26 "2004-02-11T20:51:41Z")
The worst is that state of limbo. Not knowing what is causing the problem and having no idea of what course of action to take. I am sending positive vibes to your nephew, his parents and the rest of your family. ---
**Author:** ![shannablu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8baadc/32.png) [@shannablu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shannablu)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2004, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/27 "2004-02-12T00:00:18Z")
My thoughts and prayers go out to you, your nephew, and the rest of your family. ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2004, 12:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/28 "2004-02-12T00:13:39Z")
my thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2004, 2:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/29 "2004-02-12T02:32:35Z")
Sending warm thoughts his way - and yours. ---
**Author:** ![bittersweet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c57346/32.png) [@bittersweet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bittersweet)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2004, 2:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/30 "2004-02-12T02:46:31Z")
I’m very sorry to hear about this, **Tinkertoy**. I’m praying the doctors can help heal your nephew, I hope your family stays stong, and I’m sending good thoughts y’all’s way. Hang in there, hon - things will get better. ---
**Author:** ![Angel\_Heart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5e9695/32.png) [@Angel\_Heart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Angel_Heart)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2004, 2:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/31 "2004-02-12T02:57:21Z")
You and your nephew are in my thoughts and prayers. ---
**Author:** ![verbenabeast](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/c4cdca/32.png) [@verbenabeast](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/verbenabeast)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2004, 3:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/32 "2004-02-12T03:38:30Z")
I am Praying for him and you… God Bless you all… ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2004, 4:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/33 "2004-02-12T04:28:03Z")
I don’t know if his folks have arrived yet, but tell them to be extra careful driving down to Colorado. Their anxiety might not help driving concentration. I don’t know his name, but I expect if I say “ **Tinkertoy’s nephew** ” in a prayer, God will know whom I mean. ---
**Author:** ![Tinkertoy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f19dbf/32.png) [@Tinkertoy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tinkertoy)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2004, 8:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/34 "2004-02-12T08:42:25Z")
Thanks for your good thoughts and prayers. It means so much. We still don’t know anymore than before. They are draining his lungs and have said that it may be several weeks before they know how much damage has been done. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2004, 1:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/35 "2004-02-12T13:32:01Z")
If your nephew was perfectly healthy and a nonsmoker before this happened, his chances for a recovery in the lung department, I would think, would be quite good. It just would take awhile for the lungs to heal. There might be some scarring, but it is all contingent just exactly what the problem is and if he smokes. Thank you for the updates. Waiting is the hardest part. You have a bunch of faceless friends here keeping your nephew in their thoughts and prayers. ---
**Author:** ![FriarTed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/friarted/32/1052_2.png) [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2004, 3:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/36 "2004-02-12T15:39:32Z")
Prayers for his healing & strength & comfort for you all heading up ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2004, 6:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/37 "2004-02-12T18:16:02Z")
**Tinkertoy** , I will be praying for your nephew and family! ---
**Author:** ![lavenderviolet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/cdc98d/32.png) [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Post date:** [February 12, 2004, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/38 "2004-02-12T20:36:49Z")
You certainly have my thoughts and prayers as well. I hope he feels better soon. ---
**Author:** ![Taters](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/taters/32/2845_2.png) [@Taters](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Taters)\ **Post date:** [February 13, 2004, 12:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/39 "2004-02-13T00:47:36Z")
My thoughts are with you and your family. I have to say I jumped up and took notice real quick because my nephew, also a truck driver, was going to be in that area about the time I originally read this post. Truckers (I am also a truck driver’s spouse) have a tough life out there. We all worry about the possibility of them getting into some horrible accident, but are just blind-sided when something like this happens. Please keep us posted if you get the chance. Sending positive vibes your way… ---
**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 18, 2004, 8:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/doper-prayers-needed/228588/40 "2004-02-18T08:23:03Z")
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