# In need of prayers and good wishes **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [February 14, 2007, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226 "2007-02-14T17:39:41Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Improv\_Geek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b3f665/32.png) [@Improv\_Geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Improv_Geek)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2007, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/1 "2007-02-14T17:39:41Z")
As some of you know, my and **jackelope** ’s mother had a bone marrow transplant last year. She has sinced returned to Orlando and has been in recovery, all was well such that she was even allowed to resume eating vegetables and fruits! Something she had been denied for over six months. As it happens, she began showing signs of a slight fever a few days ago. The next day they admitted her to the hospital for monitoring. The fever had been come and go but today it seems pretty constant. She has also developed a rash which we think is GVHD, though we’re not sure yet. Overall this isn’t something too terribly bad. It’s just a sign that all is not well and the docs are more than up to caring for her. But it’s Valentine’s day and I really wish mom wasn’t in the hospital. She and dad should be able to go out and enjoy the day, rather than being in the hospital. I’m sort of down and could use some good mojo being sent my way. And some prayers to speed my and jackelope’s ma’s healing. Cheers. – IG ---
**Author:** ![twickster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@twickster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/twickster)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2007, 6:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/2 "2007-02-14T18:19:09Z")
Bummer! Your mom and dad, and you and **jackelope** are all in my thoughts and prayers this Valentine’s Day. ---
**Author:** ![Ellen\_Cherry](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellen_cherry/32/3600_2.png) [@Ellen\_Cherry](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ellen_Cherry)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2007, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/3 "2007-02-14T18:35:40Z")
So sorry to hear about it! I’ll keep your mom in my prayers. ---
**Author:** ![unfinished\_symphony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/u/d9b06d/32.png) [@unfinished\_symphony](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/unfinished_symphony)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2007, 7:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/4 "2007-02-14T19:14:47Z")
hang in there (((hugs))) sorry to hear about your mum’s illness. valentine’s is all commerical hype anyway, i’m sure your mum and dad can have a special day to celebrate her feeling better again when that day comes (which it will!) your in my thoughts ---
**Author:** ![WhyNot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/c77e96/32.png) [@WhyNot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/WhyNot)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2007, 7:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/5 "2007-02-14T19:26:21Z")
Prayers and best wishes from Chicagoland. You are going to make your mom a silly construction paper “Valentimes” card, right? With your huge grown-up handprint on it in chocolate pudding or tempera paint? It’ll be her best Valentine in years, I guarantee it. ---
**Author:** ![BarnOwl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e95f7d/32.png) [@BarnOwl](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BarnOwl)\ **Post date:** [February 14, 2007, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/6 "2007-02-14T20:39:23Z")
Prayers for all 4 of you on the way. ---
**Author:** ![phall0106](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/phall0106/32/5934_2.png) [@phall0106](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/phall0106)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2007, 12:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/7 "2007-02-15T00:31:37Z")
Thinking of you, your mom and family, **Improv Geek**. Wishing her a get well soon. We need a Pat-On-The-Back smilie. ---
**Author:** ![dart](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/7bcc69/32.png) [@dart](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dart)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2007, 5:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/8 "2007-02-15T05:47:42Z")
My prayers are on their way to her and your father and family. ---
**Author:** ![Nava](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/da6949/32.png) [@Nava](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nava)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2007, 8:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/9 "2007-02-15T08:17:12Z")
Prayers and good vibes on the way. ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2007, 8:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/10 "2007-02-15T08:42:03Z")
Just remember a little GVHD is a good thing. The patients who never have any are more likely to relapse. So, think of this little bump in the road on Valentine’s Day as an inconvenient gift. My thoughts are with you. Stay strong. ---
**Author:** ![lavenderviolet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/cdc98d/32.png) [@lavenderviolet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lavenderviolet)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2007, 2:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/11 "2007-02-15T14:23:39Z")
PICUnurse makes a good point. I was told GVHD can help kill off any remaining bad cells by a hematologist who talked to my class recently. Hope that your mom feels better soon. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Beware\_of\_Doug](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/278dde/32.png) [@Beware\_of\_Doug](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beware_of_Doug)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2007, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/12 "2007-02-15T14:24:49Z")
Fingers and toes crossed. [Cat](http://farm1.static.flickr.com/156/380707006_14658f9587.jpg) cheek rubs too. ---
**Author:** ![TubaDiva](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tubadiva/32/507_2.png) [@TubaDiva](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TubaDiva)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2007, 3:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/13 "2007-02-15T15:04:37Z")
Best wishes and positive intentions towards your Mom’s speedy recovery. ---
**Author:** ![norinew](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/eb9ed0/32.png) [@norinew](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/norinew)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2007, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/14 "2007-02-15T15:38:45Z")
Prayers for all of you! ---
**Author:** ![Khadaji](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9e8a1a/32.png) [@Khadaji](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khadaji)\ **Post date:** [February 15, 2007, 4:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/in-need-of-prayers-and-good-wishes/392226/15 "2007-02-15T16:48:17Z")
May whatever gods there be, be with you and your family. Sending supporting thoughts your way!