# Prayes, good thoughts, and spells needed for evilbeth **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [December 4, 2001, 2:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830 "2001-12-04T14:48:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Francesca](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/9fc348/32.png) [@Francesca](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Francesca)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 8:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/61 "2001-12-05T08:08:03Z")
I’ll be thinking of you **Beth** and little **Emma**. Best wishes and much love. ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 9:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/62 "2001-12-05T09:52:01Z")
I just talked to the operator at the hospital. ( Hey, I know it’s late, but Beth is a friend, and I’ve been tossing and turning worrying). Emma is still doing well. I’m gonna talk to Beth tomorrow, and I will update y’all. Let me add my $.02 to this thread. Beth, you know I love you as a dear friend and someone who is always there to talk to me when I need it. Emma is going to be the light of your life. I rejoyce in that with you. On a side note, Stephen, the father, is a Buddist. Beth is a Witch, which is why I asked for spells in the OP, but what does one ask for a Buddist? Chants? I want to know. I respect and revel in every religion, but I want to do it right, y’know? ---
**Author:** ![Tomcat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8e8cbc/32.png) [@Tomcat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tomcat)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 10:37am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/63 "2001-12-05T10:37:47Z")
I wish her the best! My wife is stressing now with her problematic pragnancy, so we can sorta relate. We are fearful of a premmie birth ourselves. Take care- -Thomas ---
**Author:** ![Tansu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/67e7ee/32.png) [@Tansu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Tansu)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 11:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/64 "2001-12-05T11:19:36Z")
A prayer song has been sung for little Emma. ---
**Author:** ![tatertot](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c37758/32.png) [@tatertot](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tatertot)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/65 "2001-12-05T16:59:42Z")
Hey! I just spoke to **Bethie’s Baby Daddy** and both the **EvilMommy** and **Baby Emma** are doing fine. Steven said that the doctors were very pleased with how Emma did overnight and that they got to see her this morning. (All together now…awwwwwwwwww) When I spoke to Beth yesterday she seemed in good spirits (insert obligatory considering the circumstances) and Steven says that they are considering letting her out of the hospital this morning. (Here is where I ramble on and on about how the milk pumping and poopy situation are going.) For all of those who volunteered help, let me talk to Steven and see what they could need. I heard some mention of Cadburys yesterday…😉 I know that all of your thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated by Beth, Steven and the rest of the family. ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/66 "2001-12-05T17:37:46Z")
j/k. 😉 Just got off the phone. Beth is doing fine, and Emma has now passed the mystic 72 hour mark, WhooHoo! I read Beth this thread. A couple of notes: Cranky: Beth says they have everything they need, but she apreciates the offer of co-ordinating stuff. Anyone wants to send cards and gifts and stuff, contact me, I’ll get them to her. Beth apreciates and welcomes continued good wishes and prayers. Tuckerfan: Her exact response-" Well, it’s not like it was a huge field to be the coolist in, was it? 😉 " Everyone else: Beth says thanks so much for the thoughts, Her mom has a picture of Emma, and if she e-mails it to me, I’ll post it for everyone. Folks, keep the mojo coming, it’s working! ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/67 "2001-12-05T17:41:00Z")
Oh, and Emma is up to exactly a pound now. (yay!) She DOES have cutsie wootsie teeny tiny toes, but from taking to Beth, big feet. I mean BIG. Beth gave the impression that 8oz of the 1 lb is feet. Prolly not that much, but BIG I tell ya, BIG! ---
**Author:** ![Politzania](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/3ab097/32.png) [@Politzania](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Politzania)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 5:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/68 "2001-12-05T17:55:15Z")
Even tho I won’t be there ☹ I propose the [OKIDoper RoadTrippers](http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?threadid=101258) stop at the Castleton mall in Indy and get a Make-A-Bear for Emma… or maybe a fuzzy-wuzzy beanie baby of some sort. By the way… Can I be a crazy aunt? ---
**Author:** ![London\_Calling](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/49beb7/32.png) [@London\_Calling](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/London_Calling)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 6:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/69 "2001-12-05T18:00:08Z")
I don’t really know you, evilbeth but real life doesn’t come any more serious than this and I just hope things stay on the right track for you and Emma. Positive vibes to you at this very scary time…phew…I wish you the very, very best outcome from this. Wow, big feet…it’s a good sign I’m sure. Fingers crossed. ---
**Author:** ![Zappo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/b3f665/32.png) [@Zappo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zappo)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 7:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/70 "2001-12-05T19:16:26Z")
Damn. I’m glad to hear that **NotSoEvilButCuteAsAButtonEmma** and her mommy and daddy are doing OK. Add my good vibes, best wishes and prayers to the chorus, please. Zap! ---
**Author:** ![thinksnow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thinksnow/32/2849_2.png) [@thinksnow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/thinksnow)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/71 "2001-12-05T19:18:55Z")
\<_thinking good thoughts…_\> Best of luck and best of health to you, **Beth, Emma** and **Steven**. Good to hear the “mystical 72-hour mark” has come and gone. Actually, the same goes for all y’all. Take care and be well. ---
**Author:** ![elelle](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/f0a364/32.png) [@elelle](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elelle)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/72 "2001-12-05T21:38:14Z")
Beth, Emma, & Stephen, my best thoughts, hopes, and prayers for y’all. Several friends have had preemies in the past year, and they’re beautiful and hearty today. I’m sure sweet Emma will blossom as well. Weirddave: as to what prayers are said for whatever particular inclination; A prayer is a prayer is a prayer. As long as it comes from the rose of your heart, it’ll suffice. Blooming roses for Emma! ---
**Author:** ![tiggeril](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tiggeril/32/7234_2.png) [@tiggeril](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tiggeril)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 9:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/73 "2001-12-05T21:50:49Z")
::sends good vibes for the EvilFam 😉 :: ---
**Author:** ![porcupine](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/ac91a4/32.png) [@porcupine](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/porcupine)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 10:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/74 "2001-12-05T22:09:25Z")
Best wishes and good thoughts to the **evilbeth** and her family. ---
**Author:** ![Rasa](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rasa/32/3578_2.png) [@Rasa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rasa)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2001, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/75 "2001-12-05T22:36:38Z")
All my best wishes to baby Emma and family. ---
**Author:** ![Anniz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/cc9497/32.png) [@Anniz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anniz)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2001, 5:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/76 "2001-12-06T17:31:24Z")
All the best wishes from **Montfort** and me. ---
**Author:** ![Scotticher](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Scotticher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scotticher)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2001, 6:32am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/77 "2001-12-07T06:32:06Z")
Please…does anyone know how things are going with **BabyBeth?** I am so concerned, and I imagine others are also. ---
**Author:** ![Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/larry_griffin-kentzel/32/14787_2.png) [@Larry\_Griffin-Kentzel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Griffin-Kentzel)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2001, 7:45am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/78 "2001-12-07T07:45:35Z")
My very best to **evilbeth** and baby Emma. ---
**Author:** ![Weirddave](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/919ad9/32.png) [@Weirddave](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Weirddave)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2001, 7:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/79 "2001-12-07T07:57:00Z")
I talked to Beth earlier tonight, she’s been home since last night. She’s still recovering from the surgery, but is doing OK. She’s not able to sit at the computer yet, but is spending her time in a recliner and Steven is taking care of her. ( Imagine that! A little thing like emergency surgery, a child very premature and at risk, and she gets waited on hand and foot! Some people have all the luck! (Tongue burried very, very far in cheek 😉 )) Emma has been stable for 36 hours, and a brain scan was…jeeze, I can’t remember the term…class 1?? Basically “normal”…for a baby that premature. A good thing, in any event. Beth says she should be able to post here tomorrow or the next day, and promises to give all the gory details in Technicolor™. Things are going good, in other words. Keep the mojo coming, folks, it’s working! ---
**Author:** ![Ayesha](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/c0e974/32.png) [@Ayesha](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ayesha)\ **Post date:** [December 7, 2001, 8:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830/80 "2001-12-07T08:25:25Z")
Thank you for updating us Dave. Bless you for being there for our evil one. I needed to hear some good news tonight. Beth I’m still praying for all of you. [sub] We’ve really missed you around here. The lack of evil has been horrifying [/sub] [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/prayes-good-thoughts-and-spells-needed-for-evilbeth/96830.md?page=3)