# We could use your prayers **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [July 3, 2003, 6:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084 "2003-07-03T18:25:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**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:** [July 8, 2003, 11:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/101 "2003-07-08T23:39:57Z")
Peace and comfort to you and your family, **lieu**. Keep your head up. ---
**Author:** ![drpepper](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/8baadc/32.png) [@drpepper](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drpepper)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2003, 11:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/102 "2003-07-08T23:42:18Z")
**lieu** , though I’m more lurker than poster, I always look for your posts. I am truly sorry for what you and your family are going through. You are in my thoughts and prayers, and I hope that you can find one modicum of strength to pull you through these circumstances. Based on the number of times you have made me literally laugh out loud, you deserve the very best outcome. Please keep us posted if you can. ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 5:19pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/103 "2003-07-09T17:19:20Z")
Admittedly, I had a bit of difficulty keeping a dry eye a little while ago as I read through the thoughtful sentiments expressed here. Y’all are the best. Thanks so much for your concern and good wishes. We’ve spent the last several days pursuing a quick analysis of my wife’s condition. Fortunately, she’s in the medical industry and we’re in a place where the facilities are second to none. The specialists at first were not very optimistic but we’ve had additional tests and biopsies performed and now they’re much more upbeat that she’ll come out of this okay. We won’t know for sure until tomorrow or the next day but there’s a good chance the tumor is benign. A delicate surgery will be required regardless but it could have been so much worse. Right now we’re encouraged about the likely prognosis. A special thanks for all your kind thoughts. Bless you all. ---
**Author:** ![Syntropy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/65b543/32.png) [@Syntropy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Syntropy)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 5:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/104 "2003-07-09T17:28:33Z")
Wonderful news, lieu. I’m very relieved for you and your family. And go ahead and cry your eyes out. I’d say you’re more than entitled. ---
**Author:** ![Aries28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e36b37/32.png) [@Aries28](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aries28)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 5:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/105 "2003-07-09T17:30:58Z")
I just came across this but add me to the list of good thoughts and prayers. Hang in there. And don’t be afraid to let your daughter see you cry…kids need to know that sometimes even adults are scared and it’s okay. Here’s hoping that soon down the road this is all behind you and that you are telling us about a new baby Lieu on the way. 😉 Love and hugs to you and your family. ---
**Author:** ![Salem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8c91f0/32.png) [@Salem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Salem)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 5:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/106 "2003-07-09T17:32:00Z")
Oh **lieu** , that is great news. I know there are still concerns and I’m still sending plenty of prayers and good wishes, but it sounds like there’s much hope for a full recovery. Praying for a benign tumor, a successful surgery and a speedy recovery. Strength, courage and hope to you both. ---
**Author:** ![Lyllyan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/b2d939/32.png) [@Lyllyan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Lyllyan)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 5:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/107 "2003-07-09T17:34:00Z")
That is hopeful news, **lieu**. I will continue to put you at the top of the prayer list. Much love, Lyllyan ---
**Author:** ![\_Deep\_F\_ied](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/7cd45c/32.png) [@\_Deep\_F\_ied](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_Deep_F_ied)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 5:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/108 "2003-07-09T17:39:33Z")
WONDERFUL news **lieu**!!! Sending positive vibes to you and your beloved. Hang in there, bud. I forsee a happy ending. ---
**Author:** ![SkipMagic](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skipmagic/32/20706_2.png) [@SkipMagic](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SkipMagic)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 5:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/109 "2003-07-09T17:42:09Z")
I just saw this thread, **lieu** , so I’m happy to read that the tumor has a good chance of being benign! Good luck to you both; you’re in my thoughts. ---
**Author:** ![Kalhoun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3bc359/32.png) [@Kalhoun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kalhoun)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 6:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/110 "2003-07-09T18:12:44Z")
Great news for you guys! I’m glad things are looking up. Once you get the “all clear”, I’m sure the hospital will be fodder for future “Lieu-la-Poo-looza” stories. We’ll be waiting… ---
**Author:** ![teela\_brown](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d9b06d/32.png) [@teela\_brown](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/teela_brown)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 6:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/111 "2003-07-09T18:34:09Z")
This fabulous news has uplifted my whole week. Best wishes to you and yours – everything will be okay in the end. ---
**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 6:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/112 "2003-07-09T18:35:13Z")
Wonderful news!! Best of wishes to you and your family during this trying time. ---
**Author:** ![Einmon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/b9bd4f/32.png) [@Einmon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Einmon)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/113 "2003-07-09T19:03:05Z")
I just came across this because of **Eve’s** follow-up thread… Glad it did take a turn for the better!!! Take care and best wishes to Mrs. lieu and to you. ---
**Author:** ![Khan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/3ab097/32.png) [@Khan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Khan)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/114 "2003-07-09T20:04:14Z")
That’s fantastic! Here’s to the rest of your lives together, **Lieu** :D:D ---
**Author:** ![Greenback](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/2bfe46/32.png) [@Greenback](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Greenback)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/115 "2003-07-09T20:08:59Z")
That’s great news lieu. Keep us posted. You have plenty of dopers supporting you in any way they know how. ---
**Author:** ![DaToad](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@DaToad](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DaToad)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 8:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/116 "2003-07-09T20:32:49Z")
**lieu** , I don’t know how I didn’t see/read this thread before today, but after reading through it, I’m glad to see, here on page three, the good news. My best wishes for Mrs. lieu’s full and speedy recovery. ---
**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:** [July 9, 2003, 11:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/117 "2003-07-09T23:17:14Z")
i’m so glad to hear that things are looking better. i hope things will go smoothly and lead to a full recovery. ---
**Author:** ![Cosmopolitan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/94ad74/32.png) [@Cosmopolitan](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cosmopolitan)\ **Post date:** [July 9, 2003, 11:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/118 "2003-07-09T23:49:20Z")
Just caught the thread now - I’m very glad to see that things’re looking up! I’ll have my fingers crossed for a good outcome & am thinking positively for y’all. ---
**Author:** ![summerbreeze](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3bc359/32.png) [@summerbreeze](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/summerbreeze)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 3:48am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/119 "2003-07-10T03:48:13Z")
Been away, just saw your thread, _lieu_, so glad to hear you had some good news. Please keep us up to date. Blessings on all of you. ---
**Author:** ![Ruby](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/13edae/32.png) [@Ruby](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ruby)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2003, 3:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084/120 "2003-07-10T03:58:53Z")
Godspeed, **lieu** , to you and the Mrs. as you go through this journey we call life. I’m glad to hear you and the docs are optomistic. Keep us posted as you go forward. We’re prayin’ for you! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/we-could-use-your-prayers/186084.md?page=7)