Beau Biden had a stroke. Praying for his full recovery

[demtenjeep]

PHILADELPHIA – Vice President Joe Biden's older son, the Delaware attorney general, had a mild stroke Tuesday and was transferred to a Philadelphia hospital, where he was recovering.

Beau Biden, 41, had been admitted to Christiana Hospital in Newark, Del., on Tuesday morning. Later in the day he was transferred to Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia for observation and further tests, vice presidential spokeswoman Elizabeth Alexander said.

A Christiana Care ambulance arrived at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital on Tuesday evening escorted by more than a dozen Delaware and Pennsylvania state police and Philadelphia police cars. Hospital officials declined to comment, referring questions to the vice president's office.

Biden was expected to recover, his doctor said.

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_biden_son_hospitalized

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[proteus_lives]

2. As expected.

:eyes:

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[demtenjeep]

6. I fully believe in God and refuse to get into a debate with you about it

in a thread dedicated to the son of the Vice PResident

[Oregone]

11. Well, for both your sake, I hope its the right one

There are a ton to choose from

[demtenjeep]

13. I believe what I believe and you believe what you believe

praying for someone's recovery is not a time or place to pull this crap!

[Oregone]

15. If the ritual is important enough to mention, it would seem important enough to clarify

I want to make sure I just don't cast my prayers to the wrong guy in the sky

[blogslut]

20. What is wrong with you?

Why must you be so mean?

[proteus_lives]

22. Little man in RL.

Needs to strut OL.

[Oregone]

25. There is no need for mocking me. We are all adults here.

[REP]

49. You may be old, but you're not an adult

Go have your oh-so-deep (to high school students and first-time stoners) rant elsewhere. You do it poorly, and you pick your fights like a puling child.

[Oregone]

23. You think thats my mean side?

Im merely being inquisitive and interested, because I believe knowledge about religions, mythology and rituals can make you a cultured person. My quest for knowledge and understanding is being stonewalled.

In spite of this, Im attempting to be quite congenial. :)

[blogslut]

26. No you're not

You're being a boor. You've hijacked this thread by belaboring your "point" in a belligerent fashion. Have you run out of clean corners in your own home to piss in?

[Oregone]

28. These taunts and viciousness are uncalled for

Simply asking "Who are you praying to" is not thread-jacking, nor grounds to be treated in this fashion. Had anyone quickly answered (which they still have not), my curiosity would of been satisfied.

Is it that I do not automatically accept that prayers should automatically be directed to Yahweh? Is that it? Is the question offensive simply because I do not automatically accept the most common faith in the country?

Is this another case of an agnostic being attacked and persecuted for their quest for knowledge? Persecuted because they are not fellow believers and followers of this ritual?

Yes, maybe I don't believe the same as you, but thats not grounds to call me names! Not one bit. You all should be ashamed at how you have treated me because I do not share your faith, but rather have a fascination and curiosity about what it is (which I still don't know).

[blogslut]

29. I am agnostic

And your claims of persecution have a hollow ring.

[Oregone]

31. Oh, sure, its hollow to you

But over here I feel the heat of the torches and pitchforks! Shame. Shame on you people.

[demtenjeep]

32. Many of us on DU are Christian and have no shame in stating that

Just because we are members of the Democratic party does NOT mean we are not Christ followers. I am and am NOT ashamed of it!

[Oregone]

33. Thank you for clarifying. That shouldn't have been immensely difficult

I suggest no shame at your belief, but only at how you have collectively treated an inquisitive non-believer.

It is ok. I do forgive, and have no dogma that would compel me to do otherwise.

[demtenjeep]

35. I have nothing to be forgiven for but you do

this thread is about Well wishes and prayers for a great man from a great family

[tavalon]

48. Okay, Ill answer this one

The right one is the one (or ones) that a given person believes in. If one doesn't believe in any of them, then a prayer to one's higher self can be helpful just to put the right energy out in the universe, the collective unconscious or whatever you care to call it. Prayers are wishes stated and can be sent out to whomever.

Most of the Deities I hang out with are female. Just a preference. I don't call what I do praying, I call it hoping, but it's awfully similar.

Lastly, you did hijack this thread and being coy about isn't the style I've come to expect from you. I'd suggest you pray to _____________ to bring back the cynical straight shooter we've all come to know. :evilgrin:

Beau, may your recover be swift and uneventful and may it offer you whatever good an illness can.

[Kajsa]

43. +1

:thumbsup:

[NotThisTime]

47. Prayers, Good Thoughts, Positive thoughts, good vibes, everyone should pick one of those for VP's

son... can we not have some good will?

[demtenjeep]

7. I fully believe in God and refuse to get into a debate with you about it

in a thread dedicated to the son of the Vice PResident

[proteus_lives]

3. I hope he makes a full-recovery.

[Botany]

4. Get well soon Beau!

Dad Joe, brother hunter, and your family need you.

[proud2BlibKansan]

8. OMG

Sending healing thoughts.

[demtenjeep]

9. he is younger than I am

scares me just a little. You don't think of someone at the age of 41 having a stroke

[blogslut]

10. Healing thoughts

And goodwill to Beau Biden.

[elocs]

12. You've come to the wrong message board to request prayer.

That dog don't hunt here.

[Oregone]

14. If you so much as even ask who they are praying to, your post will be deleted

You have stepped over the DU line!

[demtenjeep]

16. If you don't like it...leave.

simple

[Oregone]

17. Deleted message

:rofl:

[jgraz]

18. 41 years old. Fuck.

Didn't Joe have some vascular problems with his brain? Aneurysm?

[demtenjeep]

19. yes, he did

wonder if it is genetic?

[jgraz]

21. Scary shit.

I hope he recovers. That family has had enough tragedy.

[1776Forever]

24. There will be a lot of prayers this night for Beau. I for one will say one & also for Joe & Family.

They have all been through so much in their lives.

:grouphug:

[demtenjeep]

27. rec to keep this on the front

That family is awesome and they have indeed had more than their share of tragedies

[AllentownJake]

30. The Bidens are a strong family

Prayer for the Scranton native's son.

[Sugarcoated]

34. You've come to the right place to ask for prayers,

positive thoughts, good vibes, etc. Sending them to Beau and his family as I type.

[pitohui]

36. oh dear and so young, i'm sending what vibes i can for a full recovery

i've known people much older have full recoveries and they say "mild" in your cite, so i'm praying for the very best

the bidens have sure been thru a lot in this life but they don't seem to let it drag them down

[GreenPartyVoter]

37. I was afraid of something like that. May he recover fully and quickly!

[demtenjeep]

39. I just wonder if it is something genetic

I would definitely be nervous if I were in their shoes. My mother has had several mini TIA's and we wonder if we should be worried about them for us

[Scurrilous]

38. K & R

:thumbsup:

[SoCalDem]

40. I'm glad he survived this, but on a side note

I hope he and his wife have their children looked at. There seems to be a familial issue with a neuro-vascular problem in this family. forewarned is forearmed.

[Dappleganger]

41. Positive thoughts and prayers for Beau and his family.

Having been with my mother through multiple strokes, I understand that feeling of helplessness.

[jxnmsdemguy65]

42. I wonder if stress had a role in the stroke coming on...

stress from his high profile positions as Army officer and Attorney General. Seems like it might be safer, health-wise, to take a lower profile.

[demtenjeep]

44. stress can do pretty nasty things

a co-worker has suddenly developed hives. Doc told her it was stress related

[jxnmsdemguy65]

45. with all the stress being created by this economy...

it's a wonder that half the population hasn't up and died already.

[demtenjeep]

46. too true

sad but true

[DesertRat]

50. This was shocking news. Get well soon, Beau!