Yes prayer definitely helps. When this all first started I was amazed at how Dave's folks stepped up the plate with their son. Trying to talk to him...especially when they heard all the drinking involved. Dave wonders why his father has no opinion of ow...probably because he knows what kind of woman she really is...she had gone off on his dad...not a good way to impress any potential suitors folks...but they DEAL with her to stay close to their son.