I know I've been asking a lot lately, and was hesitant to ask for more. But I'm heading into a very painful, stressful, downright devastating family situation tomorrow, one that's been brewing on the back burner for about a year now. I can't share any other details, only that this situation has been unimaginably painful for me and has contributed to my profound grief and sorrow over this past year. Today the knot in my stomach feels more like a brick building about to collapse.

I just don't want to go into tomorrow without some prayer backup...you've been there for me before, and your powerful prayers have carried me through some excruciating circumstances. The thought of going into tomorrow without that power and support makes me feel even more sick-at-heart than I already feel.

So could I please ask anyone who feels so inclined to hold me in your prayers and care for a couple of days, especially tomorrow morning? I need prayers for the situation itself, and for me to get through it with grace, strength and courage. Thank you so much, you have no idea how much it will help me to know that you're there to lean against tomorrow.

Dear Eagleheart, you can always come to us no matter how much you've been asking for. We are always there for each other. There are times in our lives when we are more needy than others but we'll always pray for you and that God will meet your needs and help/guide you through any situation that comes up in your life.

My heart breaks for you for having to encounter so much. I pray God will put his hand upon you and remain close in you heart for the next few days. Dear friend, always call on us to help and pray. That's what friends do. I pray God will be thre for you.

Of course! Consider yourself prayed for and supported. God bless you, Donna

Eagle, I've got you covered dear friend. Everything will be alright.

You are so love and respected by so many here and our prayers will wrap around you like a shiny, steel shield, to keep you safe during your personal endeavor. We love you Sharon!

Thank you everyone...the knot in my stomach feels significantly loosened tonight.

I'm listening to the song "Don't Give Up" by Peter Gabriel...the part "Rest your head, you worry too much, it's going to be alright; when times get rough, you can fall back on us; so don't give up...you still have us" reminds me of all of you...I'm going to wrap myself up in that "shiny steel shield" of your love, care and prayers. That's a really good image to carry with me tomorrow! Thank you.

I will be holding you in my thoughts and prayers, Eagle Heart.

EH, dear heart, know that I am so inclined to image you in love and light.

Eagle Heart, you have my best.

This morning was so brutal. This is such a nightmare that just never ends. There are moments when all I want to do is lay down and never get back up. But your prayers, and the inspiration that so many of you are and have been in my life, keep me going. This situation is heart-breaking, and I just pray for the continued strength, courage and whatever else I need to keep from falling apart.

Thank you for being there for me this morning. I felt your strength bolstering me up. We have a little respite before the next onslaught. I need to soak in the sunshine and "love and light" of God's presence, and somehow rise above all this without letting it break my heart, spirit, body and mind.