A request

Dear Universe,

2010 was a pretty rough year for 3 women near and dear to my heart.  Yes, that count includes myself.  All 3 of us were looking forward to the start of 2011 with optimism, hopeful that with a new year would come good tidings.  Instead, 2011 has now taken a drastic turn for the worse for 1 of us.

So now I'm asking you, please, PLEASE, give us a break.  Send something good in the direction of my two lovelies.  They are both so deserving and I truly do not know how much more they can take.  I certainly don't think they should have to find out whether they can.  And if you get to me, too, that's great, but take care of them first.

Thanks.