Laurie: Oprah, usually on Wednesdays we summon up the gods and pray for a resounding “Of course!” response to our weekly begging to be on the cover of your illustrious magazine.  Again Coaches on the Edge are asking their fans to begin praying, but this week we would like to forward our prayers to the people of Haiti.  May they find the courage, resiliency, spirit and determination to survive yet another disaster to their country.  Let your prayers go to sustain and protect the people of Haiti physically, mentally and spiritually. 

elizabeth: The events of the last eight days in Haiti have been almost indescribable, and I hope the aid reaches the thousands of people who need it. Like last week. The faces of despair on the old and the very young will stay with us for a very long time.

People around the world have donated much, and to those of you who are still thinking about it  – the $5 to $10 you donate today could give a child a chance to make a difference in our world tomorrow because they survived with your help.  A nickel’s worth of antibiotics can stop an infection from taking a life.  Be diligent about organizations that have nothing to do with helping the people of Haiti.  Please do your homework.

Why is it only in times of great tragedy that Democrats and Republicans come together to work? Former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W Bush are spearheading a foundation to raise money for Haiti. Bring that feeling of being one back to our shores when you get a chance.

And Oprah, my husband said if you wanted to go to Haiti to help out that I could go with you. He can tell that I feel a bit helpless but our prayers and donations can and will do some great work also.

And we’ll be back with our self-absorbed and never-ending quest to appear on the cover of O Magazine next week.

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