Several months ago I read the story of a British couple, Rachel and Paul Chandler, who were sailing from Tanzania to the Seychelles. They were captured by Somalian Pirates. Today I read that they are still being held hostage with demands for ransom. It moves my heart that Rachel, especially, is very ill. You can read the story:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/kent/8489958.stm
Join me, please, in praying for them.