When you pray, you are not starting the conversation from scratch, just remembering to plug back into a conversation that's always in progress.
I've seen prayers answered. But often, in my experiences, if you get what you pray for, you've really shortchanged yourself.
And as it turns out, if one person is praying for you, buckle up. Things can happen.
When faced with a crisis, do three things: breathe, pray and be kind.