Our neighbors, the Ramirez family, are facing deportation proceedings. They have lived in our community for fifteen years, contributing, working, and raising three American-born children. Now they face being torn apart. Carlos and Elena came to this country seeking a better life for their family. They have worked tirelessly — Carlos in construction, Elena as a home health aide for elderly neighbors. Their children, ages 8, 12, and 15, are honor roll students who volunteer at the local food bank every Saturday. The legal proceedings began six months ago. The family lives in constant fear of a knock on the door. The children have nightmares about being separated from their parents. The oldest, Sofia, has started hiding important documents in her backpack in case she comes home from school and her parents are gone. This is not a political prayer request. It is a prayer for a family we love. Whatever one believes about immigration policy, no one can look into the eyes of these children and not feel the weight of their fear. We ask for prayers for a just resolution, for legal protection, for peace for the children, and for our community to surround this family with love and support regardless of the outcome.