I know that prayer works. I have experienced the power of prayer myself in my life and the lives of others around me. The Bible says, "All things work together for good to them that love GOD, to them that are the called according to his purpose." This does not mean that GOD causes all these things to happen, but it means that GOD will use things that happen to the good in our lives. This is a promise to "the called" that answer him and love him.
I am a pastor of a church in AR. This is not meant to be a sermon, but those that know the LORD as thier Heavenly Father have privilages that are a help. If you and your wife know the LORD, great, trust in him, He will bring you through. If not, call on him, he will hear you. If you would like to talk, shoot me a PM. I will give you my email or phone # or both.
GOD Bless!!
Nathan