His only comfort was that each time when he felt himself on the brink of despair he heard, «O Muhammad, you are the messenger of God, and I am Gabriel,» but without hearing the message he so ardently expected. (religion-online.org)
My hospital's solution included many appointments with their lactation consultants, fenugreek from their new mother boutique, and a nurse - bottle - pump (triple - feeding) routine that drove me to the brink of despair and did nothing to increase my milk supply. (fedisbest.org)
When the other disciples teeter on the brink of despair, she understands before any of them why he was ready to die for their sins. (independent.co.uk)