1. The picture above takes away my breath....it reminds me of the possibilities of life. So often we travel down the road looking for the next turn or the next big opportunity way off in the foggy distance but fail to see the beauty of the place that we are currently in. My friend Beckie takes gorgeous pictures of God's handiwork and we both agree God is an awesome painter and designer. There is beauty all around us if we will only open our eyes and take it all in. (Prayer: Thank you God for being able to see your finger print all around me.)



This is a rare picture of my friend Beckie....She likes to be behind the camera instead of in front of it. She really liked this antique camera so I was able to get her to pose beside it.





2. Praise the Lord for our friends Sandy and Mike. They just celebrated their 44th Anniversary this past week. (That's what happens when you marry right out of high school!) Sandy and I have been best friends forever and I can't imagine my life without her in it. We always stay with them whenever we are in Savannah (at least once a year if not more!) She knows me well and still likes me!



Sandy and Mike . Mike is still smiling after having his home invaded by the Blogger Babes this last October.

Prayer: Lord Jesus, please help bring in more business for Mike. Amen!




3. Praise: We were able to load a container of clothing, sheets and blankets for typhoon victims in Bangladesh this past weekend. We loaded on over 800 boxes that weighed between 25 and 50 pounds. Prayer: We still need about 200 boxes of summer clothing to complete the shipment. Guess who will be boxing clothing this week?



This is Mr. Wonderful sitting on our mountain of clothing yet to be sorted and boxed. We call it Mount Clothesmore. Yes, that is a regulation height basketball goal behind him....to give you some perspective of how big the pile has grown.





4. January is a month of new beginnings. What better way to start the year than with a day of prayer at the mission. I am convinced that when we work, we work; but when we pray....God Works! It was a great time to spend in corporate worship and prayer. We are excited to see what opportunities God will bring our way when we decided to join HIM in His work rather than asking Him to bless our work.


5. Our friend and blog sister Jane of Cozy Reader is in Venezuela this week. It is a country with many problems and lots of restrictions. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as they minister to the people and pastors. Please pray for their protection and safe travel.



6. Praise: Our daughter Becky is having a birthday on Friday. It's a big birthday for her....and this past year has certainly seen some big changes in her life and a very particular wonderful addition to our family. She is back to teaching at the university as well as working on her Master's Degree. (Love ya babe!)


7. A Big SHOUT OUT to all of my friends and family who got ignored this week because the demands of life. It happens sometimes....know that you are loved and prayed up though.

Well, that's life from the Daisy Patch this week. It's been cold outside but I've kept warm thought close to my heart. Cue the music, dim the lights and meet me back here next week. Feel free to leave any prayer request in my comments or drop me an email....I have lots of time to pray while boxing clothing.