Sometimes I lay awake at night, actually lots of times I lay awake at night, and for months now I have begun praying around the U.S. I have a specific group in mind--a group I have been acquainted with through a national home school conference. So I usually start in California with Paul and Mary S., the couple I know there, and proceed up the 'left' coast. I then work my way across Idaho, Montana, North Dakota...well, you get the picture. I usually end up down in Georgia praying for Ken and MariJo P. It has helped me to use the awake hours more productively (it's a lot better than tossing and turning) and I have had the privilege of praying for long-distance friends. Sometimes I think that is exactly why God gives me so many sleepless nights. It also brings a peace and sweet contentment. I have awakened so many mornings now at around 3:30 a.m. that I think it is probably a divine appointment from here on out!