Deep Freeze....

Last night's low in Sarajevo was 5 degrees Fahrenheit... the high was only 27F. Now imagine living in those cold conditions without heat. Such has been the situation for our colleagues in Bosnia since Tuesday. They and millions of others throughout the Balkans have been adversely affected by the natural gas dispute between Russia and Ukraine. Here in Macedonia, we've had some reserves and do have heat, however factory production has been cut by 50% and now the face a possible "forced vacation".

While it looks like the dispute will finally be resolved and the gas mains reopened, CNN reports that it can be up to 10 hours before people will again be able to feel the heat and begin to thaw out. In the meantime, please do pray for those who have been struggling without heat, my heart goes especially to the young, the elderly, the homeless, and those living in shanty towns. Furthermore, Europe-wide this winter has been the coldest in years and the forecast is for more of the same. Please be praying. Thank you!