Wow oh wow. Before I get into the exciting news for the box, let me explain what it is.
For those of you who have followed my blog, you also know about my beloved Prayer Box I’ve placed at the steepest tip top of Runyon Canyon, 
a beautiful hillside hike here in Hollywood, California. I first had the vision for this box 2 years ago after an overwhelming sense of gratitude for each day that I’ve taken to hike to the top to pray and “reset” for the day ahead. I wondered if every other person who takes the time to hike these two tall mountains felt the same way after reaching the top… knowing that no matter how hard it feels, how badly you don’t feel like doing it, if you believe and put your best foot forward, you WILL.
Finally, my wonderful hubz made the first box and although it had some mysterious encounters, it had been there for almost a year as it filled up each day with prayers stuffed inside. There were so many prayers that I had to assign friends (thank you Grace and Eliot!) to come every other day if I was away to fill it with more paper and bring some prayers down to friends who can’t make it to the top. Anyone is always invited to send me prayers that I’ll take to the top, with a promise to have one from the box sent back from me. My dear friend Jaeson Mah also created an incredible movie that features the box in his documentary 1040, that features the prayer box. I can’t tell you how exciting it is to receive regular prayers from all over the world, my first from Ghana last week, different languages like Korean, Spanish, and even Hebrew- I even received a prayer from a 6 year old girl named Janie from Ohio who just started writing cursive!
Anyway, it came time that the box needed to be upgraded. In came the answer to my own prayer, Stavros, my dear friend who became the carpenter to bring the PrayerBox 2.0 to life. With prayers of patience and working hours into the night, the box was made, brought to Clairefoster who kicked in the dopest art skillz over the box, and bam. Here’s a pic him and PB 2.o, once it was brought to the top. 
Instructions are simple: Leave a prayer, take a prayer.
It’s been only a month that the box has been up and already it’s filling up again. Prayers of hope, peace, individual prayers for loved ones who are hurt, broken, or just in need of love. It’s incredible. So just recently, a fan of the box and brilliant writer/reporter/world traveler/foodie David Fleming, contacted me to cover a story about the box on Fox 11 News. I accepted, more than anything to share my faith that prayer is hope in action, and to encourage everyone to Pray it Forward. The PrayerBox story will air TONIGHT 5/25 10PM on Fox 11 News, and TOMORROW 5/26 morning.
I just realized I look like I’m rapping in this picture.
Anyway enjoy the story tonight, please do make it out to the box if you’re here in LA, or email me at jmail@iheartjeanniemai.com to get your prayers to the top. (Include mailing address if you’d like a prayer sent back.)
As a community together, we each can keep each other lifted in faith and love. Heart you guys. So freakin much 
Jeannie, you rock! Where do you get all of your energy? I pray for Barack. He needs lots of help with everything going on these days. Keep the love going. Hugs. Dave
Queen Jeannie-fah,
“P to the R to the A to the Y” {scratchy rap sounds}
Love it!!!! Can’t wait for the video link to the story!
Hey Jeannie, we’re praying you and the prayer box up all the way from Barcelona, Spain. Sad that Lory and I can’t be there to watch the news footage, but we’ll be “going back to Cali” very very soon.
Ms. Mai you are soooo awesome for putting the Prayer Box out for all to benefit from!! I was at Runyun Canyon about a week before I saw you and Pastor Mah on his website talking about it. I wish I had known
That’s ok! Still make it out and visit the box!!
Hi Jeannie . God bless you and to all of those who help you with this beautiful project “The Prayer Box”. I will email you with some petitions I have. thanks for this kind gesture .
ps: I”m so excited to watch the first episode of “How Do I look” on July 10 . woohoo ^ ^ !!!!!!!!!!!!!
POWER IN PRAYER SIS! So dope, the fire has started!
much love,
L4L
WOW! I just saw the report on the news and I think that this is outstanding. You have just inspired me to hike that trail to get to the prayer box!
we really do heart u for putting the prayer box up there. U have no idea but you’ve blessed me so much. I sent a prayer request to you and I thank God for whoever took my prayer request and prayed for me because HALLELUYA we’ve been answered!!!!!! Thank you so much Jeannie.
Jeannie, me and my friend were so inspired by your story on the news. We are all in school to be EMT’s and thought this wouldve been a great community service project, but its kind of to late haha. But i have taken it upon myself to make on of these and put it on top of our local mountain, although our mountain doesnt get as much activity as yours i hope we can generate some momentum. Besides it being a great blessing to be able to pray for someone, I think it will also help me generate the energy to workout lol. So i just wanted to thank you for proposing the idea, and i was wondering if you had a blog like prayitforward.com? if not you should definitely think about it, then there can be prays heard around the world, not to mention updates from people developing boxes like me (im sure im not the only one about to do this). So thanks Jeannie and i hope to hear from you soon!
oh and also was wondering if we could get more pictures of the box, so we can make it as similar as yours but probably different designs
Just saw the newscast. Trying to rally the troops for the weekend even though it’s a trek from the OC to LA. Love the idea. So inspiring.
I HOPE YOU LIKED THE PIECE! ITS RUNNING AGAIN THIS HOUR…FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO WANT TO WATCH..CHANNEL 11 IN LOS ANGELES (THAT’S FOX)…OR IF YOU ARE OUT OF THE AREA…WWW.MYFOXLA.COM AND CLICK ON STREAMING.
THANK you for this David!! I’m one of those out of town so I’ll post this so we can all see it now!! I’m so thrilled by the visitors the box will get, thanks to you.
Just saw the news on fox !! so inspiring! i recently had a gastric bypass.. and am doing alot of walking and hiking so now im going to gather my friends and im gonna make it to the prayer box !! thanx ur awsome !
im so excited, but was wondering if anyone knows if we can take a jogging stroller up there, id love to go today!
You are an inspiration! Proof that there really are down to earth people with good hearts in LA!
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Totally can take a jogging stroller up the pavement, but not up the path to the box.
no worries, email me your prayer 
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HOW CAN I GET THER AM IN THE VALLEY NEED DIRECTION THANXZ!!!!
Jeannie,
I just wanted to take a moment to say, “Thank you to you and Jaeson.” You have no idea how you two “Lifted” the spirits of my family and myself. We just met this morning at the Prayer Box and we all held hands and prayed together and cried. You two are a true gift from GOD!!! The words spoken by you and Jaeson have been with us all day long and will be there forever! You two were sent just in time for my little nephew Jordan. The impact you have on him and us is phenomenal!!! When I dropped Janet off, Jordan said to her,”Pray everyday!” We were all simply amazed! God makes no mistakes and bringing us to the canyon at that exact moment to meet and pray with you both was in his divine plan. We LOVE you both and pray that you continue to be blessed!
Your family was so beautiful…I was HONORED to meet you both at the PrayerBox this morning. Thank you for opening us into your hearts.. Pray Everyday! See ya at the top sista.
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