Gilson Family News

This was a news and prayer email we just sent to members of our ministry partner team, including prayer partners. We have some exciting news to thank God for, and a prayer request.

The great news is that last night Jonathan was honored at a School Board meeting with a Student Service Award, based on excellent leadership he has taken at his high school. Mom and Dad are extremely proud of him, and Lisa told the board members during a break, “He’s the best big brother in the whole world!” Jonathan’s web design accomplishments were read during the presentation. As we were leaving, another county resident who happened to be there gave Jonathan his card and said, “Please call us, we’re looking for people like you to work with us.”

Actually he’s a busy young man right now. His high school is a small one that does not offer languages. He took the first semester of Spanish through home schooling and tutoring, and passed the test to enter the second semester at the local community college. One of our goals for him in this was that he would get a preview of what college is like. He is certainly getting that–he’s studying longer hours than he ever has. So please pray for him to stay caught up.

The other prayer request is for my health. I was one of many around here who caught bronchitis this winter. In my case it turned into pneumonia. The main symptom I’m having is being tired, and being tired of being tired (cabin fever, you might say). I should have asked you to pray for this sooner, since it’s been going on over 10 days now. Please pray it will pass quickly. Sara and the kids have been great during this period when I’ve had to lay low.

Thank you for your prayers and partnership–we’re praying for you, too.

Tom