Getting Ready ...

Well, I wanted to post a last note before we leave for our short trip to the Dominican Republic. We are all ready to go and VERY excited, but there is one small problem. I am sick today. I have a small fever with a TERRIBLY soar throat. Thankfully, the doctor's office worked me in for some meds to make me all better. But, we all know who the great physician is...God Himself. I have to admit I was a little discouraged to find myself sick this morning, but then I received an email from someone:

"Friends, as you go about your day, remember that our Lord knows what it holds. The Bible says He walks with us through everything--that He goes before us, follows us, and places His hand of blessing upon our heads."

I know that whatever you face today God already knows about it. I challenge you to read Psalm 139...Only God!

Our Cute Girls

This is just a fun pic of our girls with some of their dear friends. I had to post this b/c they are all so CUTE. The park had very few people on this gorgeous day, so we rode rides until we were sick.

Whooooh!

Well, I'm a little out of breath after this past week and weekend. We have moved most of our furniture out of the house. We also visited Northbridge Baptist Church in Springfield, MO on Sunday. The kids also got to visit with Nanna & Pappa for the weekend. Our days have become very exciting, but I cannot lie, they have also brought somewhat of a heavy heart for me. I am realizing that I will soon leave family, friends, and yes, furniture behind. We have TWO Sundays left at our home church in STJ, MO.

Pray for Anthony and I as we venture on a short trip to Santo Domingo to visit with our fellow missionary friends there. We will actually meet them for the first time and they will give us the tour of the city, office, our apartment that we'll be living in, etc... We want to be safe, of course, but also accomplish whatever the Lord has for us there for that week. Pray for our children while we are away. They will be staying with Momo & Poppy and Nanna & Pappa and Ninni! I'm sure they'll have a blast!

Thanks again for visiting our blog. And thanks for your prayers!!!

The Flag of the Dominican Republic

The Flag

of the Dominican Republic

Blog?!?

I've spent the last couple of weeks learning how to post pics on the web and what the heck is a BLOG anyway?!? So, I've come a long way. Thanks for taking time to check-in on the Gillen Fam.

Prayer Requests

We are very excited about learning Spanish in Costa Rica. Before we go, there are a few prayer requests that we have. Please pray for:

• Our house to sell right away.
• Peace in our hearts as we go.
• Assimilation into the culture(s).
• A continued passion for the lost.
• Finally, pray that we'll learn the language!

Your prayers are GREATLY appreciated. The purpose of this blog is to keep you informed and to build a prayer support team for us and the Dominicans. So, THANKS!

God is the Creator

God is the Creator.

God is all around you. Take time today to notice God and praise Him for his creation.