Saturday, August 03, 2013

          A small group of people managed to mingle unnoticed with Church members from Nicaragua who were staying in our residence building and gain access.  They proceeded to take suitcases, backpacks and anything else they could get away with, load it all into a vehicle, and disappear.  It is so sad that they took money and clothes from humble people who had worked so hard to save enough money to get to the temple.  The security cameras picked up the action as they loaded the stolen items into the car, but there is no way that any of it will ever be recovered. 

We are not sure what that says about the security here, but no system with so many taxis, cars, buses, etc. coming and going all day and night is failsafe.  The guards check vehicles coming in and out, but we don’t know what criteria they use for entry.  Maybe it will have to be ramped up a bit.  We haven’t heard.

It is so touching to watch patrons in the temple as they participate in the ordinances when you can see how the experiences are being written on their hearts as emotions are shown and the tears flow.  You can tell how much it means to them to be there.

We stayed late tonight to help in the lavanderia.  Wet clothes can’t be left over Sunday and there were tons of baptismal clothes and towels.  It was a carefree unwind to a busy day.  Love to, and prayers for everyone.  Good night.