Yesterday I was flipping through the news channels trying to find out some information on Hurricane Ike and a story came on about Bolivia. Immediately it grabbed my attention because I quickly learned that the Bolivian Government had kicked out the US Ambassador, I went to the internet and found the US State Department statement travel advisor for Bolivia which read in part, "This Travel Warning is being issued to alert U.S. citizens to the unstable social and security situation in Bolivia. The Department of State has authorized the departure of non-emergency personnel and all family members of U.S. Embassy personnel in Bolivia and suggests all U.S. citizens defer non-essential travel to Bolivia. U.S. citizens currently in Bolivia should remain vigilant, monitor local media, review their security posture on a regular basis, and consider departing if the situation allows. Travelers in vehicles should not attempt to pass through or around roadblocks, even if they appear unattended. U.S. citizens who encounter a demonstration should try to depart the area as quickly as possible."
This warning was issued yesterday, September 12 and this afternoon we got a call from the Missionary Department of the Church, telling us the church was evacuating all US Missionaries out of Bolivia. We were told that they didn't know where Elder C would be sent but that he would call us when he got there. So now we wait. I'm sure C's heart is heavy because he loves Bolivia, the people, the mission president and teaching the gospel. But I'm grateful for the Church and their valiant efforts to keep missionaries around the world safe. We were told that the First Presidency is hopeful that the missionaries will be able to return to Bolivia soon. Let's hope Elder C will be able to return to Bolivia very soon.
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We hope all is well. Kepp us posted about Elder C's whereabouts. Love and prayers are with your family.
That is really scary! You must be so grateful to know he is in good hands. Post once you hear any news!
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