Yesterday Tuesday we went to the American Embassy to meet our contact there. I have never been to an American Embassy and found that it is lock down secure. We had to have an appointment which we did, leave our drivers license at the guard house, get special passes, walk to the compound, greeted by guards and go through the electric security gate, get a wand over us. Escorted through more doors to get to our location. Wow.....I don't know who could get in there. And the guards are Filipino at that.
After that, we took a picture of Elder and Sister Gibbs who are leaving this afternoon and we have pretty much taken over our post. We learned as much as we could from them and now we are on our own.
Our main focus is the security around the activities in Cebu. The Colosium for the cultural event, open house and dedication. Safety for all is a must but for President Monson especially. Many Filipinos will be coming to see the Prophet and we want the event to be safe and healthy for him so we are working on it. As usual any event you plan takes getting over some hurdles. We are trying to enlist all those involved to voice their concerns so we have alies. So far everyone is in strong agreement. The colosium is not the place. If it comes to that it is doubtful that the Prophet's security will allow him access to a place where there is no safety access. Prayers in his behalf is requested. The Cebu events will be in June.
As soon as we are technically able we will post pictures of the Cebu temple construction. It is coming along nicely and we were able to get inside and look around. Just beautiful as all the temples are.
Sister B
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