Mysterious happenings

We usually don't hear much about politics or the government, so it was kind of unusual to hear people talking about — can I say his name? — the Dear Leader up North. Apparently he hasn't been seen for some time, and that worries people who pay attention to such things.

In the meantime, the work here continues to go well. The weather has settled down and it's turning into a beautiful fall! I love it here! I love the people! I don't even want to think about going home in a few months! There's still so much to do!

Safe in Korea

Yikes! The Church is pulling all the non-native missionaries out of Venezuela due to unrest there; they've relocated a bunch of missionaries in Ukraine and they're keeping an eye on things there. I'm glad to be safe in Korea!

Keep all the missionaries in your prayers!

Here's what they say about Venezuela:

SALT LAKE CITY — 

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued the following updated statement on the status of missionaries in Venezuela:

"Due to the unrest in Venezuela, the Church is transferring 152 missionaries who are not Venezuelan citizens to other missions in South America. Venezuelan missionaries are in frequent communication with their mission presidents, and every effort is being made to keep them safe.”