We were suppose to spend most of the week working with Vino.  The missionary that was due to go to California.  He was to leave in May but we just got clearance from Homeland Security last week.  His date has been moved to June 28th.  This week he was to come and fill out his paper work for a visa but his father had a heart attack.  He is going to have open heart surgery soon.  Vino was here at our apartment earlier today and said he would be over to start the paper work tomorrow.  Actually it is all on the computer now. Vino's mother is very supportive of him and tells him no matter what happens to his dad, he most go and serve the Lord!
We finished our Temple Preparation Class today.  We had all the brothers and sisters in the class over to our apartment for lunch after Church.  We had fried rice, homemade bread, cabbage salad, fruit tray, veggie tray, deviled eggs, banana bread, chocolate cake and ice cream.  Everyone seemed to enjoy the food and visiting.  After we finished eating we showed the video, Together Forever.  There were lots of laughter and tears as we viewed the video.  I'm just so grateful that I do know that families can be together for ever.  I felt so much love in the room as we watched this video together.  Many of these brothers and sisters are the only members of their families.  They so much want their families to partake of the gospel and its teachings.  As I gave the closing prayer I asked Heavenly Father to soften the hearts of these brothers and sisters families so that they could draw closer as a family.  Of course I was in tears when the prayer was over and so were many of the brothers and sisters.  As they left each of them gave us a hug.  The brethren usually don't hug you but they all did today.  We felt very close to each of them. 
I can feel my love growing for these people daily.  As I was reading in Alma 31: 34-35, I too want to help the people in this area come unto Christ.  I know their souls are very precious!

Temple prep group

Dilitha, Raj and Bro Timothy