We were inspecting sisters’ and elders’ apartments in the 106-degree temperatures. Two sets of sisters live about one block from the Rio Grande (the Mexican border). One day last week as the sisters were returning home, they were accosted by a small group of Mexicans who had crossed the border illegally at the end of their street. The people were pleading and yelling at them (in Spanish), “Hide us! Hide us! For God’s sake hide us now!” The Sisters told them that they were sorry, but missionaries were not allowed to do that. At that point the parking lot filled with police, border patrol, and ICE to take them into custody. Today as we inspected, we asked the missionaries one of the required questions, “Do you keep your door dead-bolted at all times when you are home?” They looked at me like “are you kidding?” and replied, “You BET we do—every minute!” As much as our hearts go out to those in need, people MUST respect our laws by entering this country legally. Stand in line. Cross at a point of entry (especially if you want to ask for asylum or keep your family together!). Do not endanger your life or the lives of children by crossing illegally. Yes, it takes a long time and a lot of paperwork and money to come to the United States, but you will be welcomed with open arms if you wait your turn and abide by the laws of this country from the beginning.
Wednesday, July 18, 2018
Matters of Immigration Added
Adding Matters 7.18.2018
We were inspecting sisters’ and elders’ apartments in the 106-degree temperatures. Two sets of sisters live about one block from the Rio Grande (the Mexican border). One day last week as the sisters were returning home, they were accosted by a small group of Mexicans who had crossed the border illegally at the end of their street. The people were pleading and yelling at them (in Spanish), “Hide us! Hide us! For God’s sake hide us now!” The Sisters told them that they were sorry, but missionaries were not allowed to do that. At that point the parking lot filled with police, border patrol, and ICE to take them into custody. Today as we inspected, we asked the missionaries one of the required questions, “Do you keep your door dead-bolted at all times when you are home?” They looked at me like “are you kidding?” and replied, “You BET we do—every minute!” As much as our hearts go out to those in need, people MUST respect our laws by entering this country legally. Stand in line. Cross at a point of entry (especially if you want to ask for asylum or keep your family together!). Do not endanger your life or the lives of children by crossing illegally. Yes, it takes a long time and a lot of paperwork and money to come to the United States, but you will be welcomed with open arms if you wait your turn and abide by the laws of this country from the beginning.
We were inspecting sisters’ and elders’ apartments in the 106-degree temperatures. Two sets of sisters live about one block from the Rio Grande (the Mexican border). One day last week as the sisters were returning home, they were accosted by a small group of Mexicans who had crossed the border illegally at the end of their street. The people were pleading and yelling at them (in Spanish), “Hide us! Hide us! For God’s sake hide us now!” The Sisters told them that they were sorry, but missionaries were not allowed to do that. At that point the parking lot filled with police, border patrol, and ICE to take them into custody. Today as we inspected, we asked the missionaries one of the required questions, “Do you keep your door dead-bolted at all times when you are home?” They looked at me like “are you kidding?” and replied, “You BET we do—every minute!” As much as our hearts go out to those in need, people MUST respect our laws by entering this country legally. Stand in line. Cross at a point of entry (especially if you want to ask for asylum or keep your family together!). Do not endanger your life or the lives of children by crossing illegally. Yes, it takes a long time and a lot of paperwork and money to come to the United States, but you will be welcomed with open arms if you wait your turn and abide by the laws of this country from the beginning.
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