Elder and Sister Dibb's Mission Blog

Tuesday, December 25, 2012

We went to a down-syndrome school with Pres. Crayk and his wife. They were having a Christmas program and invited us because we had given them paper, colored pencils, coloring books, etc. It was a special experience to see how clean and organized this school is. The parents of the children run the school, so they all have an interest in giving these children every opportunity to develop and live in society. This little boy grabbed Elder Dibb's hand and took him all around the school, even upstairs to show him every part of the building.

Some more of the parents and children. Many are teenagers, but they have some very young ones, too.

Dancing during the program.

A little guy with Pres. Crayk, president of the temple here in Cochabamba.

Sunday night some of the temple missionaries went caroling. It helped us feel the spirit of Christmas.

The group in front of the temple.

We found this huge "bug" on our way home.

Singing by the nativity on the temple grounds.

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Bolvia Facts

Bolivia is located in the center of South America and is surrounded by Brazil, Peru, Paraguay, Argentina, and Chile. The people of Bolivia speak Spanish and are very humble because Bolivia is one of the poorest countries in South America. In Bolivia there are: 163,119 members, 24 stakes, 165 wards, 82 branches, 3 missions, and 1 temple (located in Cochabamba). About 1 in every 60 people are LDS.

Our First 13 Months We Were in La Paz, Bolivia
La Paz is located in the Western part of the country at an elevation of 11,975 feet. The city is 182.2 sq. miles and is a "bowl" surrounded by the high mountains of the altiplano. Average yearly temperatures range from 45 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. The population of La Paz is 877,363. La Paz is home to some of the biggest soccer teams in Bolivia.

Our Last 5 Months We Will Be Temple Workers in the Cochabamba, Bolivia Temple.
This temple was dedicated November 10, 1996 by Pres. Gordon B. Hinckley. It was the first temple built in Bolivia. Easily visible from the temple is the Cristo de la Concordia (Christ of Peace) statue atop San Pedro Hill. It is the largest statue of Christ in the world.