May 30th

Yesterday and the day before there were several attempted attacks on church buildings by the rioters, and a couple of smaller church buildings were burnt. The police sent a force to our neighborhood, for it was rumored that the mob would attack the church down the street from us. We were not worried; the group's plans can not be kept secret (not much can be kept secret here!), and there is a huge police presence now, since many police and soldiers have come from the mainland. Many people are not happy about the way the government has handled the situation. The ring leaders who were arrested a couple days ago after the first church was burnt have been released already, charged only with staging a protest without a permit. At least that's what we've heard. I don't know if it can true.....ummm, what about destruction of property, vandalism, violence and disturbance of the peace??? We hope and pray the worst is over. Yet, we know these people will still be here, and if they gain momentum again there's no telling what will happen. We shall continue in our work with all urgency.

Here's a pic for Grandma of these two little guys! They are wearing shirts that I made for them a couple months ago. I've been trying to learn how to sew this year, and it's not easy since i have only one basic pattern, and only very basic notions. But, these little shirts turned out cute, although they are full of little mistakes!That's how you learn!