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COLD BUILDINGS - WARM HEARTS!

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Today we visited the Volcanes Ward, Ixtapaluca Stake (yes, we do live within sight of, but not  dangerously close to Popocatepetl, an active volcano).  At 8 AM this morning, when Sacrament Meeting started...it was cold in the chapel!  Here in Mexico all the chapels are built of cement block, and have tile floors.  I have only seen carpet a couple of times. Chapels (nor homes) have central heating.    Homes, including apartments of our missionaries, have small electric radiators, but chapels have nothing.  We don't have any snow or rain in the winter, but it can be cold, especially in the morning, evening, and any time you are in the shade. All the members know to dress warmly with their coats, boots, and occasionally,  even little blankets to cover their laps.  Today, one of the priests was wearing a scarf around his neck and rubbed is hands together to warm his hands. However...even though the chapels are cold, the rooms are "warm", in fact, "toasty warm" w