Comments about ‘Apostle's wife felt comfort despite attack’

This seems like a toned down version of the account that was in the paper Friday. I found that story hard to believe. That someone off the street would enter the mission home with the intent to kill Elder Nelson. This person would not even know Elder Nelson. Why would someone target him specifically. It sounded more like someone who was deranged coming off the street and willing to hurt anyone in the way.

Where do you get your information from? How do you know this person would not know who Elder Nelson was? Could they have been taught before by missionaries? Could they not have seen them in other areas of the country and asked who they were?
I don't know that is what happened; I am just asking how you know for sure? (I don't)

I'm sure this was scary and for a mission president everything is spiritual. I get email chain letters from my Uncle and it's the same way. I guess when I was on a mission it was the same way for me.

But they were probably just trying to make money not really thinking who it was. Of course that's the same thing - they are still being led by the devil's cunning one way or the other.

Kidnappings are getting pretty bad in many parts of the world. I just watched a documentary caled manda bala streaming from netflix that explained the whole thing in Brazil. It's getting pretty bad, I don't know how the missionaries make it if it we not for spiritual protection. I was never bothered in Spain even in dark streets walking everywhere - amazing now that I think of it.

Her remarks imply that if you are righteous, you will
be calm and protected. I submit that she was infact lucky.
A different robber may have easily killed them.
it's a nice turn lemons into lemonade story but there are plenty of
righteous people who have bad things happen to them.

I do not find it hard to believe. Word gets around when an Apostle comes. I also do not doubt Sister Nelson's capacity to hear the whisperings of the Holy Spirit nor the Holy Spirit's capacity to tell her the intent within the minds of the attackers. I do wonder why the original story's wording was changed ("murder" was used where "harm" is now bracketed). Still, let us be grateful the end result was minor in comparison to its potential and take opportunity to introspect and apply the lessons we are impressed to learn.

Criminals look for a high-dollar target. If they were observing, they probably saw that Elder Nelson was the one who, through body language from the others, was the leader or most valuable hostage or target. Not at all inconsistent with crimes in the states. Why do you think kidnapping is so big along the border or in Mexico? Its all about the money.

Elder Nelson was not targeted - the mission home was in an affluent area. This was a crime of opportunity.
How do I know? I have spoken with those who were in the Moputo mission and helped assist Elder & Sister Nelson & Packard after the attack.

Ditto on that, and realistically said.

She did not imply anything but you did. She simply said what she felt.
You seem to have a problem with just hearing what is said without trying to fit it into your own template. Good luck to you in your life's ventures.

Why did the Deseret News change this article?

Are you saying that God never helps anybody in any situation? I think Sister Nelson was just giving credit where she has always given credit; to God.
A appreciate the faithful person who recognizes Gods hand in our everyday lives.

Why the new picture and the change in the headline? The Dwseret News botched this again. When will the mormon times get some creditable writers and stop some of these non-sense stories? Oh please tell me when?

My wife was at this event on Friday. My wife stated that Sister Nelson told the audience the intent of the robbers was to "kill her husband and kidnap her". Why isn't this in the story?

To- All those who use the HOPE blogging name of others and than some. God does not just protect curtain people. And I agree, that many rightious people have died because of the result of an evil person. Many of GODS children have not been protected as said. Many people are ill and sick, and that doesn't mean they are evil or unprotected or have a lack of faith. Many, many people suffer and that does not mean they are unrighteous. Many people who are evil have good lives and good health and worship a different God. Many so called good people tell many lies and take advantage of others throughout their entire life. Why doesn't God take his protection away from such people? Who knows why he doesn't, but to be superstitious is not of God.

How does sister Nelson know that the robbers intentions were to kill them? If the robbers wanted to kill them then they would have done so. Lets not all jump on the band wagon at once. Somehow this story looks like a molehill being built into a mountain. Give it a break.

Sister Nelson said the attempted robbery and abduction was a sobering experience that confirms that "life is a spook alley".

I disagree with Sister Nelson. I have found that life is beautiful, inspiring and a challenge.

Why do some members like to cry the woe is me story to everyone? Geez! Life has its ups and downs for all of us, but dwelling on one single incident continuously for days, months and even years on end is not healthy for the mind nor the spirit. We all have trails, and NO ONE is exempt.

I find it odd that people fail to understand what she was saying. She felt comfort and peace come to her before the event took place thus allowing her to be calm during the attack. When have some of us felt the same comfort, a warning to stop, to change a flight or in some instances to just stay home. Does this just come to the righteous or does it come to all? Fact is every person on Earth is born with the light of Christ in their spiritual body. The other is how often do we listen to these feelings. We all get these feelings or impressions and it depends what we do with them. Sure, some could even say she was lucky but I submit there is no such thing in luck, we do that ourselves.

When a plane crashes many good and evil people probably die with it. God allows this to happen because otherwise he takes away our agency to choose our path. He allows it to rain on both good and bad just as he allows the sun to shine on both. It all depends on who we give the credit to.

I'm curious why the quotes in the article have been changed since it was originally published on Friday? And unless the intruders have confessed, how does anyone know their intentions? I think it is poor journalism to publish a story, later alter quotes, without providing important details.

I think it is helpful for Sister Nelson to share her experience with others. I have had the experience of having peace that does not make sense given the situation. (Peace which passeth all understanding.) It is a gift from God. It is good to let others know that no matter what you have to go through, "as thy days may demand, so thy succor shall be."

I didn't see any indication that Sister Nelson was trying to build up herself. She did say that Cindy Packard was a hero. She said that Heavenly Father helped them through it and then she talked about lessons she has learned from it. Not much different than any of the rest of us when we have such an experience.

Would it hurt to be respectful?