Second best city in South America

The parents touched down in South America! I'm glad that your flight went alright. Tell Marie I say como estai! haha

We had a really good week here in Simón Bolívar. The ward here is fantastic. The Bishop works so hard here. There is a lot of work to do, and he is always at the church sometimes until 1. He's the coolest. I'm so happy to be here in this ward.

We met a really cool family. The whole family was baptized and went through the temple but haven't gone to church in about 8 years. We have met with the wife and her daughter a couple times but we never met the dad of that family. On Wednesday we knocked on their door and Luis, the dad, answered. We were a little bit worried because we didn't know how he would react to us. But as soon as we started the lesson he totally opened up to us. He was sharing his testimony with us that was so strong. That night we had a meeting at the church and he was there waiting for a interview with the bishop. It was such a neat experience. The best way to work here in Chile is to find less or inactive members and talk with their families. Because they're almost always part member. 

Francisco, the one who got baptized last Sunday, was confirmed this Sunday. His friend George, the one who baptized him, also confirmed him a member. They were both really happy about it. Francisco is really excited to share his new testimony and is always asking when he can come with us and the other missionaries in the ward on visits. He's a total stud. Last night, we ate empanadas in the Fransico´s house with George. We've only been here for a couple weeks, but it felt like we had been buddies for a long time sitting around eating empanadas. 

Dieter F. Uchtdorf mentioned in one of his talks that gratitude is the parent of all virtues. I've realized how blessed I truly am. I'm so grateful to be here on my mission and to have such a amazing family and great friends. 

Enjoy Buenos Aires. I heard it's the second best city in South America :)