What's up?

Well, it's been a while! Now that it's getting to be cold in the states, it's warming up  here in the Patagonia. San Martin is as lovely as ever and I am enjoying it, as well as getting a little sunburned. 

I've had the blessing of seeing a few miracles here during my 4 months. In fact, just last week Hna Vasquez and I were hiking our tails off to get to a member's house when we were stopped by a man also going to his house. He asked us if we were "Los Mormónes" to which we responded that yes, we're missionaries for the church. The next words out of his mouth were "Tengo que ir a la capilla!" or " I have to go to church!" Breathless from the hike, and shocked at what we had just heard, we decided to stare. When he asked us when the meetings are we both wisely replied "Los Domingos!". Obviously he already knew church is on Sunday, so he asked again this time more specific. "¿A que hora empiezan las reuniones?" After we communicated that they start at 10 am on Sundays, we planned to talk after church to set up a day for a lesson. He entered his home and left Hna Vasquez and I to look at each other in amazement. It was really quite an experience! And guess who was at church yesterday! And we're going to go visit him tonight for his first lesson. Normally it's a struggle getting people to come to church after teaching several lessons! Church attendance isn't a habit here, and he came before having any lessons! Needless to say, my companion and I were all smiles. 

I've been here in San Martin for quite some time now and with transfers coming up this weekend, I'm preparing myself to hear the news that it's my turn to go. Secretly I'm hoping to stay here for my birthday and Christmas, but life is like that in the mission! I really have grown to love so many people here, the members are tops and it's a huge blessing to be able to be an instrument in the Lord's hands to help someone grow in the gospel. I have 5 months in the mission, but by gosh and by golly, I'm going to make the most of the next 13. 

I know without a doubt that we are sons and daughters of a loving Heavenly Father. I feel His love everyday. I know that He has the best plan for us and we just need to find it and trust Him. I am grateful to be a missionary in this time and be able to share this message of happiness with my brothers and sisters in Argentina. 

For those of you celebrating Thanksgiving, enjoy some extra feasting for me, I'll probably be eating more pasta come Thursday :) But more importantly show your gratitude by serving someone. And by serving I don't mean spooning mashed potatoes on their plates ;)  An act of loving service is always appreciated and always needed. 

Have a fabulous week everyone, I love you all!