Hola -
Another week down in Chillan, Chile. I've spent the last 4 weeks without a dedicated companion and have been moving around from place to place with a number of other missionary companionships. It hasn't been my favorite thing but at least I'm working which is what I want to be doing. Last week I got to work with the Elders in Volcanes and had the extra benefit of being able to see some of the converts I worked with previously as well as the Orellana Family who I love. We also visited a family where the mom was the only member and the son was having some difficulties with his family, and in life more generally, and asked us to work with him. Since then, he's been much better with his family and really supportive of his mother going to church. The gospel really can unite families. On the walk back home through the giant fields in the sunset I meditated on what just happened and felt incredibly grateful in my own life to have a family united in the gospel.
We had a great zone conference last week. President Catala went deep into the Plan of Salvation and how important it is for us to study our scriptures. He talked about the importance of diligence and obedience in learning and gaining knowledge. The most diligent or obedient person ever, with the most knowledge, was Christ. And because of his knowledge the veil was very thin for him. John 17:5 shows that he was able to remember his glory from before he came to earth.
We got to watch General Conference this past week in English. This time I tried to write down promptings and feelings, more than just important phrases, as I listened to the messages and I think it helped me learn a lot more. I hope this will help me apply what I learned from these inspired messages in my own life. General Conference.
My favorite talks were by
My favorite talks were by
Pres Nelson - about doing better
Craven - careful versus casual
Renlund - about blessings
Wada - words of Christ
Holland - The Lamb of God
Eyring - a home with the spirit dwells 
Next week I will get my final companion of my mission and will end my mission here in Chillan. Please pray for Gordy and Ignacio who are both planning on getting baptized in 2 weeks.
Please know that I truly appreciate all the love and support from so many of you back there at home during these past two years. I feel so blessed to have had so many friends and loved ones who have been praying for and supporting me along the way.
Love,
Elder Vincent
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