Meet Daniel

Daniel is a Theology student at Universidad Adventista del Plata. He's a Venezuelan from Tennessee living in Argentina. When Daniel left the states to study Theology in Argentina, there was a chance that he might never be back to the states again due to complications with visas and passports. He said goodbye to his family, knowing he was following God, which was and is the most important thing to him.

I've known Daniel for almost 3 months. I met him through a friend, who knew him from English Sabbath school at the UAP. When I first met him he couldn't stop telling me about all of these friends of his I needed to meet. Just one big social network hub. Which I must say has been the best part of being in Argentina. Thanks Danny!

Daniel is known for his excellent listening ability. Students from the UAP come to find him in his apartment across from the bus station when things go wrong, when they just need someone who will listen and accept them. I'd be lying if I denied ever searching him out for his two ears as well. When he listens he stops everything, sits down and time freezes for him. His sweet girlfriend, Kali, is such an awesome support for him, together they make people feel so loved. I'm slowly learning that listening is such a crucial part of loving. And Daniel is good at that. He's also a great ukulelist, long boarder, cook, maté cebador, friend, and preacher.

Yesterday Daniel left for Tennessee to spend a couple weeks with his family before he takes off for a colporting call in Texas for a few months. He'll be back to Argentina when school starts up again in March. Until then, he's going to be very well missed.