Email received 02/10/14

Dearest Mother,

I am so so so happy and thrilled to here that Joe Harris is going on a mission.  He will never regret it.  He will be a Fantastic missionary. 

This week was a hard week.  Almost every cita fell through.  We spent almost the whole day in the street contacting.  But its ok this next week will be good. 

Always and Forever

Elder Hancock

Helaman 5:12

Email received 02/03/14

Hey Mom,

This week went really well.  Karen was confirmed yesterday.  So we are really really happy about that.  We are working really hard.  Doing all we can to bring soles to Heavenly Father. 

Satan has been putting a lot of trials in front of Adriana.  Her husband has been having some health problems and so he had to get surgery on his legs this past week so she has not been able to go to church.  But we talked to the bishop and he is going to help her pay for part of the operation or something.  It has been really hard for her but she is really strong and has so much trust in the Lord.  

I love you so much Mom.  Have a good week.  Stay strong.  Stay active.  Stay alert.  

Always and Forever,

Elder Hancock

Helaman 5:12

D&C 24:8

Email received 01/27/14

Dear Mom,

This week was such a good week.  Karen was baptized yesterday.  Really I know exactly how you feel when you receive that kind of happiness.  Yesterday I felt it.  After church and especially after the baptism we were sitting with members eating dinner (or linner) with a gigantic smile on my face.  I don't know why but I was just extremely happy. Elder Silva was asking me why I was so happy.  It was so amazing.  

Church yesterday was amazing.  Victor, the one that was baptized a few weeks ago, talked in Sacrament yesterday.  It was so amazing and beautiful.  It was called from darkness to light.  The spirit was so strong.  It was very poetic.  But that's because he is a poet.  But it was so amazing.  It inspired me greatly.  He told his story.  Very hard.  I am so proud of him and how far he has come.  I was so so so so happy yesterday for him and for Karen.  

Karen has come so far.  A month ago she did not believe in God, and even less, Jesus Christ.  She didn't want to be baptized.  But her heart was opened and changed drastically.  Changed her daily habits and her way of life.  She know has her eyes set on the temple when before it was set on alcohol and other things.  I am so proud of her and how far she has come.  It fills me with joy every time I think about it.  I am so grateful that the Lord lets me see this happen before my eyes or be part of this process.  I would never trade this happiness for anything in the world.  

I am so grateful for my mission.  I love it so much.  At times I am burdened down with small mistakes but through the comfort and Grace of the Lord all of this is taken away.  I love this Gospel.  I Love this church.  I love my Lord and Savior.  I know without a doubt that what it says in Mosiah 2:41 is true.  I feel it every day.  I love you so much.  Thank you for the love and support.  I love you so much.  Have a good week.

Always and forever

Elder Hancock

Helaman 5:12

Mosiah 2:41