Hi, Mom, July 2, 2012
I have a few crazy experiences for you. The first one
happened last Tuesday. My companion and I were walking down a street,
when a man, no older than 21 or 22, stepped out and we knew he was drunk.
He asked for money but we just kept on walking. The man kept asking
for money but my companion told him we were representatives of Jesus Christ and
we don't have much money. As we turned to leave, that man punched me
right in my face. It didn't hurt; it just startled me. I didn't get
upset or mad. My companion got mad and the man just ran. My
companion said he was a coward. But it
made me sad because of what sin does to people. He was just trying to make the world worse. It made me want
to work harder for people. I don't believe in violence. I believe
in peace. Violence and anger only make things worse. It is a
component of the natural man. It made my heart hurt for him. I
didn't get mad or angry at him.
My second story happened last night. Elder Sylvestre
and I were contacting on a calle (street) and we ran into a really drunk guy.
We just kept walking up the street. After we got done talking with
a man, Elder Sylvestre told me he didn't have a good feeling. I didn't
feel good either. So we decided to not knock that street and get away
from that street. Today, we made
brownies at an investigator's house and they told us there was a shooting last
night on the exact street Elder Sylvestre had stopped contacting on. It
is a testament to how important the spirit is to me. I know that the Lord
is watching over me. I have no doubt that he is. I am his
servant, his representative.
This week went OK. It has been really hard to get
investigators. We just really haven't had a lot of luck. But that's
OK. We will just work harder.
I am writing in my journal everyday. I don't want to
miss a day.
It makes me so happy to hear that you and the family are
doing good. I miss you all a lot, and it is hard, but I have
all of my faith in the Lord. It wasn't easy for Christ. So how can
it be easy for me? I know those words are true. With all of my
trials and hardships and the times that I think I can't do it anymore, I have
the Lord, my Rock, my Savior, my Redeemer, Jesus Christ to hold me up, to carry
me when I need to be carried. And I know without a doubt these trials
make me stronger. It is through
the trial of my faith....
I love you all with all of my heart. Just
remember the Savior. I could not do this without him. He is my
Rock. I love him with all of my heart.
I am here to tell the people that there is hope and light. Remember
peace. Peace and love really are the
answers. Christ really loves us so much he suffered for us all,
individually. I love you all.
Thank you for your love and support.
Always and forever,
Elder Hancock
Helaman 5:12
PS Hey Mom, I love you, and I do need
stamps.
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