Dear Family!! Hola!

Dad thanks so much for sharing with me experiences from your mission! It really helps! I never really asked about your mission before I left and I should have so I am so glad that you are sharing them with me! They are really inspiring. I look at the picture of you and grandma standing at the Provo MTC a lot and it makes me smile and gives me hope that if you could do it and finish strong I can do the same too!

Speaking of grandma, while harvesting this week we met an old guy 83 of age and his wife just got cancer and she was living with his daughter because she could take care of her better, so he was living all alone and he started crying as he told us that she couldn't leave him because she was his sweet heart and right when he said that it made me cry because it reminded me of grandma and grandpa Heacock and how much I miss them and how much I wish I could write them. But I know that they are watching over me and are proud of me. So that was hard.

I really love the scripture in Alma! Alma has become one of my most favorite book in the Book of Mormon here on my mission. Right now I am reading about the Stripling Warriors. One of my favorites! I really like the scripture in Alma 56:47-48 where it talks about how strong they were because of their mothers and their teachings but this can be applied for both mothers and fathers. Thanks so much for everything that you guys have taught me about the gospel and about life as well even if I was a little stubborn at times I really am thankful for it :) Because of you guys I am happy to say that I am a part of the stripling warriors, ready to serve the Lord and cannot deny him :)

While reading about the stripling warriors I have been studying a lot about faith as well. I decided I wanted to master faith in Jesus Christ and go a little bit deeper into what faith really is and I have learned that although faith is things hoped for and not seen, faith is a gift, something that we have to work for. Faith needs to be centered on Jesus Christ and our Heavenly Father. Faith doesn't bring miracles but rather miracles come to confirm ones faith. The stripling worriers had so much faith as they marched off to war knowing that Heavenly Father was on their side and would deliver them out of the hands of the enemy. When we have a strong faith, that's when dreams, visions, and healings can happen.

It has rarely been hot because of all the tropical storms. None of them has reached full hurricane but they have gotten close. No damage really has happened except really flooded streets.

Young Women took Daisy out for ice cream

This week the Young Women took Daisy out for ice cream and we came along and it was really fun! She loves the Young Women’s program and church. It’s just getting baptized that she isn't sure about but it will happen.

We found this awesome guy named Sam who is 17 but so mature for his age and loves religion. He came to church on Sunday and loved it so baptism might be in his future. He such a great young man. We also have Sara, that as we were going to church a couple weeks ago found just sitting outside her house so we stopped and invited her and she came this week and loves the lessons. She is 82 but has a coffee problem so we are working on that with her.

This week we started our English classes that we are teaching at the church every Wednesday in order to find new investigators and help current members. It was a good turn out and really fun everyone liked it! This week someone asked me if I was Cuban so that's a good sign that I am improving on my Spanish. When I told him I was a gringo he laughed and was surprised

Me and my comp have become so much more unified and are working together so much better! The first month I couldn't wait till training ended but now I don't want it to end so we can be companions for forever. She is awesome and has taught be a lot. She is really OCD and it has kind of rubbed off on me so yay! We have a new greenie in the house and its fun to help her and share experiences with her. She is fun and is going to do great here in Florida.

Sister Calvo

Oh this week we went on exchanges with the STLS, sister training leaders, and I had to take over the area while Sister Calvo went to Pines and I was so scared. The STL that I was with spoke good Spanish thank goodness but still was scary. But as the day went on I loved it and it was to be in charge and take the lead. It was a good day and I learned a lot!

  I hope you guys have a good week!! I miss you guys and pray for you guys every night! Keep smiling and staying positive! :))) Thanks for everything:)

 Love,

 Hermana Heacock :)