Hey Family!!

First, here are the answers to your questions for this last week.

          1.     What has been your biggest challenge this week?
My biggest challenge this week, probably being patient. We have been struggling to find people this week and sometimes I just want results now! I can sometimes get a little anxious but I am working on that! All about trusting in the Lord which has been one of my themes this last couple months.

     2.  What has been your biggest concern?
My biggest concern this week was my companion, just trying to help her stay positive and upbeat. She has her moments and it scares me so just keeping her happy :)

     3.  What has been your biggest success?
My biggest success this week was reactivating a less active!! America came to church this week, second time in a row which makes her not a less active. We call her our Dominican grandma. She is amazing and I love her so much! Such an awesome experience.

America, our Grandma

    4.  Who has been your favorite person this week?  Why?
My favorite person this week, does God count? Really cliché but spent a  lot of time on my knees this week praying for guidance and comfort. What I realized is that this is the longest I have been away from home but the closest I have ever been to God.

One of my favorite pictures of Christ

    5.  What has been your most significant tender mercy?
Our most significant tender mercy this week was while we were knocking doors. We have a hard time getting members present at our lessons so we had been praying for a miracle that we would be able to get at least some member present in our lessons. As we were knocking, a Young Single Adult comes up to us and said, “You girls look like sister missionaries.” We were like yeah we are and she said “I thought so, I just came home from YSA.” We were like no way! We asked if she wanted to come knock with us and she said of course. While knocking we were able to teach a few lessons with her and found a less active we didn't know about. He is in YSA but he is so cool and when he said the closing prayer he said “thanks so much God for reminding me the church is always there for me.” It was such a great tender mercy from Heavenly Father.

    6.  What are you looking forward to this week?
One thing I am looking forward to this week is finding new people to teach. Our teaching pool is super low so I am so excited to go out and knock some doors and harvest!

    7.  Do you have a goal set for this coming week?  Tell me about it.
A goal I have this week is to be more patient with myself, with my companion and with the work.  Enjoy the little miracles that come our way. Do not take anything for granted.

    8.  Which scripture has had the biggest impact on you this week?
The scripture that has had the biggest impact on me this week is Deuteronomy 31:6-8. After praying one night, the scripture came to my mind "Don't be afraid neither be thou dismayed for the Lord thy God is with you.” The next day when I went to go look for that scripture I couldn't find it. I know it’s a scripture mastery but I just couldn't remember where it was! So as I was reading the bible I found this one I had marked a while ago and it was pretty much the same thing and better! It was just what I needed :)

So we had to drop Nuvea and Teo. They weren't progressing, couldn't meet with them and they didn't make time to come to church. Super sad but we know that God will provide us with another amazing family to work with!! We had to drop Claudia as well. She wouldn't make time to come to church and she just had a lot of problems happening where she didn't have time to meet with us. :( We know that we have planted seeds though and that we will continue to find! :)

First Sunday with new Elders'

We have had some changes to our mission. Who knew? Always changing things. We don't have to wear cardigans anymore!! Yay!!!! So happy! Such a blessing. We were all excited about that and guess what!? Sister Calvo is my STL now. Super happy and excited to serve around her again right before she goes home. She ends her mission in April. Super excited about that. Miss her lots.

Saying goodbye to our DL before he heads home.

And his companion

I had an awkward experience this week. We were in a grocery store getting  some food for America and we were having trouble finding some things so we ask this guy. He is tall, blond and kind of nerdy. Anyway, he helps us with what we were looking for and then turns to me in front of all the customers in the Hispanic isle and says "might I just say you have the most beautiful blue eyes I have ever seen!" I say “thank you that's very kind.” He says "and they just compliment your beautiful smile.” Customers are just like oh brother and my comp is cracking up. I say, turning red "thank you very much." He says "you have a beautiful day, beautiful." I say “thank you. You have a good day too.” We then walked off. Well, later on, we end up needing help again and guess what? He is right there and ready to help. After he helps us again, he says “you have a great day gorgeous.” I say, can I give you a card?” He says “yeah .” I said, “We are missionaries and here is a card that shows where our church is, you are more than welcome to come.” He says “okay, yeah sure.” He was  a little disappointed but oh well. We left and my comp said, “you should of asked him to be baptized. He was drooling so much over you he would of said yes. Most awkward thing ever!!!!!!!!!

​What happens when elders have your camera. hahah

Our teaching pool is super low so we are just planning on finding this week! I am excited for all the tracting we get to do!! It’s going to be super good!! Excited to see miracles!!  Thanks so much for all your prayers and support!! I miss you all soo much!! Thanks for all you do!! :) I hope you all have an amazing week!!

Hermana Heacock