A Huge Thanks from Sam's mom

Over the past couple of days, we've received emails and pictures from wonderful people we have never met, nor are likely to ever cross paths with.  To you who have sent pictures and emails about Elder Hancock, please accept my deepest heartfelt thanks.  I can't express how much it means to our family to know that you - and others like you - are watching over our son and brother who is so far away right now.  It makes me appreciate the grand family that we all are.  As children of our Heavenly Father, we are all in this together.  Thank you for reaching out to us.  Your kind gesture bridges the gap of continents, brings us into his mission, and makes us feel close to Finland.  With the gift of emails like yours, this world is not that big of a place, and we feel so privileged to be a part of the work of spreading the good news of Jesus Christ and his restored church.  Merry Christmas!