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31 May 2016
Dear Family,
There are so many things to say. I will have to quote the Apostle Paul on this one: "Having many things to write unto you, I would not write with paper and ink: but I trust to come unto you, and speak face to face, that our joy may be full."
Have a great week.
Love, Sister Aida Tibbitts
16 May 2016
Dear Family and Friends,
This week is a big one in my mission. This Thursday is my 18-month mark! I cannot believe that a year and a half ago, Mom was dropping me off at the MTC to begin the craziest adventure of my life! I don't really know how to express the gratitude I have that I was able to serve a mission, because I know this was the Lord's will for me. I know He wanted me to serve these 18 and 1/2 months in this mission. I may not know exactly why, but He has His perfect purpose. I am grateful for every companion I've had, every area I've served in, every member I have met, all the meals and the smiles and the lessons that I have received and given. I really think this mission has changed me much more than I have even nearly begun to change anyone else, but I with that it was worth it. I know this is the true gospel of Jesus Christ, and that He is our Savior. His Atonement is real, and it works. I thank the Lord for all the things He has done for me, for all the opportunities I have received. He really does give us what we need.
Thank you all for all you do! Much love,
Sister Aida Tibbitts
2 May 2016
Dear Mom and Dad,
Some cool and funny things happened this week.
On Saturday, we went up to Arima for a baptism of one of Sister Jenkins' former investigators, Sharda. She is friends with all the RMs in Curepe, so she is set for life! They are not going to let her miss church for anything! Sharda was obviously very prepared to receive the gospel.
Something funny that happened: we went less-active finding in the rain! Met the brother of a less-active. He told us that Beyonce and Jay-Z call him to write songs for them. "I am a man of God! You know the song 'Take Me to Church'? Jay-Z asked me to write that for him!" Yeah, except that song wasn't sung by Jay-Z and it's actually anti-religion. So, we just nodded and smiled. He also said, "You need to re-wire your brain with cyber-cianetics!" How profound.
Can't say much else for this week, other than we met with a few new investigators. One of them actually used the word 'ordain' in the sentence, which isn't super-usual for Trinidad. :)
Hope all of you are doing well! Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday!
Love, Sister Aida Tibbitts
25 April 2016
Dear Mom and Dad,
What a great week! Sister Jenkins and I have been working on building up our teaching pool, so we have been going tracting a lot. Yesterday was pretty exciting: it was branch conference and we got a new branch president, Pres. Mitchell. For the last several years Point has had non-local presidents because they simply don't have enough Melchizedek Priesthood holders, but now we have enough! Pres. Mitchell is a super-cool Rasta guy. We also changed from meeting at 10 to meeting at 9 so basically no one came to church yesterday, haha! They'll get used to it. This is a sign of progress in the branch!
Also had a cool little experience. Before Sister Garcia left, we contacted a man named Junieski from Cuba, and he told her about a Mexican that lives in our neighborhood by the savannah. He didn't know the exact house though. So Sister Jenkins and I decided to go down there on our free time and search for this guy, not sure exactly how to find him. As we walked, our former investigator Kelly was walking too and greeted us, and I asked him if he knew this Mexican. He was able to take us right to his house! The man's wife is a white Venezuelan with pink hair and blue eyelashes, but he is obviously Mexican. I am really glad Kelly showed up by "coincidence," because we probs would never have found him otherwise. Tender mercies!
So, a good week. I am really excited to work with Sister Jenkins in this area! She's a hard-working, bold missionary and I love her!
Love, Sister Aida Tibbitts
Unlucky Number Thirteen - 18 April 2016
Dear Family and Friends,
Well, I have finally reached the dreaded and anticipated 13th transfer---my last transfer. You never really think days like this are going to come. Seriously, I feel like I was home two weeks ago! I think I got gyped. Where are my full 18 months?!?!?
Anyway. So, Sister Garcia is going home on Thursday, so my last companion is going to be Sister Jenkins! I don't know much about her, but I've heard she's cool. Stayed tuned for next week!
Cool thing: we were at Keith's house the other day, and there was a pair of toucans on a tree!
Apparently they come over from Venezuela, but it was really nice. They had huge colorful beaks.
Also, Sister Debbie and her grandson Mustapha took us to meet like 5 referrals. So that was awesome! Struggle: they are all in the elders' area. #whatcanyoudo? Elder Kong has been waiting for his visa for 3 transfers, so he is finally heading off to his actual assigned mission in Atlanta Georgia. We will real miss him.
That is basically my week. I have been reading the story of the sons of Mosiah. They were such good missionaries.
Sorry not much this week, but I am alive and happy. Ciao!
Love, Sister Aida Tibbitts
11 April 2016
Dear Family,
Not a lot to report this week. Sister Garcia's 21st birthday was Tuesday, so after District Meeting the elders came and sat on our back step and we fed them real Mexican tacos. Elder Kong dumped a lot of peppery salsa over Elder Cox's last taco, so unfortunately he didn't get to finish it :) I only got her a card, but I think she had a good birthday.
Monday we went to the beach with our zone and waded through a knee-deep river to the other side. It was fun! Lots of Hindu flags.
We also had Mission Leadership Conference on Friday. It was a really good MLC. We talked about how we are only failures if we are disobedient. I think that is essential to remember as missionaries, because sometimes it's hard to see the fruits of our labors. President Egbert also talked about the difference between faith and belief.
Sad news: My "daughter" (trainee), Sister Leishman, has been really sick these last few months, so they sent her home on Wednesday to get better. A parent should never have to bury their child . . .
Also, just wondering if you had any good FHE ideas for keeping the interest of teenage boys. We are struggling a little to help one of our less-actives and his friends. He did come to church yesterday, so that was a definite success!
Okay, I guess I did have a bit to say :) Hope you are all well! Love you!
Sister Aida Tibbitts
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