11 January 2016

Dear Family,

It's been an interesting week! I have done things this week that I have never done before, like: fishing; re-upholstering a stool; and washing clothes by hand. The things you learn on your mission :) I caught the first fish, and because we helped a recent convert named Robert with his upholstering business we will now get free hammocks. Score! I've been wanting a hammock.

We also had Missionary Leadership Council on Friday. Elder Devn Cornish came and taught us which was an amazing experience. He just expounded upon the Atonement which was mind-blowing. We also talked a lot about the Book of Mormon. One of the elders from Guyana told a story that they had had with one of their investigators. She's a Guyanese lady who cannot read, so they've been trying to help her learn and giving her very simple verses like Jacob 6:12 to read. They came back to followup on her reading and she told them them that although she did not have success reading it she did pray and then had an interesting dream. She dreamt that her family and friends came to her and invited her to come to a party, but she told them she could not come because she was doing a church thing now and meeting with church people. Even though they had bought her a really cute outfit and shoes she still refused to come. She told the elders that she distinctly remembered the Book of Mormon was in her hand and she felt this urgency that she needed to read it. The Book of Mormon has so much power in it, because it is that pure doctrine. It has all those plain and precious things still in it. I love this book and would encourage anyone that has not begun a serious study of it to do so. If you're having troubles and trials in your life, the Book of Mormon has the answers and solace you are seeking. It answers questions on the soul. I know this book is true.

Last item on business for the week: Elder Dale Renlund is coming on the 28th on Trinidad! It's really amazing that they are sending an Apostle to such a small island with so few members (Trinidad and Tobago has fewer members than Hemet Stake). But they've chosen to send him here. A few missionaries (me included) are doing a musical number at the fireside. We are all really excited!

Hope all yuh have a great week! Love you!

Love, Sister Aida Tibbitts