Ia Orana tatou! (literal translation: May you live,
everybody.)
Person Highlight: Mami Sarah
First of all, President made transfers last night and
Soeur Naylor will be going to an outer island, Raiatea!!! We cried but she is
going to have amazing experiences over there, etc. Difficult quand-meme.
We had a baptism this past Saturday for Mataihau!! I gave
the talk on the Gift of the Holy Ghost and spoke a little Tahitian. It was a
very unique baptismal experience. She is the first in her family and her
parents are taking lessons so she's already a great example!
I have officially not yet tried to eat fafaru, fermented
fish. It's a big deal here and pretty much all Tahitian missionaries try it at
least once on their mission.
I just realized that I will have to give my companion's
talk in 2 weeks since she wont be here... But I should mention that my new
companion will be Soeur Derrick who is actually in the same house so she'll
just move her stuff into my bedroom right next door! Shes great!
1. My comp and I made homemade granola bars with nuts and
raisins and it's one of the best stable energy snacks to take and go.
2. Mataihau's baptism this past Saturday, she has such a
testimony!!
3. My incredible companion, Soeur Naylor who is leaving
Wednesday afternoon for Raiatea!! So sad last night but Raiatea is going to be
incredible.
I really love my ward/sector of Tipaerui (Tip-air-oui),
the members are really strong and the investigators are by & large
progressing!
Person Highlight: Mami Sarah
Mami Sarah is about 86 years old and is so sweet and
likes to hold my elbow. She takes care of her 56 year old daughter who has a
learning and growth handicap and she is so patient. Lessons are in Tahitian
with a little French mixed in. Her husband passed away a few years ago and she
loves to share an experience of tears running down the side of his face right
after he died. The word in Tahitian for tears is "pape mata" (trad.
"water of the eyes"). She has about 3 functioning Ford Mustangs in
her yard.
Spiritual thought: (pensée spirituelle) Doctrine and
Covenants 33:16 The Book of Mormon is scripture that is written by ancient
people to edify and fortify our faith in Jesus Christ. There are three members
of the Godhead: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost. The Holy
Ghost will enlighten our minds with peace and calm when we encounter truth.
That is why the promise at the beginning of the Book of Mormon invites all
people everywhere to read its content, reflect and meditate on its meaning and
application, and to pray. Through prayer, we communicate with Divinity. Never
underestimate the power of a sincere prayer. If you feel the warmth and peace
of the Holy Ghost, that is God the Father confirming its truthfulness!
I hope everyone is taking vitamins- with all of the
running and hiking we do, Ive started taking Iron and Vitamin B-12. Make sure
to eat carrots, they make your eyes stronger.
Ua here au ia outou,
xoxoxo Soeur Carter
