matched: 1/6/2025
We chatted with Lydia and Trinity fresh out of their mani/pedi outing at their favorite nail salon. Lydia went with a lovely shade of blue to complement the summer weather, and Trinity opted for a classic French manicure.
At the moment, Trinity is celebrating a BIG milestone—having finished up eighth grade, she’s preparing now to transition into high school at Central.
It seems hard to imagine having such a sense of direction at age 14, but Trinity is truly full of surprises! Should her Olympic plans not come to fruition (she’s an amazing track athlete), she plans to work with kids, probably as a guidance counselor.
How did this amazing relationship begin?
Well, Lydia and Trinity go to the same church. And Lydia explained how Trinity always stood out to her. At the time, Trinity was only 13 years old. Yet, she could manage a group of about 30 three-year-olds! Honestly, this is an impressive accomplishment for anyone, never mind the fact that Trinity was 13.
Needless to say, this really struck Lydia. But what Lydia also noticed is that Trinity often seemed to have a lot on her mind. Even though Trinity showed up with a huge smile on her face and some zip in her step, Lydia could just tell that Trinity had some things going on outside of church.
Ever the cheerleader of the BBBS program, Lydia just began talking to her about it, and Trinity had never heard of it before! To Trinity, the program sounded great; she was on board. And the rest is history!
These days, they spend time together at church, watch movies, and go out shopping. For Trinity, it’s truly been great. “I have younger siblings but no one to really look up to. She’s like an aunt or an older sister. It gives me someone to talk to—not just about life but about God.”
And for Lydia, it seems that she’s getting just as much out of the match as Trinity does! “It was Trinity herself that inspired me to be her Big. I already knew her from church because we both volunteer. I noticed right away that she’s an awesome young lady and so mature for her age. I get so much out of being matched to her. She’s just such a strong person. No matter what is going on in her life, she always comes in with a smile. We’re going to be together forever!”
It was such a pleasure chatting with you both. Thanks so much and keep us posted on all your BIG adventures!