My partner Jill and I went Visiting Teaching again this week and though I was giving the same lesson I'd just given 3 days earlier it ended up being different than I'd planned (I love it when that happens). I like to go with the flow of the conversation and see where things go (while still sharing from the message) and this time was pretty cool because we ended up talking about the strength we feel just from being members of the church. I haven't ever articulated it before, but as we were discussing the message about being more Christlike and having the Atonement written on our hearts I ended up saying that I know I could call on the women of the ward (or the entire ward really) and have them mobilize to help me and my family as needed and at very short notice. Though I have never had to do this, it is hugely comforting knowing that I can; and also cool to know that I am on standby to help hundreds of other people in my ward family as needed. It's something to think about it and be grateful for.
6 comments:
Yes, yes, it is, Jill.
Somehow I didn't realize that your VT'ing companionship was Jill and Jill.
I love your new background and header.
Jill, I love this thought and it is comforting. When we arrived at our new and strange home in Saudi, in the middle of the night after 40 hours of travel and weeks of packing and stress, our home was filled with love from people we had not yet even met from our new Branch. There was a pantry full of food and a freezer full of meals. Someone even gave us the loan of a car until ours arrived (3 months!!!!). We did not expect or necessarily need this -- we could have managed without -- but it was so helpful and comforting and even financially helpful. Other people who were also new on the compound marvel at how we take care of each other and serve -- not just to each other within the branch, but the whole community as well.
Tell Jill I said hi and that if she is ever in these parts of the world, I would love to see her!!
I'm happy your church schedule is conducive to Sunday posts! I'm always inspired by your commitment to Visiting Teaching and I love that you feel such love from your ward family.
I also love your header. LOVE. And I think it is crazy you have a friend living in Saudi Arabia.
amen & ditto
GREAT POst
Glad you are back posting on Sunday. I need to be better at doing my visiting teaching this year.
Really like your header, is that somewhere around here?
JennyLynn it's on 1100 East heading North between the Temple and Harts.
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