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My early experiences
with VT
I
felt the power of what VT can do when I was first married. The monthly messages
were good reminders and would uplift my thoughts, but the true love and concern
and service rendered is what made the biggest impact on me. I was pregnant with
my first baby and was very nauseous the first trimester. The only thing I could
muster to eat for weeks was cheerios. Cheerios for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
I think Josh was getting sick of cereal when my VT came over with dinner one Sunday
night unexpectedly. The soup was divine and blessed me so much more than just
filling my belly. That little act
of service meant so much more to me! It lightened my heart and brightened my
day for weeks and months! I felt loved, a burden was lifted for a moment and I
felt valued. That gave me so much strength to keep going and I've never
forgotten it.
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My Favorite Quote on
Visiting Teaching that inspires me.
“Much of the essential Relief Society work we do doesn’t happen in meetings. Because we follow the example and teachings of Jesus Christ, we value this sacred assignment to love, know, serve, understand, teach, and minister in His behalf [through visiting teaching]. This is one duty we have in the Church where we are certain to have the help of the Lord if we ask for it. This is one responsibility that is certain to increase our faith and personal righteousness and strengthen our own homes and families as we become partners with the Lord. A sister in this Church has no other responsibility outside of her family that has the potential to do as much good as does visiting teaching.”
Julie B Beck “Relief Society, A sacred work” October 2009
*Anything worth doing doesn’t come easy. Don’t give up!!! A few years ago I was assigned to be visiting teaching partners with a good friend, Crystal. We had three ladies to visit who worked, etc. So, trying to get 5 ladies schedules to coordinate was hard. But, it was REALLY hard this time with Crystal. RIDICULOUSLY hard. I seriously thought we were going to ruin our friendship over it. It was CRAZY how much opposition there was just to get our visiting teaching done. (At the time I didn't realize she felt the same way I did.) I was so sad that we were having such a hard time and didn't want this to ruin our friendship but I was also determined to still do our VT! It was crazy. So... one day I decided I would take her a loaf of bread. I wanted her to know that I was trying to work things out and I knew she was super stressed. So I randomly dropped by some bread one day to be nice. We were able to hang out and talk and after that VT wasn’t a problem.
*It seems stressful and hard to go but
once I do, I never regret it. I strongly
believe what we give will always come back to us in one way or another.
Everything about the gospel is a win-win for all involved. The blessings are
amazing.
*As I go VT I feel strengthened as I return to my home and family. Taking time to think of others and look outside myself helps put my life in better perspective and helps me see the blessings I have in my life and I feel renewed.
*VT is very inspiring and makes me want to serve more and more. My faith is strengthened and I'm the happiest I've ever been when I go VT with heart and soul. I feel Gods love for others and it's the best feeling ever!
*VT helps me foster relationships I otherwise wouldn't have. I learn so much from those I visit. I am so glad to know Lona Newell, Jo Smathers, Heather Shumway and Lisette Spencer. They are amazing women and their goodness rubs off on me every time I visit with them.
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I like to share what I am learning about. I have made
scripture journals for the ladies I visit teach, Easter packets, General
Conference Packets, etc.
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VT truly is an inspired program that helps us begin to walk
with the Savior. It is an act of faith and love. It is a privilege and a joy to
walk with Him and as we do and are filled with the Holy Ghost, we will receive
his divine nature into our being and feel true joy, there is nothing better
than that.
