“I was assigned to visit a woman who had been active in our ward, but was going through some very difficult medical problems, compounded by family issues, and everything became too much to deal with and she stopped coming to church and would not allow anyone to visit her.

I knew her vaguely, and was concerned how visits might go. When I called, she often wouldn’t come to the phone, or to the door. I found myself visiting with her husband more than her. But occasionally, I would be able to visit with her and they began to be lovely visits.

I was in the process of moving and wanted to have one last visit with her. It was complicated to juggle all the things that were going on with my family; it was going to be tricky to take the time out, let alone visit with her. I believe a miracle happened that allowed me to sneak away for an hour, and catch her when she was willing to see me. We had a wonderful visit and opportunity to say goodbye to one another.

I even had the opportunity to talk with her new visiting teacher and tell her of our precious visits and what a wonderful sister she has been to get to know.

Visiting teaching is often scary and not a “perfect” situation. But I now understand that it can change and bless all lives involved. I will cherish this sister forever, and continue to pray for her health, welfare, and family.”

(Thank you for sharing this experience with us. I too have learned, through personal experience, that visiting teaching blesses lives.)