Visiting Teaching

Well, I thought I would never say this about my current visiting teaching route, but I really love it! I have not been one that has difficulty enjoying visiting teaching. Perhaps it's because I've been the Coordinator in two different wards, including Paris, and so I've had to be an example. And it's because of that calling that I've learned how important it is for our Church, especially the Relief Society.
But the reason I thought I would never enjoy this route is because the average age of my companion/sisters is 50. I visit one active sister who has recently been re-converted to the Gospel. I visit 3 inactive sisters and have a less active companion, who is also 76 years old and suffers from Dimensia. But the reason I love my route is because I see potential in every one of these sisters. Plus it is a challenge. To try and get my companion to visit w/me or at least write our sisters a note or something. Also, It is a challenge to even let me into some of their homes, w/beer cans and cigarette smoke. But it doesn't bother me. What bothers me is the complacency of some of the women. They knowingly don't come to Church and always have an excuse as to why they don't come. It's very sad to me. And because of this, I keep going. Honestly, I don't want my route to change anymore. I am learning a lot from these geriatric (no offense) women. We do have some things in common. Our boobs are sagging, our hips will never be thinner, we forget small or important things, and we love to sit and talk about our families. I never thought I would enjoy being called "kid" or talking about social security, but I do! I love visiting teaching and I love these sisters! I hope this doesn't change anytime soon!