"The Lord does notice us, and he watches over us. But it is usually through another person that he meets our needs. Therefore, it is vital that we serve each other." -President Spencer W. KimballThere are plenty of inspiring Visiting Teaching stories but sometimes they're a little sappy. But I just read one that is my new favorite. It sheds some humorous light on the concept of helping each other! I'll paraphrase the story below:
One young mom was hosting a Harry Potter themed Birthday Bash for her 10 year old daughter which included making potions. The potion recipes for perfume all called for alcohol and the mom just assumed it was the rubbing variety.
But on party day they had a table filled with Hogwarty named essentials for the craft when on a more careful check of the recipe the mom noticed that the perfume oil called for a "scentless alcohol, like Everclear or Vodka, Do NOT use rubbing alcohol."
Since there was no time to get to the liquor store and back before the dozen girls arrived, the mother immediately thought of her visiting teaching companion.
"Linda, I need Vodka!" the mom pleaded and before she could launch into her bizarre explanation, Linda responded: "How much? I have a liter and can be right over." So, Linda, the gourmet cook, and VT friend, came to the rescue!
The young mom admits that it was a bit of a trivial and possibly inappropriate request but I happen to adore the story. It's probably not every Visiting Teacher that could lend you vodka in a pinch but I love the fact that these women knew each other well enough for one to feel comfortable asking and for the other to be there in a heartbeat. In fact, I guess because it's not your traditional Visiting Teaching Tale is why I like it so much!
