I arrived at my visiting teaching appointment still sweaty from my run. My lungs were all juiced up, as the physical activity had loosened up all the congestion I've been battling for the past few days. In the middle of explaining to Am B. (my visiting teachee) about Eliza's Wish and Team Give (Am's a cyclist and was interested in some of the organized rides planned for this year), I felt that distinctive tickle in my throat that quickly turned into an asthmatic event. My poor partner, as well as Am, were much alarmed and concerned for my safety, hopping up immediately to get a glass a water, pound my back, get me a throat lozenge. I non verbally indicated that I would be fine, that I just needed to sit and let my throat relax, and that they should just carry on with the discussion at hand, which was this month's visiting teaching message in the Ensign magazine. I listened as they talked about how the Relief Society organization of the Church is under the Priesthood and "after the pattern of the priesthood," and how this truly does give our service to one another a sacredness. "We operate in the manner of the priesthood--which means that we seek, receive, and act on revelation; make decisions in council; and concern ourselves with the caring for individuals one by one."
It is a beautiful concept to me that something as basic as a pat on the back and a glass of water-- or offering to help deliver baby shower invites, or just being a much needed friend--becomes "sacred work" as we love and serve one another.
