In a message dated 97-08-20 07:30:07 EDT, you write: << Would you all take a few minutes to relate a visiting teaching experience. >> IF i can also ask something on VT, share any short stories, or poems you have about VT too.... For my story,... i haven't been an avid or consistent VT, But one of the most challenging things i ever remember, was when i was first married, my companion and i were both newlyweds, and were given older sisters to teach, one was nice, always talkative, and we really felt close to her... while on the other hand, our other lady was an Army wife, very crass, very upity, always seemd liked she was not very happy to have us there... I always thought it was just the way i preceived it... but one day we (my companion and i) talked and we both felt the same way... it was so hard to get excited to go and see this sister, feeling that we weren't loved or wanted... Basically what i want to say with this is.... I have made it a point, although i haven't had active VT here in my new ward, i will always make my VT welcome in my home, because it is hard to do the Lords work when you feel like it doesn't make a difference... WE can set the example for others by living by the golden rule with VT, treat your VT'rs how you want to be treated love faith