I wanted to share my testimony today in Relief Society. But I didn't. If I had I would have said this:
"I am grateful for visiting teaching. And I know that Heavenly Father is mindful of me and all of you as well. For a while now I have felt very sad that I have been losing my Portuguese. It's been 18 years since I served my mission in Brazil. So when Camila moved into our ward I was so excited to talk with her. But I let fear get in the way. I wanted to talk with her so badly but there were always people around her talking quite fluently in portuguese and I didn't want to feel dumb so I just didn't talk to her. Then I was called as her Visiting Teacher. Yep, I knew it was inspired. I knew that Heavenly Father was placing this opportunity in my lap. Yet I still put off calling her. Fear again. I was afraid of picking up the phone and talking in Portuguese and she wouldn't understand me and I would feel like i was dishonoring that amazing country that I love so much. But finally I spoke with her at church and made an appointment. The days leading up to my visit with Camila were full of worry and stress over things NOT having to do with visiting teaching. The day came and I went to see her. I was excited and nervous. At first I was only understanding about 50% of what she was saying. But by the time I left an hour and a half later I can say I was understanding 90%. We had so much fun talking about all sorts of things. When I left I felt this aura around me that felt so peaceful. The things I had been worrying about were gone. I came to realize that Camila and I need each other. I know that my Heavenly Father loves me and I know that he answers our prayers."
20 comments:
I love a good vt story.Glad to know you won and not that bad santic brother. Fear is one of the biggest crippling device he has. Good for you to overcome.Yo have a new friend is the best. Paula
Opps Satanic PMV
It cracks me up my parents are such great bloggers. It's crazy to get on and see my mom or dads comments.
Anyway, I love this post and so often I have come home having not shared my testimony when I know I should have. What a great idea to do a post of it!
Your testimony is beautiful, thank you for sharing it.
Thank you for sharing this story. Makes me feel like getting out there and doing the VTing I've been putting off.
So glad you'll now get this opportunity on a regular basis. Isn't it wonderful that our Heavenly Father really KNOWS us?! I know that sounds dumb because of course we know that; it's just that sometimes it's so surprising how he answers our needs and in ways we just couldn't see before us.
Thanks again for sharing this.
I"m so glad that you shared that. I"m so glad that it is going so great! I love visiting teaching too! I'm so grateful for the numerous blessings of the sisterhood of our church!
Thank you, I needed that today. On Saturday, President Uchtdorf said "So what!" It's going to be my new mantra, so we're not perfect, SO WHAT! I'll try to remember not to prevent myself from receiving blessings because what I have to offer isn't perfect. You're the best! Thanks for your incredible example.
yes, I know just how you feel. Great visiting teachers rock! ;)
Thanks for sharing that testimony. I'm sure you made Camilla's day by coming over.
You are a neat person and I love hearing and reading your wisdoms! I also feel like I need to call and do my VT!
speaking from personal experience...you are the BEST visiting teacher! Your prayers were answered, but she's a lucky one too:)
What a sweet testimony. Thank you for sharing your personal story with us. I love how Heavenly Father hears our prayers and knows our hearts and sends out sweet little blessings to inspire.
I have a strong testimony of the importance of Visiting Teaching, in fact, back in college I had the best VT who helped to reactivate me. Man, that girl was persistent and I love her soooo much for it. Who knows what my life would be like if she had given up on me.
Thanks for sharing this.
You persisted through the fear which did not make the evil one happy. He is a mean, tricky soul. You were strong and followed the promptings and reached out to a new Sister who needs you. That makes you, her and Heavenly Father so happy! I LOVE that you got called as her V.T. Of course that was inspired. You are amazing and I LOVE that you shared your testimony with all of us.
I always love the experiences that remind us that Heavenly Father is interested in all the things we care about and wish for. I'm so glad you got the guts to go for it. I'm sure she'll have so much fun with you speaking it, too!
Thanks for sharing. VT and callings are the Lords way of helping us learn things. I'm beating Camille is loving having such a gun vter.
Thank you for sharing that. What an amazing experience and a reminder of our savior, he is there watching over us and answering our prayers
Being such a coward myself, I love the many ways you push through your fears and embrace life.
Three words come to mind....YOU ARE AWESOME!
You go, girl! I didn't know you served in Brazil! Has it been 18 years since you served? I returned 16 1/2 years ago...yikes! Where does the time go.
I love how inspired Heavenly Father is, and I know Camila is grateful to have someone who speaks her language!
Hey! Just to let you know that I tagged you over on my blog:0)
That's awesome! I always love/need to hear those testimonies of V.T., so thank you so much
So, Darilyn, you may not remember me but Krista and I were good friends in high school. And now you are in the same ward as Camila and Dustin...as the world turns. I have known Dustin since his single days eight years ago. I always love the layers.
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