Home Teaching

I usually dread home teaching.  I think it's really awkward that some strange man asks me if he can come over to my house with his friend and they show up late at night (because it's the only time I'm free) and they're wearing suits and being formal and asking personal questions about my life but not really caring about the answer.

But I've had some really awesome home teachers in the past.  Those men became my friends and made me laugh and made me feel more comfortable at ward activities and at church on Sundays. 

My new home teacher has been trying to set up a visit for awhile, but he's gone out of town or I've been slammed with work and it doesn't work out.  But tonight was the night that he was going to come.  Originally we were going to meet at 10 when I got off work, but I had someone cover my shift and told him he could come as early as 9.  His companion was out of town and at nine he got out of a movie with his fiance.  So... he asked if he could bring her as his companion. 

I was like, "meh, better not.  It's awkward."  But instead I told him he could. 

It was literally the best home teaching visit I have ever had.

The entire time I could feel and see their love for each other.  I felt like they were genuinely caring about who I was and wanted to get to know me.  And I felt so much love in my heart for them.  They're getting married in three weeks.  When he asked me what he could do for me I asked him not to get married so he could continue being my home teacher.  He and his fiance both said that even after they get married if I ever needed anything they would be there.  And it wasn't fake at all.  I genuinely felt their love and kindness and knew that they meant it.  There were several times during their hour long visit that I just wanted to cry because I loved them so much.  They are two of the nicest people I have ever had the pleasure of meeting.  And while I've never striven to be very spiritual, tonight I wanted what they had.  And after a long and dark time of not really desiring the Gospel, I wanted it. 

I saw Christ in their countenances.  Through their kindness and love and general goodness.  And I want to be like that.  And still be me.