I need to tell you about a visit I had today. May I preface by saying that I love to visit with people, especially the elderly, who really appreciate it.
There is an elderly man who our family has known for many years. We have loved and enjoyed he and his wife like another set of grandparents. One year and three months ago, this man's wife passed away. He was saddened, of course, but has done his best to keep moving forward. During our visit, today, we sat on the front porch and talked about life and everything that we are experiencing. We expressed our love for one another and I felt grateful to be in his presence. I could see that he was thrilled to have a visit and that we were able to 'catch up' on the happenings of our respective lives.
When I was a young boy, my dad was called to be a bishop in the Mormon church. I remember that he loved to spend his time visiting the elderly and attending to their needs. I often went with him and watched as he gently cared for them. He was always willing to show affection for them. Some of the widows that we visited had lost their husbands to death and probably hadn't hugged a man for many years. I was grateful that he wasn't afraid to show affection for these old and also lonely people.
The simple visit to someone will brighten and lighten their day. A phone call to let somebody know that you were thinking about them will bring immeasurable joy to their hearts. Even the most simple acts, still show that you care for someone else. The visit today blessed my life too.
