Tomorrow's Friends

After I left home to study abroad in France, visiting teaching took on new meaning. The sisters I was assigned did not remain simply names to which I could vaguely associate a face; they became friends close to my heart. Several times I was touched by the Holy Ghost at specific moments to pray and sometimes fast for them or to call, console, listen, write, go see, or just put my arm around them. These small gestures made a difference in their lives, but they also made a difference in mine.

All of the sisters were different. Some were my age; others were older. Some were young, married mothers; others were single. Our visits allowed us to see beyond our differences.

Recently I moved to a new town. My heart rejoiced when I received an assignment to visit teach some sisters. Today they are just names. Tomorrow they will be friends.

Nirina J-Randriamiharisoa, Madagascar

Photo illustrations by Robert Casey, Craig Dimond, John Luke, and Jerry Garns

Photo illustrations by Craig Dimond, Matthew Reier, Danny Soleta, Welden C. Andersen, and Jerry Garns; photograph of Sister Allred by Busath Photography

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