Our Relief Society President put together these cute little “survival kits” for each of the sisters a couple of weeks ago.

I wanted to include the kit info here for those of you who may not be in our ward. It really was a cute idea. (P.S. Its also great for me to record it here, so I don’t have to keep track of the paper. I know, selfish. Sorry.)

Visiting Teaching Survival Kit

2 pennies: to give you the “cents” to realize how valuable you are
Stationary: to drop a note to a sister
Marker pen: to thank you for having a lasting impression on the sisters you visit
Lifesaver: to let you know you are appreciate a “hole” lot
Toothpick: to help remind you to pick out the good qualities in your sisters
A hug and a kiss: to remind you that everyone needs a hug or kiss now and then
Kleenex: to dry a friends tears
A picture of Christ: to remind you to “find the lost sheep and help them feel our Savior’s love.”

Each of the items listed in the survival kit were included in an attached bag. And she included the following quote by Sister Smoot:

“My desire is to plead with our sisters to stop worrying about a phone call or monthly visit, and whether that will do. And concentrate instead on nurturing tender souls. Our responsibility is to see that the gospel flame continues to burn brightly. Our charge is to find the lost sheep and help them feel our Savior’s love.”

– Mary Ellen Smoot – 1997

There you have it. I really thought it was a great idea. She put so much time into each one. We really do have a great RS President.

So there you have it everyone. Go do your visiting teaching! (And make a kit or two).