Also, keep in mind that you don't need a calling to be her friend. You can still visit her, fellowship her and teach her even if you aren't her formal visiting teacher. I think it's wonderful that you're reaching out to her in this way; best of luck to you.
"Remember, our real calling to be a compassionate Christian came when we stepped out of the waters of baptism. The gift of the Holy Ghost is ours by right of confirmation. We don't need to check it out of the meetinghouse library. We don't need a bishop's assignment to be kind. We don't need to sign up to be thoughtful. We don't need to be sustained by our wards to be sensitive. Rejoice in the power you have within you from Christ to be a nucleus of love, forgiveness, and compassion. Do not feel that your gift is insignificant. Be an instrument in His hands so that He can use you anytime, anywhere."
-- Chieko N. Okazaki
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