To Visit or Not To Visit

Recently, our youngest daughter had to have emergency surgery due to a ruptured appendix on Christmas day. While going through the last couple of weeks, I've noticed the importance of words of encouragement and friend visitations. She has had a number of family and friends either call, text or come by to see her in which I am thankful. I've watched her face light up when visitors call or come by. I have also watched her enter almost a depressive state on days when no one called or came by to see her. Through this I have observed the importance of visiting the sick. I have never been in her condition and couldn't relate until this occured. I'm sure that in the past I have chosen to not call or not go by and visit someone even if only for a brief moment. I now see how important those times are. So, if you have the opportunity to encourage someone, take the time do so. Who knows, it could mean the difference in a speedy recovery or long drawn out sickness!