Since it was the last Sunday of the month (and I was gone for several of the earlier ones), I got visit taught. Our lesson was on strengthening families. The main points emphisized were temple work and family history. Those can be done at any stage in life; as a child or teenager, all the way up to retired adult. It is something that can bring your family closer, learning about the family before them, more than just names and dates (if possible), but stories as well. Other strengthening activities mentioned were family reunions and activities, traditions, FHE, dinners, etc. I overheard Tawnia getting visit taught, and because we are all "in between" families, they talked more about things we can do now to strengthen ourselves. It is hard to take care of a lot of other people, when you don't take the time to take care of yourself. Although you are part of a group, you are still an individual, and you still can have things that just you like to do. Take the time to get away and read, draw, hike, swim, anything that makes you happy. You will always be you, no matter who else comes into your life, so be sure you know who that is.
You can find a copy of the visiting teaching message on lds.org under Gospel Library, and it is under monthly messages on the right-hand side. Or look in the July 2006 Ensign.
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