It’s back-to-school time. New schedules. New opportunities. New friends. photo credit: usag.yongsan It’s not just the kids seeking out new friendships. Mommies may search the sea of unfamiliar faces for a inviting smile. Someone to include her in the inner circle. But what happens if every mom she meets already has ...
Posts With Tag: back-to-school
What I’ve Learned from the First Week of First Grade
My sweet chubby baby walked his way into elementary school this week. To celebrate this huge step into the world of education (homework for the next 15 years…at least), my husband and I took Quade out on a special “You Are A Big, BIG Boy” date. We wanted to mark this moment. To appreciate this ...
God has places to use us if we are open to His leading. It’s so cool to be a part of it! Thanks joyce for sharing!
the new girl
It’s back-to-school time. New beginnings. New schedules. New opportunities. New friends. photo credit: usag.yongsan Growing up I never moved…18 yrs in the same house. In my first 5 years of marriage I moved to 4 different big cities. This Indiana girl who found comfort in her dislike of change, ...
My {in process} Story
Heather, Thank you for this post. I wasn’t here when you challenged your readers, but I actually did meet 3 new people this year!! They are all moms who have moved from different states. I met 2 of them through bloggers, and one at the playground. We’ve been getting together often (rare of me because I’m a huge homebody and introvert) because I know that they don’t know a soul out here in CA. Today I introduced them to my MOPS friends, and I’m hoping that they will be going to MOPS once it begins. They have really been a blessing to me even though I’m sure they probably feel like I’m the blessing. I need to blog about this someday…it’s actually quite interesting. :p
Oh I absolutely LOVE those stories. Having been a new girl in San Francisco I thank you for all the new girls in CA.
God has places to use us if we are open to His leading. It’s so cool to be a part of it! Thanks joyce for sharing!
Thanks Heather. great reminder for both sides of the circle:)
I really appreciate you writing about this. Last year we moved for the 4th time in 5 years. A year later, I still wish that people would reach out to me. Everyone around me has a nitch, a history, a comfort level I do not have. It is the lack of deep friendships. I reach out, but everyone is so busy…so so so busy. I long for female companionship, but I think people find my brood overwhelming. I signed up for three women’s groups this year. I decided to take the bull by the horns. I can’t tell you how many people have said to me, “We should get together” and then never respond to my calls or always have reasons they are busy. Seriously, people just need to be real and get out of their comfort zone. There are some really cool and special people out there who need their friendship.
Lord,
I lift Sherri to you. May you bring the perfect loyal, God-honoring friend into her life. May she find true and lasting friendship around her new home. May you encourage her spirit. May others have eyes to see all she has to offer. Amen
What a great idea to go out and meet new friends. I’m sooo bad at that. I work on this for September. I also clicked over and ready your local MOB Society post. Not sure how I missed that one but I really love the idea.