Wow, Becky are you just one of God's pets or what? LOL. Just kidding. I do think God is at work here! I am so happy for you.
It gets better, sort of.. I was at gymnastics with Jeanne today and who was sitting beside me but a group of homeschooling moms. BUT- I have yet to hear from those first two moms. I emailed them and never heard back. I called a lady about a homeschooling group near here and SHE never got back to me. Her daughter said she was busy and could I call later? I said here's my email, when she gets online have her email me info on the group. That was Tuesday, maybe. So,now what? Do I phone those first two moms? I don't want to appear overbearing. Do I call the homeschool group lady AGAIN? I'm not desperate, for pete's sake. Why don't these people just get on the stick?? I was going to pray about starting an informal h.s. group, just to have someone to hash things out with and trade ideas. I'm not so sure now..
Give'em a break, this first time. Maybe they're shy of contacting someone they just met. I'd get in touch with them and see what their plans are, and go from there. Sometimes it takes a lot of work to get things going! My friend and I made a special appeal in church for monetary help for our upcoming Africa trip. That's so hard to get up front and ask for money for yourself! Well, we got absolutely nothing in return! Nobody gave anything! Oh well, we won't give up, we'll try again later. <sigh> Who said doing God's work would be easy? Nobody.....so I just need to keep praying! Anyway....I said all that to say that you can't give up yet, keep praying and do that one thing and see what happens. JMHO
Hmm, I think Deena is right. Also, you've got to consider that it's now summer and many people are taking the summer off. So, they may be busy or just worn out (like me). So, I'd give them a little time and then if you don't get any word from them then call them. We joined a group a couple of years ago that I actually found online (but the group met in our town). I had no earthly idea that they existed. Then, we started taking homeschool classes. I didn't know anyone there and felt a bit funny going, but I figured if we didn't like it we could always quit. The first day I walked in and the women seemed to be sitting in little groups talking. Not one person walked up to us or spoke to us until I spoke to them. They still were not overly friendly. My point of telling you this is that we hung in there. I came to realize that most of the ladies were just like me. They were a bit on the shy side and not comfortable starting conversations with strangers. Most of the people turned out to be nice though. Now, I try really hard to speak to new families and help them feel more comfortable, but it is hard for me. It's just not me to be too outgoing. So, keep trying Becky. Do call the homeschool group back again. I bet the lady was just really busy then and has forgotten about the call altogether!
Okay, but this is usually how it goes and that's what's irritating. I'm busy, too. I'm forgetful, too. See what I mean? I'll try them all one more time, maybe Monday. Maybe today if I get time. See?? I'm busy!! LOL.
I know how you feel Becky. I really feel the same way about people in general. I am beginning to think that I offend too much or something. I try to be friendly to people without prying. I try to encourage play dates without putting somebody in an awkward position. I also see that I have a lot on my mind and that I may be sending out some sort of signals that I am not really too interested in extended friendships. I can't help that. My own family have everyday type problems and routines and we're busy. On top of that my mom/sis/nephews have big issues that I am always being drug into......I say drug into because that is the way I feel. So, sadly, I often feel left out or unloved. I just try to go on and hope we will find some good friends one day.
Becky, I see your point but you have to remember you gave the e mail address to her daughter do you know how old the daughter is? Maybe she wrote down the wrong e mail address, give her a call and see what happen. But, like Missy said it's summer and alot of people don't like doing anything for the first few weeks we are all burnt. Don't give up on them, call them all back and ask them what there plans are. When I joined the homeschool group here in Texas (OF all states suppose to be the friendliest state in the country) Don't think so. Any way not one person came and talked to me for weeks I had to make the first move. They all have turned out to be nice but I couldn't understand why they don't make new people feel more welcome. I Now go out of my way and talk to any new person that starts our group . Because I have been there and understand. But, alot of groups are that way. You are going to have to make the first move girl so go for it.
I must have posted wrong, Kris. I gave my email and number to the moms themselves, not the kids. Maybe they lost them, that's possible. I just hate having to follow up again and again like this. It makes me feel like I'm pushing where I'm not wanted, you know??
I know what you mean, but sometimes it's just what you have to do, and I have a feeling it's other things, not that you're not wanted! This may be the best thing yet, and later you'll be glad you pursued it!
