I'm sorry you are going through this,and I do understand. We moved to PA from WI 5 years ago, and without being dramatic I would say that it did break my heart. But I can tell you that now I realize God has brought us to a good place. I have some dear friends here now too, very different from my "buds" back in WI, but just as special. It is hard, and it is normal to be sad, I wouldn't be too hard on yourself. God will be very close to you, and that is so precious. I would say that it's been my experience that a move, and all the losses that it can represent, can cause real grief, and I know that I went through the classic stages of grief- shock, anger, denial, and finally by God's grace alone- acceptance. Just take it a day at a time. I know there are some excellent christian materials available that deal with moving - maybe check the Focus on the Family website for a start. God is good...and it WILL get better. Praying for you.
Eleanor

I get in a "funk" way too often, too. I especially get upset and depressed about work. (I want to be home) But I am working on it day by day. I pray, and tell myself this is where God wants me right now, but I`m always asking Him why.
I would love some real-life friends, too. I think now days everyone is too busy in their own lives to be able to be friends. They just don`t have the time or energy. That`s too bad because when I was growing up I remember people coming in for coffee and a quick chat. It`s also too bad because there are a lot of great people out there missing out on great friendships. We all need to give one another a chance!
Vicki

I'm sorry you are feeling this way. Except for college, I've never been away from "home" before, so I can only imagine what you're feeling. I pray that the Lord will send someone very special in the way of a friend soon.

Blessings,
Carol

Hang in there Sweetheart. Texas winters are not always like this. This has been a very unusual winter. The ice and snow and graydays. Soon the sun will come out and warm your heart up. I promise. HUGS!

I came here to find your email, to send you some friendship, but saw you updated your blog. I had a "funk" as you remember that started just before the holidays. I didn't want to blog much. Mostly, because my homeschool blog just doesn't get any traffic. So waht's the point in taking time on this computer to blog if no one comes and no one comments. That got me thinking about discontinuing blogging altogether. Then I remembered you. Last time I had gotten in the funk, you encouraged me to stay on homeschoolblogger. So I did. I enjoy typing the posts, but have come to the conclusion that people in that community aren't interested in what I post about. I tried using the technorati thing, and that didn't boost traffic either. I could write this stuff in a journal if I only wanted to have it for myself. (Ok this getting long, I am sorry)

Then I started a blog here, geared to my homemaker side. So far I like it. I am able to share with people on the front porch and I have made many more friends here than on homeschool. I have gotten to share in births and passings, joys and pitfalls, questions and answers here. It's just amazing. Yet, there are times I wonder if it is worth the time. Traffic here is better, but rarely do people comment. Makes me wonder if they like what I post about or not. Is it useful or not. SO, what do I think now?

Well, I think having met great people like you, jen, nancy, lisa, grandmarosie, backyardtreasures, etc have made my homemaker life more fruitful. A community of friends I may never see, but know I can go to with questions and issues. However, over on my homeschoolblog....well, I just don't know what to do. It seems pointless to spend a moment typing anything, but they are things I want to share with others and get feedback on. So my choice is to start another blog in a larger community to get more exposure, or drop it altogether.

I haven't decided yet. But what I do know, is that wherever you land, I want to know where my friend is. I visit your blog at least every other day, and I consider you a friend. I know things about your children and your husband and your life just as I would those who are right here. Actually, I probably know you better than I do many people where I live. I even know how you have been decorating your new home, though I have never been there. There are friends here, who's houses I have never even seen! Are you getting my point?

Keep praying that God will lead you where you are to be in service to Him, and you will find your peace. =)