My heart goes out to you kbradfie. I was in a similar situation a couple of years ago....6 months pregnant, just moved into new ward, knew no one, often at church alone due to husband's job, and all family of mine 2000 miles away. First Sunday in RS I sat surrounded by empty chairs, and as the weeks went by I never got the "warm welcome" I had been so desperately needing. I participated in the lessons, sat by new people each week and introduced myself, smiled alot, etc. I even sought out the VT coordinator to let her know that I loved being a VT and would be happy to serve the sisters in our ward. Months a couple of months went by and I shed a lot of tears and felt like I had not one friend in the ward. I even approached the VT coordinator again to volunteer myself. I really felt like I was unloved by my sisters and forgotten by them. I felt I had done all I could.
I started praying every night for the opportunity to become a VT and I pleaded for Heavenly Father to send me someone special to be my friend. On the day my daughter was born my newly assigned VT companion came to visit me in the hospital and that was the start of a most wonderful friendship. And of course, through VT I came to get to know many other sisters and develop friendships as well.
I don't why it took so long for me to feel like I found my place in this ward, but through this experience my testimony of prayer was greatly strengthened. Perhaps it will just take you some time to make those special connections we all seek.
Be patient and prayerful. Your Father in Heaven will not let you down.
