beanblossom Posted September 23, 2005 Report Posted September 23, 2005 Okay...here goes......I have moved to a new town....thus new ward......here's my problem....I love the church.....I know that it is the most correct and true of all church's I have ever attended. I've been a member for 2 yrs.....and my kiddos(3) attend and love it as well...I do have anxiety disorder....that sounds like such an excuse.....I am feeling so crummy because I miss the closeness of my last ward family....when I attended my new ward..I felt invisible....and ignored...not one greeting did I get......I know this has just has to be that friggen devil tryin to dig in his claws....I am sooo happy I found this site......to be able to speak and share with others who share my beliefs.... Quote
pushka Posted September 23, 2005 Report Posted September 23, 2005 I'm sorry to hear that you were not greeted at your new ward...I can't really offer any concrete advice, however I do hope to hear that the situation has improved for you soon! Quote
beanblossom Posted September 23, 2005 Author Report Posted September 23, 2005 Thanks for your post Quote
StrawberryFields Posted September 23, 2005 Report Posted September 23, 2005 Originally posted by beanblossom@Sep 23 2005, 02:37 PM Okay...here goes......I have moved to a new town....thus new ward......here's my problem....I love the church.....I know that it is the most correct and true of all church's I have ever attended. I've been a member for 2 yrs.....and my kiddos(3) attend and love it as well...I do have anxiety disorder....that sounds like such an excuse.....I am feeling so crummy because I miss the closeness of my last ward family....when I attended my new ward..I felt invisible....and ignored...not one greeting did I get......I know this has just has to be that friggen devil tryin to dig in his claws....I am sooo happy I found this site......to be able to speak and share with others who share my beliefs.... ←Just know that not everyone here has the same beliefs...I think that we are about 2/3 members and 1/3 non members of those who are active members of the board. The people here are great no matter where they hang their hat?BTW, the best way to feel at home in your new ward is to jump in and become super involved. . Quote
beanblossom Posted September 23, 2005 Author Report Posted September 23, 2005 I am loving the entertaining posts....and I guess what I meant....is to be around some ppl who share some of the same beliefs......and some that make ya go hrmmmm........and some that make ya say....WHAT THA FRIG??? Quote
Guest Member_Deleted Posted September 24, 2005 Report Posted September 24, 2005 Originally posted by beanblossom@Sep 23 2005, 03:43 PMI am loving the entertaining posts....and I guess what I meant....is to be around some ppl who share some of the same beliefs......and some that make ya go hrmmmm........and some that make ya say....WHAT THA FRIG???←Strawberry is right... jump in your ward and don't wait for them to get on the ball... some are experiencing some major problems of their own... and aren;t seeing much beyond their own noses...Some Sundays I am really out going and others I just want to be left alone... Quote
begood2 Posted September 24, 2005 Report Posted September 24, 2005 beanblossom, Welcome to LDS talk forum! :) I hope that in a short time your new home can be as spiritually fulfilling as the one that you left. :) Quote
Heather Posted September 24, 2005 Report Posted September 24, 2005 I think a lot of times we just expect people to open their arms and make all of the effort to make us feel welcome. (I know I've had that attitude, and been extremely annoyed when I felt overlooked.) When someone else new moves in, be the first to welcome them and make sure they get the reception that you didn't. Ask for a calling that will get you involved with other members of the ward so you can make new friends. I don't know why the trend is to throw all the new comers into the primary. In my first family ward after John and I were married, we were put into the primary for over a year, and we didn't know anyone, except the parents of the sunbeams and the other primary teachers. "Babysitting" for 2 hours a week and feeling left out and never making friends in a ward was almost enough for me to not want to go to church period. We should've said something a lot sooner than we did. Quote
beanblossom Posted September 24, 2005 Author Report Posted September 24, 2005 BeGood2, thanks for the welcome!!! I feel better already! Quote
Lindy Posted September 25, 2005 Report Posted September 25, 2005 Originally posted by beanblossom@Sep 23 2005, 01:37 PM Okay...here goes......I have moved to a new town....thus new ward......here's my problem....I love the church.....I know that it is the most correct and true of all church's I have ever attended. I've been a member for 2 yrs.....and my kiddos(3) attend and love it as well...I do have anxiety disorder....that sounds like such an excuse.....I am feeling so crummy because I miss the closeness of my last ward family....when I attended my new ward..I felt invisible....and ignored...not one greeting did I get......I know this has just has to be that friggen devil tryin to dig in his claws....I am sooo happy I found this site......to be able to speak and share with others who share my beliefs.... ←BeanB~Ohhhh boy do I understand!....but what I found out worked for me? I went to to the new ward for years.....by myself...cause I needed to develop MY spirituality, MY testimony, and MY strength..... I found this board looking for the same things you did....but I needed the priesthood more than anything else at that time...and found some wonderful priesthood holders here to fill that void. I slipped up here and there and would give up going to classes ....but made some very good friends here who would prod me back. I'm glad you found this board.....you are sooooo welcome here.... Hope you enjoy as much as I do. :) Lindy Quote
Laureltree Posted September 26, 2005 Report Posted September 26, 2005 BeanBlossom,Hi ....Boy do I know what you mean, our ward just split and quite a few of my friends are gone...I have only been in this ward 4-5 months, so for me it's like starting over...However there are so many new sisters who are feeling the way you are, reach out to them and you will see them reach in return. I have learned thats the best way to be..I have moved 4 times in the last 4 years....and have made more friends than I thought possiable. The funny thing is we just found out yesterday that if my hubby wants a VP job that may becoming avaliable we will have to move back to Southern California...I decided we will rent houses from here on out, I'm starting to hate selling homes. The good thing is I have the church and there are and always will be sisters looking and praying to meet a friend, just as we all do. We hope to find that kindred spirit to becomes friends with and lord knows we always do, it just takes TIME & EFFORT ...I'll keep you in my prayers......Love and Hugs and PrayersLaurelTreeSisterhood gives us only what we put in and share with others Quote
Guest allamericanmormon Posted September 27, 2005 Report Posted September 27, 2005 Hello my reply is follow your heart. dont leave the church ever bad thing, i know because when i left for new city. i felt alone. stay active regardless of where you live. :) Originally posted by beanblossom@Sep 23 2005, 02:37 PM Okay...here goes......I have moved to a new town....thus new ward......here's my problem....I love the church.....I know that it is the most correct and true of all church's I have ever attended. I've been a member for 2 yrs.....and my kiddos(3) attend and love it as well...I do have anxiety disorder....that sounds like such an excuse.....I am feeling so crummy because I miss the closeness of my last ward family....when I attended my new ward..I felt invisible....and ignored...not one greeting did I get......I know this has just has to be that friggen devil tryin to dig in his claws....I am sooo happy I found this site......to be able to speak and share with others who share my beliefs.... ← Quote
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