church vs. "the real world"

[brwnEMT]

I really hope this post turns out, I just found these message boards and have been reading through them.
I just got back from a meeting at church. The people at these meetings are SO helpful and caring and loving, it makes me feel good about myself and my life when I'm around them. When we first came together a year ago, I didn't really have a hard time coming back to my "life in the real world" but now it gets harder and harder to leave my "church family" behind. :cry I just got back from our last meeting, we will have one weekend retreat over the summer, and then new members are elected for the following year (it was a one year term). I don't know what to do because it feels like I'm losing the only connection I have. I know we'll still talk, but it won't be the same as coming together in a big group, there won't be that supportive environment. I just feel so sad. What do you :bowl think I should do? (I tried to put a few pictures in there, sorry if they didn't turn out).

[doggie]

:hugonbrownEMT:hugoff Does your church not have any other groups that meet on a regulare basis? Perhaps you could start one for women or teens or a bible study group and fund raising group etc.......take charge and you'll really get involved......:love :dog

[jadefox]

I feel the same way about high school, believe it or not. :cheesy

But, though it won't be an official church meeting, can you still get together with these people in a group? If you're close, you probably enjoy spending time together anyway even if it isn't for anything in particular. In the meantime keep working on that "coming back to the real world." It's healthy to do that, as hard as it often seems.

:love,
Bethe

[brwnEMT]

:hugon jade fox :hugoff

:hugon doggie :hugoff

Thanks for the :bowl support, I needed it.
After reading your messages, I went and made plans after the meeting (like later in the summer) to meet up with a few of them. I know I'll never get the same feelings that I did when I was with the whole group, but hanging out with ****-**** of the people is still good. And we've become such friends that I'm sure we'll keep in touch. Thanks for your reassurance and thoughts--it means a lot.
:hugon :pinkfishy :hugoff

:love
Nikki

[silly]

rejoice in the lord always. I will say it again: REJOICE

that's my fave quote ever!! I'm so glad that you are finding ways to keep a church group alive. I wish we could. I have a small church with about thirty active members. we get together every so often for lunch. it's awesome. I love my church life.