Oct. 25, 2006 - state park trip

We had a good time today at a state park near our town.  It was rainy, but a presentation was scheduled and so we went since we hadn't heard it was canceled.  My children and I were the only ones there, except the Ranger-lady.  She showed us the old home that was built 120 years ago and looked inside much like what Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote about in her books.  I have lived near this park and have been to this park for about 12 years or so, but I've never seen inside the little log cabin.  I'm so glad we went.

I was disappointed in our group, though.  I don't know why no one showed up or no one called to confirm or cancel the activity.  I hate to think the Ranger feels like she wasted a day with this educational experience she wanted to share with a number of other homeschoolers.

I wonder what can be done about this "I don't want to get involved attitude" that comes from the members of our group.  How can we support each other if no one comes to the scheduled activities?  In a group of about 150, surely someone cares.  I do, but I haven't the slightest clue how to work with the elected officers of our group to get something done about it.  No one  wants to stand up and say anything about the climate of our group.  It's always been "hush, hush; don't make waves."

I'm very frustrated.  I don't get much, if any, support from my church or my home school group.  I'm thankful for my family and that's all I seem to have right now.  Is that all that matters?  Is it wrong to desire other relationships? I really wish I could have some direction in this area.