I usually try to post upbeat, encouraging entries and not dwell on the negative so as not to bring others down.  But, tonight the pain of the move is really getting to me.  Most of my pain comes from seeing the pain in my children's eyes.

They had "friendships" in Arkansas that they really thought would continue after the move.  The kids moved on without a problem, while meanwhile, my girls haven't made any real friends at all here.  They usually feel "different" because they don't go to the same school or live in the same area.  All the other kids here seem to have their own lives, their own friends, and their own groups.  My girls are left longing for something that is not developing here and that never was, there in Arkansas.

I know the importance of finding joy in the people you DO have in your life - parents, siblings, extended family.  I think they do too.  I just also understand the need to have friends outside of the family.  I hate what I see, but am powerless to change it.  They never really feel...a part... anywhere.

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Posted by sahmto4orMore

I am feeling really burdened for you all.
It is so hard to see our children hurting and to be powerless over it.

Are your two older girls friends?
Maybe this will draw them closer to each other.

How is your MIL? I'm saddened by the situation with her. Life is not fair sometimes and it just really stinks.

Have a Merry Christmas!
tracy

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