Apparently it’s true. A decent cure for a sense of isolation in a new community can be to get out in the community and do stuff. In that spirit I went out a lot today. Because today I actually knew where people would be. It’s Sunday—CHURCH. I went to several services in the thoughts that the more churches I visit, the more people I meet, the more people recognize my face, and the more people who may do something to welcome me somehow. (Though sadly did not receive any dinner invitations. Alas. However, I did get a dinner at the local festival I visited between services.
Frequent conversation line. “What brought you here?”
“I’m with this program and asked for a rural placement.”
*eyes light up* “Well, you got rural all right.”
While this was normal in larger areas, it’s said in a different tone here. More lighthearted and appreciative (I hope). Much more a sense of the reality of it I’m sure.
I hope I can handle it.
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