Hi Dana .... bless you. Thank you so much for your church suggestion. Actually, I think that is where my neighbor goes. I've been Western Orthodox for about 15-20 years, after being evangelical/charismatic since 1970. (yes, I'm an "old lady") The Western Orthodox down here is just starting, just getting on its feet, and there are very few people there. I went there for about 8 months, but I desperately need friends, and the 2 other women there didn't seem to respond to newcomers. This weekend (if the church is open) I'm going to visit an Anglican Church. It's very lonesome having your one and only "true" friend (and I think you know what I mean by that) being 4 hours away. I used to drive up monthly, but then got off track when I only see my therapist periodically. I went to him for 14 years and he saw me through years of abuse, divorce, much childhood abuse, a breakdown, and the move here. He was definitely a gift from God. I'm hoping that the Anglican Church - which judging from the pictures on their site - is not too big, will open up some doors for me to get connected. I am a person who enjoys being alone, but not all the time, every day, on and on and on. I saw a new book I'm going to get when I have the money ... it's called "Tell Your Heart To Sing Again" by James Gall (or Goll - not sure which).
And now with all this stuff involving the move, I had to have my kitty put to sleep last week. I have a dog and had a cat. Since I live alone, they are my family. Thanks again ...... abby