"I was wondering if any other moms feel as lonely as I do sometimes being the only homeschool family in our circle of close friends. My husband and I were lead to adoption and now have two beautiful girls from China. They are 7 1/2 and 6 and truly blessings from the Lord. We knew from the time we brought them home that we would homeschool them. We belong to a group called families with Children from China. We all have Chinese children along with some Korean and Vietnamese adoptees. We attended a play group when my girls were young so they could be with other children and the moms could have a morning with other moms in the same situation. I made two close friends at that group and we remain friends to this day. But, in this group of 72 families we are the ONLY homeschool family. Now the girls are older and my two friends have sent their children to public school.

So, what I'm wondering is, how many homeschool moms continue to have close friendships with public school moms? I do belong to a homeschool co-op. I've met one woman there who has become a good friend, but the other moms there just don't seem to want any contact outside of the days the group meets. I know I have Jesus as my ultimate friend and savior, but it sure helps to have some earthly friends to share this homeschool journey with."

— Sincerely, Pat, Reading, PA