Last weekend we were finally noticed when we milled about outside of church, trying to look friendly (or at least non-threatening).  Our overtures of shy smiles and timid hellos were not essentially ignored as they have been for the last several months, but instead someone actually introduced herself and then proceeded to introduce me around to a number of people.  I had long suspected that at least half the people who go to this particular service knew each other from other places, and I had that confirmed last Sunday.  Many of them are even homeschoolers and were pleased to hear that we homeschool as well.  We met two families who have girls about Emma’s age.  I had a nice chat with several people, and we were invited to a lunch potluck out on someone’s property tomorrow.  I’m excited about it, and I hope this marks the beginning of actually getting to know some people up here.   Perhaps I’ve even found a homeschooling community we’ll fit into better than what I’ve found so far.  I guess I have high hopes, but I’m trying not to be too overly optimistic.  We’ll just have to see how it goes - I’ll be sure to report back.