With all the explosive growth in our area, we are especially susceptible to "crowded loneliness." Loneliness is a pandemic in our culture. And crowded loneliness is what happens when we are surrounded by people and yet we feel alone. The cure for "crowded loneliness" is connection. And that’s what people are finding in God’s family at The Connection Church.
I was contacted today by a local journalist who’s doing a story on how people who are new to our community can find meaningful friendships. I told her we have tons of stories of people who have "made the connection." Do you have a brief story you can share about how you have gotten to know some people and grown in your relationships through TCC since you moved to the area? It would be great if you would shoot me an email or comment so we can help others find the answer to crowded loneliness.
My journey starts in San Marcos 1977. I married in 1969 and ended in divorce from the father of my daughter in 1984. I remained single until 2000 and married, who I thought was my soulmate. The first two years we were very close, then things started changing. Unwise choices made, and the marriage fell apart. We almost lost our home and cars. I had to rent our home & eventually sell it and move away from San Marcos to live with my niece, leaving my daughter and 3 grandkids. Not that far away, near Georgetown. But away. My whole world fell apart. Thank God I had my faith. My husband and I were separated for over two years, then divorce was filed. I never wanted a divorce, only a faithful loving, kind husband to be my companion. This may seem trivial to some, but my dog (my constant companion during this lonely time) was killed by other dogs on Jan 2, 2007, and that event brought me back to my daughter for a visit. I stayed. I was determined to find a church home and get involved. That was my focus. I had become very withdrawn and isolated myself from family and friends. Telling myself through my faith in God, I can deal with all of this on my own. I truly needed my daughter and grandkids. I felt so alone and lonely, even in a room filled with people. My daughter told me about The Connection Church who she had heard about from patients through Pediatric Junction where she is a nurse. I was determined to stay focused and took that step to go “visit” TCC and felt so welcome and at “home”! I knew I would go back. I was determined to step outside of myself and involve myself in God and what he had in store for me and my new journey. So my next step was Connection 101…..201……301……stay focused! Through all of this, I have met many wonderful people and the outpouring of love is felt every time I walk through the doors at TCC and my Connection Group. My new family and DID I EVER NEED THIS NEW FAMILY! It has been an extremely tough emotional journey, but I feel I have almost arrived. I give thanks to My God and My Jesus and My TCC that I am who I am today and where I am this moment, which is filled with God’s love, grace and mercy, and so much at peace and contented with my life as it is until God’s Will and timing changes my journey, once again! May God Bless TCC, Cole, Pam and your family and staff and the huge and evergrowing family of TCC! Thanks for the uplifting message and awesome music AND for all the love and positive encouragement, Sharon