Amen, where were you 8 months ago?? :o) You are so right about people not caring about where you're from or who you are. People didn't want a crash course in Alana 101. They're like "So you're here. That's nice. What do you have to offer us?"
i was here. you just didn't ask me the questions.
You're right...but better late than never! I'll put some of your advice to use in the new congregation I'll be joing next week. B.F.F! haha