I am a wife and a mother of 2 grown children, a believer in God and follower of Jesus Christ. I love to travel, read and be creative. I used to have a Welsh Corgi named Higgins but now I have a Labradoodle named Boone who is my baby. I love the beach, the mountains and anything English.
It’s a question many moms ask as they enter the empty nest years; do you ever get used to it. Here’s one mom’s response. It’s been five years and it’s a process. … More Do You Ever Get Used To The Empty Nest?
Having my son come home for the weekend was a perfect way to end the summer. An added treat was getting to visit with a couple of his friends. … More Why Summer’s Last Hurrah Was So Special
Read about the day my disorganization led to frustration, humiliation and the gift of mercy. … More Two Lessons Learned On The Side Of The Road
Do you ever see something or someone and feel yourself transported back in time? I experienced that feeling recently at an airport when I saw a tiny traveler with her mother. Read about it here. … More How One Tiny Traveler Immediately Tugged At My Heart
Here are a few photos from our time in Scotland. … More A Wee Photo Journal From Scotland
We didn’t purposefully plan it this way but my husband and I will be with our daughter and her husband on the one year anniversary of when they left for Scotland. It has been a long year for this mom. Here’s a little look at what it’s been like. … More The Longest Year Ever
When you live in an empty nest, the smallest thing can make you think of your grown children. Sometimes it’s a song you hear or you run may into one of their old friends. This time it was the back-to-school supplies. Sigh. I never thought I would miss back-to-school shopping. … More Back To School In The Empty Nest
Our recent family reunion came and went like a flash. I have to admit, it was a hard one. Although I was happy to see favorite cousins, I missed my children. It made for a bit of a melancholy, reflective weekend. If you’re an empty nester, you may be able to relate. … More For The Love Of Family – A Family Reunion Story
A week after returning from South Africa, I try to put my impressions in words. … More Impressions of South Africa
The stillness of the empty nest sometimes lets fear and anxiety sneak in. Please check out my guest post on Jerusha Agen’s Fear Warrior Blog. I share some things that help me deal with fear and anxiety in my empty nest. … More Guest Blog: Four Tips To Beat Your Fears In Times Of Stillness And Change
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