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.
Have you noticed how so much of life is cyclical? I’m finding that this empty nest life of mine is much like my life at the beginning of my marriage. … More Surprise! Finding Ourselves Back at the Beginning
Easter in the empty nest is much different than Easters in the past. A little night visitor reminded me. … More When the Ghosts of Easters Past Visit
You have heard the saying “a picture is worth a thousand words”. Well, a photograph my son-in-law took on our recent trip to Scotland inspired me to write a few. … More This Is The Way; Walk In It
Have you ever had a place so full of memories it was almost magical? I have – my daughter’s college town, Birmingham, Alabama which is appropriately nicknamed The Magic City. … More The Magic of The Magic City
You never know how a kind word or action will affect someone else’s life. If you feel that little nudge to show kindness toward someone, act on it. You won’t regret it. … More It Was Just a Cupcake and a Card
Do you ever feel like you’re wandering in the wilderness? Sometimes the empty nest feels like that to me. … More The Empty Nest As Wilderness
As an empty nest mom, the older my son gets, the more I enjoy being with him. Reflecting on a weekend of variety in Nashville. … More Merry Christmas From My Son: A Weekend of Variety in Nashville
Have you ever had a favorite children’s storybook or toy bring you to tears? The Winnie-the-Pooh exhibit at the Victoria & Albert Museum had me feeling nostalgic. … More How One Famous Little Bear Sent Me Back In Time
This year began with several celebrations which delayed my Christmas un-decorating. I hope it is a sign of what the coming year will be like – a year of celebration! … More Why Christmas Lasted a Little Longer at My House
I’m having trouble believing my little brother is turning fifty which has evoked much reminiscing. Older siblings are notorious for picking on younger ones. Read about some of the things for which I need to beg forgiveness. I’m pretty sure he’ll forgive me. … More A Tribute To My Brother On His Fiftieth Birthday
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Lisa Batten Kunkleman
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