Tag: empty nest

A New Season

September 24, 2015

“Is there really any time better than the cusp of fall? Hopefully the weather will take note and the sun will shine golden through the large loft windows as we promise our lives to one another”. These are the opening lines on the website my daughter and son-in-law set up for their recent wedding.  My … More A New Season

I Will, Always

August 13, 2015

I love a wedding!  Particularly when both the bride and the groom are special to me. And even more so, when it is clear that everything leading up to the wedding day was orchestrated by God. The groom is like a son to me, a big brother to my own son.  I met him almost … More I Will, Always

48 Hours

June 25, 2015

Forty-eight hours just isn’t enough when 500 miles separates you from your offspring.  It isn’t enough but I’ll take it.  I will take advantage of every possible snippet of time that I can if it means being with my babies!  (Ok, so they’re not really babies, but every mom knows that age doesn’t define your baby). … More 48 Hours

Feelings are Fickle

April 8, 2015

     “I think I’ve figured out what is wrong with me.  I don’t feel like a mom anymore”! Those are the words I texted to my good friend, knowing full well she would respond with words of encouragement.  She understands because she is in a similar season of life.  The main difference between us … More Feelings are Fickle

Happy New Year!

January 1, 2015

There is something special about New Year’s Day.  It is a day of hope and promise.  A day of looking ahead.  Maybe this will be the year that I finally get organized, get in shape, get a plan . . . just fill in the blank! The image I get in my mind is that … More Happy New Year!