Johnny was home for almost a year after Bible college and then went away for almost five months to welding school. He was home for a month and then moved to Texas last September or October of 2012.
As you can see, God sorta eased us into complete empty nesting. Also God gave us puppies right after John left for Bible college and then there was time helping to take care of my mom and spend time with her before her passing and then Amelia, my niece was born last August (I babysit her several days a month overnight) and now that it is just Bob and I, we have two new puppies. (Bob with Tuff, brown one and Elly, white one)
Some days are hard and I miss my kids a lot but Bob and I have grown even closer as friends and spouses. (and we had a strong relationship and marriage before) The food bill and daily expenses have gone down considerably! There is much more time for romance and quiet time together and even splurging to eat out a little more often. I also don't always have to have a robe on wearing my pjs since John left. Both kids are finally off our car insurance policies.
We have enjoyed gardening and canning and making salsa and pickles and relish, pear butter, etc. for the past three years and we have our current garden mostly in for this year.
So, while I DO miss my kids a lot (especially Johnny cuz he is so far away), empty nesting has its upside too!
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So glad to hear how the Lord is blessing you and helping you in your empty nest! My Emily is now fourteen and starting to talk about college and I have to admit, I find it hard to even think about it. I do realize that God doesn't give them to us to keep forever, and I know His grace will be sufficient when the time comes. But, oh how I dread it! :( But, your words have encouraged me! If He can do it for you, He can do it for me! :)
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