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| sandrose |
Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 4:06:54 PM
new to empty nest-I am 57 years old and never been alone. |
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| Julia |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 11:25:47 PM
I will have an empty nest come Sept. when my youngest gets married. My hubby passed away a little over a year ago, so this will be a huge change for me. My youngest will be moving to CA as her fiance's is in the Navy and has 2 1/2 - 3 years left. My other 2 daughters live close by. I have one grandson, and both my older girls are pregnant, and are due a week apart in Oct.
I know there will be good things ahead, but, Oi!
For tomorrow and its needs I do not pray, but keep me, guide me, love me, Lord just for today.
St. Augustine
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| KanMogirl |
Posted - Apr 07 2010 : 1:33:02 PM
I am a semi-empty nester. My oldest came back after college but she is fairly independent. She has gone back to school to get a teaching degree and can't afford her own apartment, yet. She substitute teaches and works at a church camp whenever she can. Our middle daughter is out on her own and the youngest is in college, has a job and an apartment. It is nice not having to worry about them as much.
I would rather wear out than rust out.----Richard Cumberland |
| Cozynana |
Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 5:09:11 PM
Sandra, Don't be sad. It is a new world with many potentials. In am 52 and my last kid flew the coop in 2000. Yep, I had them young. I love having my hubby and house back. One child lives 3 miles down the road. The other two live 1 1/2 hours and 4 hours away. I see them atleast once a month and talk to them atleast once a week. I love the freedom. I go to bed when I want, I go to a show without thinking about kids, I can travel without worrying about them. It is a bit overwhelming at first, but I think you will like it once the new wears off. How about adopting the mantra- LET THE FUN BEGIN!!!!!!! |
| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 5:07:43 PM
My son leaves next year too and I'm already having days where I am a wreck. I'm sure the pets will fill in as far as noise goes but time? Time to work on some new hobbies for sure!!
Welcome to the forum Sandra:D
Amy Grace
Farmgirl #224
"use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without"
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| Lessie Louise |
Posted - Apr 06 2010 : 4:35:37 PM
Oh Sandra, welcome to the forum. There was a discussion a few days ago about kids leaving home. My last child leaves next year and I wonder what I will do. What do you enjoy? Maybe it is time to learn a new hobby. Maybe a new pet. Take good care, Carol
Forget buns of steel, I'd rather have buns of cinnamon!
Farmgirl #680! |
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