Pondering the "empty nest"

Most times I am enjoying my 'empty nest'. There are many things that are great about it. The first is time with my spousal unit. We were married young and had our kids young so it feels like we are finally enjoying time together. We are free to pick up and go as we please, financially we are able to do so, and our jobs are such that we can come and go as we chose. I sure don't have to clean as much as I used to! I don't have to stay up late with boys hanging out in my kitchen, fix them huge breakfasts, have prom all-nighters, or chaperon all-nighters, travel all over to sporting and musical events, worry about their day to day activities and safety...

But all of this I miss also. It is still bitter sweet as they grow up or are grown up as the case may be. I must me honest, I miss the activity, the commotion, the feeding frenzies with boys invading every cupboard in the house, and probably most of all the conversations. My boys had great friends and that was a great blessing in so many ways. It continues to be a blessing in their lives. So what brought these thoughts on when I am really quite happy in my current place in life? Well, this picture did. The once very busy lacrosse goal, now over grown by weeds and grass. It is a reminder that the music room is quite, the fire pit is cold, and there are no lacrosse balls to search for out in the woods.
Ahh, but life moves on with the many great things God has in store for us.
So once again I go to one of my favorite quotes by the great Dr. Seuss -
"Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened"
Ohhh, and I am so thankful that it happened....and that the new happenings begin.
~bekuyps