Being an empy nester myself, I understand what you were feeling! So glad to hear your doing better. Your layout is so beautiful and I think it is wonderful you were able to do this and journal your feelings! It makes me want to do the same. Wonderful memories for your children to cherish. Thanks for the inspiration!
This is so beautiful. I know exactly how you are feeling. My daughter just got married and moved away. I still can't get use to the fact she is gone. Treasure those Monday nights!
Such a pretty soft and sweet lo , gorgeous photo . Just adore the pps and beautiful embellishments. Lovely story and so glad your feeling on top of things now.
Beautiful LO and what a sweet story!!! I LOVE IT!!! I too could understand your feelings. I have 4 grown children and when they all left I was left alone with hubby!! OMGOSH!!! As time went by it got easier and they live within 5 miles of me. Now I have 4 grandkids and they are always here!!! LOL
beautiful page and love the sentiments you've shared here...I think often of those days ahead;it's hard to see them grow up. You're blessed that they still live nearby and visit. Lovely soft LO and pretty details, and the happy photo kind of gives the story a happy ending...glad you're doing better!
What an inspiration this LO is.. I am so near being an empty nester and have been dreading it since my oldest was a Sr. in high school. Everyone tells me that it's not so bad and they come back etc... but life does change. Everything changes as they start to leave the house. Thanks going out to you for showing those of us so near this experience that we will be ok!! Your LO is so pretty.. I love the softness of the papers but the bright bold colors of the photo.. and of course seeing you each smiling and so close to each other just tops it all off!! What a lovely LO!!!
Beautifully done....so glad your feelings are mellowing out and you have come to terms with the empty nester syndrome...very lucky to have them close!!!
Sorry you have to go through this, I know I will too someday as I do not deal with change very well for some reason! I wish you all the best :) Your LO is stunning! Love the soft colors and distressing :)
Very pretty LO - look at the brighter side; you and hubby now have more time to enjoy each other's company. (So glad that you have perked up a bit now. You raised your kids well, and they are spreading their wings and flying. Watch them soar and enjoy their flight. That's what life is all about, my friend, right! You did your job, now wait for those grand kids and spoil them rotten, LOL.)
OMG how I remember that feeling of empty nesters. It is a difficult time but praise God your doing better. I to purchased 2 puppies and then started scrapbooking that really helped since scrapbooking is great therapy. Your LO is gorgeous the blue/green/yellow colors are perfect for this topic their lively, bright, and cheery. God bless you during this your transitions time. My prayers will be with you. focus much on your scrapbooking which will help you thru the changes that come with enpty nesters. Keep looking up all the answers are before you and your father knows you need them. Talk with him (Jesus) and ask and you will receive and seek and you will find him. My prayers are with you
Sooo pretty and sweet. Makes me want to run in my kiddies' rooms and kiss them )ages 3, 6, and 8). I will be just like you... happy for them and sad at times too - thankfully yours live close to visit lots :)
Beautiful page...love that photo! I love all of your little stitched details especially the one with the heart. I know that empty nest feeling...and yep we got a puppy too...they do help take away some of the loneliness and give us something to smile at and keep us company with unconditional love.
such a lovely lo and a wonderful way to celebrate and embrace your empty nest. Funny how our lives are filled with preparing our children to journey out on there own and then we regret how well we have prepared them.
This is a photo of DH and myself, it was takin Aug of 2011. we have been empty nested for a year now, At first I thought it was the end of the world, and I cried and cried, and went thru depression, But after some time,I settled in and got used to it, ( we are actually not completely alone having an adult foster home) but it is a little different then having your kids live at home. I am so thankful my kids live close by, and they do come over once a week for family night. ( I have family night every Monday night I cook dinner and we play games and or do an activity) Now I'm just waiting for that day, when one of the kids tell me I'm going to be a grandparent!:) My yorkie babies have definately filled alot of that empty nested feeling, cause they are just like babies. :) I Journaled on the back of this Lo. the whole 12x12, so it is super long to type out, it just talks about how I was thankful for God giving me a son and daughter, and I talked about all our family memories as they grew up, from birthday parties, school, sports, our family vacations, camping, boating days, sand rail, potty training to learning how to drive, dating, and so much more, Then I talked about how I felt when they found their mate and got married. my feelings were mixed, I was so happy they found love, and was ready to be on their own, but deep down I was so sad, and wanted so bad for them to just be little again, I had horrible anxiety and depression, But I hid it from my kids, the best I could,:) So Thankful I am doing so much better and I'm thankful for all I have, ( including my kids around..) and I'm living everyday with thanks.... TFL
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