Welcome to my blog... I am a Christian woman, a wife, and mother of little ones. I do not have it all together, but am struggling to find and do the commandments of the Lord as they are written in the Bible. I desire to love God and love people. Through faith in Jesus Christ, I have been saved by grace- something for which I am eternally grateful. He is sufficient for me...














Monday, May 10, 2010

Empty-Nesting Not For Me

Empty-nesting is the term used for parents who are home alone together once more when all their children are grown and living away from home or have homes of their own. I would like to say that I hope I am never an empty-nester.

Some people really look forward to it, calling it a return to their honeymoon days. Others struggle with depression and need counseling to make the transition. Either way, I have found that the couple does have to learn to cope somehow- they might throw themselves into work or ministry, recreation or entertainment.

I don't know. Maybe God calls some to this place in life so they can minister to others outside their family in a way that wasn't possible with children at home. Me, personally, I would never wish it for myself.

Children! I love them. I want so many that I die before I become an empty-nester. Hope that wasn't too abrupt... or something.

Two examples are Sherri at http://ladyofvirtue.blogspot.com and Linny at http://aplacecalledsimplicity.blogspot.com. They are both close to 50, I believe, and have toddlers running around. :) Oh, to be so blessed!

Who wants an empty house and plenty of time to "do whatever you want" when you could be having, adopting, and raising children for the kingdom of God?? Not this mama.

"Your wife like a fruitful vine in the very heart of your house,
Your children like olive plants all around your table.
Behold, thus shall the man be blessed who fears the LORD."
~Psalm 128:3

Brittany
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4 comments:

  1. from all of us with loveMay 11, 2010 at 9:53 AM

    Just stopping by again to let you know that I am still praying for you all. I love your post. I must admit I too do not want an empty nest. I am close to 50 and would not have it any other way. I had 20 years of a honeymoon with my husband before God gave us these gifts.
    Lisa
    avaseofchangeforlilygrace.blogspot.com

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  2. CARE FamiliesMay 11, 2010 at 9:15 PM

    Well said!

    You've stopped by the CARE blog and wanted to chat about adoption and India. What's your e-mail?

    May you ALWAYS be blessed with a "full nest!"

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  3. Mommy of little onesMay 14, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    hi CARE families, i tried to comment on your blog like 4 times and nothing went through! anyway, my email is in the sidebar here- whitewings61@gmail.com. hope to hear from you soon!

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  4. Treasures from a shoeboxMay 17, 2010 at 11:02 AM

    Our latest babe (#10) was born 8 months ago, just after my 45th birthday. We are hoping the Lord blesses us with more...
    Thanks for stopping by my blog; your comment was a real blessing to me today :)

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