Comments on: Prelude to an Empty Nest

By: kellypea

kellypea — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:17:30 +0000

Lovely. Just lovely. My youngest is a junior in high school, and I can relate to the scratching of the pencil you describe. Mine draws as well, and although he’s always been a rather quiet person, I, too, feel his absence when he’s away for a day or two.

By: Larry

Larry — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:31:13 +0000

Great stuff, Pru. Good to see you the other day.
LW

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 19:43:24 +0000

When my firstborn left, I was bereft, my family torn asunder, our life never to be the same.

With my lastborn leaving six weeks ago, it feels so right, so much a part of the plan, a time for me to rediscover what I want to do without constant interruptions. . .rather, with interruptions only from husband, not compounded with those from children. It has been, like life with them, an evolution. . .an evolution to the Empty Nest. It feel just right.

Thanks, Pru. Thanks.

By: Buzy

Buzy — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 06:21:35 +0000

You did it again. You made me cry.

By: christie

christie — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 16:21:05 +0000

In the silence is your blessing. You have done the first part of your job as a mother beautifully. It is a tenured for life position and more blessings await as your lovely boys become men, move away emotionally and physically but never miss the opportunity to return to their Mum and show her what they have accomplished.

Thank you for a gorgeous evocative piece.

By: Terri

Terri — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 03:51:15 +0000

Excellent writing! I know what it feels like as my youngest is 21 and my oldest is 29. Sometimes it hurts my heart and other times it is pure joy! I do miss those days but now I have two grandkids that bring back memories I cherish and they are making more memories for me in a different way. I do believe I am liking it.

By: dearpru

dearpru — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 22:41:59 +0000

I am so happy that so many can relate to this piece. Some beautiful thoughts from my friends, known and unknown. Thank you.