A young man in a royal blue graduation cap and gown smiles as an older man, likely a parent or mentor, adjusts his tassel on stage during a graduation ceremony. Red, white, and blue balloons decorate the background.
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How God Prepared Me for the Empty Nest Before I Even Knew It Was Coming

When my son left for a short job assignment in Branson, I didn’t know it was the beginning of my empty nest journey. God did. In those five weeks, He gently began to prepare my heart for what was coming—through quiet dinners, a clean but empty room, and whispered prayers. This is the story of how God softened the goodbye before it ever came.