re: Empty nesters

It was more gradual for us. The kid left for college, but college was only 50 miles away, so we saw her often. We did worry a lot, but time dulls that. Then she graduated and took a job 700 miles away. A lot more worry, but we are tied up with aging parents. Then in short order, we send the dog back to her maker and the parents all die.

The true "empty nester" feeling hit us when we found ourselves without a child, a dog (who was our furry child), and parents to take care off.

I think we are still struggling with that. Get out and do stuff is all I can tell you. Health challenges can make that hard too, so do it while you can.