“We’ve been teaching them how to walk away from us since we taught them to take their first steps.” (Christi Gee)
Parenthood is a lifelong commitment that (I
believe) can extend beyond the physical life of the child. My mother has told
me about one dream she had about my deceased younger brother (Jim) where she
was reminding him to take his medicine for his seizures (which was the cause of
his death) I am thrilled that he is no longer suffering from this in Heaven.
The period of time that parents are raising
children is known as the “full nest.” This life period is full of sports,
church, school, and social events. Parents work to make sure their children get
what they need to be healthy and well-functioning adults one day. When the time
comes that the children finally leave the home, and the parents become “empty
nesters,” I believe the mothers take it harder than the fathers do. Chances are
the father of the home does not wish to be nurtured by the mother (as she did the
children).
This should be the time that the husband and
wife can pursue other interests (together and separately) that they may not
have had the time, interest, or income when their children were at home. Of course, during this time retirement may
happen also, which frees up even more time for the husband and wife to pursue
their interests. When the children start their own families, you might become a
grandparent. Grandchildren have a big
advantage over children at that age. They can be sent home to their parents
when you need them to leave.
Be prepared that when your empty nest is
settled, and you have a good life routine either your offspring or theirs may
need to come for an extended temporary stay. Isn’t life crazy and fun? Proverbs
22:6 (ERV) says: Teach children in a way that fits
their needs, and even when they are old, they will not leave the right path. God loves your offspring more than you do. He wants you to
entrust them to His care (for their entire life). Your heavenly Father can take
what you taught your children to spreading God’s love to those who need it
most.[i]
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