An Empty Nest

Trove Wallpaper

Roots and Wings
If I could give you many things,I'd give you gold and silver ringsOf knowledge that I've gained with yearsThe gift of smiling through the tearsConfidence, courage, determinationLaughter and spirit and love of creation,Wrapped up in a box with a bow, I'd giveTo you these gifts to keep as long as you live."If I could give you just two things,One would be roots, the other, Wings."Roots, not to tie you to the ground,But to guide you to where your fulfillment is found.The nourishing start, the firm foundation, The source of your inner determination.Wings to soar over obstacles, wings to fly free,Wings to glide to the heights of the best you can be.And when obstacles loom, from your roots grows a handProviding a strong, sturdy, safe place to land.I'd choose these two things for the gifts that are best,
For with Roots and with Wings, you'll find the rest! ~anon

Gracie wallpaper

My youngest son has left the nest, moved out of state to join his brother. The house is empty and quiet and cold and dark and a little lifeless. I find myself saying, "I'm an empty nester" to describe my new station in life, a transition that is difficult at best. Coincidentally, everywhere I look I see all forms of birds and cages and nests.