Living a Full Life with an Empty Nest - Jill Savage

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
  • As your young adults launch and move out of your home, you may be experiencing a roller coaster of emotions-grief, joy, sorrow, reticence, frustration…the list goes on!
    On this one-day Focus on the Family broadcast, Jill Savage, mom of five-successfully launched adults, offers wisdom and insight for the empty nest season. She’ll challenge you to put aside the “stinkin’ thinkin’” and the “perfection infection” to accept the reality of the situation you face as an empty nest parent. You’ll be encouraged to let go of expectations, opinions, idols, and even traditions while embracing new opportunities like reaching out to others and enjoying your marriage.
    Get Jill's book, Empty Nest, Full Life: bit.ly/3m9jzb5
    For more resources on this topic: bit.ly/3ABfKiA
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 36

  • @jclilstar1973
    @jclilstar1973 3 роки тому +24

    I needed to hear this. I was raising my 2 now adult children on my own so I broke into a lot of pieces when both of my kids left the home. They both turned away from going to church. I pray that they will turn their lives over to the Lord. Please keep Jesse and Julie in prayer.

    • @focusonthefamily
      @focusonthefamily  3 роки тому +3

      Hello, Felicia. It’s obvious you care a great deal for your adult children. Be assured we’re praying for Jesse and Julie, asking the Lord to guide them, and to draw them close to Himself in the days to come. We’ll pray for you, too. If you’d like to talk with one of our counselors (at no cost to you), call 855-771-HELP (4357) weekdays between 6 A.M. and 8 P.M. (MT). Blessings!

    • @annabanzon313
      @annabanzon313 Рік тому +1

      Praying for your kids and mine. Mine is starting to talk about Islam, so please say a prayer too for my one and only perfect arrow. I only have one son and I had him young. He's now 24!

  • @lindsayowens4962
    @lindsayowens4962 Рік тому +4

    It is hard time at times, but can also be beautiful, this season of our lives.

  • @tami176
    @tami176 2 роки тому +24

    My adult son moved out of state and I’m having a horrible time dealing with it. I can’t eat , hard time sleeping. Hope this passes quick

    • @Highlander9740
      @Highlander9740 2 роки тому +5

      It's heart breaking.

    • @steve26791
      @steve26791 7 місяців тому

      My last is graduating and next to last leaving for Parris Island. This is nearly crippling.

    • @jvanne8096
      @jvanne8096 4 місяці тому

      Tami, just prayed for you now. Just from my cheap seats, sounds like you might be verging on a depression; probably the Focus counsellers could triage this for you.

  • @taraescandon4918
    @taraescandon4918 Рік тому +3

    My heart is breaking letting go….. my second son is joining the military and I am mourning him going away. Prayers appreciated and thank you for your ministry.

  • @JustBeNice.
    @JustBeNice. Рік тому +1

    Just watched your video and it helped me so much. I’m 59, have 3 children and have had had a child in my home for 39 straight years. My first was born when I was 20 and my last when I was 39. My youngest went to a local college for 2 years then this year moved away for his Bachelors degree. It has been so HARD! You helped me understand what is happening, if that makes sense. I just miss him so much. The silence is deafening sometimes. Already struggling with depression doesn’t help, but I’m looking for brighter days. He’ll be fine, I’ll be fine. Thanks for your encouragement! ❤

  • @annabanzon313
    @annabanzon313 Рік тому +6

    I was a young single mom in college when I gave birth and raised my son. I didn't get married till my son was in HS. Now that I'm an overdedicated teacher and my son is a local JC grad, I'm remembering all the yrs. I had him at home and I'm missing him terribly.
    We see eachother maybe once or twice mo.

  • @nahndibush1942
    @nahndibush1942 Рік тому +5

    There is definitely a grieving process involved in this.😭😭

    • @gailmb1
      @gailmb1 Рік тому

      Absolutely. Especially when grand babies are involved. ❤️

    • @jacquelineshelagh
      @jacquelineshelagh 4 місяці тому

      @@gailmb1 Dont grand children arrive right around this Empty Nest time so it is perfectly timed? My mother got to grand parent when the 8 kids were all grown and she absolutely loved it. I also do. Even when the grand kids are long distance away, I knit, write poems , etc.

  • @marriedforlife
    @marriedforlife 3 роки тому +8

    "Pray and don't say" and "Don't steal the struggle." 🥰❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️

    • @jocrews1087
      @jocrews1087 3 роки тому +1

      Like this...still learning it!😁

  • @TF-pb4og
    @TF-pb4og 3 роки тому +11

    Thank you Focus! Thank you for sharing this! So helpful! So relevant! I needed this so much. Thank You Holy Spirit for Directing me to listen! 🙌🏻✝️ I will need to listen again and probably a couple more "agains".

  • @andreawright3505
    @andreawright3505 3 роки тому +5

    This has been so incredibly helpful and encouraging. Thank you.

  • @cathymoorman7687
    @cathymoorman7687 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you!

  • @terrilowe3530
    @terrilowe3530 3 роки тому +5

    So much smart and helpful wisdom here.

  • @frankieroberson3398
    @frankieroberson3398 Рік тому

    Motown Checking In!!!

  • @irenes.8731
    @irenes.8731 Рік тому

    I wish I heard this 3 years ago! ❤

  • @skontheroad
    @skontheroad Рік тому

    I have 4. Some call more than others. I was thinking of sending a message saying that they should all pick THEIR day to call, so I hear from each of them atleast once a week. It's for me as well....😅

  • @singinforHIM
    @singinforHIM 6 місяців тому

    My last child (daughter) got married last November.

  • @kevingee1324
    @kevingee1324 3 роки тому +4

    I like the phrase "pray...don't say". BUT what do you do when your daughter marries a guy who's a Christian but refuses to get a job!!?? 1 Tim 5:8 " But if anyone does not provide for his own, and especially for those of his household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." Please comment.

    • @focusonthefamily
      @focusonthefamily  3 роки тому +1

      That's a tough situation, Kevin. We have an article that may lend some insight (bddy.me/37ThpDT), but one of our counselors would be better able to discuss this issue in further depth (855-771-4357). God's blessings to you.

  • @34Packardphaeton
    @34Packardphaeton 2 роки тому +4

    ... This phenomenon doesn't happen to only women ... ... ...

  • @mizmilz6153
    @mizmilz6153 Рік тому

    I can't wait to spoil myself

  • @ForGodsolove
    @ForGodsolove 2 роки тому +1

    Have you made a video on Christian single empty nesters😳?

    • @focusonthefamily
      @focusonthefamily  2 роки тому

      Thanks for your question, friend. Unfortunately, we have not produced a broadcast specifically for empty nesters who are single. However, please be assured that we are passing this suggestion along to the appropriate staff on our broadcasting team. Also, know that we have a staff of licensed Christian counselors who are happy to speak with any constituent facing a difficult life transition (at no cost to them). If at any time you would find this helpful, please call 1-855-771-HELP (4357) between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. (MT), Monday through Friday. Blessings to you!

  • @amandaandersen7870
    @amandaandersen7870 2 роки тому +4

    Get a puppy

  • @maritrnning5357
    @maritrnning5357 Рік тому

    Would love this show, if the host werent so talkative... he always interupts the guests all the time ..