I'm Back!!!!!!!

I was told today by someone who read my blog that I ought to write something new. She said my blogs were quite insightful and honest. That was nice to hear. So anyway, I'll try to be interesting. The newest thing in our lives is an empty nest. Our daughter moved out with a girlfriend about 3 weeks ago. It all happened very quickly. I sort of didn't believe it would happen until it did. It's quite strange when all the sudden the house is very empty. It does stay alot cleaner and the quiet is nice, but the quiet can also be quite deafining. Ashley is the kind of child that enjoyed being home, enjoyed her home, and so she was here quite a bit. I miss her. I miss her presence. Her and I spent alot of time together and I am lonely without her. There were many times I couldn't wait for her to leave, and it's really not that I want her to move back, it's just VERY DIFFERENT. I still see her alot, today we spent the whole day together, but it's still different. Home feels different. It's almost as if it's home but not really anymore. Having been a homemaker and stay home mom both her and Matt's whole life, thanks to Jesus, it forces me to find myself again. Not a bad thing, just different. Who is a mom after she's done her thing and the nest is empty? That is the goal of my life right now to find out who I am and what God's purpose is for me now. Strange, yes, scary, yes, exciting, absolutely, and very very different!!!!!!!!!!