Well, welcome, Preeya! I’m so glad you’re here.

You are so right! When it comes to our adult kids, I truly think it’s never too late! If something happened over the holidays that you regret, consider humbling yourself, asking forgiveness, and telling your kids that you’re working hard to make changes! (It will mean so much to them!)

Here at Empty Nest Blessed, I write about everything that is important in the lives of empty nesters – and that means fashion, beauty, travel, parenting, marriage, and more! Please let me know if there is something specific that you’d like me to address, and I will do my very best!

I’m thrilled that you’re here! Hugs to you!

xoxo
Suzy

Debbie,

Oh, my word, thank you for sharing this! Sugar is scary!!!! As someone who suffers from a systemic autoimmune disease (I have lupus.), I can tell you that it’s definitely an inflammatory substance, and I don’t feel my best when I indulge. I’m so proud of you and so grateful to you for sharing your story with us!

I know it will be an encouragement to others!

xoxo
Suzy

Juliet,

I’m so glad you find it worthy of that!

I just added another resource at the top of the list of resources I recommend to help us tweak our thinking in 2023! I hope you check it out.

Thank you for your comment!

xoxo
Suzy

Susan,

I’ve heard people say that too, and it drives me crazy! The Lord called those experts to help us as needed, and I, for one, and grateful! If my car were making a weird noise, I wouldn’t try to fix it myself, and if a pipe were leaking, I would definitely call a plumber!

You go, girl! I’m super proud of you. Counseling can be hard work, but it’s so worth it to build a toolbox of tools that will help you learn to thrive (not just survive) in life!

Thank you for sharing!

xoxo
Suzy

Jeanell,

To use a related example, I think fitness is more of a marathon, not a sprint! Stay with it, girl! Anything you’re doing is better than nothing!

After being sick with bronchitis and unable to work out for the last two weeks, this morning I walked (at 4.2 mph – so slow!) on my treadmill for a big 15 minutes and did pilates for 15 more minutes. I barely broke a sweat! BUT IT WAS SOMETHING, and I was grateful to be able to move my body again!

Stick with it! Slow and steady wins the race! Thank you for sharing!

xoxo
Suzy

Cherie,

We all need the reminder from time to time to stand up and smile!

I love cotillion, and all of my kids attended! In fact, my boys both worked as instructors for a time! Thanks for all you are doing to train the thoughtfulness of others and proper etiquette into the next generation, Cherie!

xoxo
Suzy

Patsy,

Bless you, sweet girl. Thank you for sharing your heart. I aim for a balance of everything from fashion and beauty to relationships and health, so I hope I can deliver for you! My heart is that Empty Nest Blessed would reflect our lives as women — focused on what really matters while still caring about the latest cute shoe styles or what we can do to stay strong and healthy.

Thank you so much for sharing your heart with me. Praying for you as you adjust to this new season in life.

xoxo
Suzy

I love how you said that no amount of exercise is going to help you lose weight if you aren’t eating right. My family is from the South, so sweet tea is practically a food group with us!😆😆 About 10 years ago I noticed that I was starting to look chuncky.😳 I stopped drinking sweet tea and lost 20 POUNDS! I didn’t change anything else, and always tried to eat healthy before.

Now as I’m older (58), I have to be really careful about what I eat, and just eat raw whole foods. I splurge once a week when I go on a date with my husband.😃 But eating like this helped me lose close to another 10 pounds! It’s amazing how much food can affect us.

What’s even cooler is the fact that the Lord was involved in all of this and has guided me the whole way! He would help me tweek my Menu (I don’t call it a Diet!😆) so that I found the healthy foods that were packed with nutrition and that wouldn’t make me sick! I love how intimate He is!

Thank you so much for this inspirational post! I will think of you while I’m going through my journey this year!

Love,
Debbie😃