"Why Did I Push Them OFF?!"

In this episode we had the honor to interview our 4th child, Joy, and her husband Bobby. Joy is our only daughter, married at 22 years old, moved to Corpus, where she teaches Jr. High School. She is a musician, blogger, and dog lover. Bobby works with children with special needs, and a musician & dog lover. They both participate in Cross Fitness, volunteer time as Youth Pastors and love serving the community. They are a perfect match for each other. We have seen them interact with one another with respect and love, is it because they are newly weds or is their more to their family dynamics? What motivates them to volunteer, stand up for their values and have the motivation to serve? You are welcome to listen in on this fun-loving, moment-of-truth episode. Joy's blog: Allthingsjoycom.wordpress.com Our email: [email protected] Website: www.emtynestvids.com IG: @Empty_nest_vida FB page: Empty Nest Vida  

In this podcast we share insights on the power of words. Blessing or curses, words make a difference in your life. It is a God-given ability and power, to use words to make things happen. It starts in your mind, then you begin to declare it. Saying it is declaring it. When our Creator created the world, all He had to do was speak it and it came to existence.  So, we must be careful what we say about self and others. In the same principle, what others say about you is valid, so, we have the power to accept others words or decline them.  

Grandchildren bring so much happiness to our lives, it's indescribable. We take every opportunity to be with them, we don't want to take our kids place in raising them, we just want to add to the happiness by showing up. Show up in their lives, be present, stay involved. The payoffs are going to be immeasurable. They are our legacy. Grandparent well.

We kicked off this year with awesome expectations and a good strategy. We will continue to have a servant's heart and hope to inspire others to do the same. Gratitude and servitude go hand in hand and we have found satisfaction and happiness through this. Listen in on why we do this, how we stay together in this and what we have gained just doing this. Our children will replicate what we do, the blessings will pour on them as well.  

Happy New Year! We have been off the grid due to all the traveling we did in the holidays visiting our kids and grandkids. We are happy to be back to our daily routine.  In this episode we share things we do for entertainment. In spite of Covid, we manage to keep our nest occupied with uplifting things to do. It has not been easy because of the safety restrictions we have to follow but, we understand it's for a good cause. All in all, these are fun things we have done in the past and hope to do again in the future. Thanks for listening in. 

We went against the norm in this vacation. We didn’t get all-inclusive, we did our own expeditions used public transportation and we networked with the natives. The native foods, the people & the rich culture were our highlight. https://blog.feedspot.com/empty_nest_podcasts/

Can you imagine a home without a foundation? Would it be strong and safe? Very high chances it will not. Likewise, our homes need fundamental principles as a solid foundation. Make them unmovable, strong, confident, independent and responsible. That is what every parent wants for their children. Listen to this episode to see what we chose as the groundwork for our home.  Nurture them to Brave the Flight.

IN THIS EPISODE WE INTERVIEWED OUR PHOTOGRAPHER THAT TOOK OUR EMPTY NEST PHOTOSHOOT WHAT WENT VIRAL! SHE'S AN AMAZING PERSON AND TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHER. IT HAD OVER 2 MILLION VIEWS, OVER 63K SHARES AND OVER 16K COMMENTS IN A FEW DAYS AFTER SHE POSTED THEM IN HER FACEBOOK PAGE. 

How should empty nesting make you feel? Happy, sad, regretful? Absolutely! In this episode we open our hearts to the brutal pain of detachment. Nothing in this world can prepare you for such pain. Listen to this inspiring episode about how the empty nesting process changes you. 

Higher education was expected. At a very young age they knew they were going to college. As parents we encouraged professional careers as a notch on their belt. "Something no one can take from you because you earned it." We are so glad they listened.