From the Back CoverFinding New Joy and Purpose After the Kids Leave HomeFeeling uncertain? Scared? Or maybe a little giddy? Your nest is empty, except for a bundle of mixed emotions. As you grieve what's behind you and daydream about the future, you're ready for new adventures. But you might not know where to start!What you need is a girlfriend who "gets it." Someone who understands the challenges you're facing and speaks with wisdom from a few steps ahead on the journey. Barbara and Susan can be the friends you need to walk you through such questions as: Who am I now? What should I do with myself? Does anyone need me? How do I relate to my children? And how will it affect my marriage? Is it okay to feel sad? Or even thrilled? They'll walk you through ways to celebrate your past and your future, as well as encourage you to consider a brand-new calling for your life. Let Barbara and Susan shine light on your path, making this next season your best yet!Barbara Rainey and her husband, Dennis, are founders of the Cru ministry FamilyLife, and they host Weekend to Remember conferences around the world. They have authored more than two dozen books, including the bestselling Moments Together for Couples. The Raineys have been married for more than forty years and live near Little Rock, Arkansas.Susan Yates is the author of several books and is a regular guest on FamilyLife Today and other national radio programs. She and her husband, John, are popular speakers at marriage and parenting conferences and live in Virginia.About the AuthorBarbara Rainey is a wife, mother of six and grandmother of eight, speaker, and best-selling author of Moments Together with You. Barbara and her husband Dennis Rainey founded FamilyLife in Little Rock, Arkansas in 1976. Together they have coauthored 12 books, including Rekindling the Romance, Moments Together for Couples and Starting Your Marriage Right. Barbara is a frequent guest on FamilyLife Today(tm) radio broadcasts. Susan Yates is an international speaker and author of ten books and a regular contributor for Today's Christian Woman Magazine. She graduated from the University of North Carolina with a B.A. in Political Science. John and Susan reside in northern Virginia and have been married since 1969 and are the proud parents of 5 children and 7 grandchildren. how much do product designers make Barbara Susan's Guide to the Empty Nest: Discovering New Purpose, Passion Your Next Great Adventure
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. A wonderful book with a wealth of resources and suggestions to ...By Tamara DavisA wonderful book with a wealth of resources and suggestions to help transition into this season of life. An amazing resource as parents prepare for an empty nest. Loved this book. Would recommend it to anyone about to come into the empty nest season or anyone who is going through the empty nest!1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy KIM A.Great book! It is comforting to know that other moms experience the emotional empty next. This book is encouraging.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy gGREENmost of the stories did not apply to me so could not relate