Happy Birthday, my sweet book-baby. 🐣

Now go and do your thing. 🐥

She’s arrived! 🐣📙🎉

Empty-Nest Joyride made her debut into the world today and she’s ready to fly!

I’ll keep today’s letter short, so you’ll have time to go get the book! 😉 But also, because I’m too exhausted to write anything coherent. 🥱

One thing I’ve learned is that launching a book is not for the faint of heart! There were a few times this week I thought my brain might explode with all the different tasks I was trying to juggle. But giving birth was never easy, was it?

I’ve also learned that community, friendship, and support make all the difference! I was not alone, as my faithful launch team stood by me. They graciously read an early copy of the book, shared graphics in their online social circles, and gave me many messages of encouragement. They kept me going! Thanks, gals!

And finally, I’ve learned (and am still learning) to let go. There comes a point in every parent’s life when we need to let our babies fly and become what they were meant to be. We still care about them, touch base with them often, and pray for them to influence the world in a positive way. But we need to let them go and do their thing.

So, I’m letting another baby fly away today. She’ll take on a life of her own now, and only God knows whose lives she’ll impact, what influence she’ll have, and where she’ll end up. I’m trusting him to do his part.

Thanks for taking this journey with me. If you see my baby out there, say hello, and invite her in! She’d love to spend some time with you.

If you know an empty nester, a soon-to-be e-nester, or even a full-for-now-nester, please share. This book is about marriage, children, transitions—and staying the course through life’s ups and downs. There’s a message here for all sorts of “nesters.”

Writing for you,

Linda 💞