Hi, I'm Jo! It's great to connect with you! I'm an empty-nest wife, mom, coffee lover, and retired financial management professional. My husband, Beecher, and I met in college and happily married for over 38 years.

Our son married in 2021, adding a beautiful daughter-in-law to the family, and our daughter married our awesome son-in-law in 2023! They've both met their soulmates, so we feel truly blessed!

In a season of life where the bustling home turns quiet, I understand the mix of emotions you're experiencing. After health challenges caused me to put my career on hold, I dedicated myself to nurturing my family, only to face an empty nest.

Connect Home Life is a lifestyle blog for empty nesters of any stage who want to rediscover passions, rekindle friendships, and live their best life on purpose! As a devoted Christian wife and mother, I've walked the same path you might be on now. The departure of my children left a void, sparking a journey of new relationships, rediscovered interests, and redefined purposes. I've faced and overcome numerous life challenges: infertility, depression, fibromyalgia, job loss, and, yes, transitioning to an empty nest, to name a few. In the midst of this significant shift, I've come to a profound realization: this is a time for rediscovery, and I'm here to offer support on the path beside you. Whether your experience mirrors mine or takes a different direction, moving from full-time caregiving to this new chapter holds deep significance.

Overcoming these challenges has allowed me to grow and develop a renewed perspective. I will share heartfelt stories of navigating life with adult children, intentionally connecting with others while strengthening our faith, and inspiring others through everyday home and life experiences. Our innovative digital creative tools offer self-discovery, well-being, and financial empowerment resources that can help you on your journey. Let's embark on a quest to rediscover our life's calling. I want to inspire you to try new things, reap the blessings of living your best life, and feel renewed by focusing on your home, life, and relationships. So, grab a drink, get comfortable, and let's embark on this new chapter together. Join us on this transformational voyage, and let's embrace God's incredible plan for you.

Thanks again for visiting Connect Home Life! I love sharing my empty nester journey with you and would love for you to share your journey with me, too! If you’re not part of our supportive community, we warmly invite you to join our Purposeful Empty Nester Facebook Group, for ongoing support and a strong sense of belonging.

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Also, you can contact me at connect@connecthomelife.com or leave me a comment at the end of any post. (I read and respond to every single one.) Your thoughts and experiences are not just valuable, they're essential to our community. So, let's start a conversation and support each other in this new phase of life.

Blessings!

Jo