Reignite Your Marriage, Rediscover Yourself, and Embrace the Empty Nest with Joy! You've been parenting for years, and now face the sudden realization that this ride, and your role, are about to change. Like exiting a busy highway, you might look forward to a slower, gentler, and more relaxing pace. Or, perhaps the quiet path ahead fills you with uncertainty and the dread of emptiness. You're about to embark on an unfamiliar journey. What lies around the bend is a mystery. Linda Hanstra has been around that bend. In Empty-Nest Joyride, she shares a heartfelt collection of personal stories inspired by bike rides through the Midwest countryside. Using cycling adventures as metaphors, she reflects on the challenges and blessings of this midlife stage with humor, warmth, and wisdom. Whether you're approaching the empty nest or already in the midst of it, this book will encourage you to: Reach for new opportunities in personal and spiritual growth Ignite and rekindle the spark in your marriage Dream of ambitions you put on hold during the parenting years Engage in healthy, fulfilling relationships with your adult children Hit the trail with Linda Hanstra and discover how you can fill life's next chapter with hope, love, and purpose-together with unexpected joy-on the road to contentment.