It sounds like you raised a wonderful young man & you should certainly be proud of yourself. I know how it feels to have an empty nest but it's only lonely for a little while. It was pretty easy to get used to having the house to yourself. Besides... it sounds to me like you have a project waiting for you -- a wedding quilt for the happy couple! My DD recently got engaged to a JAG so I'm in the same boat your are! They're in San Diego. Where will your kids be? Please congratulate your DS & DIL for me & thank him for his service.