Can you have empty nest syndrome when the nest is not empty yet?

Yesterday as all the guys were gone off working and as I was left to run a few errands, clean around the farm, pool and do laundry, I realized that with even so many things to do around here, you can still feel lonely. As I have watched my boys grow up and become independent young men, there are many days I feel so alone when they go off to do their own work, hobbies, etc. Their dad often very busy with the business and the boys work with him so many times I find myself all aone and not fitting in to much of their conversations since they discuss work alot. How I miss the days when the boys wanted to never be away from their mom, even clinging to my leg if I even left them with their dad to go to the grocery store. 
I hear all about the empty nest syndrome and it made me ponder- Do moms start feeling the empty nest syndrome before the nest is empty?
As in other words, do they feel alone? Lonely and wanting for their family to just come pull up a chair and ask them for advice, talk about their day, their plans, etc. I understand how menfolk often are not detailed oriented and don't get enthusiastic as women folk do about their day, accomplishments, disappointments, etc. But sometime you just need someone to talk to that will listen and accept you for the detailed person you are.  Today is one of those days that I longed to have someone to talk to, who will listen and not ignore you.
After doing numerous rounds of laundry, putting clean sheets on the beds, scrubbing showers and comodes, I realized that even though I was lonely in this big ole farmhouse, I am really not alone at all.
As I finished all the housework, I went out to give the horses a treat and came back and sat on the front porch in the old wooden white rocker as I pondered more in depth about the issue of lonliness and being lonely.  For many times we may FEEL lonely and think we are all alone, BUT we are NOT alone.  For God's Word tell us this-
Deuteronomy 31:8

King James Version (KJV)

 ⁸And the LORD, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed.

John 14:27 (KJV)

 ²⁷Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

-for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you.

As God reminded me of His words, I had an overwhelming peace and security that I am NEVER alone and will always have the Lord by my side every second of the day.  His words "Be Still and Know that I am God" were spoken to me and if we are too busy and never have time alone, then how can we clearly hear God if we are not still?  God used this opportunity today in my "lonely day" to remind me that it is when we are alone that God speaks to us, "if" we just listen. Well, I do love having all my fellows at home, but I know that no matter if they are gone 12 hrs. or 3 days, that God and I have quite a good time on the front porch sitting in the rocker and HE LOVES TO LISTEN!

Heading to the porch................ttyl for now! Be Blessed!