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Tag: anniversary

Posted on25 April 201525 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Between sleep and awake

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Between sleep and awake

I rolled over this morning in a sleepy haze to snuggle up to Paul, sure he would be there lying next to me. But he…

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Posted on21 May 201423 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Nine years on

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Nine years ago today, I stood in front of God and my family and friends to profess my love and devotion to the man I…

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Posted on27 April 201423 July 2021Travels, Adventures & Explorations, Widow Life

Stopping for the (Mel)roses

by Just Frances2 Comments on Stopping for the (Mel)roses

On my way to England yesterday, I made a stop at Melrose Abbey in the Scottish borders. It had been about a dozen years since my last visit…

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Posted on21 May 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Marriage odds

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Eight years ago, I stood at the altar of St John the Baptist Catholic Church and professed my love and dedication to the man who taught me…

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Posted on26 April 201321 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Four years

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Life is so very different without Paul and these past four years have been a rollercoaster ride that I never could have imagined. Without Paul,…

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Posted on22 May 201217 July 2021Widow Life

Seven years

by Just Frances8 Comments on Seven years

I started a post yesterday, but couldn’t bring myself to finish it through the tears. You see, yesterday was my 7th wedding anniversary – and the 4th…

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Posted on26 April 201217 July 2021Widow Life

Three years gone

by Just Frances3 Comments on Three years gone

It’s been three years since Paul died so suddenly; so unexpectedly. Some days I can’t believe that he’s gone. Some days I struggle with comprehending…

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Posted on21 May 20118 July 2021Widow Life

Should be

by Just Frances3 Comments on Should be

Today should be my sixth wedding anniversary. It’s the “candy” anniversary, so I should be on a sugar high by now. And Paul should be…

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Posted on26 April 20117 July 2021Widow Life

Two years

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It’s been two years since Paul died, leaving me here to live in this world without him. When we promised “Until death do us part”…

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Posted on31 March 20117 July 2021Everyday Life, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Seven years ago today

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Seven years ago today, Paul proposed marriage to me when we were in Venice. So, I thought that I’d share the story with you today.…

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Posted on15 February 20116 July 2021Everyday Life

A year of Just Frances

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It’s been a year since I started Just Frances. Whilst it’s certainly not my first blog, it is unique in that I’ve actually put my…

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Posted on21 May 20102 July 2021Health & Wellness, Widow Life

Distractions

by Just Frances2 Comments on Distractions

I don’t know if it’s better to face things head-on or to find distractions, but personally, I prefer the latter in many cases; today being…

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Posted on21 May 20102 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Mrs Ryan

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Five years ago today, I became Mrs Ryan. It was truly the happiest day of my life. This is my second wedding anniversary without Mr…

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Posted on26 April 20102 July 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Miss you much

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It’s been a year since Paul died; a year since I became Just Frances again. I made the drive to his grave in Cle Elum…

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Just Frances is a personal website maintained by me, Frances Ryan. I am a quirky runner, writer, thinker, drinker, crafter, adventurer, and researcher. I am also a daughter, sister, aunty, friend, and widow. But mostly, I am just Frances. (She/Her)

I blog about my life, including my travels and adventures, my experiences with PKD and ITP, my life as a young(ish) widow, and my life in general, really. Learn more about the topics I write about here.

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