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Tag: faith

Posted on31 December 20105 July 2021Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

A year of finding joy

by Just Frances4 Comments on A year of finding joy

My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted…

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Posted on31 December 20105 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Reflections of 2010

by Just Frances1 Comment on Reflections of 2010

As 2010 draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the past year. And if I’m honest, I have to admit that it was…

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Posted on31 December 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: December

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on25 December 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Merry Christmas

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Today I celebrate the birth of My Lord, My Saviour; Jesus Christ. May the joy of the season be with you today and throughout the…

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Posted on15 December 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

2010 Christmas card and letter

by Just Frances1 Comment on 2010 Christmas card and letter

I sent out my Christmas cards on Monday and, as promised, am sharing the card and letter with all of you. After all, just because…

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Posted on4 December 20105 July 2021Musings & Ramblings

Dear Stress and Worry

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Dear Stress and Worry: I would like to tell you how very unhappy and miserable you make me. You tell me the world is full…

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Posted on30 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: November

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on25 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Tearful but thankful

by Just Frances4 Comments on Tearful but thankful

Well, it would seem that I wasn’t meant to have a proper Thanksgiving this year. I wished for one and even invited family and friends…

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Posted on16 November 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

The good, the bad, and the uncertain

by Just Frances1 Comment on The good, the bad, and the uncertain

I have a lot on my mind right now. The good, the bad, and the uncertain. I’m not willing or emotionally able to share the…

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Posted on31 October 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: October

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on27 October 20105 July 2021Everyday Life

Becoming a butterfly

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I needed a bit of inspiration today, so I turned to one of God’s most amazing creations. “How does one become a butterfly?” she asked.…

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Posted on25 October 20105 July 2021Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Today I will…

by Just Frances5 Comments on Today I will…

Today’s writing prompt was to write for ten minutes starting with the words “Today I will…”. So when lunch came around I grabbed my laptop…

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Posted on30 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: September

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on20 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Sometimes I want to…

by Just Frances7 Comments on Sometimes I want to…

Sometimes I want to scream at the top of my lungs. I want to yell. I want to shout. I want to wail about how…

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Posted on19 September 201012 March 2022Crafting & Creating

God’s Eyes

by Just Frances5 Comments on God’s Eyes

On the drive home from the airport Friday evening, I started to think about Ojo de Dios (God’s Eyes). I don’t know what brought the…

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Posted on14 September 20104 July 2021Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

That’s me home [?]

by Just Frances4 Comments on That’s me home [?]

Well, that’s me home again to the great US of A. But you know what? I don’t feel that I’ve come home. I feel like…

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Posted on30 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: August

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on15 August 20104 July 2021Everyday Life

Plus one

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I’ve been Just Frances + One for a couple of days. It’s scary. It’s weird. It’s scary. It’s fun. And did I mention it’s scary?…

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Posted on31 July 20103 July 2021Everyday Life

Finding joy: July

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My 2010 resolution was to find a bit of joy every day. Each day, I thought about the things that bring me joy and posted them…

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Posted on28 July 201016 November 2022Everyday Life, Health & Wellness

The gift of life

by Just Frances1 Comment on The gift of life

My aunt received a new(ish) kidney today, courtesy of a very dear friend of the family. (We’ve always said that Jeanne was part of the…

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