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Tag: widow blog (archives)

These posts are from my “widow blog” that was started before this blog with periodic posts about the grieving process running in parallel with Just Frances posts.

Posted on16 June 20102 July 2021Widow Life

Stone crosses; Part two

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Stone crosses; Part two

It’s been about six months since I started working with the monument company on Paul’s headstone and I’ve finally seen the first photos of the…

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Posted on12 June 20102 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Stuff: His, Mine, Ours

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I have a house full of stuff. Stuff I accumulated before I ever met Paul. Stuff Paul accumulated before he ever met me. Stuff we accumulated…

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Posted on10 June 20102 July 2021Widow Life

The big steps are the scariest

by Just Frances2 Comments on The big steps are the scariest

I met with my real estate agent today. He came into my home and looked around; he’d not seen it since shortly after we moved…

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Posted on8 June 20102 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Stuck

by Just Frances2 Comments on Stuck

I feel stuck some days. Frozen in this place of fear; this place with an uncertain future. I guess I thought what so many people…

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Posted on3 June 20102 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

There is a difference

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Being an early adopter of Widowhood means not only learning the kinks and bugs on my own, but it also means that I have to…

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Posted on2 June 20102 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Anything but late

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“How do you refer to your husband when talking to other people?” Note: This post was originally shared on my “widowhood” blog, “Frances 3.0: Still…

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Posted on1 June 20102 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Changing rooms

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I moved the bed around in my room yesterday. It’s the first “big” change since Paul died more than a year ago. I suppose I…

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Posted on18 April 201030 June 2021Widow Life

The return of memories

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The last few weeks have been really hard. It seems that the closer I get to the anniversary of Paul’s death, the more memories I…

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Posted on22 March 201029 June 2021Everyday Life, Widow Life

Of death and taxes

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I finally filed my taxes. I say finally because I normally have mine completed and filed the first week of February – based on the…

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Posted on17 February 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Back to church

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Today is Ash Wednesday and the first time I’ve gone to church since Paul died, other than his funeral and memorial service and a wedding.…

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Posted on10 February 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Inside jokes

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I hear voices in my head most days. I hear these little quips and one-liners; I hear comments and jokes; I hear moans and groans;…

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Posted on6 February 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Eight years ago

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Paul and I met eight years ago today, on 6 February 2002. It was such a funny and unexpected day. I was meant to be…

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Posted on2 February 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Nine months

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It dawned on me today that it’s been nine months since I buried Paul. I just don’t know how that’s possible. I still have trouble…

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Posted on1 February 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Resolving to find joy

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My new year’s resolution was simple this year, or so I thought. I resolved to find a bit of joy in each day. The idea…

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Posted on27 January 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Finding the words

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I wrote not long ago about finally getting around to making arrangements for Paul’s headstone. At the time, I was maybe a little sad because…

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Posted on25 January 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Unscented memories

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Science has proven time and time again that scents are the biggest human memory triggers. Of course, most of us don’t need to read boring…

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Posted on18 January 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Carrying on

by Just Frances1 Comment on Carrying on

The last few days have been bitter-sweet for me. I’m trying to move forward with life; trying to continue doing all of the things I…

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Posted on14 January 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Soothing words

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In the hours and days after Paul died, I received countless emails, Facebook messages, and sympathy cards. Everywhere I went I was bombarded with the…

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Posted on6 January 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Family-in-laws

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I spend a lot of time here complaining about things that I find upsetting and frustrating, but there are many things that I find comforting…

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Posted on4 January 201027 June 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Emergency contacts

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I had my first doctor visit of the new year today as a follow-up after becoming quite ill on Christmas day. Sadly, a new year…

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