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Tag: grief

Posted on24 January 202331 January 2023Musings & Ramblings

Missing Mum

by Just FrancesLeave a comment on Missing Mum

It’s been a year since my mother died. A year without her laughter. A year without her smile. A year without her friendship. It’s been…

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Posted on31 December 20227 January 2023Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Health & Wellness, Musings & Ramblings

Goals 2022: Wrapping up and moving on

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With 2022 quickly making an exit, it’s time for my annual goal wrap-up and review. And then, I am ready to move on! My overarching…

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Posted on12 December 202220 December 2022Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Sunday Skype traditions

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It’s been a year since my last Skype call with Mum. It was a “short” call lasting just 2 hours 33 minutes and 39 seconds.…

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Posted on2 October 20221 November 2022Musings & Ramblings

SuzieQ: Hearts and friendship

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A month ago, I woke to the sad news that my dear friend didn’t wake up. The news came as a shock, and I wanted…

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Posted on5 September 202228 September 2022Travels, Adventures & Explorations

A coastal weekend in Northumberland

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I spent the weekend camping along the Northumbrian Coast in northeast England and I am feeling relaxed and rejuvenated now. It was a nice way…

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Posted on9 June 20224 August 2022Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Rosaries and rifles

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My mother’s funeral was yesterday. It began with a Rosary and ended with rifle fire. Just the way she would have wanted it. It’s still…

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Posted on21 May 2022Chronic Illness, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Remembering red flags: Happy 17th anniversary, to me

by Just Frances2 Comments on Remembering red flags: Happy 17th anniversary, to me

Today marks 17 years since I became Mrs Ryan. And despite the absence of Mr Ryan, I like to mark this day as it was…

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Posted on8 May 202217 June 2022Musings & Ramblings

Everybody’s mother

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A few days ago, I shared a post about my mother and what she meant (means) to me. But she wasn’t just my mother, she…

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Posted on29 April 20221 May 2022Everyday Life

A tribute to my mother

by Just Frances4 Comments on A tribute to my mother

On Tuesday, 29 April 1947, my mother was born. Sadly, on Monday, 24 January 2022, she died. That means that she is not here with…

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Posted on26 April 202216 June 2022Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

13 years of missing Paul; of missing me

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It’s now been 13 years since my beloved husband, Paul, died suddenly and unexpectedly. It’s a strange feeling, being this far from the immediate grief…

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Posted on24 March 202213 July 2022Musings & Ramblings

From moments on Earth to eternity in Heaven

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Trigger warning: This post recounts my time with my mother in the last hours and moments of her life. It might be an upsetting or…

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Posted on21 February 202228 February 2022Everyday Life, Fitness & Exercise, Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Blessings at 48

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Today, I am 48 years old. And today hurts. Not because I’m 48, but rather because I am now officially older than my late husband.…

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Posted on7 February 202227 February 2022Musings & Ramblings, Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Home and heartbroken

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I arrived home in Scotland yesterday, a month later than my initial plan. Home, and heartbroken… My holiday was meant to be a wonderfully happy…

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Posted on2 February 20223 February 2022Everyday Life, Musings & Ramblings

Barbara Ann (Eberle) Cook

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My mother died on Monday, 24 January 2022 and I have missed her since her last breath left her body. I will miss her forever,…

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Posted on31 January 202220 February 2022Travels, Adventures & Explorations

Road-tripping to Stonehenge

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My holidays home to America have been very different than expected. I planned to arrive just before Christmas to spend time with my parents and…

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Posted on27 November 202128 November 2021Widow Life

Sixty years ago

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Today should be a big celebration to mark my husband’s 60th birthday. But, as with too many years before, he is not here to celebrate;…

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Posted on22 July 202121 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Older by a day: 47+

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Today is not my birthday. But it does mark the day that I am older. Oh, sure, every day is a day that we are…

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Posted on21 May 202119 July 2021Widow Life

Sixteen and candles

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Today is my “would be” 16th wedding anniversary. Yes, it has been 16 years since I laughed at the altar in my hometown church and…

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Posted on28 April 20212 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Walking with grief

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I met a man when I was out walking the other day and the encounter provided me with so much to ponder about life –…

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Posted on26 April 20212 July 2021Musings & Ramblings, Widow Life

Twelve years forward, mostly

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Another year has gone by without my husband by my side. After 12 years of this horrible widow life, I have come to know what…

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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)

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