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The Tree
As I sit outside on my deck, the sun shines, birds sing, and leaves dance with the wind. My mind is scattered and wants to wander to the...
Joy Mattingly
Jun 4, 2023
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Two Decades
Today is December 7th, which means it’s been TWO DECADES since my son, Isaac, was born! It’s hard to believe so much time has gone by on...
Joy Mattingly
Dec 7, 2022
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The Missed Appointment
For the first time, probably ever, I missed a medical appointment. Not on purpose, of course, or because of illness or anything like...
Joy Mattingly
Nov 4, 2022
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The Interview
It’s finally happened. I have an interview for a job that aligns with my experience and education! It’s my first interview since earning...
Joy Mattingly
Oct 27, 2022
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Spiders and Church
There was a time in my life when I stopped going to church. I could list the varied reasons why, some justifiable and some not, but it...
Joy Mattingly
Feb 27, 2022
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February 13, 2003
If I wrote this 19 years ago today, this is what I would have written... The last couple of weeks have been difficult. Isaac had his...
Joy Mattingly
Feb 13, 2022
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Isaac, Part 1
Nineteen years ago, my son, Isaac, was born on December 7. His name means laughter, but the day he was born was everything except...
Joy Mattingly
Dec 7, 2021
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