JoyReturns
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A Widow's Thoughts and Adventures On Living A Joy-Filled Life.
JoyReturns
2d ago
Happy end of April! This monarch posed for approximately 350 photos on my lilac bush the other day. Not one butterfly since 2010 has posed for so many photos. In 2010 it was an ancestor of this monarch butterfly who modeled for me. Enjoy these photos ( there is more to come). Then savor the ..read more
JoyReturns
1w ago
It’s been a very interesting experience cleaning out my loved one’s house. I never know what books, documents, pictures, letters, and other things lie lurking in the dark shadows of the basement, cedar chests, and other nooks and crannies. I found this book while cleaning out a bookcase. It was copyrighted back in 1954 and ..read more
JoyReturns
1w ago
Hello. Sorry it’s been so long since my last post. The computer is not “seeing” the camera when I try to transfer the photos. Then family business called, so it’s been a wild and crazy week So while I work on the camera and computer here is a photo from my phone. Blessings to you ..read more
JoyReturns
3w ago
From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised! Psalm 113:3 (ESV) No filters or overlays on this photo. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her adventures, hoping to inspire widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives ..read more
JoyReturns
1M ago
WELCOME TO APRIL! I am thankful for a new day, a new week, and a new month filled with new mercies. What are you thankful for? May April shower us with an abundance of God’s blessings. Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.23 They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.24 I ..read more
JoyReturns
1M ago
This post was inspired by a Holy Week email series from Kaitlyn Bouchillon. He went to the cross for our sins because he had compassion for wretches like me and you. Think about that today. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her adventures, hoping to inspire ..read more
JoyReturns
1M ago
Let’s end the work week with one of my daffodils trying hard to just bloom among the flurries. This picture was taken on Wednesday morning. Spring is blooming all around, just open your eyes and then give thanks for all the signs of new life at the beginning of a new season. Bio: Michele Kearns is ..read more
JoyReturns
1M ago
Earlier this year, I posted that my phrase was “Just Bloom.” Inspired by a page in my Katie Daisy Planner. In other words, use what talents God has given me to beautify the world. Be faithful in my endeavors as God is faithful to me. Just bloom like these beauties in my front flower bed ..read more
JoyReturns
1M ago
Be like the pink hyacinths and just bloom no matter what the weather. Then stay blooming even when the weather turns back to winter from false spring. Overnight temperatures will be below freezing the next four nights. It will be interesting to see how they adapt. May God bless you with a blooming good day ..read more
JoyReturns
1M ago
Here are some lovely shades of purple to brighten you hump day. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and HUG© (Hope Unites Globally) Award-Winner of JoyReturns. She shares her adventures, hoping to inspire widows to move through grief and rebuild their lives. Michele is a lover of history. books, and lipstick. She is also the ..read more