HeyJaredFreda Donnelly
A collection of thoughtful essays on faith, love, work, family, and culture for readers who suspect ordinary life is far more sacred than it first appears.
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The Donnelly Homestead (opens the original)
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As you know, I’ve recently gotten married before God and my favorite people. I’ve also recently become a landowner. If the land was in Scotland instead of Texas, you’d have to call me “Lady Freda,” but as a hopeful romantic who’s packing away the white dress, you’re welcome to simply call me “Mrs. Donnelly,” as long as you call me. <a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!IhzN!,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-m
Today is My Wedding Day (opens the original)
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I am getting married today. Can you believe it? By the time you read this my darling bridal party will be set to work helping me look like a bridal vision for the man of my dreams before we consecrate our relationship before God, our loved ones, and our parish. We’re going on 11 years and nearing 12 years in just 2 weeks’ time.In honor of today being a very special occasion, perhaps you will allow me the grace to expand my repertoire to show you this poem I wrote about Kyle? If so, read on. This
Vital Signs of the Heart (opens the original)
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Vital Signs of the Heart (opens the original)
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Charlie Kirk: A Man, A Myth, and A Very Missed Legend (opens the original)
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People are sometimes surprised that I take the time to say the thing that so often goes unsaid until someone is gone. But, when able, I feel compelled to take the opportunity to let them know that I see them and that their presence in my life is not overlooked. Maybe it’s because I’ve been acutely aware of mortality since I was seven years old and accidentally looked into the room where my mother’s wake was being held, her raven hair spread out like a dark halo in her casket. Perhaps it’s becaus
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