Grief Sucks! Maybelle Crabtree here. I said it. There's no two ways about it. Grief sucks. If you don't agree with me, well then you've never been through it. And if you haven't been through it, then you haven't been living. Or maybe you live in a cave. Or you are a hermit. We all experience some kind of loss - a death, a divorce, a job loss to name a few. It happens. … [Read more...] about Grief Sucks!
What is God Asking of Me?
What is God asking of me? Maybelle Crabtree here. So it’s the end of November and I’m looking back at the events of this year. This year has been difficult for me; not for anything in particular, just difficult. My word for this year was “forward” and I have not lived that word very well. Maybe I’m just in the deepest part of my grieving process. At times, I feel even more … [Read more...] about What is God Asking of Me?
Once a Widow, Always a Widow?
Once a widow, always a widow, right? Maybelle Crabtree here. Well, I thought so but maybe I’m wrong. I went to my first widows' gathering a few months ago. Widowers were there too. Irene who started this little group holds the monthly meeting at her house. I think Irene believes that it’s her mission in life to get widows and widowers together. As in, she’s a matchmaker. A … [Read more...] about Once a Widow, Always a Widow?
One Word – Forward – for the New Year
Maybelle Crabtree here. If there’s one word I’m going to remember this New Year it will be “forward.” A simple word that means the direction that someone is facing or traveling; onward as to make progress toward a (hopefully) successful conclusion. Forward Phrases Many phrases have the word “forward” in them such as “bring forward” (calling up for consideration), “look … [Read more...] about One Word – Forward – for the New Year
Thanksgiving Day – Then and Now
Maybelle Crabtree here. Thanksgiving Day then and now. My how they have changed. Thanksgiving Day - Then My Thanksgiving Day then, as a child, was like the famous Normal Rockwell painting, “Freedom From Want.” In it, the grandmother is placing the big turkey platter in front of the grandfather who is ready to slice and serve the bird. Sitting around the table is the rest … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Day – Then and Now