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
Why Is This So Difficult?
Maybelle Crabtree here. For the past couple of weeks I have been trying to put together a post about rejuvenation for my Sabbath series. This week I finally wrote the rough draft. It was difficult and scattered. Even to me it wasn’t making sense. Finally, I threw my pen on the desk in frustration, got up from my chair, and muttered, “Why is this so difficult?” After pacing … [Read more...] about Why Is This So Difficult?
The Sabbath is for Renewal
Maybelle Crabtree here. I wrote a post earlier this year about my One Word for 2022: renew. Today I’m writing about renewal because the Sabbath is for renewal. Renew vs. Renewal As stated in my previous post, renew means to make like new, regenerate, and give fresh life or strength to. Renewal, on the other hand, is an act or process of making changes to something in … [Read more...] about The Sabbath is for Renewal