Maybelle Crabtree here. Why did God gave me a third child? That's a question I have often contemplated. Back then we were a happy family of four. Tom and I produced our replacements – one boy and one girl. We felt fortunate and blessed to have conceived two babies which was two more than I thought I would have. According to Doctors... My appendix ruptured during my … [Read more...] about A Third Child? Why Me God?
Renew at Chinese New Year
Maybelle Crabtree here. Gong hei fat choy! That is Cantonese for “wishing you happiness and prosperity.” Yes, it’s that time of the year again: Chinese New Year. It’s also that time of the year when I share my One Word for the year 2022. If you are new to my blog, or would just like a review, click here to read my 2020 post about what One Word is all about. You can also click … [Read more...] about Renew at Chinese New Year
The Magi’s Journey – Is It Ours Too?
Maybelle Crabtree here. It was just another Sunday before Christmas so many moons ago. We were driving home from church; Matthew and Laurel were buckled into their booster seats and Holly in her infant seat. Silence filled the air except for the sound of Christmas songs from the radio. Suddenly, Matthew grumbles, “Boy, am I sure glad I’m not Baby Jesus.” Tom and I quickly … [Read more...] about The Magi’s Journey – Is It Ours Too?
Make a Joyful Noise this Christmas Season
Maybelle Crabtree here. “Christmas time is here, Happiness and cheer, Fun for all that children call, Their favorite time of year.” That is the opening verse of the Christmas song (Christmas Time is Here) made famous in A Charlie Brown Christmas. Yes, it’s that time of the year to make a joyful noise unto the Lord as we celebrate His birth by singing Christmas carols. Now what … [Read more...] about Make a Joyful Noise this Christmas Season
There’s Always Something to be Thankful For
Maybelle Crabtree here. While this year is not one I wish to repeat, I have learned throughout my life that even in challenging times there is always something to be thankful for. And with Thanksgiving Day just a few days away, we should all stop and reflect on the things in our lives that we can be thankful for. Even though this year could have been a whole lot better … [Read more...] about There’s Always Something to be Thankful For