Memorial service, celebration of life, funeral. Maybelle Crabtree here. Well the first quarter of 2025 has come and gone. And in that first quarter I have attended four – count them four – memorial services. Now I don’t know if that sounds like a lot to you but it does to me. Four people who I loved and respected are no longer here and that makes me very sad. Memorial … [Read more...] about Memorial Service, Celebration of Life, Funeral
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Pray One Word
Pray one word. Maybelle Crabtree here. A new year is upon us which means it’s time to tell you my One Word for the year 2025. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then read this post about One Word. I had a few words come to mind that I thought would be appropriate for this year. Words like “create,” “purpose,” “finish,” and “intentional.” But, alas, it’s not any of those … [Read more...] about Pray One Word
An Overwhelming Halloween
An overwhelming Halloween. Maybelle Crabtree here. We thought our first Halloween on Primrose Lane would be quiet and kind of boring. Boy, were we wrong. Our house was part of the first phase of the tract; eight houses total, 4 on each side of the street. Due to the fact that most of us moved in just a couple of months before and two homes sat empty, some of us hadn’t … [Read more...] about An Overwhelming Halloween
Love and Faithful
Love and Faithful. Maybelle Crabtree here. Tom’s and my wedding anniversary rolled around again a few weeks ago. Without a doubt, it was an emotional day for me. And for some reason, I drove to the beach. Once there, I walked along the shoreline and eventually found some dry sand to sit on. As usual, I thought about our wedding day. The first thing that always comes to mind … [Read more...] about Love and Faithful
Life is a Team Sport
Life is a team sport. Maybelle Crabtree here. That phrase has stuck in my head since I read it in my devotional book entitled, Hugs: Daily Inspirations for Women. Here’s a portion of that devotional: Life is a team sport, and all of us need occasional pats on the back from our teammates. So be cheerful, with a smile on your face and encouraging words on your lips. By … [Read more...] about Life is a Team Sport