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
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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
One Word – Forward to Recovery
Forward to Recovery. Maybelle Crabtree here. As I stated in my last post, I believed I failed to live up to my 2023 One Word of “Forward.” Maybe failed isn’t the correct word. Maybe I just wasn’t as successful as I thought I would be. Or it could be that my grandiose plans are just too much. I set the bar too high for myself. Once again, a new year is upon us and I am … [Read more...] about One Word – Forward to Recovery
Grief Sucks!
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?