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
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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?
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 What?
Maybelle Crabtree here. I read a devotional a couple of weeks ago about the Sabbath. It was short and sweet. Just like a devotional is supposed to be. But this one was too short. The explanation of a Sabbath was vague. Now I realize this was a devotional and not an essay but I wanted more information; more than the devotional gave me. Of course, I did what I always do: … [Read more...] about The Sabbath is for What?
I Hate You, Mommy!
Maybelle Crabtree here. “I hate you, Mommy!” I remember the first time my son, Matthew, said those words to me. He sat on the couch, legs crisscrossed. His arms folded across each other. His eyes glared at me. He said the words slowly, emphasizing each word. I was in the kitchen washing dishes. My reply was calm and nonchalant. “Well, I guess I’m doing my job right then.” I … [Read more...] about I Hate You, Mommy!