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
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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
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?