Maybelle Crabtree here. Mother’s Day is just around the corner and I saw a sign for sale at a local discount store. It read the following: “Behind every great kid is a mom who’s pretty sure she’s screwing it up.” I stopped in the store aisle for a few moments staring at the sign and pondering the phrase. I then thought to myself, “Maybelle, how many times when your kids were … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day: Blessed or Stressed?
Holidays
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
Faith is in the Journey at Advent
My family was asked to light the Advent candles as few years ago.. We were picked for the second week of Advent which is the “Faith” candle. Laurel, who was 8 at the time, had asked me once how families get to light the candles. “You have to be asked,” I replied. “Do you think someday we can do it?” she inquired. “Sure, if they ask.” “Who does the asking?” “I’m … [Read more...] about Faith is in the Journey at Advent