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?
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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?
One Word – Forward – for the New Year
Maybelle Crabtree here. If there’s one word I’m going to remember this New Year it will be “forward.” A simple word that means the direction that someone is facing or traveling; onward as to make progress toward a (hopefully) successful conclusion. Forward Phrases Many phrases have the word “forward” in them such as “bring forward” (calling up for consideration), “look … [Read more...] about One Word – Forward – for the New Year
Thanksgiving Day – Then and Now
Maybelle Crabtree here. Thanksgiving Day then and now. My how they have changed. Thanksgiving Day - Then My Thanksgiving Day then, as a child, was like the famous Normal Rockwell painting, “Freedom From Want.” In it, the grandmother is placing the big turkey platter in front of the grandfather who is ready to slice and serve the bird. Sitting around the table is the rest … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Day – Then and Now
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?