I just saw a Red Lobster commercial for their Crab Fest!! Please!!!!!!!! Red Lobster, I hate it for you, but I thought of it first. #crabbfest 2006 was our final year. But, never forget (when you see the Red Lobster ad) we were the originalCrabbfest LOL!!! Thousands upon thousands of you came, we played, sang, and celebrated Jesus, our KY roots, and our amazing friends. This week was for you, not us. Owensboro KY rolled out the red carpet for the 2.1 million dollar economic impact that the event brought to town. I miss Owensboro, especially Moonlite Bar B Q. I miss all my road friends that seemed like family. I miss the green room and Sally Pinkstons apple dumplings, I miss the Isaacs set every night, I miss the loud crowds that didnt get the memo that it was a gospel event....and got loud every night...loud and proud, all the while praising and soaking in the anointing that seemed easily felt from the nose bleed seats, to the stage. I could write of miracles and wonders from all those years in that building. I could write of broken things being repaired, diseases suddenly gone after oil and prayer, salvation for hundreds.....yes, theres surely a book coming that cements the memories for my grandchildren. :) This is the 8th anniversary of the end of that era. I want to give a big shout to ALL of you that agreed to be volunteers...all of you that worked and sacrificed your vacation days, your personal time, to come be a part of our special week!! Theres hundreds of you, our family and friends. Today Im remembering. We worked all year, every day, for this event. The kids labored tirelessly as did our entire staff. I worked so hard, at times I felt I wouldnt survive, but I did. I dont miss producing a large event, but I miss the event.....no one does it quite like that. Eight years ago today we decided to retire the Crabb Family as a touring entity. They sang for another year while they prepared for their individual paths. But today marks the anniversary of the decision to move forward. 8 years ago this week was perhaps the second most emotional week of my life, second only to the bus wreck. Im happy to report they are all doing well and God was in the decision. But I must say, it was my lifes work. I felt as if I was taking my baby to a desert island and leaving it. Its the toughest choice Ive ever made, but I knew it was right. This ministry was my life from the age of 35 until 50. I had to start over at 50. But hey, no sweat. You know how cool God is. I could give you details, but it feels like bragging....so I wont. I was 50 and unemployed. The Lord helped me. The kids are great, Im great, and God is faithful. We did what had to be done. Im thankful for all 6 kids, their spouses, and my grandchildren. Im thankful for Steve. They are my heart and my life. I bet you already knew that?? :) #memories #loveisstronger #loveisthickerthanblood Footnote: I heard Aaron Crabb preach the house down last night. Im so thankful that he listened to God, not man. Just saying.
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 17:11:27 +0000
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