While cleaning out my “Drafts,” I discovered that posts I’d already posted somehow ended up back in my drafts. So weird.
Anyhoo… I’ve only made it to January 2026. I have sooo many more drafts to look through.🥴 So, if you see something like a holiday post shared on a day that’s completely off, know that it was in my drafts. Or!! If you see a message and it’s one you need, know it was divinely placed in my drafts so I could republish it at the exact moment you needed it. That’s how God works.☺️
Today we celebrate fathers and father figures who continue to make a difference in our lives as well as the lives of others.
Fathers…
Your love, wisdom, guidance, and sacrifices haven’t gone unnoticed. We see your heart and value your presence. Thank you for all you do. Thank you for being YOU!
Please take time to enjoy your special day!♥️
We love you,
Shaun
**Originally published on June 21, 2026. Found in my drafts.**
If your future self could send you one sentence, what do you hope it would say?
If my future self could send myself one sentence—ONLY one—I would say, “Baby! Trust God!” I know it seems so simple, but I know this is the saying I would listen to. I know, because I’ve said it to myself almost daily for decades (have journal entries to prove it). Trusting God has gotten me through some crazy, sometimes unbearable times. Trust God has allowed me to step out on faith more times than I can remember. Trusting God has carried me through my fears and comforted me through my pain and tears. So, yes, “Trust God” is it!
Thanks for asking the question and reminding me of the mantra I’ve been living by my entire life (not just adulthood). I trust God.
Signed and sealed with love and gratitude,
Shaun♥️
**Originally published on August 11, 2026. Somehow ended up in my drafts.**
Since it’s Friday, here are two flashbacks from this day six years ago. Both resonated with me this morning.
October 2, 2026 – Facebook Memories
God placed me where He could grow me.
I feel this.
I understand this.
Fannie Lou Hamer—an American icon and leader from the Mississippi Delta. (She was born and lived not even an hour from where I was born.)
Mrs. Hamer’s statement reflects where I currently am in life.
“When I liberate myself, I liberate others.”
Even though this week has been all about me, I know this journey isn’t only about me. I’ve spent most of my life putting everyone’s needs before my own. Not intentionally. It just happened that way. However, this week, I realized I could no longer effectively help anyone until I helped myself first—until I liberated myself.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Mrs. Hamer had breast cancer when she died. She suffered in silence while putting others’ needs before her own. Let that sink in…🩷🕊️
If you’d like to read more about Fannie Lou Hamer and her work as a Civil Rights grassroots leader, here’s a good source from Women’s History.org: Fannie Lou Hamer.
Yes, I was placed here to grow.🪴
This is all I have for now. I pray you have a beautifully blessed day.♥️
I love you,
Shaun
By the way… Tyler Perry’s latest movie, Doing Life, is streaming on Netflix. He said it’s his most powerful movie yet. So y’all already know I can’t wait to see it!😁
Your God-given purpose is specific to you and only you, just like your gifts. Someone needs what you have, and they need it from YOU.
So, keep showing up and always show up as YOU!
The song I’ve been hearing since I woke up is “Trust in You” by Anthony Brown. It’s unrelated to the message above. Had to share it so that it would stop playing over and over in my head.
Side note: If you’re the reason I’m hearing the song, then I’m fulfilling my purpose by sharing it. Smile.
Hey Y’all! I couldn’t sleep long. Last night’s victories across the nation have reignited every dream I thought possible. Don’t get me wrong, the dreams were still here, but the energy was slowly dissipating. HA! But it’s BACK!!! And this time I… no, we must hit the ground running like never before. Celebrate and get moving. We have work to do!
“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” –Harriet Tubman
Georgia’s newly elected governor, Keisha Lance Bottoms, tells the story of being a little girl around six years old, passing the governor’s mansion and wondering what it looked like inside and what it felt like to walk inside. Whew!!! I know that dream. Mine isn’t hers, but it’s so similar. I cannot afford to give up! I must see this thing through.
Before I end, I want to recognize Ms. Stacey Abrams for her leadership and guidance. She was also here in Mississippi, lending her support. Here’s what I wrote several years ago after her run for Governor of Georgia.
“The highlight of the night was not a win, but a beautifully delivered concession speech by Stacey Abrams, Georgia’s gubernatorial candidate. Y’all, Stacey is not finished. I know they thought last night’s results would take her out of the game. Nah.. this loss just gave her more momentum. She’s on fire! And the fire she’s ignited in Georgia is about to spread like wildfire to surrounding states. Yes.. this is ONLY the beginning. Stacey is a change agent.” (Wednesday Writings, November 9, 2022)
This is all for now. We’re still waiting on the results for our Senate race. The race was too close to call, which is a very good thing! This race is so significant for our state. People want change!
I pray that you have a wonderful day. May it be filled with lots of light and love.♥️
This is all for now. Don’t spend too much time watching the polls. We may not know the outcome, but God already does. Our job is to VOTE, then rest in Him. This year, I refuse to let this election stress me out, and you shouldn’t either.
I pray you have a wonderfully blessed day. May it be filled with lots of love and joy.
Happy Monday!☀️ Not sure why I feel the need to mark this date (note the title), but it feels as if today is going to be a significant one.
This morning, I saw a short clip by A. R. Bernard, Sr. and decided to include one of his key points in today’s inspirational posts.
“Never judge a season by what it feels like when you’re in it, because it could feel like the last place you want to be, and yet it’s the first place you need to be for what God has in store for you.” –A. R. Bernard
Where you are right now is where you need to be. God is preparing you for what’s ahead.
If you don’t feel this message, I certainly do. I can feel the change. I can feel a shift happening. I’m so grateful I was obedient this weekend and put my phone on Do Not Disturb. I needed that intimate time alone with God. No outside voices or thoughts. Just me and God.
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