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You Will Make It!

Shaun Bradford

That was the post I shared last year.

Here’s the post I shared seven years ago.

Sitting here in tears! Seven years ago, I was going through a divorce that seemed to never end. I felt helpless and hopeless. It had been over four years and it felt like the end was nowhere in sight. I had signed the divorce papers, but my ex refused to sign them, even after agreeing he would. I’m so grateful that part of my life is over. I didn’t think I would make it, but I did! I made it!!

Listen, whatever you’re facing, release it to God. Fully surrender it to Him. It wasn’t until I let go and started living the way God said I could, that things began to change. It wasn’t until May 31 that he signed the papers, but I had already decided to take back my life.

God is good!

Wishing you a beautiful self-love Saturday. Remember to do something extra special for yourself. You deserve it!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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God’s Plan And Scheduled Time

Shaun Bradford

I needed to see all three messages this morning (the two captions and the main message). In 2022 and 2023, I had no idea I would be where I am today. I felt so behind. I felt like things weren’t moving or coming together. But God! Even though I couldn’t see or feel it, He already had things lined up. I was never behind. Everything was happening according to God’s plan, scheduled times, and with my best interests in mind.

You’re not behind. You’re where you need to be at this moment in time. Hang in there. Everything will happen according to God’s plan, scheduled time, and with your best interest in mind.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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Guess Who’s Awake?

Shaun Bradford

Me!

I’m awake.😂

I fell asleep a little after 8:00 PM. Now, I’m wide awake.

The conference went well. I didn’t take as many pictures as usual, and people actually noticed. Talk about hilarious! Charlene (my hair) just wouldn’t cooperate. However, I did take pictures with those who mentioned that I hadn’t taken any pictures with them (I usually take a lot of selfies with folks). What’s so amusing is that I’m the worst photographer, struggle with posing, never know where to look in the camera (still, after all these years), and have an off/on relationship with selfies, yet they think I’m the best picture taker. I had several people tell others, “LaShaundrea knows how to take good pictures,” and I just laughed. Y’all, they trust me so much that they’re okay with me taking multiple shots until I’m satisfied with the outcome. Honestly, I’m not sure if that’s a good thing or a bad thing because I’m constantly saying, “Nah, I don’t like that one. Let’s take another one.” But I guess they don’t mind the hassle.

I will say this, though, the ones who take the pictures actually look forward to me sharing them on social media, and they love seeing them reshared every year. I always reshare them close to conference time.

So, the reason I take so many pictures is because I truly love people and want them to know they’re seen—that they matter. Y’all, I see them! And I love seeing their smiling faces. I love hearing their laughs. I take it all in. The photos just capture the moments.

Side note: I typically take selfies because I can see myself/expression when I snap the shot. So most of my pictures with others are selfies. I used to try to explain this, but I don’t anymore because they don’t seem to care. They just like taking the pictures.

Anyhoo… I still have pictures to share from yesterday. I hate that I fell asleep without posting them. Maybe I’ll schedule them to be shared first thing in the morning so they’ll see them when they wake up.🤔

Okay, let me go back to sleep. I’m starting to ramble. Just felt like talking.

Hope you have/had a restful night.♥️

Love you,

Shaun