Focused

Here’s what I shared last year.

Facebook Memory: February 15, 2023

You are sooo close! So close!!
STAY FOCUSED!!!♥️

I am pretty sure when I shared this I was trying to encourage myself to stay focused just as much as I was trying to encourage everyone else. This was during the time when my mom was still in and out of the hospital, and I was trying to get back on my feet. I kept hearing to stay focused, not to get sidetracked by the things I was seeing. By the progress everyone else was making when things seemed to be at a standstill or falling apart for me. I had to stay focused on my dreams and goals. Listen, I was all over the place trying to care for Momma and figure out how to make money. So yeah, that reminder was for me too. I needed to focus.

Now, the “you are sooo close” part did not happen overnight. Honestly, I’m just now getting a taste of what I have been striving for for the last few years. It took some time to get here. And I cannot lie, the “sooo close” part kept me motivated. So thankful I did not give up.

Side Note (been posting a lot of these lately): Surround yourself with people who have your best interests at heart. Those who understand your goals and dreams. Those who value you and your presence. Honestly, until recently, I didn’t know people were actually looking out for me while I was going through everything. People say they have your back, but do they? Now, I knew my babies had my back but felt isolated from everyone else. People used to tell me they appreciated me but I didn’t really feel it. Only from a select few. Just thinking—Maybe it was because I didn’t recognize my own value and didn’t have my own back (like I said I did). Hmmm…

I know this is all random but it’s what I am feeling at the moment. Listen, my sister just sent me a gift just for being me. So I’m bawling as I write. When I tell you this has been an emotional past few weeks. It’s like something has changed within me. Can’t quite explain it but I love it here!

Okay… That’s all. Smile

Praying you’re having a wonderful day!♥️

Love you,

Shaun