Finally packing my birthday memorabilia away and wanted to share these two cards with you. They’re what I consider my smiles, my treasures.🌺
The first card is from my bestie of 50 years! I just love her.♥️
This second one is from my baby girl. And as you can see, she still refers to herself as my baby. So does my son. They’re my hearts!🥰🥰
I know I’ve said this at least a thousand times— “I am truly blessed.” Y’all, I don’t take my life or the people God has placed in my life for granted.
What’s a chapter of your life you’d title “The Hard Years” — and what got you through it?
I would title my twenties as “The Hard Years” of my life. Actually, it all began the night I graduated from high school in 1991. I was 17 years old—just a kid.
That night, the guy who would eventually become my first boyfriend, showed up on his Kawasaki Ninja motorcycle, and life as I knew it changed. I spent those few years before my twenties and nearly the entire decade of my twenties on what seemed like a nonstop emotional roller coaster. During that time, I also joined the military and became a single mother. Honestly, life back then was just HARD.
So, how did I make it through?
1) Journaling– At the time, I had been journaling (keeping a diary) since childhood. I always wrote out my thoughts as if I were having conversations with God. Y’all, journaling got me through some tough times.
2) God– My relationship with God always remained constant. Even when I wasn’t at my best spiritually, I had faith that whatever I was going through would eventually get better. Don’t get me wrong, I probably cried the majority of my twenties, but I never lost faith in God.
3) Therapy– At 20 years old, I was smart enough to know I needed therapy and found a therapist at the base clinic. Even though I would spend the next several years crying and struggling, the coping techniques my therapist gave me were invaluable. I still use them today. Shout out to Ms. Elaine!
The hardest years of my life ended around age 28 when I had finished my second enlistment as an active duty airman. When I left active duty, I joined the reserves and enrolled in college. I would be lying if I said the tears and struggles stopped there, because they didn’t. However, life was far better than it had been, and it became even better in my 30s. Then my 40s hit and that was a whole-nother story! Smile.
Thank you for asking the question and allowing me to share. Wishing everyone a beautiful day!
Signed and sealed with gratitude and love,
Shaun♥️
**By the way, if you need a little inspiration or motivation to get you through the day, stop by Shaun’s Daily Inspiration.
I have been 53 years old for exactly two weeks now. Woohoo!!🎉
So do I feel any differently?
Ummm… A little.
I feel a little more settled. A little more relaxed. Definitely breathing easier and taking things in stride. Not moving too fast and not going too slow. Everything is moving at the right pace.
Everything is good.
This is Year53…
I pray you have a lovely day. Be good to yourself.♥️
I have been singing “Trust in God” by Elevation Worship since I woke up this morning. The song says—
I trust in God, my Savior The one who will never fail He will never fail I trust in God, my Savior The one who will never fail He will never fail
As long as you’re alive, never ever give up on your dreams. Keep pursuing them because so many never got the chance to do so before they died.
But YOU—you’re still here!
You’ve been blessed with another opportunity to see your dreams come true. Keep going as if you will see them happen tomorrow. If you can’t quite figure out where to begin, ask God for guidance and trust Him to lead the way.
“The future depends on what you do today.” –Mahatma Gandhi
Besides God, Your Future is determined by you. Not anyone else, but YOU! Of course, there are outside factors that play a role in whether or not your future manifests itself exactly as you desire. However, I truly believe your future can be pretty close to what you want.
Questions for you—
What kind of future do you want? Do you know?
What are you doing today to get there?
Definitely something to ask yourself and ask often so that you stay on track. Let’s limit the detours and scenic routes. Just talking to myself. Smile.
Before I go, how are you doing? What’s going on in your world? Sorry I haven’t asked in a while. I pray that all is well.
Wishing you a wonderful day and great weekend. Do something special for yourself. You deserve it!♥️
Woke up feeling grateful and blessed. So many didn’t wake up this morning, but I did, and I don’t take this lightly. I’m so grateful for another opportunity to be a display of God’s glory. Y’all, I’m truly blessed.🌺
Stopped to take a quick birthday selfie before I headed home. I had a great weekend with my baby girl! I got to love on her, and she loved on me. Again, I’m so blessed.🥰
Today, if you find yourself wondering about what the future holds for you, I encourage you to trust God’s Guidance, Timing, and Process. He knows what your future holds because He already has it planned.
Now, breathe…
Wishing you a wonderful day and beautiful week. You deserve both!♥️
Ending the night and the final few minutes of Year52 with gratitude.
Thank You, Lord, for allowing me to have a beautifully blessed year. Thank You for covering me. Thank You for loving me. I’m so very grateful. So blessed.🙏🏽
Y’all, God is so good. Never take His love, kindness, mercy, or grace for granted. They’re given freely. Please receive them.
It’s Shaun’s World 
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