Last year’s quote is perfect for today. We must cherish every moment while we can and take nothing or no one for granted. Y’all, we are truly blessed. Enjoy your day.♥️ ~ Shaun
Cherish Every Moment
Category: Life
Faith Is Work
Faith requires work; and you best believe trust and patience are work!♥️
Trusting God when you cannot see how something could possibly happen, is work.
Having patience during the wait because you don’t know when it will happen, is work.
Y’all, FAITH is work! The funny thing about faith is once you believe you have it mastered, you enter another realm that requires even more faith. I guess this is a good thing. Guess it means you are actually making progress.
Faith…
Sistas on BET: Aaron The Accountant
Haven’t written about my show, Tyler Perry’s Sistas, in quite some time. Don’t believe I have written about it in detail since I stopped tweeting.
I believe the last thing I wrote about was Aaron, this preacher/accountant who some believe is too good to be true. Okay… let me pause and go find my last blog so I can pick up where I left off with Aaron.
So I found the blog, It’s My Tweet Night. Instead of providing the link to the blog, I’ll share what I wrote –
“Today’s blog is about one of my favorite characters on Tyler Perry’s Sistas – Aaron is his name. The only reason I’m writing about Aaron is because, in my opinion, his character is the most genuine. However… so many don’t like him. Yes, he’s had a bit of a controversial past. I mean, his ex-wife committed suicide because he divorced her. I know, seems pretty dark, but there’s more to the story. At first, I thought he was a little harsh– hmm.. now I’m sounding like Andi describing Gary, who’s abusive and in Aaron’s anger management group…
Y’all know what, I’ll have to save this “think piece,” as my daughter would call it, for some other time. After having my “Andi” moment, I’m beginning to think I’m the one who’s delusional. Maybe Aaron isn’t the person I think he is. Who I want him to be. Have I been bamboozled? Am I only seeing what I want to see? Please say it ain’t so!!
I’ll write more about Aaron after I see a few more episodes. Fingers crossed that he really is the guy I think he is. We need at least one level-headed, genuine guy on the show who’s not afraid to be vulnerable or constantly trying to prove himself.”
Funny that that was written two years ago around this same time, February 10, 2021. Fortunately, I don’t need to write much to summarize Aaron’s character over the last two years. He has definitely stayed true to his character. He’s an upstanding guy. Kind of boring at times, but he’s patient, thoughtful, loyal and very understanding. The only problem I have with him is that he’s too patient, thoughtful, loyal and understanding. You see, he’s been seeing this one girl, Karen, who says she’s in love with this other guy, Zac. Well, Zac has moved on with Fatima – Tyler created them a spinoff called Zatima – and wants nothing to do with Karen. However, one night he and Karen got together and now Karen’s pregnant. Good soap opera stuff, huh?! I love it!!
Anyway, Karen doesn’t know who the father is but wants the baby to be Zac’s because she doesn’t like seeing him happy with Fatima. Meanwhile, Aaron is holding on hoping Karen will one day want him as much as she wants Zac. The crazy thing is, I don’t believe she wants Zac because she belittles him every time she gets a chance. She just doesn’t like seeing him happy and wants him to suffer because she’s unhappy. Well, she’s hurting Aaron in the process. At least everyone believes Aaron is hurting. Which leads me back to my thoughts from two years ago, what if it’s all a game. What if Aaron is just patient enough to wait for Karen to fall for him, then BAM! his true colors will show?
Hopefully, the Aaron we see is who he really is. With this said, I believe he needs to move on and find someone who is deserving of his love.
Well, I’m 20 minutes away from show time! Let me grab something to eat and get ready to chat about my show.
Shaun
Keep It Simple
I have decided to discontinue “Wednesday Writings,” however, I will continue writing my “Hello Sunday” blogs.
Here is one of my first drawings and quotes from this date last year. Simplicity is where it’s at. It’s where you find peace, joy and contentment. Have a blessed Wednesday.♥️
Happy 65th Birthday Momma!
Today I’m celebrating my beautiful momma’s 65th birthday! I can’t wait to see her in a few hours.
Empty Nest Syndrome is Real
This is my son’s second semester of college and I am finally experiencing symptoms of the infamous empty nest syndrome. At first I couldn’t pinpoint where all of these strange emotions were coming from, then a few hours ago it hit me, the empty nest syndrome is real.
Y’all, today has been one of those days. I’ve been on social media posting like everything is grand when all I’ve wanted to do is scream. I tried to stay busy but kept crying for no reason. I really cannot afford to be in my feelings. Ugh!!
Another thing that is kind of bothering me is tomorrow’s my mom’s 65th birthday and she’s in the hospital again. I’m not even sure if she’s up for celebrating. But I do know she wants to leave but can’t. Y’all, it’s too much!
Anyhoo… let me go to sleep. I know I’ll feel better tomorrow. I always do.
Good Night
Remember Your Why
It’s easy to become so caught up in our feelings over small things that we forget our Why.
Today, I encourage you to remember your Why. You never know who’s missing out on something that only you can provide all because you allowed your feelings and worries to get the best of you. Stay on track. Someone needs you.
Y’all already know this message is for me, too.
Peace is Priceless
Peace is priceless. Sometimes we have to be intentional about protecting it.♥️ ~ Shaun
Hello Sunday
Today’s blog is dedicated to James Earl Carter, Jr., also known as our former President, Jimmy Carter.♥️
Yesterday, my heart sank as I read the following statement from The Carter Center –
“After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention. He has the full support of his family and his medical team. The Carter family asks for privacy during this time and is grateful for the concern shown by his many admirers.”
Why did I immediately want to ask if I could also be by his side. If I could also care for him until he leaves us. Sounds weird, huh?
Y’all, he was my President. My first political memories were during his run for reelection against Ronald Reagan. I was just a little girl when he lost the race and vividly remember myself sitting in front of the tv crying my eyes out. He was my President.
I guess what I loved about him was everything many hated. He was soft spoken. He actually had compassion for humanity and expressed it, which was viewed by some as a sign of weakness. And lastly, he was from the South. I loved his southern drawl.
For me, President Carter represented kindness, hope and the possibility of a beautiful, peaceful and kind world. He was my hero! If you have not read any of my blogs about my favorite childhood song, well, it was, “I’d Like to Teach the World to Sing (In Perfect Harmony).” I am pretty sure it was Coca Cola’s adaptation of the song that I fell in love with, but either way, it became my theme song. I was dead set on making this world a better place.
Side note: Had to add this while I’m thinking about it. I also wanted “Chariots of Fire,” to be played at my wedding. Y’all, what was wrong with me?! Laughing. I was so into my own little world. Guess nothing’s really changed, huh? Smiling
Anyhoo… back to President Carter. I have watched him over the years remain humble and give to those less fortunate. I really wish that I could sit with him just to show my appreciation for everything he’s done and given.
What’s so ironic is, Friday I signed up to volunteer for a local hospice care center. I may not be able to be by his side before he leaves us, but I can be by someone else’s. A piece of his legacy will always live on through me through my service to others.
President Carter is a true servant leader and his presence and impact on the world will be greatly missed.
Sending him and his family prayers and love.♥️
Shaun
Trust God and Make the Move
You do not have to see the entire picture before making a move. Just make the move and trust God to guide you through the unknown.♥️
This past decade has been filled with visions, ideas and dreams. I have never experienced such strong desires to achieve so many things all at once. It’s as if everything I ever imagined from childhood until 40 all bombarded me without warning. Y’all, feeling overwhelmed is definitely an understatement!
Then, when I thought I had a grip on everything, I decided to be bold and take a blind leap not knowing where I would land or if I would land. Honestly, I am not sure if I am even meant to land. Seems as if I have been floating, going with the flow of wherever God’s taking me. I listen and do. I am not going to lie, it is scary at times. But I am always reminded that God has not left me yet. He’s been with me every step of the way making sure I am well protected, loved and provided for. Y’all, I am truly blessed.
It’s Shaun’s World 
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