My life. My world. Love, hope, peace, joy & happiness.
Giving thanks for my two hearts!♥️♥️ Y’all, they really know how to brighten my day. We just watched Good Burger 2 together (not as good as the original but still good), and we are planning to play video and/or board games later. Loving this time with them.
I hope you are enjoying your Friday as well. Stay safe and be blessed!♥️
Shaun
About to get up and finish cooking. Was still laying here thinking about this past year. Seems like I have lost much more than I have gained. I know every season isn’t going to be a harvest season, a cheerful season, a winning season. That’s life, right?
With that being said, there are things that have remained constant like my babies and their unconditional love, those strong, SOLID friendships I spoke of in my last post, and God’s love, mercy and grace. Those have never changed, and I am so thankful and blessed that they haven’t. No more questioning God. No more asking “why” or “why me.” Leaning into what’s constant, what has remained, while releasing the other.
Thankful and blessed.♥️
This is Year50
Shaun
Today is my first Thanksgiving without my momma. I started feeling it yesterday. Whew… Life… I am so very thankful for the 49 years (almost 50) we had together. She was definitely one of a kind and will forever be missed. Thankful she’s no longer in pain (she was in soooo much pain) and finally at peace. This Thanksgiving she is finally free.
I am the most thankful for life. Thankful that I am still here to experience God’s goodness. Thankful I am still here to love on my babies and them love on me. Y’all, they are my hearts, my smiles and my joys. I love them so much.♥️♥️
I am also thankful for my dad and bonus mom, my siblings, other family members, friendships (the strong, SOLID ones), and YOU. I am so very thankful for YOU!♥️
To everyone celebrating Thanksgiving, “Happy Thanksgiving!”
Love you,
Shaun
Sitting here drawing (yesss…I’m finally drawing again) and thinking about God’s goodness. Y’all, He really is good. Like…for real. I am forever in awe of Him.
That’s all! Just wanted to take time to acknowledge God.♥️ ~Shaun
Listen, today I am celebrating one of many successes. Y’all, it took me forever to get out of my head. It took me forever to become confident enough to share my blogs outside of WordPress. Then, it took me forever to accept this as something other than a hobby. This is part of my purpose and calling. It may not seem like much, but I know wholeheartedly this is only a snippet of something greater that God has planned.
For everyone who continues to read and share my blogs, THANK YOU!! You are soooo appreciated. I love you!!!♥️♥️♥️
Facebook Memory: November 21, 2022
Celebrating small successes!🌟 Plus.. the 5s just look so cute!☺️
And to think I thought posting for 30 consecutive days was CRAZY! Y’all, this was my 3rd attempt at trying this, and now I’m at 555 days!🙌🏽♥️🥰🌟💃🏽
ItsShaunsWorld2.com
Today is Day 920, exactly 365 days later. I am so proud of myself for not giving up. For actually trying again and again. I know it may seem small but it’s so big to me. Y’all, I am finally doing something that I absolutely love doing and I feel so free to do it. Nah…I’m not making millions and I don’t have millions of followers, but I am living in my authenticity, allowing God to use me, AND I am at peace. Whew!!! Nothing BUT GOD!!! Y’all, I am truly, truly blessed.
This is my Year50…
Shaun
Remember to celebrate all of your successes including those only you and God know about. Like the fears, doubts, insecurities, and perfectionism you overcame before making your first move. Yes, those successes are just as important and should be celebrated too.
Love you!♥️
Shaun
That was the post I shared last year—November 19, 2022. The segment below is what I also shared that day when I reposted a picture of me meeting Senator Cory Booker at a political event on November 19, 2018. Not going to share that picture (laughing) because I was cheesing so hard that gum was hanging out the corner of my mouth. Y’all I was so happy about that meeting and here’s why.
Facebook Memory: November 19, 2022
I’m going to share this memory EVERY time it pops up because it’s a reminder for me that God does listen and answer. Sometimes I find myself focusing so much on the big things I’ve asked for and received that I forget about the smaller things in between.
About a week or so before this picture was taken, I casually mentioned to a friend that I wanted to meet Cory Booker. The next thing I knew, he was making a quick stop in Hattiesburg. I needed this memory, this reminder that no request is too big for God to fill.
Y’all, God hears us and He does answer. We don’t have to beg for what we want, just ask and leave it alone. We don’t have to find ways to help Him make it happen. Just ask and leave it alone. If it’s meant to be, it’ll happen.
That meeting was pretty cool because it showed me the power of a simple ask, as well as the love, kindness and grace of God. Y’all, I just love the way He loves me. His gifts are always tailored just for me. They make me feel like a child opening gifts on Christmas morning—I be so giddy.
A year earlier, I wanted to meet someone else and a few weeks later I met them—in Hattiesburg. I didn’t even have to leave town. God sent both of them to me. How wonderful was that!
Anyhoo…I am so grateful for that memory and reminder that nothing is impossible. All I have to do is ask. That’s love.
Okay…now I’m crying.
My prayer for you is that you experience God’s love as well. Those were examples of pretty big gifts; however, every day I receive gifts. Every single day. And I attempt to acknowledge all of them such as being alive, safe, loved, and healthy. My kids are safe and healthy. These are amazing gifts! I am truly blessed.
That’s all I have right now. Wishing you a wonderful Sunday and blessed week.
Love you!♥️
Shaun
Shared this on this date two years ago (November 15, 2021). At the time, I was really struggling with feeling worthy. I kept saying I was worthy of God’s best, but didn’t necessarily believe it; or rather, I believed it in certain aspects of my life. In other areas, I still felt I needed others’ approval to be deemed worthy.
When I tell y’all I am so grateful for God’s love, grace and patience. Over and over, He kept showing me that I was worthy of everything imaginable, but I couldn’t see it.
Then Year50 hit! Baby, when I said I refused to spend the next 50+ years like I had the last 50, something changed. It was like God said, “I can work with this!” I am so grateful He did not give up on me. Now, I don’t care who doesn’t approve of what I do or how I do it. This is my life, and I only have one. I’m finally living in my truth and I am loving every minute of it. God says I’m worthy and free to do so, so guess what—I’m doing it!
Loving and living life my way.♥️
This is my Year50
Shaun
Facebook Memory: November 15, 2022
A few years ago, I shared this quote – “Fear is only temporary. Regret lasts forever.” I’m not sure if regret lasts forever; however, I do know fear is only temporary.
Your vision is clear. Don’t allow fear to stop you from fulfilling your purpose. Do it afraid!♥️
Lately, my messages from last year have been much needed messages for today. Seems like whatever I post in the morning is needed sometime during the same day. I guess it’s God’s way of preparing me for what’s to come. Today’s message is, “Do it afraid.” Well, whatever “it” is, I am going to do it. Yep…I am going to do it afraid. Whew!! Gotta remember God’s got me.
I pray you have a wonderful Wednesday. Listen, take that leap that frightens you the most. God’s got you. He will not let you fail.
Be Blessed!♥️
Shaun
Facebook Memory: November 14, 2022
Have you ever settled because you were too anxious to wait? OR…because you believed that what you were offered was the best you could get? You know– “You better take what you can get.”
Nah! NEVER settle for less than what you desire. Believe me, you’re worth it and more!♥️
On another note…
TODAY IS MY BESTIES’ 50TH BIRTHDAY!!!!
Y’all, we have been friends since we were toddlers (2-3 years old). We also share the same name (Shaun & Shawn). How wild is that, especially since I was born in Mississippi and she was born in Chicago. Our mothers were never friends. We met through our grandparents who were neighbors. Most of our lives we lived in different places. I was always between Mississippi and Kansas and she was everywhere—Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee and Mississippi. Although we rarely saw each other outside of summer vacations, we kept in touch through letters. I am so grateful and blessed to have her in my life.
It’s Shaun’s World 
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