Life

The Last Dance

So, in the late nineties I was a basketball fanatic. I lived and breathed basketball. Never played any sports in my life, but I loved watching basketball. When I tell you I used to be so hyped during basketball season! I knew the stats on so many players, and was obsessed with collecting basketball cards (spent way too much money). Don’t know when or how I got started collecting cards, but once I started I couldn’t stop. I am so glad that phase only lasted a few years.

Fun fact: I wanted to be a sports journalist back then. Even saw myself doing interviews.☺️

Here’s what I shared while watching Michael Jordan’s documentary, “The Last Dance.”

Facebook Memories: April 19, 2020

As you can tell, I was so excited! Michael was the GOAT! I imagine I was smiling for days. What a wonderful time in history. I even have the newspaper article from the win somewhere. Thought I had shared it, too. Maybe I shared it while watching another episode of the series. If so, I’ll share it with you later.

Y’all, I just love my life and my memories. My journal entries keep me entertained! If something happened back then, I probably wrote about it. I even have magazines from back then. So many stories and relationships documented. What a life we have lived.


By the way, I am trying my best not to get sucked into watching the escalating conflict that’s happening right now. Praying for the whole world, and leaving things in God’s hands. After I had my PTSD moment the other day, I went to read a chapter in Zechariah and ended up in the book of Zephaniah. If you are unfamiliar with it or haven’t read it in a while, I recommend that you do. It’s extremely short (only three chapters), but very telling. As much as we would like to control things, some things cannot be controlled. There have always been wars and famines since the beginning of time. We just never know when or where it will happen next. My prayer to God is always, if only for a few seconds, let the world experience total peace. That’s the harmony I seek.

Didn’t mean to end it on such a somber note. Life is so interesting…

Wishing you a wonderful day!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Life

God Always Finishes What He Begins

Shaun’s Daily Inspiration: April 5, 2022

Smile. God is still working. Whatever He began, He will finish. Hang in there.

It might take years, but God always finishes what He begins. Unlike us, He does not get tired or give up. Even when we have given up, He continues working. So, do not be discouraged by the wait or setbacks. I believe it is His way of making sure we are prepared to properly accept, handle, walk in, and live in the finished product. We have to be ready for it.


Y’all, I am so grateful God is patient and allows us time to process our fears and doubts. That He overlooks the countless times we self-sabotage opportunities because of our feelings of inadequacy. Yes, I am so grateful that He does not allow our egos to win. I don’t know about yours, but I know my ego can be a bit much at times. Grateful He does not give up on us when we have given up on ourselves.

Grateful and blessed.

Remember, whatever God began—even in your childhood—He will finish.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Life

Miracles Happen Everyday

Can’t you hear Luther Vandross singing, “Little miracles happen everyday”? He goes on to say, “What is a miracle? Love is a miracle…” Yes, love is a miracle. It surrounds us daily. It’s one of God’s greatest miracles and it’s available to all. Receive it!♥️ ~Shaun

Shared last year – February 16, 2023

I really need to start back drawing. Been slacking. I guess it’s another thing I need to be more intentional about.

Life

Thank You, Lord

Friday morning praise and worship:

Singing🎶

Thank You, Lord
Thank You, Lord
Thank You, Lord
I just want to thank
You, Lord

You’ve been so good
You’ve been so good
You’ve been so good
I just want to thank
You, Lord

Flashback to when the rain was gone and the sun was shining. Grateful for both, the sun and the rain. Both are necessary for growth. However, I really prefer the sunshine. Don’t we all?☺️

Blessed!♥️

Shaun

Life

My Heart Is Filled With Praise

The song, “I Love You Lord Today,” has been playing over and over in my head since I opened my eyes. I guess you can say my spirit is setting the mood for the day.

The song says–

I love you, I love you
I love you Lord today
Because you care for me in such special way
That’s why I praise you
I lift you up and I magnify your name
That’s why my heart is filled with praise

So grateful that when we don’t know what to say or how to pray, the Holy Spirit intercedes. We are blessed.

Praying you have a wonderful day and beautiful weekend.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Life

Surrounded By Love

While the holiday season may be joyous for some, it may not be for others. This is my first holiday season without my mom and it feels strange. I have not been in the mood to decorate or celebrate and my kids are feeling it. I have to change the mood. I think I will pull out a few decorations (maybe put up the tree) so it feels more like Christmas. I need for things to feel normal for them. They deserve a cheerful season.

On another note, here is one of the Facebook memories I shared last year.

Facebook Memory: December 22, 2022

This holiday season, I pray you’re surrounded by love. I pray that you’re able to receive it as well as reciprocate it. I love y’all.♥️

Be intentional about receiving love. You deserve to receive love just as much as you give it.

Have a happy Friday!♥️

Love you,

Shaun