In February 2016, I was in Washington, D.C., visiting Mississippi’s U.S. senators and representatives, and literally bumped into the late and great Honorable John Lewis as he was coming out of his office. It was one of those surprise meetings I will always cherish. We could use some “good trouble” right now.♥️ ~Shaun
The last few months have been an emotional roller coaster ride for me. However, these last two weeks have really done a number on me! Just being honest and transparent. Imagine spending your entire life picturing a future world where kindness, peace, love, inclusion, equity, and goodwill towards all humanity was the norm to… whatever this is. Y’all, I don’t even know what to call it. It’s like going from envisioning somewhat of a utopian world—if you know me, then you know I wanted the world singing in “perfect harmony” (smile)—to seeing a dystopian society being created right before my eyes.
This isn’t a movie. It’s real. So very real. Those hurting aren’t fictional characters. They are real people. Real people (not only “DEI” hires) are losing or in fear of losing their jobs. Real people—not only criminals but children and mothers—are being detained and deported without an ounce of empathy. Marginalized people who have spent their lives overcoming discrimination are being treated like they’re “second–class citizens.” Whew! Talk about triggering!! Then, to make matters even worse, access to vital information is being denied and/or erased. Again, this isn’t a movie, “fake news,” or “woke news.” This is actually happening!
I digress… (long sigh)
I know for my own sanity, I must let go of things I cannot change… at the moment. I know that I can’t help others if I’m not physically, mentally, or emotionally strong enough and prepared to do so. But y’all, I am so serious right now, my heart is breaking.💔
I found this among inspirational messages I have saved. A much needed word for today.🙏🏽
Thanks for allowing me to share. I know God’s in control. I pray you have a wonderful Sunday.♥️
Love you always,
Shaun
**Very random, but the sun is rising, and I would love to hear a rooster crow. I miss my grands and childhood summers.
Woke up with this song playing in my head, and the more I looked for something else to share, the louder the song became. So, I already knew what it meant—I needed to share it. Hopefully, it blesses you.
I pray you have a wonderful Saturday! Remember to show yourself a little extra love today.♥️
How could I throw away a miracle? How could I face another day? It’s all of my doing, I made a choice And today, I pay My heart is full of pain How could you understand, the way I feel? How could you relate to so much pain? Seems as though nothing can comfort me So today, I pray That someone should listen, for
Nothing should matter Not when love grows inside you The choice is yours There’s a miracle in store Nothing should matter Not when love grows inside you A voice of love is crying out Don’t throw love away There’s a miracle in store
How could I let go of a miracle? Nothing could ever take its place Thought I was looking, out for myself Now it seems the pain Is all that I have gained I wonder if I could be your miracle I wonder if I could spare you pain Seems as though nothing will comfort me Lord, less today, I pray That you should come listen, for
Nothing should matter Not when love grows inside you The choice is yours There’s a miracle in store Nothing should matter Not when love grows inside you A voice of love is crying out Don’t throw love away There’s a miracle in store
Don’t ever throw away your miracle Don’t let it slip away For nothing should matter
Nothing should matter Not when love grows inside you The choice is yours There’s a miracle in store Nothing should matter Not when love grows inside you A voice of love is crying out Don’t throw love away There’s a miracle in store, oh For you, yeah
I guess we could say the same about how 2025 has begun; however, instead of saying weird, I would say extremely intense. Hopefully, things are coming down a bit. Either way, it’s just good to know God’s got us. He kept us through all of the craziness of last year and will keep us this year. Stay in prayer, and by all means, stay covered. Don’t you dare step out without God!♥️
Since it’s Friday and January 31, I thought I’d share my Facebook memory from Friday, January 31, 2020.
This is the social media find I was referring to. Image credit: Unknown
That was five years ago. Boy, does time fly! Since then, I have taken more chances than I can name. At that time, my brother, who was my same age, had just died. A few months before he died, he had finally quit a job he had hated for years and ventured out on his own. Y’all, after he died, there was no way I was going to keep missing opportunities. I was serious about living without regrets. Now, I’m not saying all of the chances I took were successful because they surely weren’t; however, at least I tried.
Listen, take chances. Even if people look at you sideways or think you’re the craziest person in the world, take them. Maybe you’ll be successful at some, maybe not. At least you won’t live with the regret of not trying.
Well, this is all I have at the moment. Thank you for reading. I pray you have a wonderful day and blessed weekend.♥️
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