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Finally Home

Shaun Bradford

I finally made it home from visiting my daughter. Before I got on the road, I also visited my oldest nephew and his wife. He lives about 30 minutes from her, so the visit wasn’t out of my way. However, once I got to his place, he wanted me to spend a little time with him, too—which I did because he’s also one of my babies. Lol. So we went to breakfast and talked for a couple of hours before I actually left town. Overall, I had a wonderful trip, but I am glad to be home. Now it’s time to rest.

I hope you had a lovely Sunday, and pray you have a relaxing evening.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

We had breakfast at Hen Mother Cookhouse. The food was really good. My nephew had their chicken and waffles, but I forgot to take a picture of his plate. Oops!😬

The OG Cookhouse Omelet
The Market Hash with Eggs
Cinnamon Roll with Pecan Cream Cheese
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Smile, You Are Loved

Shaun Bradford

In case no one has told you today, you are loved. Never, ever doubt that you are. God loves you, and I love you, too.♥️

So… Smile,

Shaun

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Self Love Saturday

Shaun Bradford

Sitting here reflecting on the past couple of days. Y’all, God is so very amazing.

Revelations 21:5 (NIV) says, “… I am making everything new!” Then he said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.”

I wish you could feel what I am feeling right now. I’ve been hanging out with my daughter the past couple of days, and this is the first time—very first time—since I was around six years old that I haven’t had to worry about anyone else besides myself. Even when I joined the Air Force and left home, my siblings were always at the forefront of my mind. I’ve always been their second mom, so it was natural for me to be concerned about them. Afterwards, my babies became the center of my life, and then my parents.

Y’all, this is the first time ever that I am my only concern. This is the most liberating feeling I have had in my entire adult life. Like I said, I wish you could feel what I am feeling. Honestly, I never knew it was possible to feel this way. I am so, so, soooo very blessed.

I pray you’re having a wonderful weekend. Don’t forget to do something extra special for yourself today.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Blessed! God is good.

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My Journey With God, No. 36

Shaun Bradford

Happened to look down at my phone at the right moment. Love the 3s!

Feels so good to know I’m God’s child.♥️

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Woke Up Like This

Shaun Bradford
Originally shared on March 15, 2021

I decided to go check out what I was doing the day I shared the quote above (March 15, 2021), and now I’m bawling. I began my journal entry with this—

“Today’s Monday. I turned in my letter of resignation on Friday.”

Y’all, I had just taken one of the biggest leaps of my life, and that was to bet on me!!!

I am so proud of myself for taking that leap. I had no idea what life would be like afterwards. I just heard God say it was time, and I moved. Whew!!

I didn’t expect to find all this when I searched my photos for the image above. I just kept hearing, “I woke up like this.” Who knew one image could hold so much meaning. That entire journal entry has me in tears. I did that!! Now, here I am, almost four years later, still doing what I love. Y’all, that was one of the best decisions I ever made, and I did it unafraid. I had absolutely no clue what was to come, and I was completely at peace when I did it, not one ounce of fear or anxiety. That’s how I knew God was in it.

When I tell you God is sooooooo amazing!! So amazing!

Yes, I woke up like this…BLESSED!

Thank you for reading. I pray you woke up feeling the same—Blessed.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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My Journey With God, No. 35

Shaun Bradford

Oh, what a season this is!

Smiling because it’s a season where I actually see and feel myself growing and evolving, and I like it.

No…

I LOVE IT!♥️

Shaun

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Today’s A Newly Blessed Day

Shaun Bradford

Today’s a newly blessed day. Don’t take it for granted. New opportunities and blessings await you. Seize them!♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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Be Obedient

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning!☀️

A few months ago, I was given a specific date to take another leap into the unknown. As time crept closer to me taking that leap, I kept playing around with the date until one day when I heard loud and clear, “That’s the date.” I was like, “Okay, I hear You, God,” and did what was asked. I was told that delaying what was asked of me would delay what He was trying to do for me. I took the leap even though I didn’t know and still don’t know how things will work out. I’m not sure what He has in store, but the atmosphere did change as soon as I leaped. Honestly, it changed when I decided to be obedient, which was before I actually leaped.

Be obedient and take the leap! As Pastor Joel Osteen said nine years ago, God will not ask you to give up something without giving you something better in return.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

I’m laughing at myself because I could’ve cropped this more. I just like seeing the “9 years ago.”☺️
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Thoughts From December 10, 2018

Shaun Bradford

Good Morning☀️

On December 10, 2018, I ended my night with the following thoughts.

Shaun’s Journal Entry: December 10, 2018

  1. Things can happen unexpectedly so expect the unexpected.
  2. God is still working.
  3. I’m going to have bad days. I have to keep pressing on.
  4. No..the crying isn’t over but things will get better.
  5. Again, God is working.

God is always working. Keep pressing on.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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In Case You Forgot

Shaun Bradford

You only need God’s approval. Seek His approval, and His approval only, and everything else will fall into place. He’s got you.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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