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Good Morning and Merry Christmas!
This year’s message is the same as last year’s—
“The greatest gift you can give is your love, presence, and undivided attention. YOU, my friend, are the perfect gift. Merry Christmas!♥️” –Shaun’s Daily Inspiration, December 25, 2023
Wishing you and your loved ones a blessed day.♥️
Love you,
Shaun
When I think of the winter holidays, I think of the perfect winter setting. You know, the kind you see on holiday movies—the couple, the cozy fireplace, the plush blanket, hot chocolate with marshmallows and peppermint sprinkles, beautiful snow falling, and “Let it Snow” by Boyz II Men—not Dean Martin—playing in the background. It’s what you think of too, right?! Laughing. Although my reality looks nothing like my perfect holiday setting, I can still enjoy the soulful sounds of Boyz II Men singing “Let It Snow.”
Let It Snow by Boyz II Men featuring Brian McKnight
Lyrics: MusixMatch
It′s another Christmas holiday It’s a joyous thing, let the Angels sing ′Cause we’re together
We got a thing, can’t let it slip away No, go outside, it′s raining sleet When our bodies meet I don′t care about the weather
Let it snow, let it snow, outside it’s cold But the fire′s blazin’ so, baby, let it snow Let it snow, yeah Let it snow, let it snow
Come over here and help me trim the tree I wanna wrap you up, baby Then you′ll see You’re the only present I need
There′s so much more Waiting for you in store From this precious day, I can gladly say There’s no place that I’d rather be
I know, you′ve found my everything Come a little closer God must have sent you down from Heaven
Let it snow, let it snow Outside it′s cold But the fire’s blazin′ So, baby, let it snow Let it snow Let it snow
I’m dreaming of a white Christmas Just like the ones I used to know Where the treetops glisten And children listen To hear sleigh bells in the snow
I′m dreaming of a white Christmas With every Christmas card I write May your days be merry and bright And may all your Christmases be white
Let it snow Let it snow, baby But the fire’s blazin′ so, baby, let it snow Let it snow, yeah Let it snow (Let it snow)
Hope you are enjoying your day!♥️
Shaun
This Facebook memory is actually from last Christmas Eve. Couldn’t decide whether to share it yesterday or today so I decided to schedule it for midnight. Smile
December 24, 2022: No amount of money will ever bring the love and joy you bring; and NO materialistic gift can ever replace your presence. You have spent countless hours searching for the perfect gift not realizing that YOU ARE IT. You ARE the perfect gift.♥️
Wishing you much love, joy and peace. May today be just as wonderful as you are.♥️ ~Shaun
Below is a post I wrote last year about my Facebook memory from the year before (December 23, 2021). Guess I have been sharing my memories for a while now—smile. So, since the memory has already been shared, I will use the same quote (too good not to reshare) and piggyback off of what I shared yesterday about rebirth.
The rebirth…
The rebirth will require us to leave things behind. Things that have held us back and/or been haunting us for years, even decades. It’s time to release them so that we can move forward in our purpose.
When I started my journey on this side of 50, I had to release quite a few things (people too, some released themselves). At first, it didn’t feel good. Honestly, it felt like I was losing part of myself including my identity. If you have read any of my monthly “celebratory” blogs (one is coming tomorrow!), you know I went through a spiritual, emotional, and mental pruning phase. Baby, when I tell you it did not feel good! Had me grieving for real. But it helped me see what had to go and what needed to stay. Everything that is still with me today was meant to stay. Now, I still have some decluttering to do but it’s nothing like the pruning. Whew!
Tomorrow, I will be 50 1/2 (smile) and will share another celebratory update about my first six months on this side of 50 (woohoo!). So stay tuned…
Here is last year’s blog which contains Facebook memories from last year and the year before—December 23, 2022 & December 23, 2021. Enjoy!
By the way, I did put up my Christmas tree, played Christmas music and watched Christmas movies most of the day. It changed everyone’s mood. My babies have always fed off of my energy. It’s no different now that they are adults. I still have to set the tone for my little family despite what I may be feeling. I love seeing them smile.
I pray you have a wonderful day. Remember to love on someone today, and allow yourself to be loved on. There is no greater gift than love. Give it. Receive it. I love you!♥️
Shaun
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.♥️
Have a happy Friday!♥️
Love you,
Shaun
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.♥️
Happy Holidays! ~ Shaun
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