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Hello Sunday

Good Morning!☀️

“Never doubt that you are loved. YOU are so very loved.”

That’s the quote I shared on this date a year ago. Y’all, it feels so wonderful to be loved, and to be loved unconditionally.

Yesterday, I got to spend the day with my two hearts. Now that they’re grown and doing their own thing, it’s been a while—maybe since last Christmas—that we’ve spent more than an hour or two together. My son is usually working on the weekends, and my daughter no longer lives in Mississippi.

Well, yesterday, we were together almost the entire day. We sang, danced, laughed, and talked about nothingness (nothing too deep this time). It was just an overall wonderful day. One that I needed so badly. Then, last night they treated me to dinner at our favorite restaurant.

Yes, it feels absolutely wonderful to be loved.🥰

My ♥️♥️s.
Orleans snow crab claws.
Our meals. I’m so glad they don’t mind me taking pictures of my food. Well, my daughter doesn’t. My son…🤷🏽‍♀️☺️

I pray you had a lovely weekend, and may today be even more beautiful. If no one’s told you in a while—like, since I told you yesterday☺️—you are loved.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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Keep Striving For Your Dreams

Here’s the Facebook memory that actually prompted my last post about Colin Powell (the hashtag).🥰

Never give up. Keep striving for your dreams!♥️

Shaun

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What Did I Ask For?

Good Morning!☀️

Photo credit: Unknown. I shared it on October 18, 2015.

“Everything you are going thru is preparing you for what you asked for.”

Whew! Sometimes, I wonder what I asked for because I didn’t think it was much. You would think I asked God for the world. Laughing

Honestly though, what did I ask for that requires so much preparation?

Up until Year50, I thought I knew; however, at this point, I am at a complete loss. If you have been following me for a while, you know that I did ask God to make this side of 50 different from the last. Well, I guess I had one thing in mind, and He had another. This side is different, but not as different as I would have liked. Baby… I was looking for all things to be new (I mean, He is God😉), not just my mindset. But, I guess that’s where different starts.

Anyhoo…

I have absolutely no idea where God is taking me. I asked for different than what was, and I guess that’s what He’s preparing me for. However, it had to start with my mindset, first.

Right now, I’m just going with the flow. I’m not going to lie, it’s pretty nerve wracking at times because I was so used to anticipating what came next. Now, I’m out here blindly following God’s lead, with absolutely no idea of what’s to come—like, none—completely clueless. Yep, I’m just out here trusting His lead, and trusting His love for me. I know He will not lead me wrong, and whatever different is, will be greater and better than I imagined.🙏🏽

Well, that’s all for now. Thanks for reading! I pray you have a wonderfully, blessed weekend.♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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Don’t Lose Yourself

Shared as a Facebook story on October 17, 2021.

I know how it feels to lose yourself trying to hold on to others. Been there many times. And I’m not only talking about losing myself in love relationships. Of course, those are the ones most people noticeably lose themselves in. However, friendships, work relationships, and family relationships are others.

Check your relationships, all of them, and make sure you’re showing up fully as YOU, and not who others want you to be. You are too important to lose yourself to anyone other than yourself and God.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Question Of The Day

Good Morning!☀️

The question of the day is–

“Did you ask God?”

Shared on this day last year (October 17, 2023).

Last year I wrote–

“Be sure to consult with God before making your next big move. Moving without His permission could be detrimental. Maybe not physically, but spiritually, emotionally, mentally and/or financially.”

Again… Did you ask God? Believe me, you don’t want to move without Him.

Praying you have a beautiful day.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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You Brighten The World

Good Morning!☀️

I’m pretty late today with my first post. Y’all, I actually slept the entire night. Something I seldom do. Believe me, I needed it. Feeling blessed and refreshed.😊


Here’s the post I was working on before I fell asleep.

You are a beautiful, radiant flower. Although one of many, your unique design makes you one of one. Keep showing up in your fullest glory. The world needs the light, love, joy, kindness, and peace you bring.🌸

Keep shining, and keep showing up!

I pray you have a wonderful day!♥️

Love you always,

Shaun

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Present and Prayerful

Remain present and prayerful.

Remain Present—This very moment is all you really have.

Remain Prayerful—Stay connected with God. He’s your source for all things. Don’t ever let Him go.

Y’all, time never stops or slows down. Be sure to make the best of NOW. Also, keep that line of communication between you and God open. As I mentioned above, He’s your source for all things.

Correction… He is the Source.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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The Goal

Good Morning!☀️

Serenity is the goal.♥️ ~Shaun

Shared on October 15, 2022 with the definition of serenity—the state of being calm, peaceful and untroubled.”
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Brighter Days Are Ahead

Smile. Brighter days are ahead. You will smile and laugh again. Hang in there.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

Shared on YouTube with Kirk Franklin’s song, “Brighter Day.”
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You Will Make It

Facebook Memory: October 14, 2023

“Screaming—

YOU GOT THIS!!!

Don’t let anything or anyone stop you. You can do this. Push through the discomfort and uncertainty. You will make it to the other side of this.”

Continue pushing through discomforts, uncertainties, and distractions. You got this!♥️

Love you always,

Shaun