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Thank You

When was the last time you thanked God for just being God? For being who He is? Y’all, He’s so amazing. So powerful.

Be sure to take a moment and acknowledge God for who He is. He’s so good.♥️

I love you always,

Shaun

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My Journey With God, No. 92

Last year I wrote—

“Heal so you can grow. If you do not heal, you will never grow to reach your fullest potential.”

Now, you’ll grow, and grow well in certain areas of your life, but you’ll never reach your fullest, God–ordained potential. At least, that’s what God told me, and I passed the message along to you. Smile.


When I turned 50, I asked God to allow me to live out my next 50+ years differently than my previous, and one of His answers was that I needed to heal. As much as I wanted to reset my life, I still had baggage I never fully unpacked or addressed—shame, guilt, disappointments, heartbreaks, and other hurts. I had to address them first so I could begin healing.

At first, I felt like my world had been turned upside down. Nothing was the same. My mom had just passed the month before. Then, God kept revealing the areas where I needed to make changes. I called it my pruning season because baby, I was being PRUNED! I was being pruned in all the places I needed healing. So, it was necessary.

Now, here I am, almost two years on this side of 50, and I can honestly say my life has changed—for the best. Not only do I feel it, but I’m beginning to see it, too. Although it’s all new, and I’m still working through some things—healing is a journey—I love my new life over 50. I’m determined more than ever to reach my fullest potential before I leave this earth. I want to see every God–given dream from childhood until now manifested. My recent experiences with so many second chances only prove that I’m not too old or too late for them to come true.

God is so very good. I’m blessed.♥️

Shaun

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You Can Handle It

Found in my saved photos—May 4, 2019. Photo Credit: Unknown

As we know, life will always be lifeing. Just know that you can handle any and everything thrown your way. And when things become a bit too much for you to handle, release control and pass them on to God. He’s got your back. You’re covered!♥️

Love you much,

Shaun

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I Am Grateful For…

Good Morning☀️

I am grateful for…

Life

Love

Family

Friends

And my two hearts (my babies)


Good health

A sound mind

My relationship with God

And my connection with YOU!

Thank you for always stopping by to read, like, comment, and/or speak. Your presence and support are greatly appreciated.🙏🏽💕

I pray that you have a lovely, self-love Saturday. May it be filled with love, joy, and peace.♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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Phenomenal, Is Who I Am

Found this beautiful reminder by Dr. Maya Angelou in my in my saved photos (April 30, 2020). “I’m a woman. Phenomenally. Phenomenal woman, that’s me.”

“Phenomenal Woman” by Dr. Maya Angelou

Such a beautiful find!💎

And timely!

I’m currently reading Dr. Angelou’s book, “A Song Flung Up To Heaven.” I read it ages ago and recently found it after my mom passed. It was packed away with her things. When I read it the first time, I read it without stopping to soak in her stories. Now that I’m older and in the process of finding my space in this over-50 community and the work that I’m finding myself drawn to, her stories are hitting differently. I see her.

Mother. Daughter. Sister. Friend.

Advocacy. Politics. Equality. Human Rights. Freedom.

Love. Life. Being.

Art.

Music.

Rhythm.

I feel this.

It’s who I am.

Yes…

A phenomenal woman.

That’s me.♥️

Shaun

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Praise And Worship: April 30, 2025

I’ve been singing worship songs a lot lately. Sometimes I feel as though I’m singing and worshipping for others, not only for myself. So if you need this, I’m singing the following for you—

There’s nothing God can’t do, hallelujah. There’s nothing God, can’t do.

He’ll wipe the tears from your eyes. He’ll make a way out of no way—out of no way—out of no way. He’s the answer, hallelujah. There’s nothing God can’t do.

Now, I don’t know if that’s how the song actually goes, but that’s how I’m singing it this morning. Know that God’s got you! Whatever you’re going through, turn it over to Him. Place everything in His hands and at His feet. You may not see it, but He’s working behind the scenes making every crooked road straight. He’s got YOU!!

Love you!♥️

Shaun

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God’s Smile

Good Morning☀️

Singing—

“God has smiled on me, He has set me free. Oh, God has smiled on me, He’s been good to me.”

Thankful for God’s smile—God’s favor. I am truly blessed.

I pray that you have a wonderful day!♥️

I love you,

Shaun

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God’s Patience

I am so very grateful for God’s patience with me. This journey has been long, tedious, and exhausting. I can’t even begin to count the number of times I have wanted to give up—BUT GOD!

God, thank You for being patient with me.🙏🏽

Shaun♥️

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My Journey With God, No. 87

These last few weeks, I have been sitting in God’s presence and watching Him work—not through social media, but in my life and through the lives of those around me. Y’all, I am forever in awe of His goodness, kindness, grace, and love. I am blessed. We are blessed.♥️

Shaun

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I Believe, Part 2

Yesterday, I wrote—

“Always believe something wonderful will happen. Even when everything around you says it’s impossible, remember that all things are possible with God. He has the final say.

Believe!♥️”


After seeing today’s Facebook memory, I had to come back and add a second part. Listen—Believe. It is already done.

Done!

I don’t know about you but this message makes me want to shout—a Holy Ghost filled, fire–baptized shout. IYKYK.

It’s done!!!

Hallelujah!!!

It is DONE!!


Okay… Carry on.💃🏽🙌🏽

Love you!♥️

Shaun

**Singing, “I get joy when I think about… what He’s done for me.” Yessss!