Simply Shaye

 Dear God,  Thank you for those who have come before me. Thank you for the ability to educate myself and see others who have labored for my family and I to be free. Continue to bless us and watch over us as we navigate this thing called life. Even now under the administration with blatant and direct disrespect, Lord help us to be a beacon of your light. I continue to strive to be who you have destined me to be. In Jesus name we pray. Amen. Happy Black History Month! Pain has long been a silent companion in the lives of Black people, but today we will focus on the Black Woman. For centuries, we have endured violence, oppression, and unspeakable trauma. Through it all, over and over again, we still rise. From the horrors of slavery to the injustices of today, Black women have not only survived but have turned their pain into power, using our voices to spark change, inspire generations, and demand justice. This post honors the stories of remarkable Black women who endured sexual ...

Dear God, As I enter the year of 2025, I offer my thanks to You. Another year has passed, and I am still standing. Had it not been for Your mercy and grace, I would have lost my mind. I owe my life to You, God. Thank You for Your protection. Thank You for waking me up to see another new day that has never been seen before. I could not do this thing called life without You. Thank You for all You have done, all that is to come, and everything unseen. In Jesus name I pray, thank God. Amen. Happy New Year, all! I have missed writing. I did not realize how much I enjoy it until I took a break. I have made a promise to myself that no matter what I am juggling or how hard life gets, I will take time for myself. Most importantly, I have promised to take time for my children. Even though I am blogging now, I plan to take a break every December to reflect and enjoy all that God has done throughout the year. Consider it my reset button. I have spent a large part of my life as a single mother. Ove...