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...

Dear God, Whatever You have for us, I know it is for us. Thank You for sitting high and looking low. Thank You for continually proving the doubters wrong and providing a peace that surpasses all understanding. Lord, I trust You. Amen. Most parents would agree: our children are our kryptonite. For me, there’s no faster way to get me amped up and out of character than messing with one of my babies. And yes, I said babies. My 19- and 20-year-olds, along with my six-foot-something 17-year-old, and my four year old terrorist, will always be my babies. That mother’s instinct, the one that clicks the moment you find out you’re pregnant, is life-changing. It shifts your entire world for the better, and I’m just so grateful that God chose me to be their mom. I could go on about motherhood for hours, but today I want to focus on my sweet 12-year-old son. Despite his autism diagnosis, he’s all boy—cracking jokes, eating like he has a bottomless pit for a stomach, and living life to the fullest. ...

Dear God, Through it all, I will continue to trust you. Thank you for your protection, your love, and for always watching over my family, even when I don’t see or feel it. You are always on time, and I know you are in control. Thank you Lord.  Amen. Election Day 2024 has come and gone. To say I’m devastated and disappointed is an understatement. This is America, as Childish Gambino famously said, and his song captures the disheartening reality we face today. America has become a place where blatant disrespect and disregard harm people of color, especially women. God forbid we say “Women of Color” together—the most undervalued and unappreciated group. Malcolm X said it best: “The most disrespected person in America is the black woman.” As a Black woman who works hard, I am sick and tired of being sick and tired. Let’s talk about the election. I know what it’s like to take a loss—I once was an athlete. I understand competition and that not every race will go my way. But my disappoint...

Dear God, thank you for the courage to share my life. I pray you give me the words that will encourage and uplift all who are driven to my blogs. in Jesus Name. Amen. Well, here goes nothing! After years of contemplating I have finally decided to share my life and my journey with you. This is so strange to me. Anyone who knows me knows that I am an anti-social woman! Lord knows I prefer to stay in the back of the room and I rather not be in any of the pictures ! I realize that life throws so many lemons. In sharing my story I hope to encourage others who have experienced or are experiencing the same things, or similar. You ever start talking to someone and they’re like “Oh my gosh, that happened to me?” Or they may even indicate they’re going through the same? That happens to me all the time! Sometimes when I talk to people they feel relieved that someone else understand what they’re going through. Welcome to my very first blog post. I am going to try to always start with a prayer of g...