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The Seventh Year

by shaylajay | January 9, 2018 | Article | 28 Comments

As I write this, I am overwhelmed with joy about everything (the good and the bad) that has happened in my life this past year. While looking at my Christmas decorations, which were taken down New Year's Day, I thought about all that God had done in 2017....

Thankful

by shaylajay | November 28, 2013 | Article | 4 Comments

This holiday season is bitter sweet. I'm thankful for all God has done for me, but I have to admit I am missing Mom. I love Thanksgiving and Christmas. Mom knew we had to always have a Christmas tree and decorations because we loved decorating and...

Making Strides Against Breast Cancer

by shaylajay | October 31, 2011 | Article | 4 Comments

This will be my only post this week because it is a post that is very dear to my heart. I want my viewers to see this post for the entire week. It is my prayer that this post will encourage women who have not been getting their annual mammograms or those...

Baby Jay’s Faves

by shaylajay | March 21, 2013 | Fashion, Article, Popular | 9 Comments

These are some of the cutest and greatest must haves on my list right now. Sperry Top-Sider Boat Shoes I love these shoes, even though they are supposed to be worn on a boat, and there is no water within a couple of hours of Tucson. These cuties come in matching...

My Rainbow

by shaylajay | June 30, 2012 | Article | 55 Comments

On June 7, 2012, my mother lost her battle with breast cancer. She was my best friend. We talked or Skyped everyday, even when she was in the hospital. We had so much faith that she would be healed and would live to see my daughter, Shayla Nicole. ...

God’s Timing

by shaylajay | July 29, 2011 | Article | 7 Comments

A few days ago, one of my friends appeared frustrated that she was still single and that marriage appeared to be nowhere in sight. For the past two weeks, my pastor has also been preaching specifically to singles. So, I decided that today I am going to talk to my...

VRBO at Amelia Island

by shaylajay | March 19, 2023 | Article, Travel | 0 Comments

Friends, you already know where I love to rest my head when I leave town. Yes, I love the Ritz Carlton, but this time, it was just not the best option for me and my family. We were going to be visiting the island for 5 days. Five days in a confined space with two kids...

Dear Sallie Mae

by shaylajay | April 29, 2015 | Article | 4 Comments

"Southern University, defenders of the gold and blue. We will always loyal be and we will raise a cheer for you. All for one and one for all, we've got the will to win for thee. So fight, fight, fight, fight, 'til we win the victory! Go Jags, go!"...

Ohhhh Baby!

by shaylajay | December 12, 2011 | Article | 44 Comments

Christmas has always been my favorite holiday. My mom knew that every year, we had to put up a Christmas tree and Christmas decorations. I love what the season represents --- the birth of my Savior, Jesus Christ, and being thankful everyday for all that...

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