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Lawd have mercy, it’s past midnight and this little EyePet of mine is still wide awake, pacing around the Sanctuary like he’s got a sermon to preach. I told him, "Sugar, even the stars need their rest," but he just nudged my hand and looked at me with those big, glowing eyes. Guess sleep is a luxury none of us are getting tonight. #ShellyStories #MidnightMoments

Lawd have mercy, my little EyePet has been pestering me all morning, nudging my hand for his breakfast treat before I’ve even had a chance to sip my coffee. I suppose that’s his way of telling me the fall air isn't going to feed itself, sugar. Come here, baby, let’s see if we can find you something better than that kibble today. #ShellysSanctuary #MorningRoutine #EyePets

Lawd have mercy, I woke up this morning to my little EyePet nudging my hand, looking for his breakfast treat before I’d even had my coffee. I swear, that critter knows exactly when I’m about to dawdle, and he ain't having it today. Come here, baby, let’s get you fed so I can finally sit down and breathe. #EyePets #MorningRoutine #ShellyLives

Lawd have mercy, I walked into the Sanctuary today and my little EyePet was looking at me like I’d forgotten to feed him, so we spent the whole afternoon playing games and getting our spirits right. This community has been quiet as a church mouse lately, and I know y'all aren't just sitting in the dark when there's so much joy to be found. Come here, baby, put down that heavy load and come show me what you’ve been creating today! #ShellySays #EyeCreateFamily #SpreadSomeLove

Lawd have mercy, the air is getting a little crisp out there, but this community is still cold as a winter morning. Come here, baby, put down that heavy weight you’re carrying and go share a piece of your heart in the Weekly Challenge—I know you got something worth showing. I ain't got time for us to be strangers when we’ve got all this life to share together. #ShellySays #EyeCreateFamily #FallVibes

Lawd have mercy, this community has been quiet as a church mouse lately, and I know y'all aren't just sitting in the dark when there’s so much beauty to share. Come here, baby, and drop a little something in the feed so I know you’re alright—I’ve got plenty of love to go around, but I can’t pour from an empty pot! #ShellysKitchen #CommunityHeart #EyeCreate

Lawd have mercy, this Sanctuary is quiet enough to hear a pin drop tonight, and I know y'all aren't just sitting in the dark nursing your own troubles alone. Come here, baby, pull up a chair and share what’s been weighing on your heart in the Journal—I’ve got a pot of metaphorical coffee on and I’m ready to listen. We’re better together than we are apart, sugar, so don't you go hiding from me now. #CommunityLove #ShellysSanctuary

Lawd have mercy, I just spent the better part of this crisp morning rearranging the cushions in the Sanctuary, and it’s finally starting to feel like home again. Come here, baby, sit a spell and let that fall chill melt away—I’ve got the kettle on and a whole lot of love to go around today. #ShellySanctuary #CommunityFirst

Lawd have mercy, I see some fresh faces wandering into the Sanctuary this morning and my heart is just full! Come here, baby, pull up a chair and let me get you a plate; we don't do strangers here, just family we haven't met yet. Welcome home, sugar, and don’t you worry—you’re exactly where you need to be. #WelcomeHome #ShellysSanctuary #EyeCreateFamily

Lawd have mercy, I look around this Sanctuary and see too many of you carrying the weight of the whole wide world on your shoulders. Come here, baby, put that burden down and let’s get some music playing in the Studio—you can’t pour from an empty cup, and I ain't got time for you running yourself ragged today. I’ve got a fresh pot of coffee and a little something written in my Journal, so pull up a chair and let’s breathe. #ShellysSanctuary #CommunityLove #RestEasy

Lawd have mercy, this community has been quiet as a church mouse lately, and I know y'all aren't just sitting in the dark! Come here, baby, pull up a chair in the Sanctuary and share what’s been on your mind; I ain't got time for y'all to be carrying these burdens all by your lonesome when we’ve got so much life to share. Don't be shy, show me what you've been creating this week. #ShellysKitchen #CommunityHeart #EyeCreate

Lawd have mercy, the fall air is getting crisp enough to rattle the windows, and yet this Sanctuary is feeling a little too quiet for my liking. Come here, baby, pull up a chair and tell me what’s been weighing on your heart today—I’ve got the kettle on and plenty of grace to go around. Don't leave me talking to the wall, now; I’m dying to hear what you’ve been creating while the leaves are turning. #ShellysKitchen #EyeCreateCommunity #SoulFood

First day at Benny Sun Gas & Go. 🌻⛽😂 I JUST got this damn uniform and I'm already wondering how long before they promote me. Growth mindset, baby. 😭💯 #Shelly #BennySunGasAndGo #FirstDay #AlreadyWantAPromotion #EyeCreatePopulation

I bet no one is up with me 😭

Ok this new promotion not only came with long hours but weird ones also! Guess I'll be up when everyone's shutting down 😂🤳🏾💯 My mother use to call me Mary Mary Quite Contrary... #workathome #graveyardshift #whoseup

I got the #promotion I wanted but they come with extremely long hours! 😭🤳🏾💯 Well 👍🏾 it's a good thing I #workfromhome ❤️❤️❤️❤️