I’m hoping you can help me locate any of my cousins. Here’s the story: Ben McFarlin was a sharecropper from #Barnesville Georgia. He had 22 children - 11 by his first wife, 11 by his second wife, 11 boys, 11 girls and both wives were named, “Lizzie”. My grandmother, Sarah, was the first child of the second, Lizzie. Her only child was my dad. I’m looking for any of the grandchildren and great grandchildren of the McFarlin 22. These are the only pictures of them that we could find. I wrote the captions underneath to identify them. If you know of anyone who might be my cousin, please tag them below. Thank you, FAM. ~Shaun ❤️
No picture of by great-grandfather, Ben McFarlin, has been found in our family
Our Family Story
My great-grandmother, Lizzie, and my Aunt Carrie, (Grandma’s sister). Grandma wrote their names on this pic)
Grandma with her brother, Uncle Grady (right) and my daddy
Uncle Joe (Grandma’s brother). So handsome!
My Aunt Lil (Grandma’s sister) Love this picture of her
Uncle Grady (left) And I think these other two men are also Grandma’s brothers. She wrote “Robert and W.C.” on the back of picture
My very fun Aunt Amanda! (Grandma’s sister)
Uncle John (Grandma’s brother) and his grandchildren
Grandma (in blue) was always so happy when she was around her siblings. From left (Aunt Amanda, Uncle John and Aunt Lil)
All of Ben’s children. Looking to find more information about Grandma’s brothers and sisters and about Ben himself. There are so many cousins I have around the world. I would love to find them.
An Icon. A Master of his craft. A pioneer. It was a blessing to have met the incredible Sidney Poitier. What a life well-lived. There wasn’t anyone who did it better than he. I’m thankful to have met him. My deepest condolences to the Poitier family. RIP. You magnificent angel. 🕊
The incredible Mr. Sidney Poitier and me at the Essence Luncheon
Kicking this New Year off with a #throwback. ❤️ I was at Mom’s house yesterday and we were going through boxes and boxes of old pictures. Mom said, “Look! I found one from your wedding!” Dad looked so handsome walking me down the aisle. I miss him so much. 😢 When I look at this picture, I think about the young (30-year-old) woman who had dreams of a perfect future and how strong she had to be when faced with disappointment. How she had to pick herself up, dust herself off and keep going. And, if I could talk to her, I would comfort her by saying…”You’re going to be okay. Actually, you’re going to be way more than okay. Just keep praying like your parents and grandparents taught you and God is going to take care of you, just fine.” 2022 will be a year of great dreams and some disappointments but, knowing that you are protected and surrounded by the love and power of God will make everything okay. (Actually, more than okay.) 😉
Hey Guys! It’s Shaun and Sarah! It’s the end of the year already and we are cleaning out the old, making room for the new and setting our goals for the new year! We hope you will think about the @shaunfoundationforgirls for your year-end giving. When you donate, you empower a girl to change the world! Your gift is tax-deductible and it is a gift that matters. Go to shaunfoundationforgirls.org and click “donate”. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! 🎊
Happy Holidays! As 2021 comes to a close, I would like to send a big “THANK YOU!” to all of the wonderful donors who have supported the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls throughout the year. Our mission to empower under-served and underrepresented girls and young women has been possible because of you. I am grateful! Our work is far from over. The pandemic has been challenging but, we are committed to reaching even more girls. As you think about your YEAR-END GIVING, please consider the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls. By clicking the link below, you are helping us empower girls to succeed in the areas of (S)TEM, (H)EALTH, (A)RTS, (U)NITY and (N)EIGHBORHOODS. Our grants have helped amazing organizations like you see in these pictures! Your donation is tax-deductible. Thank you and many blessings in the New Year! 💜Shaunfoundationforgirls.org/donate
I love this picture of Dad, Mom and me. We had just come from church and we were going to get some brunch at a restaurant where we frequently dined. We saw Santa sitting in the window, his beard a little askew, but, nonetheless, adorable. So, we saddled up next to him and took this picture. I just love it and it brings a smile to my face every time I see it! 🎅🏾 ❤️
Kris Kensington is back tonight on ‘Games People Play’ and she is NOT playing! (It’s been so much fun playing this role!😄) Catch me tonight at 10p/9c on BET! 🔥
For the first time EVER I am on the set of a movie that I am executive producing! The first two films I EP’d, I wasn’t able to be on the set because of travel restrictions but I’m so excited to be here in Canada with the crew! I can’t tell you the name or the cast yet 🤫 but, I will be very soon! Stay tuned! Feeling #gratefulthankfulblessed! https://vimeo.com/651876633
It’s the annual global day of giving! I would love for you to consider supporting the S.H.A.U.N. Foundation for Girls and our mission to help empower underserved and underrepresented girls! 👧🏾👧🏿👧🏽👧🏼Click here to donate: https://Shaunfoundationforgirls.org/donate
It has been a tradition for Mom and me to travel to Atlanta for Thanksgiving to be with our relatives. We weren’t able to go this year so, while Mom was in Detroit today, I was in LA breaking bread and having a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner with my dear friend Vanessa Bell Calloway and her family. Holidays can be particularly challenging so, I’m thankful God has blessed me with friends like Vanessa who surrounded me with love today. 🧡 I hope your Thanksgiving was beautiful as well.
