Sean, what a beautiful embrace from a nun, whom God used to embrace you. This journey is giving you freedom from what was to embrace what is and is coming. Beautiful moment that gives me hope that God sees us, all of us, and leads us on our own path to see Him! Blessings to you both!
So happy for you that the sad little boy can now remember happy times were also there. The healed little boy can now go forward with the gracious man the rest of us know.
God Bless you Sean. We carry memories with us throughout our lives. Good memories and very hard ones. I pray your burdens get lighter and lighter on this journey, and you will remember all the beauty you have found along the Camino. May you know peace in your heart , mind, and soul.
We forgive. We are forgiven. But like Jesus, we keep the scars. Our healing bears witness to His glory. The scars serve to keep us humble and compassionate. Just like Him.
I think you were blessed, and in telling us about it, you have blessed us as well. I'm happy for the healing, for the suffering little boy, and for the man I feel like I know. God bless you.
Oh, Liz. I sat here after reading today’s post, touched deeply by Sean’s story. I couldn’t put my feelings into words but you did that for me. Thank you for your kind heart.
No words to add Sean, except to say, Such Truth and Beauty - HEALING - that flowed between Heaven & earth in those moments, between The Father’s healing hands holding you - broken heart/life and all - thru the precious little nun’s hands, her brow sharing His Healing touch into your heart & mind & soul♥️♥️♥️ what a sacred moment in your Camino journey…your life’s journey! Thank you for sharing your heart AND your journey with us all🤗
The true exchange of emotion and compassion you experienced was heartfelt by all of us, Sean.
Those moments of human connection shows us the heart of God. It was a loving moment by this angel in a simple house of worship that culminated into a life changing moment. Yes, Michelle Gunnin, it is a beautiful thing. I’m in awe of the moment you experienced, Sean.
So grateful this humble nun helped you let go of the suffering, guilt and grief deep inside of you. She was truly an angel sent to help you on this journey you were led to take. 😇
I’m sorry the loss of your father and the pain and suffering that was caused in your childhood life. I’m sure the pain goes past your eleven years into your younger years. I too had an abusive father. My earliest memory of one of his episodes is hiding in a dark closet crying in excruciating mental pain praying for God to kill me so I wouldn’t feel this terrible fear. Long story short, I feel very close to you Sean, through your writings and pictures. I know you and I are not the only kids who were/are disturbed. I pray for God to heal us all. I’m so thankful for you and happy for your journey to be taking you into such beautiful places. We find what we’re looking for when we look in our hearts. We succeed when we discover forgiveness and an understanding of the frantic mental illnesses that cause so much suffering. ❤️🩹
In all honesty, I reckon my sad little boy is still hanging around. He raises his little hand ever now and then for attention even though I’ve forgiven my parents and imagine that they’re in heaven now, fully healed, probably helping me with my own little family… I despair over what I have NOT done. Which is stop feeling sorry for myself. Focusing on others helps but I digress too often. Everyone wants a happy ending... “A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” Eeyore of Winnie the Pooh 💙
Yes, gone but not forgotten. God reminds me of what I need to be reminded of. ❤️ Hopefully, my sharing helps others… and doesn’t burden them. I’m blessed to have good friends… you are one! 💕
Sean, what a beautiful embrace from a nun, whom God used to embrace you. This journey is giving you freedom from what was to embrace what is and is coming. Beautiful moment that gives me hope that God sees us, all of us, and leads us on our own path to see Him! Blessings to you both!
So happy for you that the sad little boy can now remember happy times were also there. The healed little boy can now go forward with the gracious man the rest of us know.
God Bless you Sean. We carry memories with us throughout our lives. Good memories and very hard ones. I pray your burdens get lighter and lighter on this journey, and you will remember all the beauty you have found along the Camino. May you know peace in your heart , mind, and soul.
We forgive. We are forgiven. But like Jesus, we keep the scars. Our healing bears witness to His glory. The scars serve to keep us humble and compassionate. Just like Him.
Amen ❤️🩹
I think you were blessed, and in telling us about it, you have blessed us as well. I'm happy for the healing, for the suffering little boy, and for the man I feel like I know. God bless you.
Oh, Liz. I sat here after reading today’s post, touched deeply by Sean’s story. I couldn’t put my feelings into words but you did that for me. Thank you for your kind heart.
Amen. May the grace and mercy of God continue to accompany you, Sean.
Today is Divine Mercy Sunday, a good day to walk into your new life.
No words to add Sean, except to say, Such Truth and Beauty - HEALING - that flowed between Heaven & earth in those moments, between The Father’s healing hands holding you - broken heart/life and all - thru the precious little nun’s hands, her brow sharing His Healing touch into your heart & mind & soul♥️♥️♥️ what a sacred moment in your Camino journey…your life’s journey! Thank you for sharing your heart AND your journey with us all🤗
The true exchange of emotion and compassion you experienced was heartfelt by all of us, Sean.
Those moments of human connection shows us the heart of God. It was a loving moment by this angel in a simple house of worship that culminated into a life changing moment. Yes, Michelle Gunnin, it is a beautiful thing. I’m in awe of the moment you experienced, Sean.
Thank you for the picture you painted with words.
With love from near Magnolia Springs,
PJ
Beautiful, thoughtful reflection!
Very touching to read this. I believe you .. the sad little boy ... has been healed. You should believe it, and your story tells me you do.
Thank you for your great courage, sweetheart. Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord.
Your stories have been and continue to be a blessing in my life. Thank you Sean Dietrich.
This is beautiful. Healing is a beautiful thing is it not?
Buen Camino, peregrino. The Camino is working on your heart. Ultreia!
So grateful this humble nun helped you let go of the suffering, guilt and grief deep inside of you. She was truly an angel sent to help you on this journey you were led to take. 😇
I’m sorry the loss of your father and the pain and suffering that was caused in your childhood life. I’m sure the pain goes past your eleven years into your younger years. I too had an abusive father. My earliest memory of one of his episodes is hiding in a dark closet crying in excruciating mental pain praying for God to kill me so I wouldn’t feel this terrible fear. Long story short, I feel very close to you Sean, through your writings and pictures. I know you and I are not the only kids who were/are disturbed. I pray for God to heal us all. I’m so thankful for you and happy for your journey to be taking you into such beautiful places. We find what we’re looking for when we look in our hearts. We succeed when we discover forgiveness and an understanding of the frantic mental illnesses that cause so much suffering. ❤️🩹
You are loved here, Ed. ❤️
Y’all are loved too, Susie S ❤️
🙏for you and us Mr Ed
❤️ 🙏 right back with you Debbie
I hope your sad little boy has been laid to rest, too, Ed.
In all honesty, I reckon my sad little boy is still hanging around. He raises his little hand ever now and then for attention even though I’ve forgiven my parents and imagine that they’re in heaven now, fully healed, probably helping me with my own little family… I despair over what I have NOT done. Which is stop feeling sorry for myself. Focusing on others helps but I digress too often. Everyone wants a happy ending... “A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” Eeyore of Winnie the Pooh 💙
Yes, gone but not forgotten. God reminds me of what I need to be reminded of. ❤️ Hopefully, my sharing helps others… and doesn’t burden them. I’m blessed to have good friends… you are one! 💕
Dragon - Through Life
I have an artist’s hand but a bungler’s foot
I have an artist’s eye but a blind man’s vision
I want to save the earth but I’m off in space
I want to walk but I drag my feet
I am well fed but hungry
I am action conjunctive but thought disordered
I have a knack for the obvious but miss the point
I have a guitar but my hands are tied
I found my heart but had lost my mind
I found a mistake but I was wrong
Ed 💕
PS - Healing is knowing who you are. ❤️🩹
Knowledge and love of Christ is what heals. ❤️
Friends pave the path. 💙
Y’all have done so much to help! Thank you all! ♥️
Oh, Sean. Praise God!