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Jeannine's avatar

Questions we (those of us 'walking' the Camino through you), ought to seriously contemplate in our own lives. In my humble opinion, we are all walking some kind of Camino trail, right along with you...albeit unconsciously.

My wish is that some of your insights, shared within this Substack community, will have a long lasting effect within each reader's life, and that the spirit of love, compassion, understanding, and sharing will help us all live our lives with loving kindness and with grace towards ourselves and others. Vaya con Dios Jamie and Sean.

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Coco Ketron's avatar

Perfectly said.

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Connie Williams's avatar

I am excited for you to place your hand on the marble pillar at the entry to the cathedral of Santiago de Compostella. There is an actual handprint there where the marble is worn from the millions of pilgrims who touched that very spot. The handprint is surprisingly small, but that trip must have been enormous. ❤️❤️❤️

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Jeannine's avatar

Thank you Coco. His sharing has deeply touched my heart.

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Barbara Ashburn's avatar

Perfect. Thank you. And thank you Sean and Jamie.

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Bob Blesse's avatar

Thank you, Jeannine, for your lovely words.

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Jeannine's avatar

Thanks Bob. Sean’s pilgrimage and stories have had me thinking alot!

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Debbie grissom's avatar

Perfectly

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Debbie grissom's avatar

I meant perfectly stated

I believe you are exactly right thank you

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Jeannine's avatar

Oh, thanks Debbie. His posts have been very profound, and touched my heart deeply.

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Guy Tunnell's avatar

“Be still and know that I am God”…silly Sean, HE is the reason for ALL of our blessings!

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MaryEllen Woodside's avatar

Buen Camino! I have loved every minute of your journey. Your dispatches have been my vicarious pilgrimage. Thank you for sharing it with us.

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Jim LaJeunesse's avatar

The Camino is not a place. It is a group of people being kind and generous to each other. Each and every day.

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Julie RN's avatar

You nailed it!

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Aileen Smith's avatar

Enjoy every single step towards the cathedral and if you’re lucky and sign in at the pilgrims office, you may hear your name read out in the pilgrims service next morning.

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Cindy Gallop's avatar

Interesting…..thanks for sharing this!

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Carol James's avatar

So inspiring. This entire series has been so inspiring. I hope you are planning to put all chapters together in a book.

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Sally's avatar

OMG - God spoke to me through you Sean in your words today. Last month I did my first solo international trip. Every day I met lots of different people who showed me different acts of kindness. I was overwhelmed and I told my friends it is those memories I will never forget.

Congratulations on your journey of discovery. Buen Camino.

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Dan Davis's avatar

"Fluent in human kindness." I always find one line in each of your dispatches that stands out. Thank you.

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Freebird's avatar

Yes, that’s a good one!

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Coco Ketron's avatar

Wow. I have so enjoyed reading your daily journal from "The Trail"... I'm now humming Roy and Dale's song "Happy Trails to you...until we meet again". Appropriate song for all those amazing pilgrims you have met along this journey. I got a chuckle when I saw you refer to your backpack as 32 liter in size... wait, what??? No more galones Americanos?

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Floyd Vernon Chandler's avatar

Beautiful reflection! Your written words shout out about the mystery of faith! Thank you!

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One spoke In the wheel's avatar

Vernon,

.Hallaluah for the Love of God

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Edward M. Caldwell's avatar

In our heart is the Spirit. The Spirit links us to each other. Most apparently within breathing distance. But words and symbols link our hearts as well. “Happy Trails to you… until we meet again.” ❤️

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Edward M. Caldwell's avatar

“Keep smilin’ until then!” 💕

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Sheri K's avatar

Unbelievable that you're almost there!!! And to arrive on a Sunday!!! How appropriate considering all the heavenly revelations you've received throughout your journey! Thank you for letting us go with you!! God speed and happy trails!! 💖

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Frances Reed's avatar

So happy y’all will get there together. Buen Camino.

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Ken Beyer's avatar

Sean, Just when I thought your words couldn’t make me feel any more emotional, you write this! Curse You! But Love to you and your bride, finish this Journey for all of us!

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M Drake's avatar

Here’s the secret to loving unloveable people, Jesus. I put Jesus’ face on the unloveable and remember that we will all stand before God and recount our wrongs. Trembling as I write this knowing that I am forgiven but trembling in awe and reverence. Praise the Lord for He alone is good!🙌🏻✝️💝

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Jackie Spadt's avatar

The eyes of your soul have been opened wide. What a beautiful blessing the Camino has been for you & will continue to be for you. Thank you JesusGod for the blessings you have poured out into Sean & Jamie.

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One spoke In the wheel's avatar

Jackie,

AND to us as well.

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