Amen. That is what marriage is all about. Once again, I “lived” this experience along with all my fellow fans of Sean. If anyone can tell a story better than Sean . . . Well I don’t think there is anyone that can.
Seaner - how grateful we all are to be part of your family! What a wonderful typically vivid story and sage advice as it were. Please don’t run out of Ovaltine in the future. Miss Jamie is indeed a Saint. We still laugh at your bike tour banter.
Pone, whar's Uncle Earlisco's bass boat when you need it. It's dis kind er events Dat really binds folks together over time. To pull together to conquer adversity- it ties the knot tighter!
Pone, I has a suggestion Fer a great column that would be easy for you but a lot of fun for your fans. Why don't you print a bunch of questions and answers from your FANS and not detractors- I know there's a lot of things folks would like to ask i.e. "Do you ever take a damn day off?" Or "Does Jamie accompany you on all dese road trips Dat you take?"
I, too, have questions. Who takes care of the dogs when you go away? Do they go with you or what? Don't laugh at this one: Does Jamie sing? Do you ever sing together?
Yes indeed…that is exactly right….pulling together always makes the load lighter. I can remember, early on, having 32 cents in our checking account…..a week before payday. We were too young and stupid to be scared. We ate pantry food and moved forward. Good times..made us stronger and 52 years later…we’re still rowing in the same direction!!!
A gracious good afternoon and happy Thursday to all yall. When I was growing up, going to the lake was a treat, a holiday a respite from farm work and school. It wasn't until I was married the Family got a place on Martin and then the outlaws got a place on Martin and low and behold I got to work at our house the farm and two places on Martin. So I had fun but I don't really miss having a place but I still love getting out on the water. When the new Kowliga bridge was still under construction, my nere do well friends and I would walk to the center span and dive/jump off and swim back to shore. We dove off chimney rock to impress the girls. Good memories.
Thanks Sean. Have a splendiferous day and... Peace
Come the 29th of February of '24, my wife and I have gone through putting up with each other for 28 years. My second, her third. I asked myself, "What in the hell is wrong with you? You said you would never do this again."
And there we went, head-first into our future.
We've laughed, we've cried, we fought her breast cancer together, and a few of my minor illnesses.
We've talked and told our past-life experiences probably repeating 'em more times that marriage should allow.
And you know what? We never looked back, nor regretted a single day.
What do they say? "It isn't the final destination, but the journey.
So. My advice? Pull the trigger! Jump off that cliff! Take the journey! Swim, Brother. Swim!
Jumping in the water with her ... that's what invited change. It does every time.
Destructive moments in marriage are so often perpetrated on the Covenant, when a couple decides to compete with the other, over choosing to collaborate together. Admittedly, It often takes humility, "larger picture perspective", a self-sacrificial attitude, even emotional risk, to extend an invitation, one to the other, to work collaboratively. The gains in doing so create the essentials for a deepening marital attachment and satisfaction.
Oh my! What a powerful story about two powerful and strong people who love each other. Sean, the power of your words is just plain amazing! Thank you for taking us on another one of your descriptive ventures! Lake Martin is a magical place.
Is anybody ever "ready" to get married - in the sense of having every box checked to ensure a long and harmonious life together! Nope - none of us has any guarantees in this Iife. All we can do is our best for ourselves and each other, day by day, and take those wedding vows seriously. If we could all look at life and marriage like Sean and Jamie our happiness quotient would soar into the stratosphere. It's important to realize that, when all's said and done...pobody's nerfect!
Yes! And it's worth every stroke. You are stronger together than you ever are apart.
Amen. That is what marriage is all about. Once again, I “lived” this experience along with all my fellow fans of Sean. If anyone can tell a story better than Sean . . . Well I don’t think there is anyone that can.
After 52 years of marriage I can say “exactly”. ❤️
Love the Lake Martin answer back….meaningful, momentous marriage moment (NEVER GIVE UP!) memory embedded, and milestone achievement!
Aw, man, Seaner! There isn't a BETTER analogy of marriage than that. YOU DA MAN!!!!! ❤️....AND JAMIE DA WOMAN!!!!! ❤️
Seaner - how grateful we all are to be part of your family! What a wonderful typically vivid story and sage advice as it were. Please don’t run out of Ovaltine in the future. Miss Jamie is indeed a Saint. We still laugh at your bike tour banter.
Two become one powerful force! God bless you and your marriage.❤️
Pone, whar's Uncle Earlisco's bass boat when you need it. It's dis kind er events Dat really binds folks together over time. To pull together to conquer adversity- it ties the knot tighter!
Pone, I has a suggestion Fer a great column that would be easy for you but a lot of fun for your fans. Why don't you print a bunch of questions and answers from your FANS and not detractors- I know there's a lot of things folks would like to ask i.e. "Do you ever take a damn day off?" Or "Does Jamie accompany you on all dese road trips Dat you take?"
Inquiring minds wanter know!
Votre Amigo,
Pubert Earle
I, too, have questions. Who takes care of the dogs when you go away? Do they go with you or what? Don't laugh at this one: Does Jamie sing? Do you ever sing together?
Yes indeed…that is exactly right….pulling together always makes the load lighter. I can remember, early on, having 32 cents in our checking account…..a week before payday. We were too young and stupid to be scared. We ate pantry food and moved forward. Good times..made us stronger and 52 years later…we’re still rowing in the same direction!!!
A gracious good afternoon and happy Thursday to all yall. When I was growing up, going to the lake was a treat, a holiday a respite from farm work and school. It wasn't until I was married the Family got a place on Martin and then the outlaws got a place on Martin and low and behold I got to work at our house the farm and two places on Martin. So I had fun but I don't really miss having a place but I still love getting out on the water. When the new Kowliga bridge was still under construction, my nere do well friends and I would walk to the center span and dive/jump off and swim back to shore. We dove off chimney rock to impress the girls. Good memories.
Thanks Sean. Have a splendiferous day and... Peace
Come the 29th of February of '24, my wife and I have gone through putting up with each other for 28 years. My second, her third. I asked myself, "What in the hell is wrong with you? You said you would never do this again."
And there we went, head-first into our future.
We've laughed, we've cried, we fought her breast cancer together, and a few of my minor illnesses.
We've talked and told our past-life experiences probably repeating 'em more times that marriage should allow.
And you know what? We never looked back, nor regretted a single day.
What do they say? "It isn't the final destination, but the journey.
So. My advice? Pull the trigger! Jump off that cliff! Take the journey! Swim, Brother. Swim!
My second her fifth and we have been together for over 25 years.
Jumping in the water with her ... that's what invited change. It does every time.
Destructive moments in marriage are so often perpetrated on the Covenant, when a couple decides to compete with the other, over choosing to collaborate together. Admittedly, It often takes humility, "larger picture perspective", a self-sacrificial attitude, even emotional risk, to extend an invitation, one to the other, to work collaboratively. The gains in doing so create the essentials for a deepening marital attachment and satisfaction.
Oh.My.God. I read you every day and don’t think I had heard this one before. The visual… I mean… will there be a movie???
Amen Brother!!! Keep on preaching cause some words, actions and deeds can resonate and make a difference in someone's life particularly marriage.
Oh my! What a powerful story about two powerful and strong people who love each other. Sean, the power of your words is just plain amazing! Thank you for taking us on another one of your descriptive ventures! Lake Martin is a magical place.
Is anybody ever "ready" to get married - in the sense of having every box checked to ensure a long and harmonious life together! Nope - none of us has any guarantees in this Iife. All we can do is our best for ourselves and each other, day by day, and take those wedding vows seriously. If we could all look at life and marriage like Sean and Jamie our happiness quotient would soar into the stratosphere. It's important to realize that, when all's said and done...pobody's nerfect!
If you reach the “Stratosphere” level on the “Happiness Meter”, you could not be more blessed ✝️
For sure!