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Jan(et) Lord's avatar

Pure happiness and unquestionable love is definitely what I see in this picture. Your words also tell the story of your dedication, support, & unfailing love.

If you have ever questioned your purpose in this life- look at the two smiling faces on the girls to your right & left.

“Blessed is the person who has a child to love and cherish, for they have been given a priceless gift.”

Becca is the Dietrich family’s priceless gift!

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Cindy Gallop's avatar

Indeed!

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Steve G's avatar

Sean, I have two children who are now grown and gone. I was present at both births. No instruction book came out with them. I’m afraid it’s a learn it on the fly. You’re doing great.

And PS. The photo. Talk about a thorn between the roses!

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Peggy S. Campbell's avatar

Love every word, every day. But I have had your "Brother John" blog in my inbox since 1/26/24 and today's post has evoked my finally saying so ... Sean, you are a GREAT-looking guy ... what is all this silliness about appearance we read ... no way. :-) Bless you for loving us all, warts and all, and for loving dearest Becca who we now all love as well! Keep writing!

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Marcia's avatar

Oh how I love that picture! Thank you for sharing!

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Mary Anne Em Radmacher's avatar

I am 67 but I act like a ten year old; I am available for adoption.

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Phillip H Saunders's avatar

Me, too, Mary Anne. Never grow up - I sure haven't.

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Linda Moon's avatar

Me, too and so is My Guy who's older than you and me both! We're happily adapted to all this silliness!

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Mary Anne Em Radmacher's avatar

In fact, I hate ants and I often feel as if an insect is on me. Word to the wise, in Florida there usually is!!

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Keith Francis's avatar

Come on, you have figured out what you want to do with your life. Your calling is to make me smile every day with your stories. I wish I lived in the south so I could go to one of your show, but I am happy with your columns for now . Can't wait for the next podcasts to be dropped.

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Logan Darrow's avatar

As a girl mom myself, your description moved me almost to tears in remembrance of the heaven we are blessed with before they grow up and fly away.

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Playswithneedles's avatar

Yes! My girl now has three kids of her own and they are the joy of my life. It just keeps repeating into eternity….

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David Feder's avatar

I've been a parent for nearly 27 years. Guess what, Sean: I haven’t figured out what the heck I’m doing with my own life. My most notable talent is making poot noises with my...well, let's just say making my kids laugh by using potty humor NEVER gets old.

I spent the first 39-3/4 years as a chef and then a nameless professional writer, and the 21 years between my daughter and my son doing the same. Before that, I spent decades waking up at noon and was a night owl and a full-time dating warrior. And guess what? I am immature. I am irresponsible. I have no clue what I am doing. And you know what Sean? There's a very special word for the millions of guys just like us: Dad.

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Thomas M's avatar

What a wonderful difference you and your wife have created for one special little girl !

God Bless ya'll !!!!

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Jeanmarie Hill: What Remains's avatar

I keep telling myself that! What joy that we are allowed to witness this love in action!

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Pam Mcnutt's avatar

As I look at all your smiling faces, I know you are right where God wants you to be. 💕

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Christie's avatar

And, the smiles on each of you tells everyone that The Big One got it right!

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Sharon Thomason's avatar

I do believe that photo is the best part of today’s column! That is sheer joy!!! Love to all of you ♥️

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Erica Rauzin's avatar

Beautiful. And so good to see your faces. I have a folder on my desktop stuffed with your columns - so many I just can't read and discard. I'm grateful to you for your work and talent and for bringing Becca and Jamie into our lives.

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Curran Bowen's avatar

As my mother was fond of saying, kids don’t come with instructions…the photo says it all…you’re doing just fine!

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Carol M.'s avatar

Thanks for the great picture❣️

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Cheryl Brown's avatar

You are more than qualified to have a child in your life. You have everything needed, a heart, a huge capacity for love, and caring. And you can name all the hair do dads in the bathroom!!!!

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