You got called again to perform at the "Grand Ole Opry?" Congratulations, Sean. You definitely aren't that poor little red-headed boy any more. Now you are a grown red-headed and red-bearded man, with a loving wife (and dogs!), with a good friend in Becca, and you have a whole legion of faithful readers who look forward to your messages every day. You have "arrived," but you won't be stopping here. Because you still have years of signing, picking, writing and publishing ahead of you. Keep it up, Sean! Think of us as your proud parents!
💔 “poverty-stricken” is such an interesting phrase or saying. Your mama has got to be proud of the fine young man you have turned out to be. I refuse to believe in these labels people like to put on themselves or believe what people say. You are a child of the most high Lord. And you and all people matter to the King of Kings. Never, ever forget that fact. Peace🙌🏻✝️
Oh Sean, I was just there for the first time almost 2 years ago. I was a life changing moment. That is one special place. I see this is your second time. So wish I could be there to watch. I certainly don't have to tell you to soak it all in because you will and you will touch lives, you will change lives as you do every day. Thank you for sharing yourself and life with us.
I used to think I grew up poor white trash . I guess to most people I did . I never really knew any one my age until I started to school . the community I grew up in was an old community . all the children of the farmers kids there had grown up and left for better jobs, my brothers and I were there alone . I remember in first grade the boys were going to play football and decided to choose up teams and I had no idea what they were talking about . here I am 62 years later and I can still remember that day and how embarrassed I was . Somewhere along the way I realized God was serious when he said he loved me , no conditions attatched . It doesn't matter where I came from or what I was I am his and that gives me worth through Jesus.
Wow Sean! You arent alone! We all readers so blessed talking to you on daily basis! The past is gone pal and you are today's hero.Keep up the pace. God bless you and bless yall wonderful readers🙏
Pone you might er been alone one time but now I bet you'd love some alone time. You made it happen Pard! Busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest. Bout busier than a one armed paper hanger in a high wind! Da Lord helps dem Dat heps dem selves. Give and ye shall receive!
So thankful I have not had to stay lonely or isolated for long periods of time.
My maternal grandfather died by suicide. Momma always said a tombstone tills backwards on its own when a person dies this way. No matter how much gravel we put underneath the tombstone….. it would tilt backwards. Not one who believes stuff like that. She however was convinced.
The Word of God says He is always with us. In that I have hope. HE created us to be a part of community and fellowship. I am thankful for my family and my heritage. I am also thankful for my church family, prayer warriors, mentors and Titus women. I may not have the best of things…. Prestigious job….. finest house and car….. but I am rich as can be as a child of the King.
Thanks for your honesty, transparency, reality, and hope. Looking forward to the Opry performance. Keep being a blessing!!
I finally made it all the way from Fort Worth, TX to the Ryman last weekend; now I need to get to the Opry when you're on stage. From one white trash poor kid to another, we're gonna be okay. Way MORE than okay, actually.
Despair and destruction never have the last word, even as much as the world might try to convince us they do. There's hope and there is love, which are the words beyond despair. Being connected with other people is one of the ways it's possible to hear those good words. Best to you on the stage.
Thank you for sharing your story! I so identified with the WSM comments... poor people listened to the likes of Minnie Pearl, Roy Acuff,etc. Yes and when you don't have much...there is that sense of aloneness....a sense of inferiority. It takes considerable inner strength and courage to break through that.
Perhaps that's why in breaking through...we tend to be deep reflectors. Thanks again for sharing!
Wod love to see or hear you on. the Grand Ole Opry. Grew up with that program and always thought Minnie Pearl was the greatest. You're in good company, Sean.
Didn't I tell you! I told you the first time was not the last you'd be performing at the Cathedral of Country. You wait. You're gonna become a regular, and when you're as old as Willie, you'll be one of the "grand ole men" that everyone adores. We're all that proud that "our Sean" is up there, and to quote, "here I am - On the road again. There I am - On the stage, yeah, Here I go Playin' star again." So quit our bellyachin'. You need to yell! "Jamie, they asked me back! Can you believe it?" Of course she can believe it. She married you, didn't she? She's not the sort of woman who marries a loser. She married a rock star!
You summed it up perfectly, Sean…”ugly childhoods make beautiful people.”
And that gives Hope to many who are suffering. God Bless You for sharing the personal journeys of your Dad and You. May they help those who need it so badly, and heal their lonely and broken hearts.
You got called again to perform at the "Grand Ole Opry?" Congratulations, Sean. You definitely aren't that poor little red-headed boy any more. Now you are a grown red-headed and red-bearded man, with a loving wife (and dogs!), with a good friend in Becca, and you have a whole legion of faithful readers who look forward to your messages every day. You have "arrived," but you won't be stopping here. Because you still have years of signing, picking, writing and publishing ahead of you. Keep it up, Sean! Think of us as your proud parents!
Amen!
There is such a big difference between being alone and being lonely. Everyone needs to be alone at times but being lonely is being without any hope.
A very dear friend shared this with me as I navigated my way through the uncharted waters of divorce 29 years ago.
Our God is my Lord & Savior. He always, & I mean always, reminds me He is my hope!
No truer words my dear friend….God bless!
💔 “poverty-stricken” is such an interesting phrase or saying. Your mama has got to be proud of the fine young man you have turned out to be. I refuse to believe in these labels people like to put on themselves or believe what people say. You are a child of the most high Lord. And you and all people matter to the King of Kings. Never, ever forget that fact. Peace🙌🏻✝️
YES, Grand Opry again!!! That's wonderful, Sean. I am very happy for you, and proud how you raise hope in the people you meet. Your dad is smiling.
Oh Sean, I was just there for the first time almost 2 years ago. I was a life changing moment. That is one special place. I see this is your second time. So wish I could be there to watch. I certainly don't have to tell you to soak it all in because you will and you will touch lives, you will change lives as you do every day. Thank you for sharing yourself and life with us.
Correction, September 2023 was his 3rd OPRY!!! This will be his 4th!
Go Bruce!
I used to think I grew up poor white trash . I guess to most people I did . I never really knew any one my age until I started to school . the community I grew up in was an old community . all the children of the farmers kids there had grown up and left for better jobs, my brothers and I were there alone . I remember in first grade the boys were going to play football and decided to choose up teams and I had no idea what they were talking about . here I am 62 years later and I can still remember that day and how embarrassed I was . Somewhere along the way I realized God was serious when he said he loved me , no conditions attatched . It doesn't matter where I came from or what I was I am his and that gives me worth through Jesus.
Budd I got to say- that's a mighty fine witness!
Pubert Earle
Amen!
Wow Sean! You arent alone! We all readers so blessed talking to you on daily basis! The past is gone pal and you are today's hero.Keep up the pace. God bless you and bless yall wonderful readers🙏
Sean became the role model he needed.
Our ministry in life so often is birthed out of our need.
Wonderful quote!!!!
Pone you might er been alone one time but now I bet you'd love some alone time. You made it happen Pard! Busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest. Bout busier than a one armed paper hanger in a high wind! Da Lord helps dem Dat heps dem selves. Give and ye shall receive!
Yor Amigo,
Pubert Earle
So thankful I have not had to stay lonely or isolated for long periods of time.
My maternal grandfather died by suicide. Momma always said a tombstone tills backwards on its own when a person dies this way. No matter how much gravel we put underneath the tombstone….. it would tilt backwards. Not one who believes stuff like that. She however was convinced.
The Word of God says He is always with us. In that I have hope. HE created us to be a part of community and fellowship. I am thankful for my family and my heritage. I am also thankful for my church family, prayer warriors, mentors and Titus women. I may not have the best of things…. Prestigious job….. finest house and car….. but I am rich as can be as a child of the King.
Thanks for your honesty, transparency, reality, and hope. Looking forward to the Opry performance. Keep being a blessing!!
I finally made it all the way from Fort Worth, TX to the Ryman last weekend; now I need to get to the Opry when you're on stage. From one white trash poor kid to another, we're gonna be okay. Way MORE than okay, actually.
Despair and destruction never have the last word, even as much as the world might try to convince us they do. There's hope and there is love, which are the words beyond despair. Being connected with other people is one of the ways it's possible to hear those good words. Best to you on the stage.
Go get em LB! And EC and Leigh too!
Pu
Wish I could be there to watch that little boy that grew into a most talented man!
Thank you for sharing your story! I so identified with the WSM comments... poor people listened to the likes of Minnie Pearl, Roy Acuff,etc. Yes and when you don't have much...there is that sense of aloneness....a sense of inferiority. It takes considerable inner strength and courage to break through that.
Perhaps that's why in breaking through...we tend to be deep reflectors. Thanks again for sharing!
Wod love to see or hear you on. the Grand Ole Opry. Grew up with that program and always thought Minnie Pearl was the greatest. You're in good company, Sean.
Didn't I tell you! I told you the first time was not the last you'd be performing at the Cathedral of Country. You wait. You're gonna become a regular, and when you're as old as Willie, you'll be one of the "grand ole men" that everyone adores. We're all that proud that "our Sean" is up there, and to quote, "here I am - On the road again. There I am - On the stage, yeah, Here I go Playin' star again." So quit our bellyachin'. You need to yell! "Jamie, they asked me back! Can you believe it?" Of course she can believe it. She married you, didn't she? She's not the sort of woman who marries a loser. She married a rock star!
Love me some Seger Te
"your" bellyachin'.
You summed it up perfectly, Sean…”ugly childhoods make beautiful people.”
And that gives Hope to many who are suffering. God Bless You for sharing the personal journeys of your Dad and You. May they help those who need it so badly, and heal their lonely and broken hearts.