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Old 03-17-2013, 08:48 PM   #1
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Happy St Patricks Day EVERYONE

My Mom Sheila was very proud of her Irish Heritage. On this St Patricks Day I would like to share Sheila's favorite Irish Blessing with her(and my) Her2 Family

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind always be at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
and rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand.

Please watch the video----> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMr839d1PI0
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Old 03-17-2013, 09:05 PM   #2
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Re: Happy St Patricks Day EVERYONE

Today was hard for me but I know it will be worse on March 29th (Mom's Birthday) she would have been 61. This will be the first birthday she has missed and it just so happens to fall on Good Friday this year. I plan on going to the cemetary that day to honor Mom. I haven't been able to go to the cemetary since the day we laid her to rest. I feel terrible.
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Old 03-17-2013, 09:39 PM   #3
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Re: Happy St Patricks Day EVERYONE

Jen - don't feel horrible. Many people have to take some time to deal with their grief before they can go back to their loved one's resting place. This is not abnormal.

We just came home from having dinner with our daughter Jenny, who we have not seen for a month while they have all been sick at their house.

I love that Irish blessing. Thanks for rolling it out in your mom's honor.
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Old 03-17-2013, 09:48 PM   #4
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Re: Happy St Patricks Day EVERYONE

Thanks Steph. Jenny was very fortunate to have spent time with her Mother today. :-*
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Old 03-17-2013, 10:20 PM   #5
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Re: Happy St Patricks Day EVERYONE

Happy St Paddy's Day Jen!

I'm sure your Mom's Irish eyes were smiling all day!
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