Today is Saint Patrick's Day and although it hasn't always been so, sixteen years ago it became my favorite holiday. Why? Because my oldest grandchild, Jake, was born on Saint Paddy's day! Our roots are Scotch-Irish on my fraternal grandmother's side. Her name was Familia (Mitty) Glenn. A fair red-head she was too which is where my reddish blonde comes from.
But back to my grandson, Jake. He has been such a blessing in our lives and has grown into a fine young man. He still calls his grandparents almost every day and never runs out of anything to say. He's a talker - much like his grandpa. And he doesn't mind hanging out with us on weekends. Now, that may change once he gets his driver's license next week - I hope not because I so enjoy his company.
Here's a Traditional Irish Blessing for all my friends on this Irish holiday. We sometimes use this in our church as the benediction.
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand."
Traditional Irish Blessing
Happy St. Patrick's Day - and Happy Birthday to my favorite boy! Oh, and wear a bit of green please so ye' won't get pinched.
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But back to my grandson, Jake. He has been such a blessing in our lives and has grown into a fine young man. He still calls his grandparents almost every day and never runs out of anything to say. He's a talker - much like his grandpa. And he doesn't mind hanging out with us on weekends. Now, that may change once he gets his driver's license next week - I hope not because I so enjoy his company.
Here's a Traditional Irish Blessing for all my friends on this Irish holiday. We sometimes use this in our church as the benediction.
May the road rise to meet you. May the wind be ever at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face, and the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand."
Traditional Irish Blessing
Happy St. Patrick's Day - and Happy Birthday to my favorite boy! Oh, and wear a bit of green please so ye' won't get pinched.
Happy Birthday to Jake, your grandson. He does sound like a lovely boy. I love that Irish blessing, and I wish the same back to you. Happy St Patricks Day my friend.
ReplyDeleteHi Glenda,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Jake.
Love the blessing and I to wish the same back to you.
Enjoy the holiday and have a wonderful Sunday.
Take care, Janet W
Hope you had a great day - they were celebrating lots in Wales too ... but not because it was St. Patricks Day!
ReplyDeleteDearest Glenda,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Jake from me as well.
Oh, he seems really wonderful young boy♬♬♬ You gave me a smile about his drivers license. I DO wish I had a child and grandchildren, hehe. Your grandmother Familia (Mitty) Glenn must have been be a beautiful lady like you.
God bless to all of your family, xoxo Miyako*
Happy Birthday Jake! He sounds like such a great kid! I have a 15 yr. old grandboy who I am crazy about too!
ReplyDeleteI made Irish Potatoes Candy and had a corned-beef and cabbage dinner, but only learned of St. Patrick's life last year. www.thereritersreverie.blogspot.com has the most wonderful story of St. Pat on her blog! I just followed you! Have a very happy spring! Linda
I am sorry, Kathryn's blog with the St. Pat's story is www.thewritersreverie.blogspot.com It gave me much more reason to celebrate St. Patrick's Day! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHi Glenda! So nice to meet you at The Writer's Reverie! Hope you caught my post earlier this month about how Linda gave me the key to Blogland just one year ago! Have loved it - and meeting kindred spirits like you!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy all your "Then & Now" posts - love the history and thrifting - posting about a couple of nice thrift finds in my tea post later today.
Joy!
Kathy