Good morning everyone,
I was sitting thinking about my Irish family this morning. I've only recently connected with them and never physically met them yet! It's a long story and I only found them about three years ago after doing some genealogy research online. Research played a big part but also a big stroke of luck whilst I was visiting my dad's former home in County Kerry. The COVID19 crisis has thwarted this year's plans to meet up with them, so we're still having to rely on email, but I'm still hopeful that one of these days......
Anyway it reminded me of that most famous of Irish sayings, its origins lost in the mists of time. I expect most of you know it already. But it's very beautiful so here's a reprise.
'May the road rise to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
May the rain fall soft upon your fields,
And, until we meet again,
May God hold you in the hollow of his hands.'
I hope you all have a wonderful day today and please stay safe and well.
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