Welcome to the family!

Everyone is Irish today!!!

There is some minor dispute as to whether my paternal heritage is Irish or Scottish. (Some think that the "O apostraphe" was added after arriving in this country). No matter - today, we all wear green, smile at shamrocks, and think about the lush emerald hills of the mother country. ::smile::

My parents, and sister, took a trip about a year ago to Ireland - I wonder if Saint Patrick's Day holds any special meaning for them now? I do think they may be missing the music and frivolity of the pubs today!

From Saint Patrick's Breastplate
Christ be with me
Christ before me
Christ behind me
Christ in me
Christ beneath me
Christ above me
Christ on my right
Christ on my left
Christ where I lie
Christ where I sit
Christ where I arise
Christ in the heart of every man
who thinks of me
Christ in the mouth of every man
who speaks of me
Christ in every eye that sees me
Christ in every ear that hears me
Salvation is of the Lord.