It was a fun few hours with lots of music. One member of a band impressively played an assortment of bagpipes!
I picked up a 5-pack of these silly little leprechaun hats from the dollar-store and we wore them all night.
Elizabeth said to me, "you look Irish, maybe it's your darker hair", which made me laugh because though I'm predominately dutch I do have some Irish genes too. Just take a look at my Grandparents-- the McIntyre side of the family and the ethnic connection is pretty clear ;)
In honor of the recent Holiday, here are some of my favorite Irish proverbs and Celtic blessings.
Ah, Such rich, pastoral words!
True greatness knows gentleness.
A silent mouth is musical.
May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
The rains fall soft upon your fields and,
Until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of His hand
The tree remains, but not the hand that planted it.
The believer is happy, the doubter is wise.
May the raindrops fall lightly on your brow. May the soft winds freshen your spirit. May the sunshine brighten your heart. May the burdens of the day rest lightly upon you, and may God enfold you in the mantle of His love.
P.S. I never knew that the shamrock was supposedly used by St Patrick to teach about the trinity. Did you?
totally like that irish song on ps i love you:
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So I took her hand and I gave it a twirl
And then I lost my heart to a Galway girl"