3 blessings for the day

May the road rise up to meet you, may the wind be ever at your back.  May the sun shine warm upon your face and the rain fall softly on your fields.  And until we meet again, may God hold you in the hollow of his hand.  ~ Irish Blessing


May you always have walls for the winds,
a roof for the rain, tea beside the fire,
laughter to cheer you, those you love near you,
and all your heart might desire. ~Irish Blessing


May you always have work for your hands to do.
May your pockets hold always a coin or two.
May the sun shine bright on your windowpane.
May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain.
May the hand of a friend always be near you.
And may God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you. ~Irish Blessing

Irish wisdom

Praise the children and they will blossom. - Irish Proverb

A light heart lives long. - Irish Proverb

Quotes are taken from a book of proverbs from around the world.

Get to "after that" at the beginning

Twenty years a child, twenty years running wild, twenty years a mature man,and after that, praying. -Irish Proverb