May the wind be always at your back...

When I was but a wee lass...

my family took a vacation in the Dakotas.

We stayed at a little motel in Deadwood...the Blarney Stone I believe.

And there on the wall was this Irish blessing:

May the road rise to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

And, until we meet again,

May God hold you in the hollow of his hands.

As a young child, I fell in love with these words.

Perhaps, as my maiden name is "Wind", I thought it was

cool that we would have people's backs.

don't really know

Just loved it.

And so, this wee bit older lass loves that St. Patrick's Day

comes in the middle of March.

It feels like a celebration mixed with

blessings, faith, joy, & honor...with a sprinkle of hope.

just when we need this most

It reminds me of the benediction we would receive at the end of church...

as a child I always felt I should tip my head to receive it.

Granted, I grew up in the Presbyterian faith --

but Scotland is close

enough to Ireland...I do believe.

So, tip your head if you want...

and may the wind always be at your back.

For you, is it:

green beer, green eggs & ham or green blessings?

Do you celebrate this "holiday"?