Monday, March 16, 2009

To Jay on St. Patrick's Day

My son is adopted and 100% Irish. Every St. Patrick's Day, I have a pint of Guinness to celebrate the blessing I was given when he came into my life. He is a truly remarkable young man and I am so proud to be his father.

Someone sent this Irish friendship greeting and, in honor of my son and his birth-parents, I share it with the world:

AN IRISH FRIENDSHIP WISH

May there always be work for your hands to do;
May your purse always hold a coin or two;
May the sun always shine on your windowpane;
May a rainbow be certain to follow each rain;
May the hand of a friend always be near you;
May God fill your heart with gladness to cheer you

Happy St. Patrick's Day!