Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I really like St. Paddy's Day, I think it's fun to see everyone wearing green and being goofy with all their shamrock and leprachaun accessories. When I was little it was a tradition every year on St. Patrick's Day to celebrate in a lot of little ways with my family. We would eat corn beef & cabbage for dinner, dad would dye his beer green, and my sister and I would dye our milk green. Then we would listen to Paul McCartney's song "Mul of Kintyre," holding our green drinks high while dad impersonated an Irish accent (If you know my dad, you can totally picture this) These are the kind of things that will always stick in my memory about this holiday.

Now, I have new memories to add. This week I found out the truth about St. Patrick from "bishop" Brandon at Encounter. St. Patrick was actually a Christian who God used to spread the Good News across Ireland. He has an amazing story of faith! I had no idea. So, this St. Patrick's day I had more to think about then just wearing green, this holiday actually has real meaning! Who knew...

Anyway, here is one of my favorite Irish blessings to share with everyone on St. Paddy's Day:

May the road rise to meet you.

May the wind be always at your back.

May the sun shine warm upon your face.

And rains fall soft upon your fields.

And until we meet again,May God hold you in the hollow of His hand.