colleen [ˈkɒliːn kɒˈliːn]n
1. an Irish word for girl
2. an Irish girl
[from Irish Gaelic cailín a girl, a young unmarried woman]
I wish I knew more of this Irish history, it is from my mothers side. Her Father (Grampa Jack) was born to Irish Immigrants. My Great Grandmother Johanna (my sisters name) migrated when she was young and his father did as well I belive but I dont know much about that. I found what I thought to be GG Johanna's record at Ellis Island on ancestry.com, it was so exciting to me! But then again, I LOVE history, always was my favorite subject. I wasnt sure of my Great Grandfathers first name but his last name was Ronayne. My mom thinks she may know where in Ireland they hailed from and hopes to one day go there and even maybe meet relatives, wouldnt that just be amazing? Though it brings to mind the Griswalds heading to see family in Europe and staying with the wrong people, could totally see that happening to us!
I pray she makes it there before she gets to old, I really do. Life is so short and I would hate for her to miss it. I'd really like for my sister and I to be there with her just to see her eyes light up at all the things she will encounter. Just another dream of mine. Cheers Grampa Jack !
An old Irish Proverb
May the Irish hills caress you
May her lakes and rivers bless you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
May the luck of the Irish enfold you.
May the blessings of Saint Patrick behold you.
May there always be work for your hands to do,
May your purse always hold a coin or two.
May the sun always shine warm on your windowpane,
May a 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.
May those who love us love us.
And those that don't love us,
May God turn their hearts.
And if He doesn't turn their hearts,
May he turn their ankles,
So we'll know them by their limping.
Happy Saint Patricks Day !!!
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