Lucky to be Blessed
St. Patrick’s Day is one holiday that most of the world enjoys celebrating. These days, celebrating St. Patty’s Day means green clothes, green drinks, and green rivers, with the loose interpretation of an Irish shamrock meets the luck of the Irish and “Kiss me, I’m Irish." The real story behind St. Patrick’s Day begins with a teenager, who was believed to be named Maewyn Succat. He was not even Irish! At the age of 16, Maewyn was kidnapped by pirates and sold into slavery in Ireland as a sheepherder. It was there that he learned the Irish language and began to pray to the God his parents had told him about. Maewyn was in slavery for about six years when he escaped. It is said that he had a dream from God telling him to walk along the coast and find a ship waiting to sail to Britain. He did as God told him in his dream and there was a ship, and he escaped. There are many stories as to the timeline of Maewyn’s life, but one thing everyone agrees on is that aft...
Gosh, the house is beautiful. But I am so sad that you are going! :-( I am already crying...love you lots!
ReplyDeleteWow, your new house is gorgeous! Kolby and I are really going to miss y'all. You have been like adoptive parents for us while we've been in Illinois. We will be praying for a safe move and for you two as you adjust to your new home/state! :)
ReplyDeleteOOOOH! Your house is beautiful!! I know it is even prettier on the inside with your gift of decorating!!
ReplyDeleteLove you lots!
Julie