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Kimberly Dalferes | Author

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Irish Blessings

December 27, 2013 by Kim Dalferes

This week a beloved Aunt left this world. She had recently celebrated her 80th birthday and had become a great grandmother. She will be missed.

In her memory and as we turn into 2014, I wish each of you the blessings of a new year, new starts, and new opportunities.

An Irish Blessing

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Happy (and safe) New Year,

Kimba

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Comments

  1. Vicki says

    January 15, 2014 at 12:19 pm

    What a nice tribute to Mary Ann. She was indeed one of a kind.

    • Kim Dalferes says

      January 15, 2014 at 2:11 pm

      Indeed she was. A force to be reckoned with, remind you of anyone? 

  2. Suzie Cheel says

    January 4, 2014 at 3:16 am

    Love this Irish blessing and so apt with your Aunt passing. I am sure she would love it

    • Kim Dalferes says

      January 6, 2014 at 9:52 am

      Thx Suzie – my Aunt was a great example of fun, crazy Irish. 

  3. Tori says

    January 3, 2014 at 7:33 pm

    I LOVE love LOVE this Irish blessing!  🙂

    • Kim Dalferes says

      January 6, 2014 at 9:53 am

      Thanks Tori, this blessing was read at her funeral. 

  4. Line says

    January 3, 2014 at 2:04 pm

    Always loved that poem! Blessings to you. Sorry for your loss.

    • Kim Dalferes says

      January 6, 2014 at 9:53 am

      Thanks Line.

  5. Susan Wright-Boucher says

    January 3, 2014 at 1:24 pm

    Kimba,

    How beautiful that you would pair your loss with this gracious prayer. Thank you. My heart goes out to you and your family.

    • Kim Dalferes says

      January 6, 2014 at 9:54 am

      Thanks Susan. We honored her on Saturday and blessed her on her journey. 

  6. Nell Tomassen Reboh says

    January 3, 2014 at 4:38 am

    My heart is with you and your whole family now that your beloved Aunt has passed on. Thank you for sharing this blessing, Kimba. One I first heard when a near centennial passed on. A very special, and Irish man I remember fondly.

    • Kim Dalferes says

      January 3, 2014 at 12:27 pm

      Thank you for stopping by Nell, and many blessing to you too. 

  7. Kathy Gabriel says

    January 3, 2014 at 3:43 am

    This is one of my favorite sayings/blessings … positive; expectations of celebration; gratitude for all good connections.  Most importantly your dear aunt was surronded by love. 

    • Kim Dalferes says

      January 3, 2014 at 12:29 pm

      My Aunt was indeed truly loved – thank you for your comment Kathy. . 

  8. Cathy says

    January 2, 2014 at 3:08 pm

    Thanks Kimba,

    What a beautiful sentiment to start the new year! Many blessing to you!

    • Kim Dalferes says

      January 3, 2014 at 12:35 pm

      Thx Cathy, wishing youa wonderful 2014. 

  9. Angie K. Millgate says

    January 2, 2014 at 1:12 pm

    OH! I have always loved this blessing. Thank you for sharing it and reminding me.

    • Kim Dalferes says

      January 15, 2014 at 2:13 pm

      The Irish love their poetry. I have many favorites, but this one always sticks with me. 

  10. Helene Cohen Bludman says

    December 30, 2013 at 8:47 pm

    I have always loved that poem, too. My sympathies to you on your loss.

    • Kim Dalferes says

      January 3, 2014 at 1:00 pm

      Thank you Helene. 

  11. Lisa Froman says

    December 29, 2013 at 7:34 pm

    I always loved this poem/prayer. Thanks for sharing!

    • Kimba says

      December 30, 2013 at 7:59 pm

      New year's blessings to you Lisa. 

  12. Joyce Watson says

    December 27, 2013 at 9:57 am

    Keep I wrote the same prayer last night. Funny how we are connected. My mom loved you and I’m so glad you were able to see her one last time before she passed. I truly believe God had his hand in this. Love you cuz.

    • Kimba says

      December 28, 2013 at 10:23 am

      My heart is with you Cuz. 

  13. Lori Rinehart says

    December 27, 2013 at 8:32 am

    Love. Sending you light and warmth and peace.

    • Kimba says

      December 28, 2013 at 10:22 am

      Thanks Lori – love and blessings to you too chica. 

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