Always a Bit of Green

How proud my husband is to be Irish.

His grandparents came to Ellis Island from County Galway, Ireland, many years ago.

They were wonderful, God loving, hard working, love of family folks, raising six children.

He was fortunate enough to grow up in the same neighborhood as his grandparents and often speaks of them.

He fondly remembers his grandmother, walking to church most mornings, and how safe he felt having his grandfather close to him.

His grandfather, his uncle, and his dad, all worked for the railroad, all of their lives.

So, every year around St Patrick’s Day, I add a bit of green to our home to honor his heritage.

This year I made a really cute shamrock banner that I would like to share.

I used copies of an Irish map for the background, found online, and printed out on my home computer.

The next step was cutting out 4 hearts, and gluing each one to the map piece to form a shamrock.

Finished up by punching holes and stringing the banner with jute.

Love it, and so did my Irish husband.

Of course, green treats with our coffee.

Happy St. Pat’s Day to all.

I hope you find a rainbow, and at the end of it, not gold, but lots and lots of love.

Irish blessings till next time.