When I see a rainbow
I think of family and friends
That have gone on before me.
I feel it's Gods way of letting me know
The sun always returns after a storm-
That there is life after death
And I will meet my loved ones again
... At the end of the rainbow.

Joanne Murray Vereb

An Irish Blessing

Lucky stars above you,
Sunshine on your way,
Many friends to love you,
Joy in work and play.

Laughter to outweigh each care,
In your heart a song
And gladness waiting everywhere
All your whole life long!

May the lilt of Irish laughter Lighten every load,
May the mist of Irish magic shorten every road,
May you taste the sweetest pleasures
That fortune 'ere bestowed,
And may all your friends remember.
All the favors you are owed.

May you always have these blessings-
A soft breeze when summer comes,
A warm fireside in winter
And always...
The warm, soft smile of a friend.

The author is unknown to me
but I thank you from my heart