Safe travels
This little blessing asked to be written when I learned that a dear friend was embarking on a risky fact-finding trip to another continent last December.
May you travel safely
As you embark upon your journey
We are filled with gratitude
Grateful for your goodness
Grateful for your compassion
Grateful for your courage
Grateful for your strength
As you leave our midst
Know that we are always present with you
And you are with us
May you depart wrapped in the love of your family and friends
May you travel gently, safe in each other's company
May you do your work protected by all that you believe in,
And all that believes in you
May the sun and the moon and the stars light your path
May the earth cushion your every step
May the breath of air sustain you
May all who greet you know your kindness
And as you work, may peace be your constant companion
And then,
Return to us, for we will miss you
Return to us, for we want to know your story
Return to us, for your breathing helps our breathing
Return to us, for you are our cherished ones
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May the road rise to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again,
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
May God be with you and bless you:
May you see your children's children.
May you be poor in misfortune,
Rich in blessings.
May you know nothing but happiness
From this day forward.
May the road rise up to meet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the warm rays of sun fall upon your home
And may the hand of a friend always be near.
May green be the grass you walk on,
May blue be the skies above you,
May pure be the joys that surround you,
May true be the hearts that love you.
Lovely of you to write this for your friends. It is obviously appreciated.
And, no, I haven't forgotten my award. I collected it straight away and have been secretly admiring it! Sunday is the scheduled day for announcing it to the world!
Kat
Amy: :^) . . . blessings
Jinksy: I've never seen the full blessing. I love it! So, much, in fact I'd like to add it to my sidebar. Thank you so much for taking the time to send it!
Jane: Such kind words. Thank you!
Pyzahn: Hmmmm...that's an interesting idea. Do you see a theme?
Ellen: Amen! (And thank you)
Derrick: Thank you! What a fabulous post you did. You amaze me.
Erin: Irish, eh? Well, I do have a wee bit of the Irish in me. Thank you for your sweet comment
Poetikat: Wow! I'm honored by your words. Thank you so much!
Janie: Thank you. That's a little statue in my "peace garden" on the east side of our house. We had a late spring snow a year ago that just enchanted me.
Julie: You are such a dear. I can well imagine. And just so you know, this is for you, too! See you next weekend!
It is very generous from you to write that to another person, not many people would do that. IT shows love going from yourself to the outside world. Gives me hope in humanity helping itself.
And it is also well written.