Friday, January 7, 2011
On behalf of Leigh, Michael and myself, our deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. While we all age, and we all know this day is coming, it is still a loss that leaves us wanting just another moment, another touch and that smile that always greeted us. I will miss talking with her about politics, the recollections of her life and her graciousness. She made sure I never wanted for anything in her presence.
As a good Irishman, I raise a toast and a blessing to her:
"May the road rise to greet you
May the wind be always at your back
May the sun shine warm upon your face
And the rain fall soft upon your fields.
Until we meet again, Irene
May God hold you in the hollow of his hand.
