Taking My Leave

[WVAPPeer]

The Irish blessing is usually translated as:

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

The first line of that blessing is more properly translated from Irish to English as "May you succeed on your road." The mistranslated version has been in common parlance for so long that we accept "May the road rise to meet you" as being just another way to wish someone a pleasant or successful journey. The first line has nothing to do with someone's death or imminent demise, nor is the blessing intended specifically for anyone who is ill. Instead, it is used at the routine partings of dear friends from one another whether it be for an hour, a day, or a year.

Wishing for Moose and all of you a safe and successful journey.

I am sure my O'Dell family and ancestors thank you!!!

[Rekdiver]

The Irish blessing is usually translated as:

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

The first line of that blessing is more properly translated from Irish to English as "May you succeed on your road." The mistranslated version has been in common parlance for so long that we accept "May the road rise to meet you" as being just another way to wish someone a pleasant or successful journey. The first line has nothing to do with someone's death or imminent demise, nor is the blessing intended specifically for anyone who is ill. Instead, it is used at the routine partings of dear friends from one another whether it be for an hour, a day, or a year.

Wishing for Moose and all of you a safe and successful journey.

Well firstline above is not the first line of the Irish Blessing..............

[DaphneUrquhart]

The Irish blessing is usually translated as:

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

The first line of that blessing is more properly translated from Irish to English as "May you succeed on your road." The mistranslated version has been in common parlance for so long that we accept "May the road rise up to meet you" as being just another way to wish someone a pleasant or successful journey. The first line has nothing to do with someone's death or imminent demise, nor is the blessing intended specifically for anyone who is ill. Instead, it is used at the routine partings of dear friends from one another whether it be for an hour, a day, or a year.

Wishing for Moose and all of you a safe and successful journey.

Well firstline above is not the first line of the Irish Blessing..............

Mea culpa. Left out an important word. Corrections made. Thanks for catching that.

[NewApp]

The Irish blessing is usually translated as:

May the road rise to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

The first line of that blessing is more properly translated from Irish to English as "May you succeed on your road." The mistranslated version has been in common parlance for so long that we accept "May the road rise to meet you" as being just another way to wish someone a pleasant or successful journey. The first line has nothing to do with someone's death or imminent demise, nor is the blessing intended specifically for anyone who is ill. Instead, it is used at the routine partings of dear friends from one another whether it be for an hour, a day, or a year.

Wishing for Moose and all of you a safe and successful journey.

Well firstline above is not the first line of the Irish Blessing..............

Close enough.

[Woodstovegang]

The Irish blessing is usually translated as:

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face.
May the rains fall soft upon your fields.
And until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.

The first line of that blessing is more properly translated from Irish to English as "May you succeed on your road." The mistranslated version has been in common parlance for so long that we accept "May the road rise up to meet you" as being just another way to wish someone a pleasant or successful journey. The first line has nothing to do with someone's death or imminent demise, nor is the blessing intended specifically for anyone who is ill. Instead, it is used at the routine partings of dear friends from one another whether it be for an hour, a day, or a year.

Wishing for Moose and all of you a safe and successful journey.

At least someone knows the Blessing,

[Rekdiver]

I think most of us know the blessing.... but heavens arms aren’t part of it.

[GreatAppSt]

Was told on Twitter that a rumor of my demise was on here. I am still here as far as I know. Still sick but still alive.
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Plisskin?..... Is that you?

[Stonewall]

Snake.