an irish blessing

the things we discover, day after day... i found this blessing on the window of an irish restaurant (/pub?) as i walked to school today and took a picture. i send this out to all of you this morning:

I wish you not a path devoid of clouds. Nor a life on a bed
of roses, not that you might never need regret, nor that you
should never feel pain.
No, that is not my wish for you.

My wish for you is:
That you might be brave in times of
trial, when others lay crosses upon your shoulders.
When mountains must be climbed and chasms are to be
crossed.
When hope scarce can shine through.
That every gift God gave you might grow along with you.
And let you give the gift of joy to all who care for you.

That you may always have a friend who is worth that name.
Whom you can trust, and who helps you in times of
sadness. Who will deify the storms of daily life at your side.

One more wish I have for you: That in every hour of joy
and pain you may feel God close to you.

This is my wish for you, and for all those who care for you.
This is my hope for you, now and forever.