This one came in today. Sorry if your blonde!!
A blonde finds herself in serious trouble.
Her business has gone bust and she’s in dire financial straits. She’s desperate so she decides to ask God for help.
She begins to pray… ‘God, please help me. I’ve lost my business and if I don’t get some money, I’m going to lose my house as well. Please let me win the lottery.’
Lottery night comes, and somebody else wins.
She again prays… ‘God, please let me win the lottery! I’ve lost my business, my house and I’m going to lose my car as well.’
Lottery night comes and she still has no luck.
Once again, she prays… ‘My God, why have you forsaken me? I’ve lost my business, my house and my car.
I don’t often ask You for help and I’ve always been a good servant to You.
PLEASE let me win the lottery just this one time so I can get my life back in order.’
Suddenly there is a blinding flash of light as the heavens open.
The blonde is overwhelmed by the Voice of God, Himself….
‘Sweetheart, work with Me on this one …. Buy a ticket!’
Paddy is stumbling along the road, totally drunk, when he comes upon a preacher baptizing people in the river.
He proceeds to walk into the water and subsequently bumps into the preacher.
The preacher turns around and is almost overcome by the smell of alcohol, whereupon he asks the drunk,”Are you ready to find Jesus?”
Paddy answers, “Yes, I am.”
So the preacher grabs him and dunks him in the water.
He pulls him up and asks the drunk, “Tell us Brother have you found
Jesus?
The drunk replies, “No. No I haven’t found Jesus.”
The preacher is shocked at the answer, so he quickly dunks him into the water again for a little longer.
When he pulls him out of the river he asks him again, “Have you found Jesus yet my brother?”
Paddy again answers, “No sir, I haven’t found Jesus.”
By this time the preacher is at his wits end and dunks the drunk in the water again — but this time holds him down for about 30 seconds and when he begins kicking his arms and legs he pulls him up.
The preacher then again asks the drunk, “For the love of God have you found Jesus, my brother?”
The drunken Paddy chokes and coughs and wipes his eyes and catches his breath and says to the Preacher, “Are you sure this is where he fell in?”
If a loved one is of Celtic ancestry, you may be interested in choosing a special piece of Celtic jewelry that is perfect for them. Celtic jewelry is rich with history and symbolism, passed down through the centuries. Some popular features of Celtic design are intricate Trinity knots that reference early art treasures like The Book of Kells, and other symbols, such as Celtic Crosses, Shamrocks, and Claddagh features.
If you want to give a special gift in a special way, consider presenting someone you love with a Celtic ring, pendant, or earrings to celebrate the milestones of life. Your gift will become an heirloom that is treasured for a lifetime. Authentic Celtic jewelry is handcrafted by skilled artisans in Ireland itself: it really evokes the spirit of the Celtic people.
Here is our list of the Top 7 Occasions To Give Celtic Jewelry:
- Engagements : If you are going to propose to the woman you love, you can choose a stunning Celtic engagement ring that honors her heritage. Whether you choose a classic solitaire diamond surrounded by delicate love knots, or a Claddagh ring with a heart-shaped diamond or emerald center, she’ll adore the deeper meaning in the design. Consider a proposal with a Celtic flavor, perhaps at a local Celtic festival, where musicians play traditional Irish music, and you are surrounded by Celtic culture. If your budget permits it, a trip to Ireland, Scotland, or Wales would be an unforgettable way to pop the question with a Celtic engagement ring!
- Anniversaries : There are special pendants that are tailor-made for anniversary gifts: consider a mother’s pendant, embellished with the romantic, charming symbols of the Claddagh. Mother’s pendants feature tiny hands, clasping a crowned heart, and birthstones for each child or grandchild. This sort of gift has a custom feel, because it is made just for her. You’ll find a mother’s pendant becomes something she will cherish, because it is a reminder of her heritage, and the family you’ve built together over the years.
- Birthdays : Silver birthstone Claddagh rings are an affordable way to make a friend, or family member, feel special. The Claddagh tale is a timeless addition to the Irish storytelling tradition: Robert Joyce, an Irish fisherman, was kidnapped by a goldsmith, and forced to work for him, far away from the woman he loved. He crafted a special ring for her, with two tiny hands gently clasping a crowned heart. The Claddagh ring was meant to symbolize his undying love and faithfulness, and it remains a perfect way to honor your love for another person.
- Christmas : Traditional Celtic symbols are all related to the love of God, and to faith in a higher power. Trinity knots are thought to represent the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, and this symbolism makes them a perfect gift for Christmas day. As well, a Shamrock pendant, inlaid with tiny diamonds, also has hidden meaning that relates to the love of God. Saint Patrick used the three leaves of the Shamrock to convert the Irish to Christ: he believed each leaf symbolized the Holy Trinity.
- Valentine’s Day : Claddagh rings are a natural choice for Valentine’s Day, because the Claddagh story is so romantic. There are other Celtic jewelry designs that also lend themselves to this special day. Celtic Ribbon of Life earrings, embellished with tiny diamonds, and Trinity Love Knots, are an exquisite way to show your affection.
- Mother’s Day: The mother’s pendant, set with birthstones and Claddagh symbols, is also wonderful choice for this special day. If you are looking for something simple and beautiful that your mother will enjoy wearing every day, a Celtic Cross pendant will be a perfect choice. It can be as simple or ornate as you wish: some Crosses are plain gold, and others come with emeralds and diamonds that catch the light.
- Saint Patrick’s Day : Of course, Irish and Celtic jewelry designs are perfect gifts on Saint Patricks’s Day! A pretty Shamrock pendant, inlaid with diamonds, will be an ideal choice, and great fun for her to wear, as she celebrates her ancestry.
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Hi All,
Just to say sorry that my blog was down since last Friday. This is due to switching lookaroundireland.com site over to a Linux server. All techy stuff is now fixed so should be ok now.
So over the next few days I will be adding the funny stories etc that I had on my blog before.
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