Our family has great cause
for celebration –
it’s Daddy’s 90th birthday
and we all travel to Derry
by car, bus and plane
to join Mammy and Daddy
for the birthday celebrations.

Daddy’s birthday begins
with all of us attending
early morning Mass
in St Eugene’s cathedral
before heading back
to Mammy and Daddy’s
to have cream cookies
for breakfast!

Later on,
lunch in a hotel,
followed by tea, coffee
and birthday cake
(in the shape of a “90”,
of course!)

And, to round up this very special day,
a sing-song at Mammy and Daddy’s flat.
Slow Irish airs played
on the fiddle, mandolin,
flute and guitar
and old favourite songs
sung by all.
Good company,
good music and good craic!

Daddy’s 90th birthday
is a very special day,
marked by two things
that are so important to Daddy –
faith and family.

A real milestone birthday
celebrated by Daddy
surrounded by his family,
with everyone in good form
and in good health.
A truly wonderful and rare blessing.

Thank You, Lord!

© Claire Murray, 2024