Nighty-night

   When we were very little our mother taught us our prayers, all 3 kids in one fell swoop. Every night--the sign of the cross,  "Now I lay me down to sleep," and the blessings---"God bless Mommy, Daddy, Joseph, Mary Ellen, Dorothy, Shirley, Frances, Tommy, Agnes, Thomas Michael (added later,) Helen, Matt, and Nanny."

     Only 3 of those so blessed are still among the living; I hope all will be in touch at some future time.