The Story Behind the Tattoo
This past Friday, March 23rd, 2012 after many months of waiting... I got a tattoo. The entire day I was nervous but was still positive about getting it. Come 2:30, I left the dorm and headed to the parlor for my 3 o'clock appointment. Getting there nice and early, I sat there on the big comfy couch for a good 30 minutes by myself. Then my roommate, Anna, came and I was a little less nervous. Around 3:30, Shelly Black, my artist, escorted me into the first room on the left where she showed me the final drawing and placed the stencil on my back. This thing was huge! So much larger than anticipated! Anna came into the room for support and any hand squeezing that might have been needed. Shelly is an amazing artist who knows what she is doing and does it quickly. One hour later, the hand squeezing, lip biting pain was finally over. Now to just wait for it to heal.
All that to say the purpose and meaning behind each piece of my new tattoo...
Dandelion- since I am in college and almost finished, this is for my independence that I have be gaining through my years of college.
Three Blue Birds- (they don't know this but...) they represent my mom, dad and myself. Without their support I would not be the woman I am today by God's grace.
Words- these come from the first part of Psalm 138:8 that states, "The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. This is the verse that my dad gave to me at the beginning of a turning point in my life and has grown to be my life verse. I do not know God's exact purpose for my life (except to glorify Him in everything), but I love that He is shaping and molding me each day to be more like His Son, Jesus Christ.
Courage- (down the stem of the dandelion) this is the word that my dad continually told me day after day during this turning point in my life. My courage and strength comes from God alone. I choose to be bold about what I believe because of the sacrifice given for me.
By His Grace,
Lizz
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