Wednesday, July 9, 2008

My Tattoo



So I survived! ...and I didn't pass out or cry or wince....
It really wasn't bad for all you guys out there who siked me out. I love how it turned out.....it's perfect!
I just love having his footprint on my foot....inside my heart I know that every step I take, Jacob is here with me and now I have it on the outside too ..... so sweet. There are lots of reason why I wanted this tattoo but one of them was so that people would ask about him. As I had said before, when I had Jacob with me, every where I went people would ask about him. Now I have some way for people to ask about him even though he is gone. AND IT ALREADY WORKED! As I was getting it done, another tattoo artist came in and asked how old my child was and I got to share with him some of Jacob's story. Then he shared with me that he had a baby brother Jacob who passed away before he turned one. It worked even before it was done and ministered to someone. I just love it. Thanks Bob!

16 comments:

Bobbie said...

That is awesome. I have been thinking about a tatoo for JT for about 1 year now. I wish I had the guts to do it. But, the last tattoo I got I passed out cold. I think I might just get the nerve up and just do it.

It looks beautiful!!!

Mandy said...

Precious....I love it! Jacob is smiling.

Mandy
GA
www.madelinegracefoundation.com

boltefamily said...

It is SO amazing Karen! I LOVE it and I am so jealous! I want one so badly, I am terrified though! Thinking of you!

Love you,
Kristy

Misti said...

I love it. I love it. I love it. What a fabulous reminder of your sweet little man dancing with his mommy every single day, makes my heart smile just thinking about it.

You don't know us, but we are faithful readers of Jacobs blog.

Hugs to you and your family!

mrsrubly said...

how beautiful! i love it! it's so adorable. and i love the reasoning behind it!

Destini said...

Very sweet! I love the flip-flop lines :) I have them too!

Bee said...

Good on you! looks great ~ Barb from Melb.Aust.

Laurie in Ca. said...

I love this tatoo Karen, just love it. And how precious that Jacob goes with you and before you, everywhere you go. He will be talking to lots of people through you, telling his story of life as a mighty little warrior. This makes me smile in my heart. Prayers for you and your family continue here in my home.

Love, Laurie in Ca.

Emily said...

Incredible!!!!!!!!!! YAY! :)

Lyndsay said...

What a beautiful way to honor your son's memory.

My Busy Boys said...

Looks AWESOME! He touched so many hearts and what a great way to carry it on,

still praying in WI
Kim

Angie said...

It's awesome!! So glad that you have that reminder with you all the time.

Sara said...

Love this idea. I may have to steal it for my tatoo - I have been wanting the perfect one to remember my son. Looks great!

Anonymous said...

I love it. It looks so awesome. So glad you got it.

Jenn in CA

meela said...

I love it! I am so happy I found your blog post. I have been thinking about getting a tatoo in memory of my daughter too. I have never been interested in tatoos, but, for the same reasons you mentioned I have been thinking about it. So thank you for sharing this. I am still thinking about what and where I would want one.

Homegrown Tribe said...

Hi, i just happened upon your blog from Michelle Jamie - fingerprints of God. Anyway... i was just skimming through {look at pictures} and saw this.... it's absolutely beautiful and i LOVE your reason behind it. Perfect! I am so sorry for your loss... you are in our prayers.

Have a great night!

Brittany