Her tattooed forearm reached over to examine the state of my in-water-far-too-much hands. I apologized for my negligence as if having perfect hands and fingernails were of the utmost importance while in the season of raising small children. She tried to remain unbiased, this woman who makes beautifying hands her occupation. I’m certain she had seen worse but my own were definitely not going to be featured in a catalog anytime soon.
I was sure she had already formulated a profile of me in her mind. Suburban mom. Blonde. Going to a spa to treat my jagged nails.
What she didn’t know was that I have a story that isn’t really congruent with a suburban mom. I am blonde only due to “enhancements” made to my natural color and I had a gift card leftover from my birthday – last year.
“Tell me about your tattoo,” my non-body-art-sporting self asked her.
She briefly stopped filing and looked at me to be sure I was serious, that I wasn’t mocking her. When she realized my question was genuine, her face illuminated.
“It’s to help me remember where I have been and where I’m going,” she replied.
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Good morning sweet friend! I am enjoying waking up to “talk” with you :) You are part of my newly found morning quiet time spent praising the Lord and preparing for the day by “getting me a bullet” :) Who knew that scripture in the morning could become as important to my morning routine as coffee? :)
I made a meatloaf this morning too so supper is on me. We can either deliver or you are always welcome to come on down. Enjoy your day girlfriend. Wear that cross and continue to share and show the love!!
I am so glad to hear you write like this.. to see the alternative path that your strory DID take. I grew up in a church that .. well.. judged harshly on someone who smoke.. who drank.. who was tatted.. who was different.. or who was heaven for bid divorced.. (or even worse). I am thankful that God gave me experiences to create my own world view based on Jesus’ teachings .. and not even a ‘church’ world view. (because quite frankly many of them teach just what your alternative response would have deemed the right way). Its refreshing to see Christians living out.. because you are right.. it is OUR job to show what what we believe. oh.. don’t even get me started on this topic right now..
Sweet sweet friend. This is beautiful. You write from the heart and I adore you!
You enlighten me every time I stop by!
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Just the first part is so enticing…thanks for writing.
~Jessica
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