I Got Inked
So, a while back I decided I wanted to get a tattoo. I was a little hesitant because I was taught by "the church" that tattoos were not something that Christians got. I think it was mostly based on what tattoos usually represent (gangs, violence, rebellion). I wrestled with that and finally came to the conclusion that I was going to get one.
I didn't want to just get anything. I wanted the tattoo to mean something to me. It needed to be a reminder of something significant. So, after my son was born I knew exactly what I wanted and it shows in the picture above. It's on my left arm, just below the shoulder.
The letters "ADS" are my initials (Aaron David Sexton) and they are also the initials of my son (Andrew David Sexton). Psalm 127:3-5 states: "Sons are a heritage from the Lord, children a reward from Him. Like arrows in the hands of a warrior are sons born in one's youth. Blessed is the man who's quiver is full of them. They will not be put to shame when they contend with their enemies in the gate."
This tattoo is and will be a constant reminder of my deep, unconditional love for my son Andrew. And it also represents just how incredibly blessed I am to have Andrew for a son. What's interesting is that I got the tattoo just a few days before my son had to have surgery on his stomach. It definitely served it's purpose right away.
And I've already been asked the question, "what happens when you have another kid"? Well, that's what the other arm is for.
Any comments or thoughts? I'd love to hear them.
