Tattoos are very personal, in most cases people give a lot of thought into the art that will permanently be on their bodies. Such was not the case for her. Her tattoo directs the path the stream of radiation follows.....each and every day.....in sickness and in health...rain, sleet or snow.....come hell or high water she must keep that daily appointment.
She is reaching the end of her treatment......she is one of the lucky ones.....a survivor. But she has not been left unscarred. The image in her mirror will remind her of her story forever more. Reconstruction? Though it is an option will she choose it? Maybe looking in the mirror and seeing a clear picture of God's grace is a better choice, because His story intermingles with hers, so much so there is no doubt that He has had her in the palm of His hand during this trial......perhaps the hardest of all trials she has endured thus far.
From the beginning with an early diagnosis (which literally saved her life) to guiding her through each decision that needed to be made.....and there were many.....He was there.
The burning of her flesh will heal. She will get through this next and final stage the best that she knows how......hopefully with very few side effects.....all this will one day be over. But her scars will remain, her tattoo will forever mark the spot where God stepped in and brought her healing grace.
I love you sister.
Simply beautiful. Made me tear up.
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