Believe Tattoo

So those who knew me growing up know what an active and vivid imagination I always had. Even now, bogged down with the day to day grind of babies and work and chores I try to read a good fantasy book, keep in touch with my inner child, do something creative etc. on a regular basis. I firmly believe that anything is possible if you set your heart to it. It is so important to have belief. In yourself. In God. After growing two beautiful little girls in my body I don't think I could ever doubt the existence of God. I don't see how anyone could. A cluster of cells growing into a living, breathing person! It's a miracle if I've ever heard of one.

I have been wanting another tattoo and wanted it to be special and something that was at least in some way for my girls.

And this is it. Josh doesn't get it but it's okay. The word believe wraps up into a dandelion puff and the seeds are blowing off and as they float away they turn into sparrows. The tattoo wraps around my foot.

The 2 stars next to "believe" stand for my 2 girls. Who I will always support and believe in. Even if I don't agree with them. The dandelion puff is a symbol of wishes to be made and wishes granted. I can remember blowing all the seeds off dandelions and making wishes when I was little. It kinda symbolizes the hope and dreams of childhood. The seeds symbolize abundance and fruits of labor. Dandelion juices can be used medicinally in tea as well as to fight bacteria and heal wounds.

The sparrows mean a lot to me. They are one of the most common birds around here and probably really under appreciated. Sparrows are never alone and as such are a great symbol for family and togetherness. They are also the smallest birds but I always think of the hymn when I see them. How God is always watching over the little sparrow. Also when I was young I heard the superstition that sparrows are believed to carry the souls of the dead into the next life and their was something so eerie about it that I have been really fascinated with them ever since!

The fact that the dandelion seeds are turning into the sparrows is supposed to be symbolic of magic and faith.

So. That is that. Does anyone else have any tattoos? Want any? I actually want more. They are creepily addictive. I know I want one down my ribs. A quote that has significance for me and is about my hubby. And I would like to get something on my bicep. But I don't know what! And I kinda want my two big back pieces colored in.

So see. They're addictive!