4 new tattoos
When I was in college I always wanted a Jesus fish ixthus tattoo on my heel. My mom forbade me to do it. However, one day when I was a junior, my friends descended on my apartment declaring it was the day to get our tattoos. I have never regreted my decision since.
I have recently had a couple of pre-radiation appointments to get ready for next week’s start of treatment (Sept. 22), and I had NO idea that receiving tattoos was part of the gig. I now have 4 small tattoo dots on my chest so that they can line up the radiation machine properly (should I have asked for smiley faces or flowers instead?). I suppose I am fine with these additions but, my goodness, how odd to now be a woman who technically has 5 tattoos! Does that mean that we should start watching one of those tattoo shows on TLC? Am I now a member of some type of tattoo club? Will high school students now think that I’m really cool? Too funny and also too weird.
My prayer for radiation is not only that it will be effective, but that the holes along my incision will hold up so that I can get through treatment without surgery, which would delay and alter the radiation schedule. My oncologist said that radiation might even help the holes and create scabs. Oh boy do I want scabs — nice big ones! Cancer sure does change what you hope and pray for at times. Sorry to be gross but please pray that those holes scab over nicely!
You’re sweet for reading up on the latest and perhaps even praying for such a weird thing for me. Thank you!
Love, Sara
on September 17, 2008 on 2:04 pm
The ‘possibly related posts’ are going to be interesting on this one. I’ve always thought tattoos are cool so you get extra points from me. It is amazing how destructive a process healing really is. We’re rooting for your scabs along with everyone else.
on September 18, 2008 on 3:05 pm
Your tattoos will look great with your awesomely edgy and hip hairdo! Rock ON! Go scabs!
on September 19, 2008 on 4:38 pm
Hi Dearest,
I pray for big old strong beautiful scabs. It is those scabs those wounds where the beauty lies!! You are beautiful Sara!! The spirit of the Living God comes through loud and clear! You tattoo woman you!
I love you.
Melissa
on September 21, 2008 on 9:21 pm
Hey Cousin!
We have been thinking and praying for you. Your blog never ceases to amaze, challenge and touch me Sara. I will be praying for strength as you start your radiation, and as Melissa writes-big old beautiful scabs! I pray for Christ’s touch in every detail as you move through this next phase of treatment-for you, for Chris and Lucy, Campbell and Ginger.
Sara, you are one of the strongest people I know. Your words are such a blessing in our lives.
All our love!
Dan, Kim, Ellie & Grace Heiar
on September 21, 2008 on 9:35 pm
Sara, you are so awesome I can’t stand it! I think the kiddos are gonna have to work really hard being hip to keep up with their mom! (A fixed gear bicycle and messenger bag are your next hipster prerequisites, by the way…)
We’re praying for you from Portland and wish you and the family the best. Lots of love, Joe
on September 23, 2008 on 8:58 pm
Praying for scabs.
Love,
Alina
on September 23, 2008 on 10:04 pm
Sara and Chris…just read the most recent postings and always come away so encouraged by your strength and healthy attitude. YOU WILL BE FINE because of that powerful optimism.
As always…my prayers and those of my family go out to you.
Love, Mike
on September 26, 2008 on 11:29 am
You’re a connect-the-dots person now.