My Boy Is Growing Up

This is Joshua's school picture for this year. When I opened the envelope, the first thing I thought was "Wow he is getting so big"...Joshua is such an amazingly bright kid with the most incredible sense of humor. He is my treasure. It seems like just yesterday he was learning how to walk. Time flies by so fast....

I Run for Life

It's been years since they told her about it
The darkness her body possessed
And the scars are still there in the mirror
Everyday that she gets herself dressed
Though the pain is miles and miles behind her
And the fear is now a docile beast
If you ask her why she is still running
She'll tell you it makes her complete

I run for hope
I run to feel
I run for the truth
For all that is real
I run for your mother your sister your wife
I run for you and me my friend
I run for life

It's a blur since they told me about it
How the darkness had taken its toll
And they cut into my skin and they cut into my body
But they will never get a piece of my soul
And now I'm still learning the lesson
To waken when I hear the call
And if you ask me why I am still running I'll tell you
I run for us all

And someday if they tell you about it
If the darkness knocks on your door
Remember her remember me
We will be running as we have before
Running for answers
Running for more

~Melissa Etherige-

Stages of an SIS Butterfly

Stage I: A concept developed by Laura, founder of SIS, who wanted a tattoo of a butterfly with a pink ribbon in it

Stage II: My long plane ride home from Daytona and a pen
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Stage III: Having my incredibly talented tattoo artist work her magic
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Stage IV: The addition of creative word play by Traci

AND VOILA!!!
A NEW LOGO IS BORN

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A Little Plug

My artwork was designed and applied by Lisa Brady. Over almost 9 hours on the table and many coffees I really got to know Lisa and her husband Tommy, also an artist. They are truly wonderful people...
You can see more of their amazing creations at http://www.ttrstudio.com/

All done!!!

Almost done..2 more sessions to go. OUCH!