Thursday, December 1, 2011

tat' it up.

Week 17.

The best part of being a refugee is the frequency with which it allows me to see my dear friend Dana.  Not only do I get learn more about her ministry in Pattaya and grow in friendship with her, but she also takes me along to do some really cool things.  Like venturing off to a small tattoo shop just off the beach, to pay a special visit to a talented Thai artist named Mark.  Don't worry, Mark speaks English.

I had the privilege of being with Dana and her friend Collyn as they endured a few painful minutes which will now serve as a permanent reminder of who they are in Christ.  On Dana, the Greek word μαθητής (ma-thay-tes), or, 'disciple.'  On Collyn, the traditional Thai script ลูกสาวที่รัก which means 'beloved daughter.'  Both of which turned out awesomely.  And both of which are beautiful identifiers-- a small mark of Truth on each of their bodies.

Inked.


Of course I took the opportunity to take some photos.  I was trying to make it art-- to capture the scene from my own point of view in a way that others can relate to.  My friend Eric Pitts has posted some shots of tattooing which have inspired me, but he is way cooler and way more talented than I am.

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