My Tattoo

You would think someone who had made it to 39 years old without at tattoo might be able to avoid getting one altogether. I didn't. I have recently made a commitment to return to college to finish a degree in Biblical Studies and to do what whatever God leads me to do. This tattoo is a symbol of that commitment. It is a daily visible reminder of the Christian life that I am trying to lead. I hope that it will also be a tool for me to use to explain my faith to others when they ask what the tattoo means. The tattoo is an Ichthys symbol or it is sometimes called a "Jesus Fish". The Greek letters inside of the fish shape are:

• Iota is the first letter of Iesous (Ιησους), Greek for Jesus.
• Chi is the first letter of Christos (Χριστóς), Greek for anointed.
• Theta is the first letter of Theou (Θεοῦ), Greek for God.
• Upsilon is the first letter of Huios (Υἱός), Greek for Son.
• Sigma is the first letter of Soter (Σωτήρ), Greek for Savior.

Audrey starting the tattoo.

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Working on the tattoo.

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Finished but still fresh.

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Thanks to Audrey at Mid Air and Ink for doing a fabulous job on my tattoo.