Getting tattooed has always been therapeutic for me but ever since my son Mario passed away, it's been a way of grieving & remembering him.
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Finding my faith again. When my son passed due to a motorcycle accident , I didn't understand why God would do that to our family. I prayed so hard and still we lost him. Tattoos have helped me remember him, keep him close to me, while finding my way back to believing that no matter what happens God has a reason.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?My tattoos tell the story of my life. From the tributes to my state, to the memorial pieces for my loved ones, they all have story to tell & each say something about the time period I was in when I got them. A lot of the new tattoos I got match the tattoos my son had as well. Now his tattoos will live on through me.
What would you do with the $25,000?My wife and I have a small printing business so I'd use some to expand that, I'd also like to create some type of memorial for my oldest son & take my younger son on a trip. The ultimate goal is to: "Help myself to help others". I'd especially like to help those who have lost a child like I have.
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