A month or so before Dave died he and I talked about tattoos. (I think it was when I was applying A&D ointment to the new addition to his tattoo.) I told him tattoos were not my style and that I would never get a tattoo because there was nothing that I could think of that I would want permanently inked on my body. After being faced with this horrible nightmare that we have to live with everyday and knowing the love Dave had for tattoos there was no question in my mind that I would now be getting a tattoo in memory of him.
I chose a Celtic butterfly because it represents a new phase of life, a new beginning, a re-birth, and that is what my little brother is experiencing now. The shaded vines were added into the background of each wing because that is what Dave had added onto his final tattoo on his shoulders. I had the letters of his name added into the two bottom wings in honor of him. I was lucky enough to have the same person do my tattoo that did Dave’s final tattoo so that the shading was exact.
Just like when a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, Dave is in a new phase of his life now. We know he is with us in spirit every day, and every time we see a butterfly we think of him and we know he is with us..
It’s not how many breaths that we take, but how many moments that take our breath away…
-Cori
Can you or a family member contact me? I was there the day after he passed away, at BOSS. I did not go on the course, I am a physician, and have some comments on the medical expertise that was there. Obviously, I did not go no the course. I chose this as there were not comments. Thanks.
What a beautiful idea! I am so sorry for your loss and know the pain that you are going through, my brother (also Dave) died last year. I hope that you and your family are coping. Thanks for the inspiration x
While at one time tattoos were more well-liked by men, in recent times tattoos have becoming increasingly popular with women as well.