beautiful

this weekend I got a tattoo!! it still seems a little surreal that I actually got one but I am SO glad that I did!!

the tattoo is on the inside of my left foot & is the greek word horaios (translated as "beautiful") with the scripture reference Rom. 10:15 underneath...

Romans 10:15: "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"

what an amazing reminder it will be for me that daily I am to be spreading the good news of Jesus Christ to all those around me. I believe God has called me to missions & that is something I never want to forget- but something I often forget is that missions doesn't only happen overseas.. I know that I need to express the same passion and desire for serving the Lord & others here in America as I do when I am in places such as India or Zambia.

also growing up, I always struggled (and still do at times) with self-image but the Lord has helped me realize over time that as long as I am daily walking with Him and following in His footsteps & doing His work, I AM beautiful in His sight.. and really thats all that matters :)

& finally this tattoo involved many of the people who are closest to me... many family members and friends approved it, Savanna helped design it, Andy & Pat translated it in Greek, Emily is gonna get one very similar to it(in order to achieve the ULTIMATE friendship bracelet), Hannah & Danica went with me to the tattoo parlor, and Jess encouraged me to get it, held my hand the whole time I was getting it done, and even paid for it! so when I look at my tattoo I am reminded of all the BEAUTIFUL people God has placed in my life to love and support me & to walk along side of me through this journey called life.

I am blessed :)