I got a tattoo!

Did the title of that blog get your attention? Well, I haven't had a mid-life crisis - yet, but I am now a tattooed woman. Actually, I got permanent eye liner put on so I think it qualifies as a tattoo. That's a pretty boring tattoo, but a tattoo nonetheless. I was really nervous about getting this done because I don't do pain. I was shaking by the time I layed down on the table and the "tattoo artist" put the numbing cream on my eyes. I had to lay down with my eyes closed for about 20 minutes so that the cream could do it's trick. That, in itself, drove me crazy. Then the procedure started. I can't even begin to tell you the torture that I went through. It was not painful in the least, but it was the most horrible torture that I've ever endured. In fact, I think if the military needs a new way to interrogate prisoners, they should do this to them because at one point, I would've confessed any sin to make her stop. One friend described it as a "deep tickle" but I don't have the words to describe it. It was just uncomfortable and I'll never do it again....I'd better not say never because maybe it is like child-birth...after a few months you forget the pain and are ready to do it again. Anyway, I survived and I think I'll be very glad that I did it. She did a magnificent job and I love the way my eyes look.

The rest of the weekend was so fun! The kids were home and we had great food, great fun and a wonderful time of fellowship at church. Mom and Dad also joined us for a few meals and our time in worship.

Our church service was beautiful and my favorite part was when we sang the following song:

Thank you for the cross, Lord

Thank you for the price you paid

Bearing all my sin and shame

In love you came

And gave amazing grace.

Thank you for this love, Lord

Thank you for your nail pierced hands

Washed me in your cleaning flow

Now all I know

Your forgiveness and embrace.

Worthy is the Lamb

Seated on the throne

Crown you now with many crowns

You reign victorious

High and lifted up

Jesus, Son of God

The Darling of heaven crucified

Worthy is the Lamb

Worthy is the Lamb.