Rose Tattoos

The picture you see in this module is of a Catholic Saint named Therese. Believe it or not, I spent 7 years in the convent as a nun and grew very close to the spirituality and "spirit" of this great saint and woman. She walked a heroic path and dealt with a lot of peril and suffering.

The symbol of the rose was the pinnacle of Therese's spirituality. One of her most famous quotes is:

"I will let fall from heaven a shower or roses".

The rose was such a strong symbol for her. Beauty and thorns mixed in one entity.

Throughout my journey as a nun and still today, Therese has used the symbolism of "rose" to signify that she is close to me and there to offer a prayer and companionship through some of the toughest times.

I was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 2002 and had to retire from the workforce in 2004 due to complications from MS (the disease can be relentless and unforgiving). Somehow, through it all, I have made it through and landed on my feet. Not without some tears of my own. But through it all, I feel the hand of Therese on my shoulder helping to guide me and handing "roses" to me along the way. They symbolism of the "rose" has come to mean "blessing" to me (sometimes in disguise). Every time Therese hands me one -- it is both beauty and pain. The rose amidst thorns.

As I strive to live life day-to-day and keep my health stable amidst new challenges and surgeries, I feel the hand of Therese as friend and mentor.

The decision to get a rose on my left breast (out of site but near the heart) is a forever reminder that Therese is near at hand. It is a reminder of the constant blessings that my life is - beauty among the thorns at times. There are no thorns visible in my tattoo ... but inherently they are there.

My rose is a reminder that my life is a blessing and that I am not alone, no matter what.

You can read more about St. Therese in my Squidoo Lens on her.

May today there be peace within.

May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be.

May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith.

May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.

May you be content knowing you are a child of God.

Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.

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Artist: Stacey Sharp - Ink Alternative - Ronkonkoma, New York


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