The Who: My friend Maeve and her mother got these matching tattoos in August 2010. Maeve has lived in Philadelphia all her life, first in the Northeast and now at school in the city. She is the only child of a widowed parent, which is precisely the reason for this tattoo.
The Where: Maeve and he mother got their ink at Sink The Ink in Willow Grove, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia
The What: Before she entered college in 2010, Maeve finally decided to take the plunge. She and her mom had debated getting matching tattoos for years, and finally felt they were ready. Maeve wanted the tattoo to be a symbol of her and her two parents. The tattoo is extremely special because it is in memory of her father who passed away when she was 10 years old. Maeve, being an only child, was extremely close to her dad. His passing brought Maeve and her mom closer together, giving them a very unique and special friendship and relationship.
The biggest heart represents Maeve, and is her topaz birthstone of November. The two smaller hearts are symbolic of her parents, who were both born in August and have a peridot birthstone. The two green hearts together support the biggest heart. They are intertwined and connected to show that they are united and bonded.
Here is what Maeve had to say about her piece:
“It’s a really great way for me to remember my family, and the love and support they give to me. Even though I do not see my mother every day, when I think of the tattoo, it reminds me that a part of her is always with me. The tattoo also helps me to think of my dad, and helps me to be grateful for the time I got to spend with him. The whole experience was really bonding for my mother and me. I helped her get through the pain and she was able to sit and tell me stories while I got mine done. Although I make fun of her sometimes for wincing in pain, I am honestly so proud of her for getting it done with me. It is something that I will remember her by long after she is gone, and it is a unique piece that bonds us forever. I love my tattoo, and I plan on getting another sentimental tattoo in the very near future.”
Maeve tells me that she is already preparing her next tattoo in honor of her father. Hopefully we'll see it here in the near future!
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