I got a new tattoo yesterday. The tattoo is in honor of my Grandmother, Marjorie Marie Crichton House. It is not just a meaningless tattoo to me. It is a tribute to one of the greatest ladies I have ever had the priviledge to know. Let me explain. My grandmother was a Coast Guard S.P.A.R. during WWII. After the war, she worked as a postal carrier. She was very proud of both of these achievements in life. What she was most proud of though, was her relationship with Christ. If you asked my Grandma the reason for her hope, she quoted 1 Peter 3:13-16 "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander." If you notice in verse 15, it says "Always be prepared". Not only was that the Coast Guard motto, it was my Grandmother's mission statement in life. As for the beads, anyone who knew grandma, knew that she loved her "Mardi Gras" pretties. I rarely saw her without beads. I placed the tat on my chest for two reasons. One, my grandmother was a very dear part of my life and is, and always will be, close to my heart. The second is, every time I place my hand over my heart to salute the flag, I will think of her. She is the one who taught me that you can be both Christian and patriotic. She served her country and her God with both perseverance and reverence.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
In loving memory
I got a new tattoo yesterday. The tattoo is in honor of my Grandmother, Marjorie Marie Crichton House. It is not just a meaningless tattoo to me. It is a tribute to one of the greatest ladies I have ever had the priviledge to know. Let me explain. My grandmother was a Coast Guard S.P.A.R. during WWII. After the war, she worked as a postal carrier. She was very proud of both of these achievements in life. What she was most proud of though, was her relationship with Christ. If you asked my Grandma the reason for her hope, she quoted 1 Peter 3:13-16 "Who is going to harm you if you are eager to do good? 14 But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear their threats; do not be frightened.” 15 But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect, 16 keeping a clear conscience, so that those who speak maliciously against your good behavior in Christ may be ashamed of their slander." If you notice in verse 15, it says "Always be prepared". Not only was that the Coast Guard motto, it was my Grandmother's mission statement in life. As for the beads, anyone who knew grandma, knew that she loved her "Mardi Gras" pretties. I rarely saw her without beads. I placed the tat on my chest for two reasons. One, my grandmother was a very dear part of my life and is, and always will be, close to my heart. The second is, every time I place my hand over my heart to salute the flag, I will think of her. She is the one who taught me that you can be both Christian and patriotic. She served her country and her God with both perseverance and reverence.
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