Tale from the needle: Volume I - Soul on Ice

Tales from the Needle is a weekly series which will highlight people and their tattoos.  Some people have a favorite tat, their most memorable ink.  Some people put more emphasis on the needle from a tattoo gun penetrated their skin while others have one they wish they never put any ink on their body. 

Every Friday, the blog will have a first-person story of a person and their tats of choice, using only images of their tats keeps the theme of this being a faceless site.  The images seen here will merely aid in bringing nuance to the numerous layers that compose the person. 

Romans 10:9

If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

This one is self-explanatory. My life changed Sunday February 6, 2005 when it came time to take the plunge with my faith. It’s one thing to say God resides in you; it’s another to verbalize it and do the best you can to accept what comes with it. I don’t remember the exact date I got the tat, but the 2005 date will be remembered for the rest of my life because that is the day I was baptized. My pastor, the late Dr. C. Paul McBride, made things smoother; he could sense the excitement and anticipation was overwhelming and did his best to make the situation light and even bring in some laughter in a way he was well-known for. It remains the most memorable day of my life.

In Memory of E. Cole (8/17/84 – 9/17/12)

Eric Coleman was the realest person I ever knew. The first time we met was on a basketball court and the dude came in shooting from everywhere. His confidence was out of the building when we played and that carried off the court as well. He was a genuine person with a huge heart and was nice to everyone. He was one of the few people who walked the earth that pretty much forces you to be a better person simply because he was so authentic. When he passed, a huge part of me left as well. It was a no-brainer to pay homage the best way possible: With ink. He is easily one of the best friends I ever had. 

Tattoo gun images courtesy of rebloggy.