"Children show scars like medals. Lovers use them as secrets to reveal. A scar is what happens when the word is made flesh."
~Leonard Cohen
We each live our lives and there are things that we can choose to keep from others. Experiences we may never share with the rest of the world. But sometimes life leaves it's imprint on you. A small reminder of a day or a time that changed you. Even if the change was only skin deep. I love hearing about those times.
Scars intrigue me. I love asking to hear the story behind a scar. Some stories are better than others, but it always gives you a little insight into where someone has been, the things they have done and what kind of person they are. It's the imperfections that make you beautiful. One of the things that separate you from the rest and make you uniquely you.
I have lots of scars, some that I vividly remember getting and others that I haven't got a clue about. Some fresh and some faded. Some remind me of good times, others remind me of things that I miss or of times that weren't so great. Still, I like each one. It's like having part of my history etched on my skin.
One thing I really appreciate about when Jesus came back to earth after His death was that He still had His scars. Those scars that remind me of what He did for me. How He saved me. I hope we all get to keep our scars in heaven, because like it or not, they tell a story about you. There are stories written on your skin.
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