![]() I honestly do not know what we would have done or how we would have survived without that grant. With the very generous grant from GK, we were able to pay our mortgage, electricity, water, etc. The Giving Kitchen grant took the stress off David (sick people need to avoid stress at all costs) and me so we could concentrate on his treatment, care and comfort. When David was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a very aggressive and fatal brain tumor, and was told that he could no longer drive or work, we realized we couldn’t make our monthly bills on only one salary. I also have a tattoo on my ring finger that says, “Tu Me Manques,” which is French for “I am without you” or “I miss you.” I have several tattoos, but these three really express my love and honor for David. If you look closely, there is a little dandelion bud with a red heart (which is my heart floating away with the other buds), and there are a few birds, especially a red bird. Birds played a big part in David’s passing (cardinals appearing the day before, and a bird flew into a window the day of his passing). The dandelions represent the “weeds” that are typically hard to get rid of in your garden, but are quick to blow away the little blooms in a hard wind. so the dandelion reminds you to make the most of every day and moment you have with your loved one. The tattoo on my right arm has a few little things in it that make it significant. The Roman numeral dates-the one up top, above the dandelions, is our wedding date ()-David had this tattoo, as well. The one on the bottom is the day David died (). ![]() cummings poem “i carry your heart with me (i carry it in my heart)." A dear friend read the entire poem at David’s memorial service for me. Kim: The script tattoo is the first few lines of an e.e. Both have had meaningful experiences with nature-birds, more specifically-around the passing of their loved ones. They are both champions of helping others facing similar adversity. They have both been tremendously strong in the face of loss and adversity. Tattoos are just one of the few bonds the two women share. In the moments before the interview, she hugged and chatted with Jen Hidinger, sharing stories of how they’ve chosen to mark important aspects of their lives. in ink. In September, Kim was at Staplehouse to take part in an interview with a cable news network that wanted to hear how The Giving Kitchen was impacting the lives of restaurant workers in need. cummings poem that reads, “i carry your heart with me… i am never without it.” It’s one of several tattoos she has that express her love for him, each packed with meaning, packed with heart. I guarantee when you arrive you’ll realize that you’ve found your Homesick away from home.Kim Brewer carries her darling husband David’s memory with her every day, in the form of an e.e. If you’ve read this far, please accept my offer for a free T-shirt and sticker pack simply by coming into the studio and mentioning this message, no purchase necessary. I’d like to invite you to see for yourself what sets us apart from any other studio you’ve set foot in. I believe a business thrives when it’s members are truly happy and well taken care of, that’s why you’ll find the best crew in town at Homesick. It is my personal goal to treat every person in our studio with respect, gratuity, and love. We set the bar high when it comes to quality and service. ![]() It’s a community of artists and collectors alike, bringing a vast variety of personalities and artistic styles to those who seek it. Our studio is a home for all walks of life. Homesick was founded on one simple principle, togetherness. It is because of each and every one of you that Homesick has become as special as it is. ![]() First let me thank every individual who has taken the time to visit our studio or website. Michael Manfredi here, owner and operator of Homesick Tattoo Studio & Gallery. ![]()
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