Johnny's Birthday Surprise: A Tribute Tattoo

2023 was the worst year so far in Johnny's life. In February, his 45 year old cousin died, then in May, Johnny was brutally assaulted. Then in October, his 27 year old nephew unexpectedly died. His cousin was like a brother to him, and his nephew like his own child. Needless to say, Johnny has been struggling.

He has had no closure from his nephew's suicide, but he told me last week that he wants to get the same large tattoo that his nephew had. Johnny said that he feels he will be able to get some closure because he'll always have a part of his nephew with him always.

Johnny's big 50th birthday is coming up on May 1st, and as most of you know, I don't have a job so I don't make any money, and all Johnny's earnings go towards bills and rent. We live paycheck to paycheck so it will be a loooooong time before we save enough for a large tattoo. I would LOVE to surprise him with getting this special tattoo on (or around) his birthday. I know it would mean the absolute world to him! We haven't priced tattoos yet, but I know it won't be cheap.

All funds will go towards a large tattoo (Johnny's first ever!).