Scars are a Proof of Life

Scars are an amazing thing.  Scars show that we’ve lived.  Scars show that we’ve endured discomfort.  Scars show that we’ve encountered pain.  Yet scars don’t go away.  They’re always there to remind of us the pain we once experienced.

Did you know you can have your scars removed?  There are places you can go to that will surgically remove or at least “minimize” the appearance of the scar.  Go to WebMD and you’ll find you can buy creams and ointments to apply to your skin to make the scar less visible.  Some are over-the-counter and some are prescription only to be provided by a physician.  Surgical options are there.  Even injections for scars that somehow “stick out”.  Their advice is if your scar “impairs you in any way, you may be able to get coverage from your health insurer.”

The scars are a map of where we’ve been, but God knows the map that is our future

What if your scar is deeper.  MUCH deeper.  Not even visible on the surface.  People look at you and you look fine, everything is good. Condition…normal.  But you are scarred.  You’re been deeply hurt.  It was years ago, but that scar is still there.  Read more “Scars are a Proof of Life” →