beautiful.
i don't post often, but i've read several of your posts about your mom. i'm sure this tattoo will comfort you no matter what you face... having a bit of your mom with you. i'd never seen anyone get a tattoo in someone's handwriting before and i adore the idea! even more precious since your mom's not a card person... and the art of letter writing has all but disappeared in this day and age.
i'd love to get a tattoo in the exact same spot, but my husband would have a fit. i've never cared for them either, but the past 2 years, i've really wanted one.
and to those afraid of needles - i encourage you to go to a tattoo parlor and ask to see the "needle". a friend does tattoos and was doing one when i was in his shop. i asked if i could watch (the person being tattooed was also a friend), and it's not nearly as scary as it sounds. it's very small, and moves quickly. i had a huge fear of needles, but this wasn't scary. not a bed of roses, but i didn't pass out.