tatoos

I have been thinking of tattoos and getting another one. I currently need to add onto the one that I have but I was contemplating getting something written this time. I was in the mall the other day, getting the kids dad his birthday and Christmas gifts and I happened upon a Latin phrase:

Suaviter in Modo, Fortite in Re

For those umfamiliar with Latin, this means, Gentle in manner, resolute in execution. 

To me that seemed to fit the walk that I have attempted to walk regarding breaking up with my ex. I have tried to be gentle in my manner with him, to not be vengeful, to refuse to strike back and play dirty and to walk the higher road. Have I succeeded? Yes! I know beyond a shadow of a doubt that I have succeeded in some ways. Have I failed? Yes!  I know that there have been times that beyond a shadow of a doubt I have failed. However, I have tried to have a gentle manner in how I handle things but at the same time to do so with a resolution that would not be swayed. It's not easy, I will admit I have failed. But even back, in the very first moments of our separation as I sat and had the conversation with him that we were separating, there was no screaming match. I tired to be gentle but resolute. When I told my children, the same thing, I have tried to be gentle but resolute.

A friend of mine thought that this was appropriate 

Ordo Ab Chao

Order out of chaos.

Again something that I have strived to do, Take a very chaotic situation and bring some semblance of order to it for both my children and myself. Again, not an easy task when far too many times, I myself feel overwhelmed. 

So weigh in if you please.....any suggestions?