Demi Lovato Got a Massive Tattoo of Her Great-Grandma as a Sweet Tribute

Kimberly Truong
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Demi Lovato's newest tattoo is, in her own words, her most important one yet.

On Thursday, the singer posted photos to Instagram, sharing the new tattoo she got on her arm in honor of her great-grandmother — and called it "the most meaningful tattoo" she's ever gotten.

"This is for you Mimaw," she wrote. "You at 26 on my arm while I’m 26, and forever. I love you more."

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This is for you Mimaw. You at 26 on my arm while I’m 26, and forever. I love you more. ❤️ Thank you @_dr_woo_ for making her come back to life for me.. it’s stunning and the most meaningful tattoo I have ever gotten. 🙏🏼🙌🏼

A post shared by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on May 16, 2019 at 1:37am PDT

She also shouted out tattoo artist Doctor Woo "for making her come back to life for me."

For Lovato, tattoos seem to be a way of honoring her loved ones — in February, she got a tattoo (also done by Doctor Woo) of her dog Buddy, who was killed by coyotes four years ago.

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This morning I lost my world and the world's most special woman. I miss her more than words can even describe. There is an emptiness in my heart that only her spirit can fill and I pray that I will feel her by my side every single day until we meet again. I attribute my strength to her.. She held on when she lost the love of her life.. The one she was married to for 53 years. She smiled even though she lost a son just this year. She told everyone she loved them every single chance she got and she joked even when her strokes left her unable to speak properly. The smile that she had not only could light up a whole room but it most definitely lit up the entire nursing home. She was my great-grandmother but we were so close that I never knew it was possible that anyone could have the bond that we shared even 70 years a part. The pain I feel is almost unbearable but because of her strength I will power through it. The love and support I have received has been empowering and so special to me.. I love all of you so much and I am forever grateful for the prayers, texts and fan art my Lovatics have made me. Thank you. Mimaw, I hope you are with Papa now.. I hate that I can't hear your voice but I love that you are no longer in pain. I love you so much and I miss you more than anyone could ever imagine. I'll miss your smile, your wittiness, painting your nails and your kisses. I really do love you more. Rest in peace and most importantly rest in the Lord. #RIPMimaw

A post shared by Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) on May 29, 2016 at 6:02pm PDT

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"Mimaw, I hope you are with Papa now.. I hate that I can't hear your voice but I love that you are no longer in pain," she wrote at the time. "I love you so much and I miss you more than anyone could ever imagine. I'll miss your smile, your wittiness, painting your nails and your kisses. I really do love you more."