Well, the day has come that I never thought I would see. I am voluntarily cutting my hair....
Now in my first post here I told of my mother who has cancer and lost her hair from the chemo. I mentioned that I have always felt a special connection to my hair because it made me feel beautiful but after seeing my mom going through what she has I feel very different about it now.
My mom spent some time recently at Huntsman Cancer Institute and as I walked through the halls seeing people of all ages with their bald heads I couldn't help but think of my hair which is down to my waist. Oh how I take it for granted. My long flowing hair that I always keep in a bun or a ponytail. My long flowing hair that when down, gets more compliments than I can count. My long flowing hair that gets caught in the car doors and windows, gets stuck in my clothes when I get dressed... I could go on and on so let's just say it is a royal pain in the butt and call it good at that.
At the hospital, I saw these beautiful people fighting their cancer and decided that since my hair is no longer doing me any good it is time to do something with it. I am getting it cut tomorrow and donating it to Locks of Love. I can't wait. I am so thrilled to be doing something like this. What a wonderful cause. I am so glad there are companies out there that do this type of service for people.
Someone needs to find a cure for this terrible disease. There are just too many out there suffering with it. I am glad to see there are also so many fighting it and winning. This little hair donation isn't much but it is worth it even just to help one child get a wig. It may not make a difference to many but it will make a difference to one. If my hair will help that one child hold his/her head a little higher and give them the confidence they need to fight then it is all worth it. I am so grateful for this opportunity. This cause really means so much to me.
I want to also thank those who are donating to the "Dollar an Inch" fundraiser. I am asking people (who can) to give one dollar for every inch I cut (or whatever amount they can give) and I am so grateful for the support I have gotten. Every penny will help. It costs so much for those kids to get a wig so along with my hair donation I will send the money people donate so we can give a little extra help.
This time Saturday I will look like a new woman. I will also be able to hold my head a little higher knowing I am doing something good for someone out there (not to mention I will lose about 10 pounds from the hair I donate). What a great day it will be.
