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Tuesday, May 11, 2010

What a difference a haircut can make

This morning I was up for an early morning run (3.5miles / 26:51) trying to beat the rainy weather that was to take over the entire day.  Then it was a normal day of racing to town to drop LBM at the sitter, off to work then rewind at the end of the work day. 
BUT today it did rain.  All day. 
Soccer practice was cancelled. 
There would be no second half to my morning run. 
What to do with that time?
I made a phone call.
Today would be the day I finally got my hair cut.
After over 2 1/2 years of waiting I would finally do it.



I know you think it's only hair but by giving it to an organization like Locks of Love it makes that whole process a little more emotional.  I put on a happy face but as I sat in that chair I couldn't help but think about my father who lost his life to cancer, a local young lady who our entire area embraced as she battled cancer and several young children who are still fighting the battle against childhood illnesses.



I thought what a small gesture it was to simply help in this way.  So after a few teary eyes remembering those who have ended their battles...


...I am happily saying good bye to my long hair and sending it on with my donation to help those who will take such comfort in being able to look more like themselves at a time when they need to feel " normal" again.
If you never have donated please consider it, if not your hair then send a check no amount is too small.  The simple gift of normalcy for a child who is facing something no child should ever have to is priceless.


And this is me now.
I hope that somewhere soon there will be a smiling face seeing themselves and feeling pretty simply because I cut my hair.



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25 comments:

  1. looooove the hair! you look so good. i didnt realize that your hair was that long!
    2 years ago, i cut off about 8 inches and donated it! it felt great!!!

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  2. You look gorgeous! And what a beautiful thing you did for someone suffering.

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  3. You have such beautiful hair - someone will be so lucky to receive it. Good for you for donating!

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  4. I love it!!!! Your hair looks great like that! Curly hair like mine and yours gets all out of whack in the summer anyhow! Locks of love is such a fabulous charity!

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  5. Your haircut is super cute :)

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  6. You look beautiful!!! What a wonderful thing to do. I never realized your hair was so long!!

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  7. Beautiful!! I bet you feel lighter. :)

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  8. I love the hair! It's wonderful that you donated your hair to Locks of Love.

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  9. Wow, I did not realize that you had all of those locks. That should shave a few seconds off your pace!

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  10. Darling hair and awesome you donated it!!!

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  11. Your new length looks so pretty on you. So nice of you to donate your hair. I'm sure there'll be someone thrilled to get a new look.

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  12. You are great for donating your hair! Too many people have cancer and like you said, the little bit of normalcy can make a big difference to a person. You look great with your new haircut as well!

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  13. WOW.... you look so much younger. What an amazing thing you did.

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  14. I am sooooo in awe of anyone who does Locks for Love, you continue to amaze me with your strength and generosity every day

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  15. You look fantastic! All my girls are growing out their hair right now for Locks of Love, too!

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  16. WOW!!! I love it and such a wonderful thing to donate hair to Locks of Love. I have donated a few feet over the years and think its a lovely charity. Its amazing what we take for granted. Something so trivial like hair means so much to a little one who doesn't have any and under such crappy circumstances.....Thanks for doing this :)

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  17. What a beautiful thing to do! I didn't realize your hair was so long! Someone will be very lucky. And you look great with your new 'do! It must feel so light... you'll be even faster now. ;)

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  18. Congratulations on finally being able to donate the hair, and the new style looks great! I've donated twice before and it can be quite the journey.

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  19. I love the hair!!! That is awesome that you were able to donate it :) I hope you have a great day!

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  20. Love your hair :) My youngest, who was 5 Spring Break last year, decided to donate her hair to Locks of Love. It was a great experience. It was March 2009 if you want to check out her before & after picks.

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  21. Getting caught up. YOu look AMAZING!! I love the picture and what a great cause...

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  22. I love the new look!! I hae donated twice (working towards my third) and it makes it so much more worth it!!!

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  23. Love your hair shorter!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  24. Isn't it the best feeling?!?!? Sometimes I still look in the mirror and get shocked when I don't see that long flowing pony tail but then I remember that I made a difference to some little ginger out there and it's all worth it! Looks great chica!

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  25. Love your haircut! I donated mine last year - hence my short hair :)

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