Yesterday, I cut off 10 inches of my hair to donate to the cancer society for a wig! Did it in honor of my dear friend Rhian . She had breast cancer and couldn't find a wig that suited her. We shopped online together to see if we could find something "her". I was appalled to see that real hair wigs are way over $1000. Something she couldn't possibly afford when so sick and unable to work. She died with her lovely "baby hedgehog hair" as she called it. She was gorgeous inside and out! I told her... I could grow my hair out and donate for a wig for cancer patients! I kept my word. I grew my hair out for over 2 1/2 years. She has been gone 21 months :( Yet so present in my heart's embrace.
While I sat there getting my hair done I also had remembrance of other dear family and friends cancer took in the last 5 years~ Donna, Grandma,Anne,Doris,Gudrun,Tamara. Those who fought and are survivors~ Mom, Sabi, Wendy,Shelagh,Karin. Ones who fight now~ Margaret, Dave, Betty.
Don't forget to do good and to share what you have with those in need, for such sacrifices are very pleasing to God. Hebrews 13:16
I can give my ears to listen, my arms to embrace, my heart to envelope each with love and my words to encourage and bring laughter... and now for some precious child who is in need... I can give a few inches of hair to make them smile their beautiful smile and not be a "cancer patient" but a gorgeous child ... with a new lion~*mane to sport in their courageous journey!Truly is an extremely emotional experience... both the growing my hair so long and thinking of Rhian with such pride for the phenomenal woman she was every morning while brushing it out... and for the knowing that a few snippits of hair will make all the difference to another when they have hair to brush!
The long and the short of it... I feel so blessed... to give this gift... and having received such blessings from all those I mentioned.
Love Lion~*BlessedBySoulsThatRestPaw
