I've been growing my hair out ever since Katrina came barreling through here almost 2 years ago now. It was getting pretty long. I sometimes got funny looks about the length of my hair - a woman of 50+ with long hair. I couldn't quite put my finger on exactly why I felt like doing it...I just knew I wanted to. Well, life is funny in how the purpose of things tend to reveal themselves to you eventually, isn't it?
I've heard that there is a good chance of some degree of hair loss during the chemo, so I decided to do something good with it before that could happen. Is THIS why I was growing my hair long? Maybe! What the Bleep do I know? ~smile~
So anyway...today, Emma and I trotted off to the salon and both had our hair cut. Mine will be donated to the Locks of Love: http://locksoflove.org. In order to donate hair, the longest part has to be a minimun of 10 inches....mine was 10.5...just made it :) It feels good to know that they will be able to put my hair to good use.
Here are us girls with our new "do's"
4 comments:
I LOVE your blog Denise! :-) It looks beautiful and I am looking forward to reading your updates. My thoughts and prayers are with you girl, slay that dragon! Oh and you and Em's new "do's" are fabulous!
Love,
El
Hi Denise, nice to meet you! I made your blog a link on mine as well. I'm wishing you all the best with your trial! I'll keep in touch, I was going to end my blog when I finished my treatment, but I'll be doing monthly updates -mostly so people on treatment or thinking about it can see how good you feel just a month after you finish - first one due on or about May 1st.
Welcome to this great family of bloggers!
uncertain - soon to be 'undone'
Thanks El - I'm so glad you'll be going along with me through this...you're my rock, girl!!! xoxo, d
Uncertain - Your blog is so inspiring/empowering to those of us just starting this journey...yes, PLEASE keep it up and keep updating...and I'll keep reading! Hugs, d
Oh my God! You did such a nice thing by donating you hair and it's great that your daughter was involved in this. Kids should be doing kind things since hildhood. My daughter and I donate cloths and as much money as we can afford to our local Greek Orthodox shelter.
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