Locks of Love

Hi again! Yesterday Jason and I went to my hair stylist in Johnson City to cut off my long hair. My wonderful friend Nicole and her husband, Blake, met us at the salon for support. I cut my hair with intentions to donate it to Locks of Love. I figured I was going to lose it regardless so I might as well share the wealth. I am very blessed to have been given a human hair wig absolutely free and would love to be apart of that process for someone else.

There are a couple of different charities where you can donate your hair. For anyone who may want to do this in the future, I know of Locks of Love and Pantene Beautiful Lengths. Locks of Love accepts color treated hair, whereas Pantene Beautiful Lengths does not. Locks of Love goes only to children's hairpieces and Pantene Beautiful Lengths provides wigs for all ages. You can get more information on their websites.

I had a great time doing this. Before we left home, I had Jason take a few before pictures. I was a little upset when we were headed to the salon but Jason quickly turned my mood around. He talked about how nice short hair would be and we talked about all of the blessings that we had received during this. :) I can't believe how much my hair means to me. It's not just my hair but my long hair. I never considered myself to be that vain or overly concerned with my looks but I am. Obviously. I definitely have a glimpse into the ways that the devil takes hold of our lives when we can't even see it. As believers, we are very used to being in this world. We easily get consumed with all the things that the world see as important. I pray that He continues to change me and others reading this regarding the idea of beauty and our sense of identity in this world.

After getting my hair chopped off, my hair stylist also cut my wig. That was scary because it doesn't grow back! She worked wonders and it looks just like many hairstyles I have had in the past! So I think we completed the next step in this journey yesterday. This hair loss thing is a work in progress. We are losing hair in small increments to hopefully reduce the change, shock, loss all at one time. Next, Jason is planning on shaving my head when we notice the first signs of hair loss. That way it will be done with, like ripping off a bandaid. :)

I am very thankful today. Thankful for the courage to begin the hair loss process. Thankful for my amazing, supportive husband who spent an hour at an estrogen-filled hair salon totting around his wife's wig. I am thankful for Jason's words of encouragement and his consistent love. I am thankful for friends and family who give their time and love to me.

He is the source of all of this. He provides my comfort, courage, and strength. He provides my family and friends with love to give. He fills your heart to pray for me and to give me comforting words. He is love. He does this in all of our lives, all of the time. You don't have to be faced with cancer, divorce, death, or heartbreak to have His presence. He knew us before we had breath, He is with us now, and He will hold us until we see His face. If you need Him, ask Him. He is there and He loves you!

"The word of The Lord came to me, saying, 'Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart, I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.'" Jeremiah 1:4-5



I leave you again with some good 'ol hair cuttin'. :)