Not everyone can say that they have done this kindhearted act... but I did tonight!
I cut over 11 1/2 inches of my hair off!!!! All for a good cause... Locks of Love.
I
am a co-leader of our KindHearted 4H Cloverbud group. For those of you who don't know, Cloverbuds is for Kindergarden through 2nd grade students, kinda to prepare them for 4H. Well, our topic for tonight was Relay for Life and how we are helping with our local Relay next month on June 13th.
I had this "hairbrained" idea that it would be neat to cut off my hair at the meeting to show the kids a kindhearted act.
It all began about a year ago at our Cloverbud meeting when we read a book about a little girl who cut her hair, so a wig could be made for someone who needed it. I told our club that I was going to do that someday.
The other day while at recess at school, I thought that our meeting would be a perfect chance to do this. I called my stylist and she said she'd let me know by 4:00 today. (Our meeting was at 6:30!) She called, so we set the plan in motion.
My co-leader got a book about a little boy who shaves his head to give his hair to his Momma who has cancer. That then lead in to discussion about why people would want to cut their hair. Then I introduced Missy and she talked a little about what she was going to do.
The kids were excited, I was a little excited too (not one bit nervous!) and the process began.
1. Pony tail - measured
2. Cape on
3. Scissors in hand, she cut about 4-5 times to get through the pony tail
4. I was holding my pony tail!
5. I couldn't believe I did it
6. Missy styled my hair!
All I can say is that I can't wait to hear what the kids have to say to people about this. We have encouraged them to help with Relay for Life by getting donations for Luminaria candles that will be lit the night of Relay for Life. Several of our kids are even coming to help fill the bags, write lables, place candles and put the luminaria on the track.
It is such a wonderful experience to have done this and I hope the kids will remember my kindheared act!!!
I cut over 11 1/2 inches of my hair off!!!! All for a good cause... Locks of Love.
I
am a co-leader of our KindHearted 4H Cloverbud group. For those of you who don't know, Cloverbuds is for Kindergarden through 2nd grade students, kinda to prepare them for 4H. Well, our topic for tonight was Relay for Life and how we are helping with our local Relay next month on June 13th.I had this "hairbrained" idea that it would be neat to cut off my hair at the meeting to show the kids a kindhearted act.
It all began about a year ago at our Cloverbud meeting when we read a book about a little girl who cut her hair, so a wig could be made for someone who needed it. I told our club that I was going to do that someday.
The other day while at recess at school, I thought that our meeting would be a perfect chance to do this. I called my stylist and she said she'd let me know by 4:00 today. (Our meeting was at 6:30!) She called, so we set the plan in motion.
My co-leader got a book about a little boy who shaves his head to give his hair to his Momma who has cancer. That then lead in to discussion about why people would want to cut their hair. Then I introduced Missy and she talked a little about what she was going to do.
The kids were excited, I was a little excited too (not one bit nervous!) and the process began.
1. Pony tail - measured
2. Cape on
3. Scissors in hand, she cut about 4-5 times to get through the pony tail
4. I was holding my pony tail!
5. I couldn't believe I did it
6. Missy styled my hair!
All I can say is that I can't wait to hear what the kids have to say to people about this. We have encouraged them to help with Relay for Life by getting donations for Luminaria candles that will be lit the night of Relay for Life. Several of our kids are even coming to help fill the bags, write lables, place candles and put the luminaria on the track.
It is such a wonderful experience to have done this and I hope the kids will remember my kindheared act!!!
5 comments:
OH MY GOSH!!!! You did it!!! :)
I thought you wanted me to do it with you?....I don't think I'm ready to though ;)
Congratulations on such a selfless act, having done it once before, I know the joy it can bring to your heart to do such a thing.
And the big question...How does the hubby like it? :)
Jonesy! Congratulations! What a great thing to do! MiFan300 has done this twice. Your OH LB buds are proud of you!
Mama Huntin Dog
Rachel,
What a great thing to do!!!! I'm sure that those kids will remember your good deed for the rest of their lives. And somewhere a child will thank you for giving them hair and a chance to be more normal. And, your haircut looks great!!! I'm sure the shorter hair suits you just fine ;)
songwriter
Thanks for all the kinds words gals!!! I love my new haircut and kept saying that all day on Saturday on our mini trip. I even called my stylist on her cell to tell her!!!
I do hope that some child is happy when they get their new hair!
Wow you cut your hair. It looks nice from what I can see. It was for a great cause. My oldest is growing her hair long so she can give to locks of love. They were talking about it in school. That is really cool what you did. The little one in your 4H are luck to have a leader like you, kind hearted and a great role model.
Congrats on your new look. Lynn
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