A little goes a long way....

Every day, I thank God for my health - and the health of my family. I pray that never changes - and that we won't have to face any tragic circumstances outside of the normal "wear and tear" sickness and illnesses that we have to endure as part of just being alive.

I always have believed that "what goes around, comes around", and so I always try to treat others the way I'd like to be treated. And while I donate financially to charities as best I can - and I always donate my children's toys and clothing to those less fortunate than we are, sometimes I think I can do more.

One of the things I am doing, is growing my hair. I want to donate it to Locks of Love. This is an organization that donates hair from people who aren't sick - to make wigs and falls for people who are, usually Cancer patients. To see the women and children who are being ravaged by chemotherapy feel good about themselves again, is just a small way that I can help.

I need to have an extra 10" to donate, and so I'm trying not to lose patience while I'm letting it grow. The hair cut from yesterday, isn't a real "hair" cut per se - just a style improvement. It's all angled into my face, instead of straight down, as in the picture w/ Glitter. When your hair is as long as mine is at the moment - any improvement is a huge one.

Helping others who are sick, in need or less fortunate than we are at the moment - is something that I am hoping to teach my children by example. Small things such as "sharing" old clothes, old toys - and even extra hair - can help heal other people's hearts and spirits in ways that just donating money to an organization, can never do.