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Daughter’s lovely tresses go to Locks of Love
Parents have a right to brag, don’t they? Let the boasting begin …
About a year ago, my daughter announced that she was going to grow her hair out and donate it to Locks of Love.
The LOL program is a nonprofit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children suffering from medical hair loss.
I can’t think of a more noble goal, so we put up with a year of rat’s nests and detangler till her chestnut ponytail’s tip measured 10 inches on our tape measure. She decided that New Year’s Eve would be a perfect time to get her brand-new look.
Our friend DeLynne, who owns her own shop — DeLynne’s Family Hair Care at 23 Park Ave. in Oakwood — agreed to do the deed and hack off my daughter’s lovely tresses. Two razors, a pair or scissors and a set of hedge clippers later (just kidding about the clippers), DeLynne had sawed through the thick clump of mane.
How freeing! What a great feeling my daughter had as she pranced out of the salon with her glamorous new bob. Doing something to help another child feel confident was a wonderful boost to her confidence as well. She learned that even 10-year-olds can make a difference.
Oh, and did I happen to mention that she also read nine books over Christmas break? I’d say she deserves all the praise I can heap on her.
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By miss kathi
January 7, 2009 11:48 AM | Link to this
We’re so proud of you, Jean! You rock and look SUPER cute in short hair! xx miss k, mr. n, lily & joey (hoping Mom will show this to you)