12 inches of hair to make someone else’s life more beautiful

Today I had two ponytails, each 12 inches long, cut off to donate to Beautiful Lengths, an organization that uses ponytails at least eight inches in length to make wigs that are distributed free of cost to women battling cancer.

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I had heard a lot about Locks of Love in the past, but opted to give to Beautiful Lengths because its minimum length is shorter. I didn’t think I had the 10 inches. Guess I was wrong!!

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And, incase you are wondering, I did two ponytails because I have a LOT of hair and two of my ponytails probably equals one average one. And, I was so nervous about that length and I thought I could keep a little more this way.

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I’ll admit that this morning I was a bit nervous about it. My long hair was just so much a part of me, but I knew that I needed a substantial trim and giving it to someone who would really enjoy it made more sense to me.  So I decided to take the plunge and really get it cut.

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I am so thankful that my husband was, and still is, supportive of the idea.

I am so glad I did it.

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As I was packaging the ponytails in their plastic bags I was pretty moved, thinking about what I was doing.

I prayed for whomever it is that receives my hair. I prayed for her family and her doctors. And I came close to tears.

I have been so healthy. And my family is largely pretty healthy.

I can grow more hair if I want to. But for a woman to face what my hair-sister will face, our wig just might make it all a bit more bearable.

This afternoon I have been touching it a lot… it feels strange that it ends where it does! And when the wind was whipping it around I tried to pull it back, but then realized that it wasn’t really necessary because it isn’t long enough to get all tangle-y and in the way.

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My loss in length is someone else’s gain. And to be able to contribute and help someone’s struggle, I am grateful for the opportunity.

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This post is linked to Things I Love Thursday and Thankful Thursday and Finer Things Friday.


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21 responses to “12 inches of hair to make someone else’s life more beautiful”

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  2. It looks great! Come visit so I can see it person!
    Toni

  3. All these comments are so super nice! Thank you so much, everyone, for your kind words!
    I’m going to keep this post in mind for days when I’m feeling down. :)
    –Mom

  4. Way to go! You look wonderful with that length and you are right….some one will be so happy with what you have donated!

  5. Christine Dean Avatar
    Christine Dean

    You are truly a living sacrifice! You look beautiful but, more importantly, feel beautiful because of your gift to others! You’re an inspiration!

  6. I love it ,Amy!! You did a great thing, and you look beautiful, as always!! Can’t wait to see your new look in person!

  7. I love your new look! You’ve got a great head of hair- maybe if you grow it back, you can do it again. Good for you to find ways to give to others in need- inside and out.

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    Summer

    I can’t tell you what a beautiful thing this is for you to do….and how you truly ARE touching someone’s life.

    My mom battled colorectal cancer 17 years ago and after going through chemo and radiation, lost all of her hair. So, for her…wigs were just an everyday thing. And, because of wonderful, beautiful souls like you, my mom was taken care of…..and looked beautiful!

    Thank you…from the bottom of my heart…..

  9. What a beautiful sacrifice! Thank you for giving and for sharing your grateful heart with us. -Laurie

  10. That is awesome! My dd and I have both donated ours in the past to Locks of Love. I’ll have to check out this one you donated too. :D Great new look!

  11. This is so great! And your new hair is just as beautiful!!!

  12. That is so great!! I love that program. It is amazing how much you can bless someone just by getting your hair cut.

  13. Amy, I commend what you have done! It looks beautiful! I cannot wait to show Erin, as she has been growing her hair out to do the same thing!

  14. Amy, I am so proud of you! You truly are a beautiful person & I am so honored to have you as a friend. Your good deed here will touch someone’s life in ways we can only imagine. Love you girl!

  15. I absolutely LOVE your new length. It looks fabulous!

  16. um, your new “short” hair is still long to me! I’m jealous!

    and great thing to do.

  17. You KNOW I think this is a great thing! You rock!

  18. barbara Avatar
    barbara

    That is awesome! What a wonderful thing to do for someone! The new hair looks great too!!! Good for you!

  19. You are truly beautiful, inside, and out sweetie.

  20. Frances Stolle Avatar
    Frances Stolle

    Amy, I think you look beautiful with your new look!!! You are beautiful inside and out and I know your gift will make some recipients very happy!!! I am so proud of you for all that you do!!!

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