Okay, not the cleverest of blog titles, but I blame it on my afternoon of drinking tea instead of coffee.
Sabrina has been growing her hair out for years. Her long hair is sort of what she's known for around these parts, and she's always felt like she'd be lost without it.
But earlier this year, she started thinking that she wasn't really doing anything with all that extra hair (except for putting it up in a bun on top of her head every day), so why not donate it? She slept on it a few days (literally), and finally announced that she was ready to do it.
So we headed to the salon, and she nervously sat in the chair while the stylist made sure and double-sure it's really what she wanted to do.
Sabrina stated boldly, "Do it." Then she let out a little squeak as the scissors sawed laboriously through the thick, strawberry rope. (I never knew Sabrina had so much hair to cut through!)
The stylist and I waited for a reaction, as the length of hair was handed back to Bean... Then suddenly, the chair whipped around.
I felt like applauding! I think I was relieved that she didn't faint.
I really hope someone gets good use out of her hair.. she's taken good care of it, and is on her way to growing it out yet again. Oh, and because her hair is much lighter now, flyaway hair is a new concept for her:
Love you, Bean. :)
WOW... good for her! Someone's to get some gorgeous hair!
Posted by: Wendy | February 25, 2013 at 01:22 PM
Please tell her for me that she still looks beautiful!
-Sherry-
Posted by: Sherry Avery | February 25, 2013 at 01:23 PM
Not only is she beautiful on the outside, but she is equally as gorgeous on the inside. What a lovely, selfless thing to do!! You are truly blessed to have such wonderful girls, Paulette.
Please let her know that someone is going to be so thankful for her gift. I have many friends who have dealt with cancer and were gifted with natural wigs from donations such as this; it makes a huge difference in their emotinal and spiritual recovery.
Posted by: Terri Hall | February 25, 2013 at 01:34 PM
Good for her! It grows back and she is doing a wonderful beautiful thing for someone who needs it! And the shorter do suits her beautifully too!
Posted by: Beth | February 25, 2013 at 01:55 PM
She is gorgeous!!
Posted by: sew~amy | February 25, 2013 at 01:56 PM
What a thoughtful, generous thing to do. Good for someone. Good for her. Good for you!
Posted by: Vickie | February 25, 2013 at 02:19 PM
What a wonderful thing to do! It makes me proud of her and I have never even met anyone of your family. Tell her she looks fab with the shorter hair, it frames her face beautifully.
Posted by: Brita | February 25, 2013 at 02:35 PM
Awesome cause! She just glows!
Posted by: Catherine | February 25, 2013 at 02:47 PM
I applaud her for her kindness!
LLLY!
Posted by: Joann | February 25, 2013 at 03:45 PM
My daughter did the same thing last July 2012. She had 14" cut off!!! My daughter LOVES to grow out her hair to donate it to a great cause as Locks of Love!
Way to go Sabrina!!!!! You did a great thing!!!
Posted by: Brenda | February 25, 2013 at 03:55 PM
What a great thing she did! And she knows that her hair will grow back nice and fast too. She is a beautiful girl!
Posted by: Karen | February 25, 2013 at 04:21 PM
Good for her! My son actually did this. Why is it a man can grow hair a woman can only dream about?
Posted by: Peggy Lee | February 25, 2013 at 04:22 PM
What a very generous, thoughtful, and courageous thing to do! Go Sabrina!
Posted by: Linda | February 25, 2013 at 05:13 PM
It's a beautiful gift from a beautiful (both inside and out) young woman.
Posted by: Sis Patterson | February 25, 2013 at 05:44 PM
My DD did the same thing a while back -- but I think I told you that. Brave move for sure!
Posted by: Margaret | February 25, 2013 at 07:08 PM
Good for her!
Posted by: Anna | February 25, 2013 at 08:31 PM
LOVE that first picture. You are such a great photographer! Congratulations to Sabrina and bless her. :) Cathryn
Posted by: Cathryn | February 26, 2013 at 12:54 AM
What a wonderful gift. Our daughter gifted her locks when she cut her hair in preparation of going into the Navy, last year. :-)
Posted by: PJ | February 26, 2013 at 04:39 AM
How sweet of her to do this! And her hair is still pretty long and looks great!
Posted by: Lori | February 26, 2013 at 05:28 AM
Avery beautiful girl did a very generous and beautiful thing by donating her hair. I can only imagine how very, very proud of her you must be. Well done!
Posted by: Barb | February 26, 2013 at 10:27 AM
Congratulations for your bravery - some sweet child will benefit greatly! And YOU look just as beautiful as ever.
Posted by: Charlene♥SC | February 26, 2013 at 11:59 AM
What Sabrina did is a great thing, and her hair will grow again fast and strong ! The length that was cut is impessive though....
:)
Posted by: Sophie I. | February 27, 2013 at 10:44 AM
She is beautiful short or long and it's so wonderful that it goes to a great cause.
Posted by: Sharon | February 27, 2013 at 12:25 PM
Good for her! My son just donated his hair last week! My DH has donated his hair twice (he has gorgeous thick hair, the envy of most men and quite a few women).
Posted by: Marsha Kruze | February 27, 2013 at 12:52 PM
that is an awesome thing she did and she will always be beautiful no matter how much hair she gets cut off. Congrats
Posted by: Sheryl | February 27, 2013 at 02:52 PM