Charity

Every parents dream is for their child to listen to and do what you teach them. However what happens when you teach them to well? I will tell you a Mom ends up sad!

Andy and I believe in donating to worthy charities and have tried to instill that in Pumpkin from a very early age. She has participated in many different acts of charity including the Lupus Foundation, Asthma Foundation, Angel Tree, Shoebox Ministry and Vanderbilt Children's Hospital. What I did not expect is my child to come to me and say "I would like to cut my hair off for Locks of Love". What?? My daughter is known for her beautiful flowing long curly hair. I told her, your hair will be really, really short her reply "I don't care". Of course it is a great charity and we let her but I will admit I cried. Not when she had it done but that night after she went to bed I cried and I mean I cried. For any one who really knows me you know I don't cry. I am not an sentimental person at all and I am not a crier.

She looks so grown up. However Andy and I could not be more proud. The other day she said "I hope my hair is making some little girl feel better" and then I realized she really understands what is important in life. Of course not all the time but some of the time and I know a lot of adults that don't get it all. Making other peoples life a little bit better is one of the most important responsibilities we have on Earth. So I do hope some little girl is enjoying her hair and I pray for all the families dealing with cancer or alopecia. If you would like to find out more about Locks of Love just google the name and their site pops up.