Today I had chemo again and I commented to someone that maybe there is no such thing as going through cancer and chemo gracefully, yet it is so filled with GRACE!! So we take each day and gather from it the best that we can and gain a little more grace and a little more courage. Today was no exception!
Today little miss Emma Reynolds, a pre-k student at Central Rayne Kindergarten, came to get a haircut for the Locks of Love program. Her hair is silky shiny, with beautiful natural blonde streaks. Any young girl would be so blessed to receive her kind donation of a pretty blonde pony tail. When we were done with her new do, her eyes were sparkling and she was so proud! I asked her if she understood that some child who'd lost her hair due to illness was going to receive a wig made from her awesome hair. She was fully aware of that and then I told her that I, too, had to wear a wig because I had lost my hair. I told her how it made me sad to lose my hair and then hopefully, without upsetting her too much I let her sneak a peek at my bald head under my wig. She got a little teary eyed and I am certain she GOT IT! Her tender little spirit already knows compassion and love and at a very young age she is already willing to express her kind heart by being a GIVER! Today Emma helped me live out a day of Chemo "grace"fully! Thank you Emma for following your heart. Your mom and dad and Ms. Patsy must be so proud of you!
"God gives wisdom, knowledge and joy to those who please him."
Ecclesiastes 3: 26
2 comments:
Yeah to Emma!!!!How special she is!! And so are you Madeline!!!!
Kim Hebert:-)
Emma is so brave to give her beautiful hair! I'm crying!
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