My four-and-a-half-year-old daughter has beautiful blond hair. It is full, wavy, and shines in the sunlight. I love my little girl and her braids, pigtails, and any other hair creation her mommy comes up with. Little Lilly's hair is an expression of her: bouncy, free, and soft.
Lilly had a hair cut this week. She has had them before...no big deal. This time however it was a big deal (at least to her daddy). 10 inches of golden locks were cut off. Lilly didn't seem to mind, in fact she was quite excited. She looks as beautiful as ever and now, even more grown up. That's where the story seemed to stop for me, however Lilly told me more.
Lilly said, "I gave my hair to Wigs for Kids Daddy!"
I found out that my daughter was able to give her hair to an organization that makes custom wigs for children who have endured hair loss. These wigs help bring confidence and strength back to kids who've had to endure ridicule and embarrassment. My Lilly's gift is able to bring hope and joy.
I deeply believe that is our call as human beings on this earth. To bring strength, confidence, and hope to others, especially the ridiculed, the tired, and the down trodden. This is not what it means to be Christian, but rather what it means to be fully human. That we would have capacity beyond ourselves to bring refreshment to those around us.
Nature has it that Lilly's hair will continue to grow; just as beautiful as the hair given. And as it does, I pray, her heart for others grows along with it.
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