Happy New Year! - The Purple Poncho

Locks of Love

To start off the New Year, my daughter cut off her lovely hair for Locks of Love! She sent in 11 inches for them to make a wig for children who have lost their hair due to serious illnesses. To learn more and donate to Locks of Love, click HERE.

Locks of Love before Measuring for Locks of Love

I’m so proud of her for doing this, her heart is so big and full of thoughtfulness towards others! She has done this before in June 2013 and has been planning this cut ever since.

This time, we went to our friend, Yve Hart, her studio is so cool and the vibes are creative and relaxing. She had a nice scented candle burning, music playing and delicious hot tea for us. Before you even get inside, there is a cool sign outside that says “Leave Your Worries at the Door.” For inspiration, recipes and more go to Yve’s blog, click Here or Facebook page, click Here.

Leave Your Worries by the Door by The Purple Poncho

My daughter was excited to get it cut and have an actual style again. Her hair was SO long and she was ready for a change.

Styling

Drying

I can’t tell you how proud I am and honored to be her Mom. She is an inspiration to me and I love her so much.

New Year, new hair do!

Still fits in a ponytail or a pretty braid for soccer.

Cute braid

Her hair grows really fast and will be long again soon so she can donate again.

Locks of Love Donation

Happy New Year from our family to yours!

New Year's Eve 2014

Thanks for reading!

Have a great day!

Carolyn 🙂

Comments

Happy New Year! — 6 Comments

Pat Crawford on January 7, 2015 at 2:22 pm said:

I think it is great that your daughter donated her hair to locks of love, I am sure that it will be very appreciated by the children it will help.
Pat
Carolyn on January 7, 2015 at 2:25 pm said:

Thank you Pat! 🙂
leli on January 7, 2015 at 5:57 pm said:

That’s a nice donation
Carolyn on January 7, 2015 at 6:20 pm said:

Thank you Leli! 🙂
Carol S on January 7, 2015 at 7:01 pm said:

My daughter (an adult and independent) also did this a number of years ago. Last year she had her head shaved and raised more than $2,000 (through pledges) to benefit St. Baldrick’s, to fight childhood cancer.
So I totally understand the pride you are feeling. This was done, by the way, in the middle of winter – on the East Coast….I crocheted several beanies for her to keep her then bald head warm!
The pride of being a Mom to a daughter (or son!) who makes such sacrifices to help others makes up for all the sleepless nights, and those ‘teen terror’ moments we all go through!
Carolyn on January 7, 2015 at 8:29 pm said:

That is wonderful Carol, your daughter is so brave! It’s so great how many people are supporting these organizations. Thanks for your lovely comment! 🙂