Locks for Love

At least two years ago Abby began to pray for people with cancer at bedtime. I have no idea where this came from but she is consistent in praying for those with cancer. I would have thought that maybe she got if from me but we never really talk about what I do at home other than to tell her that, "I help sick people." I can only guess it is God that laid this on her heart and so she continues to pray. Last year in Sunday School she learned about putting "feet to her prayers", in other words not just praying for someone but also trying to help them. Enter Locks for Love.
Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under age 18 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. They meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. After Abby's first grade teacher, Mrs Schumacher, had her hair cut for Locks for Love Abby decided to do the same and to donate her hair to help these children, especially those with cancer. She has been growing her hair out for the last year and this past month it was finally time to cut it off. I took her to Kim, the wonderful lady that does my hair.
She was so excited and could hardly sit still. Kim told her what an honor it was to cut it for such a great reason. She did a wonderful job and Abby looks adorable. We are so proud of Abby.