Haircut for Charity

I am humbled to re-post a facebook event that my brother-in-law started a day or two ago. I am so lucky to have many wonderful in-laws and he is a one of a kind, funny and loving brother-in-law and I am a better person for having him and Bryan's sister in my life (that is actually true of all of Bryan's family). My children love to spend time with him and through many years of teasing he is no longer called Uncle Andy, but he is now Uncle Knucklehead (my kids did not start it either, their uncle did).

Well, over the many years we have known each other we have had many super fun memories such as playing family hockey games,me having a baby on the day of their wedding and missing the wedding (but I NEVER forget their anniversary) and countless late night game nights full of a ridiculous amount of laughter, but through all of this there is one very unique competition we have always had going. Which one of us had the longer hair and after I got mine cut, could I get it to catch up to his. Well, I was starting to get a little smug as now that I am 10,000 miles from my hairdresser, I have only had one trim in 15 months so I was on my way to catching up and maybe even winning...

Then I get this invitation from Andy,to an event and I actually can't even describe how I feel; I am sitting here with tears welling up in my eyes....



"Since 1996, I have grown my hair to its current ridiculous length with small trims to maintain its health. Swearing I'd never cut it all those years, there is just no stopping an idea whose time has come.

My hair will be donated to Locks of Love. Evidently. I have enough to donate twice!

But there is something more. In doing this, I am raising money for Bryan & Anita Geurink and their family as they continue their mission in Africa at Beautiful Gate.

Please read their blog: (I won't put the web address because you are already reading our blog!)
After reading their blog, you can donate directly to them. Just follow the link on the right, You will receive a receipt for tax purposes. Or you can connect with me personally and I will send in a lump sum.

As of this writing, I have secured $250. The goal is to raise $900.

The CUT OFF date is during the first week of April. It won't be LONG... so I am starting a BUZZ about it!"

This is a very loving action and I wish more than anything I could be there to watch his haircut, not only is he loving our family in a special way, but he is helping to provide wigs for people who are fighting cancer. Very noble and shows the character of my brother. So, please consider donating to this cause because I want him to be blown away by the good he is doing for others. We love you sooooo much Andy and thank you!