Joy in Sharing - a two way street

Sasha told me the other day that if someone wanted to get her something they could get her a pretty scarf. She is going to collect scarfs for when she starts chemotherapy and looses her hair. But before she starts chemotherapy she is going to donate her beautiful, thick, long hair to Locks of Love. It is just second nature for her. She quietly goes about the business of living without giving alot of thought to how the simplest things she might do can have a great impact on someone. But today, the notion of hair donation took on a whole new perspective.

A young girl Sasha knows has been growing her hair purposely to donate it to Locks of Love. When she found out that Sasha has cancer she asked if she could give her hair to Sasha! We were all very touched by this sweet child's heart felt gift of love. Even though Sasha won't be getting her little friend's hair, knowing how it feels to have the gift offered was good for all of us. May we never forget how our actions and our contributions impact those around us.

I would like to thank my brothers for their endless support and unconditional love ... Mark who spends countless hours as my sounding board, Alan who extends his love and helping hand without reservation, and Eric who helped me get to Alaska to be by my daughter's side.

I am going back to Idaho tomorrow. I am so grateful for all of you who care for my sweet daughter. What a comfort it is for a mother to know that her daughter has a good circle of friends and a great support system in place. God bless you all for your kindness, your positive energy and your prayers as day by day Sasha comes one step closer to winning her battle with cancer.