Erica just had ten inches of hair cut off! She donated her chopped-off ponytail to Locks of Love, an organization that makes wigs for girls who lose their hair to chemotherapy or for other reasons. Her donation became even more meaningful to her during our visit to American Girl Place in NYC this summer. While we were waiting outside for Neil, about twenty girls and their moms emerged from the store. The first thing we noticed was their smiles; the next thing we noticed was the girls were all cancer patients in various stages…some in wheelchairs, some limping, but all without hair. It made us appreciate the fact that we enjoyed our time at American Girl Place and it helped me justify buying the girls everything they (and I!) wanted…you never know what tomorrow may bring, so enjoy every moment. Erica’s ponytail is now on its way to the Locks of Love office in Lake Worth, Fl and she is anxiously awaiting to receive her “Thank You” certificate in the mail.
erica you ahve gotten so old and blonde now?!?