Hair today, gone tomorrow!

That's me with my long hair.

This is me with my long hair.

Caring for hair this long takes lots of time!

Caring for hair this long takes lots of time!

I love it long, but for a while now, I've been telling Mom I wanted it cut.

I love it long, but for a while now, I’ve been telling Mom I wanted it cut.

Finally Mom said "Let's get your hair cut!"

Finally Mom said “Let’s get your hair cut!”

I wanted to donate my hair, but wasn't sure if it would be long enough.  I found out that 8 inches was enough!  I was so happy.  My hairdresser began by braiding my hair.

I wanted to donate my hair, but wasn’t sure if it would be long enough. I found out that 8 inches was enough! I was so happy. My hairdresser began by braiding my hair.

Snip, snip, snip, snip...

Snip, snip, snip, snip…

My hair will be used to make wigs for kids who are fighting cancer.

My hair will be used to make wigs for kids who are fighting cancer.

I love my new haircut!

I love my new haircut! And having it shorter will make it easier for the rest of our sabbatical journey.

I am happy my hair will be useful to other kids who've lost theirs.

I am happy my hair will be useful to other kids who’ve lost theirs.