Uncle Danny
My brother-in-law recently cut his hair. You might not think that's saying much but until a few days ago, when describing Dan to just about anyone, I would have said that he looks like every picture I've ever seen of Jesus. Full beard, long (very long) flowing brown hair, blue eyes and tall. Dan is the only 6'7 person I know where his height isn't necessarily the first thing you notice about him...but then again, he is THE only 6'7 person I know.
Dan is one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. It's no surprise that our girls get more excited to see Uncle Danny than they do their own father. Let's face it--Dad's lots of fun, but Uncle Danny is much more funner. He does cool things like surf and ride a skate board (Dad can do these things too, but they always seem to forget that). Uncle Danny has a dog. We all remember what a disaster it was when WE had a dog. Uncle Danny (and Aunt Meagan too) buys them really cool presents like marshmallow guns and bunny hats. No one else does that.
Despite his gentle nature and kind heart, complete strangers might cross the street when they see him coming or at least be a little frightened. Perhaps that misguided habit might change now that his once three-foot long tresses are down to a mere 12 inches. It was a big shock for me when I learned that he'd cut his hair. It's been this long for many years. I was far less shocked, however, when I learned that he'd donated it to Locks of Love. Well, of course he did.
Dan, you're a braver person than I. My one and only Locks of Love donation happened just after Ivy was born. I gave 12 inches of my own hair and was left with a shoulder length do that my husband proudly proclaimed was the "mom haircut". (Note to all fathers--do NOT say this to your wife...EVER.). Nearly eight years ago, this was my last true haircut. I've gotten the occasional trim since then but my cautionary tales about hairdressers will have to wait for another post. It's not that I don't like Locks of Love or respect what they do. It's just that I like my hair a LOT more. It's a wonderful thing to donate your hair and after all, it WILL grow back. I just can't bear to part with mine. I'm sure a lot of people thought the same thing about Dan. Oh sure, we thought, he'll cut it SOME day, but not anytime soon. How wrong we were.
Thank you, Dan for being an example of kindness and generosity to others--especially my children who will look up to you (literally and figuratively) for many years to come (until you're stupid like every other adult in their lives will surely be someday!).
Dan is one of the nicest people you could ever hope to meet. It's no surprise that our girls get more excited to see Uncle Danny than they do their own father. Let's face it--Dad's lots of fun, but Uncle Danny is much more funner. He does cool things like surf and ride a skate board (Dad can do these things too, but they always seem to forget that). Uncle Danny has a dog. We all remember what a disaster it was when WE had a dog. Uncle Danny (and Aunt Meagan too) buys them really cool presents like marshmallow guns and bunny hats. No one else does that.
Despite his gentle nature and kind heart, complete strangers might cross the street when they see him coming or at least be a little frightened. Perhaps that misguided habit might change now that his once three-foot long tresses are down to a mere 12 inches. It was a big shock for me when I learned that he'd cut his hair. It's been this long for many years. I was far less shocked, however, when I learned that he'd donated it to Locks of Love. Well, of course he did.
Dan, you're a braver person than I. My one and only Locks of Love donation happened just after Ivy was born. I gave 12 inches of my own hair and was left with a shoulder length do that my husband proudly proclaimed was the "mom haircut". (Note to all fathers--do NOT say this to your wife...EVER.). Nearly eight years ago, this was my last true haircut. I've gotten the occasional trim since then but my cautionary tales about hairdressers will have to wait for another post. It's not that I don't like Locks of Love or respect what they do. It's just that I like my hair a LOT more. It's a wonderful thing to donate your hair and after all, it WILL grow back. I just can't bear to part with mine. I'm sure a lot of people thought the same thing about Dan. Oh sure, we thought, he'll cut it SOME day, but not anytime soon. How wrong we were.
Thank you, Dan for being an example of kindness and generosity to others--especially my children who will look up to you (literally and figuratively) for many years to come (until you're stupid like every other adult in their lives will surely be someday!).
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