During the week Chelsea came home and decided that she wanted to participate in the World's Greatest Shave. I was really supportive of this - it is a great cause and I loved the idea of her thinking about others. But Chelsea did not want to colour her hair - she wanted to shave her head! I was a little shocked and thought that she would change her mind or there was some other reason behind it.
After some serious questioning from me, Chelsea still stayed determined to do it. I was amazed at her dedication and courage. Her willingness to sacrifice those golden locks for a greater cause and to endure unkind comments to raise money has astounded me!
So off I went to the school today to capture this moment on camera.
One last look at those golden ringlets before they disappear for a while.
Most of the school had gathered in the undercover area to witness the hair colouring and hair shaving. There was a long line of children waiting to get their hair coloured and Chelsea and one other boy waiting for the shave.
When Chelsea stood up to take her seat, the students at the school went crazy.
They screamed, they yelled, they clapped, they whistled, Chelsea smiled and me, well I cried.
Chelsea's teacher running her fingers through her hair asking me one last time 'Are you sure?'. She had so much trouble bringing herself to cut it.
Very excited for the cutting to begin.
When Chelsea's teacher picked up the shaver and started to shave her head the whole undercover area erupted with noise and cheering. Go Chelsea!
Let the shaving begin!!!
Getting shorter and shorter...can you tell Chelsea is loving this!
About as straight as Chelsea's hair is ever going to get. No curls!!!!
The end result...short hair...a big smile...happy Chelsea and a proud, proud mum who has learnt so much about courage, determination and helping others from her daughter.
You are gorgeous Chels!
Oh, my heart got so big just reading that:) What an amazing daughter you have!
ReplyDeleteWell done Chelsea. You are an inspiration to us all. We love you for your participation, and agree with all Mum's comments about you. Papa Jim.
ReplyDeletehey this is phaedra and breighton glassie. I(Phaedra) was one of those loud cheering students for chelsea. I am so proud of chelsea. She too has taught me so much i was about to cry for my little friend from church, but knew she wanted to do this for a great cause. Much love to the Ellis Family and especially brave chelsea :D
ReplyDeleteGo Chelsea! I hope that beautiful hair is back and more golden than ever!
ReplyDeleteThanks for Rewinding at the Fibro today. :-)
I think that is probably the most beautiful, brave and generous thing I've ever seen a child do! You must be so very proud of the wonderful young lady you are bringing up in this world.
ReplyDeleteI think, like you, I would probably be in shock (and cry pitiously!!), but if one of my children was as resolutely determined as Chelsea to go through with it, I would burst with pride :-)
xxxCate
You must have been so proud of her, Naomi! I consider myself as a child to have been particularly thoughtful, conscious of the world and causes etc.
ReplyDeleteBut I know I would never have been brave enough to do that. Ever.
An amazing young woman she will become.