Using my head

Last week I was grocery shopping and, when I went to check out, a woman approached me to say she thought I was beautiful and that she wished she could do what I do. She went on to explain that she lost most of her hair due to alopecia. I told her I was familiar with alopecia and, in fact, have it myself. She was fearful of what others might say if they knew about her condition, but she really liked my look.

She was wearing a wig and said she normally wears one, so I suggested she could shave the hair underneath and see how she felt. Perhaps wear the style around her house or among close friends, and if she got more comfortable with the look or idea, expand on it if she wanted. She listened and we parted ways.

Yesterday I was shopping at the same store when a woman came smiling towards me, exclaiming, “Hi friend!” It took me a second to realize who she was. It was the same woman from the previous week, only this time she had a shaved head and was wearing a hat!

She excitedly removed her hat to show me her cleanly shaven head. She said after speaking to me she decided to try it and actually loved it enough to go about her day-to-day errands without the wig. She was so excited about her newfound courage that it bought tears to my eyes.

Again, another example of me just being myself and at the same time unknowingly encouraging another. And all I did was use my head ;)

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Comment by PJ on November 26, 2012 at 8:11am

Praise the Lord. Yes, we are being used. I just recently was on a cruise and had so many compliments. One lady was a nurse and asked me if I had alopecia and I began to tell my story about how some may think that it is cancer. But, she told me that she knew that I did not have it because I was wearing it beautiful along with the head shape and my skin. She knew that I was not sick. She also said that people should be aware of the condition. We may never know how we help someone just by using our head and being our selves. Fearfully and wonderfully made for His purpose.

Comment by Cheryl, Co-founder on November 29, 2012 at 1:53am

Yes, Psalm 139.

Comment by R. on December 6, 2012 at 5:20am

I wish I can do it,,its all about acceptance,,
Thanks Cherly

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