Hey family and friends. Surprise! Yes, it's me.
Friday, March 10th I will reach the milestone of turning 60. Never fathomed what my life would be like at this point and all I can say now after getting this close.... well, I'm blessed and I realize it.
The last year being associated with Project Angel Fares has opened a part of my heart I didn't even know existed. Helping families with children who have special needs made me realize I now still need to do more. I can do more. Being comfortable is overrated. When I saw that the St. Baldrick's Foundation event was taking place the day after my birthday? Well, I saw my sign. I could not imagine any better way to "go big" for my day and for such a great cause. I'm not being forced to lose my hair due to cancer, while these kiddos may have to. I have the luxury and the option to shed some ego and some "gray"and do something TOTALLY out of my comfort zone and still do something that benefits. That's a good cause!
An added bonus is I get to finally pay respect to a lovely young girl named Cora who touched my life many years ago. She was a sassy smart mouth, nothing at all like me. Hah? Cora, called you out. You found it difficult to argue with this young lady because you knew she was right and she knew her mind. She was taken by cancer while not even out of middle school. I think she would have loved seeing me get my head shaved.
I'm shaving my head to raise money for childhood cancer research! Did you know that kids' cancers are different from adult cancers? I didn't. And there are a lot of you out there that have been touched my adult cancer, my family as well. Jack is cancer free now and even gets his port out this month, so hooray for being the beast! So let's pay this forward.
My dears, I'm asking for something simple. I've posted the first $100. Basically, two months of haircuts for me. I'm asking for a simple formula for my old friends. Please donate $2 for every year we've known one another or make it special and just give SIXTY for my birthday.
Those in the San Antonio area, I'd love to have your support on Saturday for the event. The Alamo Brewery is a great venue.
I'm sure there might be some tears and loads of emotions. Just a few that might arise?
Relief. Making this decision has filled me with some anxiety. That goes to being a scaredy cat, for too many years of my life.
Humility, praise for those that don't have the luxury to choose.
Thankfulness, for Kevin and a Melissa Johnson and Project Angel Fares for the opportunity they've given me and to my husband Jack, for supporting me, all along the way.
Empowerment, that I grabbed hold and made a decision to do what I can, as silly as it may appear on the surface. It can have a far reaching ripple effect, if you chose to help me.
Please join me by helping the children who benefit from this event, you'll also be giving me a birthday, I'll never forget. Sharon
