This morning I was sitting in the library avoiding studying for my exam (what I do best) and I began to think.

"I want to shave my head” I thought. I want to shave my head but the first time since thinking about it I actually want to do it free of fear. I want to shave it, not for me but for others! Now this isn’t some "look at me, I’m so amazing and selfless!!" act, because that would be the opposite of what I’m trying to convey. I’m sharing my true raw and vulnerable thoughts because God literally relieved me of my VANITY! I was completely consumed with the questions, "When is the right time? When will I feel comfortable doing this?" But God calls us to go beyond our comfort zones and glorify him for the sake of LOVE. Jesus did it, why can’t we? So for the first time in my life I feel not only compelled but THRILLED, EXCITED AND OVERWHELMED WITH JOY about this opportunity to make a difference. I encourage you to see that this is God working through me not me trying to build my image. Shaving my head will indeed make me vulnerable and rob me of pride but that is exactly what i want in my life. I know that will allow me to grow in love and connection with people and  not with my mirror and my confidence. I know the enemy will use this as a perfect opportunity to creep into my mind and convince me of the lies he has to offer but God tells me I am fearfully and wonderfully made. God’s timing is perfect and I am thankful he allowed me to wait patiently for the right time to do this. I feel so called to share this with you all! 

I am asking that if you are able, even a dollar makes a difference, to donate money for childhood cancer research! Childhood cancer research is extremely underfunded. With your help we could give a beautiful infant, child, teen,  or young adult a better chance to fight cancer. This is a wonderful foundation and I feel blessed to have stumbled upon it. I also want to do this in loving memory of my grandmother, Barbara Hitchcock Hershey. She fought cancer four separate times and faced many health issues beyond that. I hope my bald head will look as pretty as hers did! For any friends or family that struggle with the effects of cancer as well, let's do this together. Peace and love.