RIBBONS AND BOWS FOR HER HAIR

Sometimes I have little premonitions or thoughts of something that could happen.  Sometimes they are actual things that transpire later as though I knew what was about to come about.

Today was one of those days.  I wanted to call Dad earlier to just say "Hi" and see how things were going.  However, I hesitated because of some thoughts that were crossing my mind.  It was regarding the phone call that I was thinking of making.

I call, Dad answers, but this time instead he hands the phone directly to Mom.  She says, "Hi Jenni.  Well honey, today we are dealing with....." I dashed the thoughts away for the moment.  I didn't feel any pressing moment that anything was wrong, just that something was going on at the moment.  I felt the strong need to just be patient for the time being and call a little later in the afternoon. 

So, I relaxed and kept on driving down the road in our truck. We were headed from Phoenix, Arizona to Los Angeles, California.  The weather was sweltering and humid.  Clouds covered the sky. Thunderstorms were standing by to cut loose a spectacular light and sound show as the evening would draw nearer.

We arrived to a truckstop for a break in our day.  My driving day had come to an end and Rob was going to take over.  But not until after we took the time to grab a couple of showers and sit down for an evening meal in the restaurant.

I took a brief moment to check the emails on my phone.  One in particular caught my attention.  It was from Dad.  The first sentence made me catch my breath as I sighed out loud, "Oh No!"  A lump in my throat formed and I could feel tears trying to escape.  I looked away for a moment to gather myself and continue reading the email.  Here is what it said:

Hello All,  Here is the wig we picked out for mom. She likes it, I like
it, Becky likes it and you like it.  So there! I shaved mom's hair this
morning and it was a bit traumatic for me to see all that beautiful hair
being gone.  I made a pony tail to donate to the cancer society and put
the remainder in a plastic bag.  Maybe I can use some crazy glue and put
it on my head.  Thanks again for all your support and your spouses.  It is
great to have wonderful in-laws who show so much support and generosity.
We love you all and hope to do the family get together again.  Love, POPS

 



My thoughts went to Dad and what he must had been feeling when he was taking care of Mom like this, then sitting down and writing the email to everyone.  I couldn't help but see the love in all of his words.  The care that he has for his lovely bride. The passion he has for his wife, our Mother. 

Two pictures followed showing Mom and her new hair. I stared for a long time at the first picture.  Mom is so beautiful.  I love the simple wisps and sweep across her forehead.  Her face looks so full and healthy.  Her eyes are bright and smiling. You can see every bit of sweetness radiating in her smile.

When I did finally call Dad, I told him of my thoughts earlier and how the email confirmed what I had been feeling.  It wasn't anything horribly wrong or pressing, but I knew in my heart to be patient and either my feelings would be justified or could be brushed away as just a simple over-reacted day dream.

I love you Mom and Dad....so much.  Every day you teach me more and more about inner strength and the love we have in the Lord God our Father to keep us strong and focused.  Through Him, all things are possible.  By His stripes we are healed.  We will live for eternity with God up in Heaven when He is ready for all of us to come home.