Monday, March 15, 2010

BALD

It is with great pastoral pride that I notice one of the 11-year old girls from our church, Olivia May, had her head shaved this week to raise funds for children stricken with cancer for St. Baldrick's. Her donation goal was $500. She raised $2,700 with the shedding of her locks.

It was in special memory of her friend, Garrett Miller, also from our church, whose life was cut short a few years ago because of cancer.

Our praise and blessing on Chris and Heather May for having raised such an outstanding young lady ... and our love to Gary and Patty Miller who live valiantly with the memory of their son.

"From the mouth (and head) of babes ... "

And be blessed.

3 comments:

JCsings4Him said...

Sweetest, most precious thing I have ever heard. Thank you for sharing this story!

LA Nickers said...

What a lovely girl!

Anonymous said...

What a beautiful spirit Olivia has! She is a gift from God to the memory of her friend, Garrett, and in her own way...a gift to all of us. Her example at such a tender, young age shows us all the love of God poured out thru her heart. Thank you, Olivia, for reminding all of us how to love one another as Christ loves us. Just a beautiful story...it touches my heart. God bless you, beautiful girl...