Every morning I have a woman who comes to my house who is not only my care-giver but also my best friend. She does many things for me helping out in any way needed. Usually she tries to get me out of the house at least 3 or 4 times a week so most mornings we go to "Coco's" for breakfast. This morning we were going to go later than usual because of my doctor's appointment at 12:45. However, Marlene is the only person I will still give a haircut to now that I have retired. If I have to sit down, or put her on the floor, or any other weird thing that may come up, Marlene just takes it all in stride. I had a stroke a few years back and when I first tried to use my cutting shears I had to figure out how to hold them in my fingers all over again. I just wanted to feel a little like my old self again and Marlene was brave enough to let me try and see if I could still do it! It took me almost 2 hours the first time but I must say it sure was a beautiful wedge cut and I felt not only great about it, but pretty much on top of the world!
Now yesterday Marleen informed me she needed a haircut but was concerned I wouldn't be able to handle doing it right after the surgery. She claimed she didn't feel like doing it at that time any way. I should never have let her leave my house. This morning I was up real early and since my appointment was so late I called her to tell her to come right over. I figured I could do it then. It was first thing in the morning and that's when I have the most energy. IT WAS TOO LATE!!!! She told me she had "hacked" her bangs off last night because they were in her eyes! Guess who got to fix her handiwork? I was lucky. She hadn't gotten too radical on me but it did need some help! I sat her down in a chair, said a little prayer, and began to re-shape everything. Somehow I pieced it all together again. I have to say though, I felt like I was taking care of my daughter when she was 5 years old and decided to do the same thing!!!
Thanks Marlene for giving me back a little of my lost past. I'm glad you had faith enough in me to let me try that very first time. I love you
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