Gray Hairs

OH MY GOODNESS! I cannot believe it! My hair already falls out by the handful. A couple days ago, I pulled out a 12" long gray hair- not by choice. I just brush or wash it, gently pull on the ends, and out comes LOTS of hairs. I have changed my diet, didn't work. I exercised, NO, that didn't work either. I drink LOTS of water already. Might be the artificial sweetener that I have to use because of my diabetes. Who knows? Even if scientists think they know what is causing it, that will change in a few months or years.

My mother's hair is so thin now so I guess it is in the genes. My father's hair is almost gone so it's a double curse. I sure pray the kids don't take after my side of the family.

I saved that hair. I taped it to a black piece of construction paper. I cut the paper to about 2" x 4" and was able to wrap the hair about it almost twice. I wish I had actually measured it but I am pretty sure it was close to 12 inches.

What am I going to do about it? Not a thing. I used to color my hair when I was younger but have pretty much came to terms with the fact that I am going to grow old gracefully. They didn't have Oil of Olay or L'Oreal Regenerist back in bible times. No botox or mudwraps at the spa.

I am not going to color my hair, I don't use most facial treatments out there, or wear make-up. I can't stand to take it off so I prefer not to put it on. Now, on occasion I will wear mascara and lip gloss. My husband does not like to see me with make-up on but does not tell me I cannot wear it. He just prefers me to not wear it!

So, when you see me in 30 years, if the good Lord wills, I will be old and wrinkly! And, you know what? I will be proud of it too!