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Hi Everyone,
I just wanted to say thank you to everyone for their advice, well wishes, and general candor that was provided in my previous thread. Attached is a picture of myself today before the wake, with my hair in the pony tail. Thanks again!
That looks fine for any formal purpose. Well done.
I hope that the brigade of moaners paid their respects rather than ranted at you.
Well done looks great :-)
Cheers,
John.B
Hello Rich,
I'm glad that you decided to keep your hair for the funeral and wake. You look very professional and well-groomed in that picture. I can't see how anyone would have a problem with that.
Indeed, I receive similar pressure from my family about my hair and may have to go through something similar to you some day. You are doing the right thing, and hopefully your family will realize what's truly important. You're quite right that your family was just using this situation as an excuse to get you to cut. Once you see that it's just ridiculous, right?
Please let us know how it goes. My thoughts are with you.
-Dan H.
Hey Rich, great picture of you as I cannot see what the problem problem was regarding you hair.With all the problems in the world today I can't even see why your hair is an issue.I'm glad you realized what was going on and saw through the smokescreen.You seem very mature for your age.Please do post again as you would be a great addition to the longhair family here my friend.Cheers.
Mark
Ya look great bud. Best of luck with everything, and don't let any of the comments going on get to you.
BILL
Hi Rich,
I just read your previous post (as well as obviously this one!), as I'm a bit behind with catching up w/ the hyperboard this week...
You did the right thing by sticking to your guns and NOT cutting your great-looking hair. Paying your respects after a loved one has passed on has NOTHING to do with haircuts. It's how much love on the inside of you that counts -- not what you look like on the outside... And had you caved in to your families' wishes that you look shorn for just a one-day event such as a funeral, then the next big family event (such as a wedding, a graduation day party, a big family birthday party, another funeral, or even just the next family Thanksgiving gathering) would be their next plan to attack you for your long hair. It will never end, unless you just say, "no!" -- which you so admirably and diplomatically did do!
A big CONGRATS to you, Rich! You've proved yourself to be strong on the inside, as well as your hair looks just AWESOME on the outside!!
- Ken in San Francisco
I'm so glad you kept it. ;) Thanks for the post. That was thoughtful. It made my week somehow.
Thanks everyone! I received very positive comments on my ponytail (even from my family) and I think my firm stance went a long way to showing them just how serious I am.
The wake and funeral were both very difficult emotionally, but now my family and I can grieve and be there for each other, long hair or short hair. Thanks so much for everyone's support, and I truly look forward to participating on the board!