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Hi everyone,
As promised, here is a couple of photos of my current hair length. I thank you all for your encouragement to my post below! I cut my hair back in October of 2015. I really don't know why I cut it to be honest. Sounds strange but what's done is done. I can say that one reason was that I felt my hair wasn't looking its best. Another reason is that I had some news from the doctor that could have had something to do with it. One thing I can tell you all is that shortly after getting it cut, I missed my long hair. And it wasn't even that long yet!
So, now I am starting over. And believe me, it's going to be a test of my patience. I am one of the most patient people you would ever know. But, of course, I know good things come to those who wait. And I shall wait and enjoy my journey back to where I need to be. My health seems to be holding out which I am very happy about. I truly appreciate everyone's kind responses to my post and for welcoming me back! You guys are a hell of a group and I love all the updates lately. Awesome hair and I hope you keep it growing! Here is a pic of the back currently(long way to go!):
Here is the front:
Hi Ted,
I am delighted to see you back, and you have certainly been missed. In fact, I know that I should apologize to everyone for not posting as much recently as I should, but it was your post that brought me out of the woodwork.
You are off to a great start, and you can count on everyone's continued support in your new hair growing journey.
Interestingly enough, I went through a similar episode back in 1999, when I cut my relatively long hair short. I finally came to my senses in early 2004, and realized that short hair was not for me, and I have never looked back. Although I don't have a particularly long terminal length, I am reasonably happy with what I have, and its thickness for someone who will be 63 this year.
That is great news that your health is doing fairly well, and you can count on my well wishes for even better health in the future.
Take care, and welcome back, my friend.
David
Hi David,
Well, I certainly am happy my post brought you here again! And I am very happy to be back and on my way to having long hair again! It is fun watching the different stages my hair is going through again. This board will be of much help to me in growing again.
I didn't know of your awful experience in the past! I sure am glad to hear you corrected that situation! I have always admired your hair in all respects!
Thanks again for your kind remarks and please take care of yourself my friend!
Ted
Glad to hear your health is on the upswing, and that you are back on the road with us!!!
Hi Mike,
I truly appreciate your very kind comments! Yes, I am back on the road where I belong! And thank goodness my health is holding out pretty well! It would be awesome to have good health and long hair at the same time! Please take care my friend!
Ted
I was wondering where you had been Ted :) Very glad that your health is improving and you seem to be in good spirits. Short hair or long, I am glad you are back :) Keep us updated my friend !
Hi Patrick,
Thanks so much for your very nice remarks! I am feeling pretty good nowadays. I have good and bad days, but most seem to be good ones. I am very glad to be back and will surely keep you updated! You are my inspiration my friend! Please take care of yourself and your ever-growing family!
Ted
As Patrick said I too was wondering What happened with you.
I missed your posts and am glad you are back and am praying that
that you are back for a long time. And as a bonus with long
hair.
Hi MG,
I am so happy to hear you missed my posts! That makes me feel good man! Your comments are truly heartfelt here! And I hope to be back forever and with good health and long hair as well! Your prayers are very much appreciated! Please take care of yourself my friend!
Ted
Hey Ted,
A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
You are a born long hair. Enjoy your journey long haired bro back to where you need to be.
Your long haired bro,
Raymond
Hi Raymond,
Thanks so much for the very nice reply! And yes, you are correct! I have to start taking those steps now! I definitely miss my hair even though it wasn't that long when I cut it. I plan on going even further this time! I think I would like belt length if I can get it. I am already enjoying the differences in my hair as it grows. Please take care of yourself!
Ted
Hi Ted.
Glad to learn that your health issues seem to be a thing of the past. All the best with your new long hair journey.
A.D.
Hi A.D.,
I really appreciate your very kind comments! Although my health issues are not a thing of the past, things are definitely better than they have been! I feel so much better nowadays and have even had people tell me I don't look like I have any medical issues! Amazing I say! Perhaps my good attitude has something to do with this along with the Good Lord above! I will enjoy my new long hair journey to the fullest, believe me! Please take care of yourself!
Ted
Hi Ted,
Good to hear from you. I'm glad that your health issues have improved. Sorry to read/see your hair status, but life is all about learning and growing. Everything we experience and all the decisions we make can be used for learning and growing if we have that attitude. It sounds like you're there. On the bright side, you've been down the hair growing path before, so you know what to expect.
Occasionally the thought crosses my mind to cut my hair, especially when I think that maybe I look ridiculous having both MPB and long hair. I've decided that if those thoughts get serious or persistent, I will give myself at least one month before making any decisions or going anywhere near any scissors.
Take good care of your health and your hair and keep us updated on your progress.
-Marx
Hi Marx,
Thanks so much for your very kind comments! I definitely miss my longer hair and plan on correcting that as soon as possible! As far as my health, I am doing my best to take care of myself. Not always easy, but necessary nonetheless. I should have fun with the hair growing process. Watching it go through different stages and doing what it wants to do:).
Well, I certainly hope that you keep those thoughts about your hair at bay! You look perfectly fine with that white straight hair which goes well with your face! Please don't stop growing your hair because of that! I definitely look forward to your future updates! Thanks again for your reply and please take of yourself as well!
Ted
You've done it before, and you can do it again. It's great guys like you who have kept me coming back to this terrific online community again and again for many years. Hope all is well, and looking forward to your continued updates!
Take care, my friend :)
--Val
Hi Val,
So glad to hear from you! I sure am glad to have brought you back here to post! Makes me feel important! I really appreciate your kind words and encouragement! I sincerely hope everything is going great with you and your family as well! I will try to post regular updates on my progress. I am going to come back strong! I miss my hair!
Be well, my friend!
Ted
Hi Ted,
I dont know if you will see this,
but....
best wishes for good health and hair re-growth..
-The Spaf Man
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Hi Spaf Man,
Thanks so much for your very nice reply! I do appreciate the well wishes my friend! I am definitely feeling better nowadays and can't wait for my hair to grow back! Sure does take a while though! I sure hope everything is going great for you as well! Looking forward to your future updates! Take care and be well my friend!
Ted