big news

I have some news. Wade has decided to cut off his dreadlocks. Yep. You read that right.

And here is why. He thinks it's time. He's pretty proud to be almost forty with that much hair. They're heavy and they drag on the floor when he works concerts. But really, the reason is Sandra.

Sandra is our dear, dear friend. Godmother to Eleanor, doula to both girl's births, permanent dinner guest, family photographer, only one of 2 non-blood-family members to have a soap dedicated to them, and dreadlock technician. Yes, Sandra made those dreads on Wade's head in 2001 and has maintained what she and Wade think of as "their hair" faithfully ever since, up until the last year.

Sandra, you see, has breast cancer, and she can't lift her arms to do the dread maintenance any more. She is also unable to work as a photographer now, her mainstay for income, and so we are throwing her a birthday party that is also a fundraiser next Sunday night.

And, at the party, Wade is going to auction off the right to cut off each one of all 45 dreadlocks to raise money for the woman who brought those babies into being.

You can buy a dreadlock, the minimum bid is $20 a dread, more if you like. If we sell them all at a minimum bid, it would bring San $900 but I think my baby has at least a $1000 head of hair, so spread the word.

To buy a dread, come to the party with cash in hand. Or if you can't come or are not in Vancouver, go to the website www.happybirthdaysandra.wordpress.com. and click on "Donate", then send Wade or I a note saying that your donation is to buy a dread.

Sandra is nearing the end of her radiation treatments and is doing well, but would still appreciate your thoughts and prayers for quick healing and energy, especially to enjoy her own party.

Thanks for all your love and care for us and for her.