She will never forget the gift he gave her.
Love can be manifested in a variety of ways.
The most popular methods we show love are with hugs and kisses. We perform deeds of service or careful listening in a more profound way.
But for a man from Arizona, he gave his mother a present that she will always treasure. It was a loving gesture that was presented in the most original manner.
2018 saw Melanie Shaha’s hair fall off.
She first noticed a dull headache around 2003. After some time, the medical professionals determined that she had a benign pituitary brain tumor.
Her plum-sized tumor was surgically removed. When it reappeared in 2006, she underwent a second operation. She then employed a different treatment in 2017.
If she would lose her hair throughout treatment, she questioned her doctor.
Her doctor’s “no” had given her false hope, but three months later, she had shed a ton of weight.
Shaha is capable of overcoming being ill. No matter how well-intentioned, she doesn’t want to stand out from the throng and draw unwelcome attention.
Then, in 2018, a joke was told by her son Matt.
Matt joked that he could simply grow his hair out so they could create a wig for her while they were eating their family supper.
Shaha was originally hesitant to bother her son since she didn’t want to, but Matt urged. Additionally, Matt had just graduated from a school that enforced grooming standards, so he was enjoying the life of having long hair.
Matt remained committed to his purpose for the following two years. Being that Matt’s hair is the closest to that of his mother, one of the beautiful things about the endeavor is that they can be sure the wig will appear natural on her.
Matt’s hair eventually grew to be 12 inches long.
It is the ideal hair length recommended for wig-making according to standards. That day, he and a few coworkers went home to visit his mother before starting to chop off his hair.
The others in the room sobbed along with Shaha as they witnessed individuals receiving the gift that was meant for her.
Then they sent his hair to Compassionate Creations in California.
Co-founder Veronica Balch said to TODAY, “The family was such a delight to work with.” “It makes what we do even more remarkable when someone selflessly shaves their head for a family member.”
For some, it could just be a wig or a “artificial headpiece,” but for Shaha, it’s a chance to interact with society without worrying about standing out. It was an opportunity to win herself back.
She is open about how much she adores her appearance.
She told TODAY that “the color is amazing and we had it cut and done with a stylist.” Matt thought I look fantastic in it.
The wig was made entirely out of Matt’s and her granddaughter’s hair as well as some pre-made blond hair, the business said in candid photos of Shaha wearing the wig.
It might be the nicest gift Shaha has ever received, according to her.
