Sunday, June 27, 2010

Ray and friends brave the shave!

First Ray wants to thank his Washburn cousins for raising money for his cancer treatment at our family reunion. Washburns rock...even you Alvin!!:)

Last week Ray's hair started falling out while he was in the hospital with an infection and fever. So my sister Chelynn brought her clippers up and we had a head shaving party with my parents and Ray's cousins right there at the hospital. Here are the brave head shavers before.

Ray getting shaved. Before Chelynn started shaving, Ray let us all come up and pull his hair out. It literally just came out in our hands and didn't hurt him at all. He had been so sad about it, but when he had his cousins there to support him he felt okay about it. Thanks guys!

Semisi, Ray, and Elijah after their cuts.

Ray and Semisi checking it out.

Ray shaving Joe's head.

Father and son...bald together. So sweet.

And here's the whole group...Ben, Elijah, Ray, Semisi, Joe, and Belle! She wanted to join the fun so she shaved her head too. She looks beautiful.

But actually the first to shave her head was Sabryna! She came to our house the week earlier and had Ray shave her head. It was so much fun.

Ray was happy to take it all off.

He also shaved Josh's head.

And here they are when it was all done! Aren't they the best cousins?!!

From the Sanchez clan so far we have Mike and Stewart who braved the shave.

And other supporters are cousins Austin...

...Kris...

..friends Josh from his school class (not pictured)
...Kyle...
...Jayden..
...Tanner...

...and of course Ray's little brothers Solomon and Ammon!!!! My cute little bald babies!

Anyone else???

Thank you everyone for supporting Ray. It has made a huge difference in how he feels about losing his hair and has given him confidence and a lot of laughs. Thank you!


9 comments:

Natalie said...

So so sweet. That picture of Ray and Joe is precious...

Sarah said...

Bryan has also shaved his head for Ray. I'll email some pics :)

Lucy said...

I agree with Natalie what a tender but powerful spirit is felt when looking at that picture of Joe and Ray. Made me cry. You are an awesome family

Tracey said...

BALD IS BEAUTIFUL!

Megan B ♥ said...

What a bunch of beautiful bald heads!!! GORGEOUS and so tender.

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness, that is so sweet. I love the picture of Ray and Joe.

Campbell said...

It's good to see your son so supported : )

Meilani said...

I love to see all of Ray's supporters. Thanks for sharing.

Jen Lynn said...

Me too. That pic of Ray and Joe made me tear up. That was a beautiful post.