The story behind the "no hair" thing is that, last Sunday in our Priests' Quorum meeting we had 8 of our 9 priests present. The ninth priest went home after Sacrament Mtg in a wheel chair. He was recently diagnosed with testicular cancer and has had one side removed, lymph nodes removed and some other surgery. 17 years old, active, varsity swimmer, etc......a real blow to a soon-to-be Senior in high school. So, in the Sunday meeting, the 8 young men voted unamiously to shave their heads in support of this young brother who was going to shave his head tonight and go into chemo tomorrow for six months.

Well, one other leader and I agreed to cut our hair a day earlier than the priests. That was Tuesday. Last night, Wednesday, the 8 boys met with the two of us and had their locks removed. After the locking, we all travelled to the home of the affected priest and surprised him with our change of hairstyles. With a great look of amazement, he followed by having his mother cut his hair in front of a group of his quorum brethren and leaders. An awesome event and wonderful to see the gleam in his eyes.

This was a great lesson for all of us gathered there, especially the 8 young men plus the honored one. We all gave him handshakes, hugs and an offer to pray for him often. It was a good night; a very good night. R/ Kenn