Edward Scissorhands cuts my hair and it’s all Good!!

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So for those of you who are new to my stories, Jeiney is my BFF. (That’s not really her name, but I’m old and I never can remember who tells me what so I have put all my besties names into one to form this name for story purposes…it serves us all better!)

Three days ago, I got my haircut by a man who Jeiney recommended. Now Jeiney is VERY particular about who cuts her hair (as she should be because she is a STUNNAH, and would like to keep it that way), so this new hair stylist was coming highly recommended.

As promised, I mentioned on Facebook I would tell you about this hairdresser. He is a slight man. I could bench press him if I were into that sort of thing and he has very long pretty fingers finished with beautifully manicured long fingernails. Coming from a Theatre background and love artsy/creative people I was drawn to him and was sure Jeiney had found a keeper! But get this…he used the LONGEST pair of haircutting scissors I have EVAH seen outside of the Edward Scissorhands movie. Really. He wasn’t using blades and they weren’t attached to his fingers and they weren’t IN PLACE of his fingers, but they were some long skinny scissor and they moved very fast and precisely. I was mesmerized.

Plus, he had these great stories about his life (which I won’t share) because I am no fool and do not want this gem to drop me from his clientele list! By the end of the appointment, and with the beautiful hair cut he produced, I just wanted to feed him cake.

Edward Scissorhands

So immediately after the artistry took place, I knocked on Jeiney’s back door and we screamed about how great the haircut was, yada, yada, yada… then she insisted on giving me some hair product lessons. Yes, this gurl knows her some products!! Never to disappoint in the product department!!

So we set up the toddler with the “PBS babysitter,” a new hollow chocolate bunny and start my lesson on how to style my new do. I’m sure it wasn’t that long we were not paying attention to the toddler, but let’s just say the bunny was nearly ingested with the exception of what was smeared ALL OVER HER ENTIRE FACE, HANDS AND TORSO!!!

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We of course being the fun moms we were started laughing and directing the child to the kitchen where we noticed it. YES, IT!! Duh, duh, dunnah…. (that was me singing)

The senile dog (for those of you tenderhearted dog lovers, insert an “Ahhhh” here) had decided to land a humongous turd the size of a small toddler in the doorway to the room. I apologize for not stopping my laughter to take a photo and picmonkey it up for you all.

Jeiney exclaimed, “WELCOME TO MY WORLD!” And Boy, I knew what she meant. I had been there. I understood. We all do! So we picked up the chocolate covered child, closed the door to the room of stench and waltzed into the kitchen to have coffee.

Some days it’s just best to leave your stress behind and enjoy the present moment with friends!

(We did clean the chocolate off the kid. But I left before the poop was removed from her hardwoods being the sensitive friend that I am!)

Hair first thang in the morning, not so pretty...

Hair first thang in the morning, not so pretty…

Do you have a person who you wouldn’t trade for the world? I want to hear about your secret beauty loves!!
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“WE LOVE NATALIE!” Story and Fundraiser Update

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The little girl who I wrote about yesterday, Natalie Fleischaker, will be able to come home from the hospital in Florida thanks to an anonymous donor picking up the tab for a private plane! Miracles do happen every day!! The “We Love Natalie!” fundraiser will continue so her family will receive assistance with their ever-increasing medical expenses. Their financial struggles are not over just because they got a plane home.

To the people who gifted yesterday, bless you! The Flesichakers and I are so touched by your generosity and your compassion for the beautiful child and their family.

It takes a village…and we sure have a spectacular one! If you cannot support Natalie monetarily, that is fine of course; but please send out an extra prayer. And if you live near by and would like to honor her, make sure to put up your turquoise bow outside your home to show your love and support! It’s Natalie’s favorite color!!We Love Natalie Bow

Turquoise bows for everyone!! Email me at nursemommylaughs@yahoo.com if you would like to pick up a bow.
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Local Child Beauty Battles the Beast Within With Grace and Strength

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Take a look at her face. Isn’t she darling? This is Natalie Fleischaker. She is sweet, smart, and strong. However, no one knew how strong until she faced every parents’ nightmare. Childhood cancer.

Natalie goes to school with my girls, as well as her brother and sister. Her diagnosis has left our community in shock, hugging our children tighter, and an overall feeling of not knowing what we can do. Yet, there is something you can do. “WE LOVE NATALIE!” fund drive sponsored by Nurse Mommy Laughs is where you can help out their family. Any monetary contribution will go directly to their fund and will be deeply appreciated.

Here is a little bit about Natalie, from her Daddy:

“Natalie Fleischaker, age 8, is battling Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG), which is an inoperable brain tumor. Natalie’s tumor is centrally located in her brain stem and is therefore inoperable due to its close proximity to the nerves that control essential involuntary body functions like breathing, swallowing and heart beating.

Natalie is a 2nd grader in Overland Park, Kansas. She enjoys school and is a good student. Her favorite subject is art and she is very talented. Natalie uses her creative mind to turn everything including what some would call trash into colorful creations that represent her thoughts and feelings about life and the journey she’s currently on. Among her favorite forms of art is painting and her family is very fond of her many pretty pictures.

Natalie also loves her new dog Meg and Taylor Swift. Her entire 4th year of life, Natalie went to sleep listening to Taylor’s album “Fearless” and hopes to meet Taylor when she’s here in Kansas City in August, but her doctors are suggesting she may only have 3 months so unfortunately August may be too late.

Natalie’s tumor is no longer responding to treatment; and in fact has begun growing, so her doctors have taken her off chemo, indicating there’s unfortunately nothing more they can do for her at this time, other than help maintain her comfort and get us as many good days as possible to make lasting memories. So we’re taking the path of preparing for the worst having met with local hospice on Friday.” Steve Fleischaker (Father to Natalie)

Thanks to Make a Wish Foundation and Give Kids the World who were responsible for giving Natalie and her family a trip to Disney World in Florida for Spring Break, she was able to spend some quality time with her loved ones and her favorite Disney characters. Unfortunately, their trip was cut short by a hospitalization and are awaiting word that Natalie can return home with the rest of the family.

“Please pray that we are able to find a private flight for Natalie and one of us to get home as the doctors here indicate a commercial flight probably isn’t in (Natalie’s) best interest right now and that if commercial is her only option then they probably won’t authorize her to fly for several days. Lastly, please just pray that we can get our baby and the rest of our family back to Overland Park where we can be together and enjoy each other for as long as possible,” Steve Fleischaker

Donations are confidential and if you have any questions or want to donate by check instead of through the donation site on the sidebar to the right (or on the bottom, if you are reading on your cell phone), please send “Stacey Hatton” an email at nursemommylaughs@yahoo.com with the words Natalie Donation in the subject line.

Thanks so much for your generosity and for helping make this family’s journey a little bit easier.

Stacey
(Nurse Mommy)
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