What started as a joke turned into one of the most amazing gifts a mother could ever receive from her son.
Matt Shaha, from Arizona, spent nearly three years growing out his hair to make a wig for his mother, Melanie, who lost her hair after receiving radiation treatment.
“It’s a no-brainer,” Matt said. “She gave me the hair in the first place.”
Melanie had been battling a benign brain tumor for years. She had two surgeries in 2003 and 2006 to remove the tumor. But in 2017, when the tumor came back, she had to start radiation treatment.
“I asked my doctor, ‘Will I lose my hair?’ and they said ‘No,’” Melanie said.
But three months later, she did lose her hair.
“It’s hard when you don’t have hair. People can say things that hurt your feelings,” Melanie told Today. “I don’t mind being sick, but I mind looking sick. I’d rather blend in at the store.”
Not long after Melanie started losing her hair, her 27-year-old son Matt jokingly said he would grow out his hair and make a wig for her.
Even though Melanie thought it was a sweet offer but didn’t want to burden him, Matt was serious about it. He spent the next two and a half years growing his hair long enough to make a wig.
When Matt’s hair was long enough, he and a few coworkers went to his mom’s house to cut it off. Melanie said, “We were super pumped, and when they started cutting, we bawled.”
Matt even paid $2,000 to have the wig made. They found a wigmaker who hand-stitched the hair to make it lighter and more comfortable. Once the wig was delivered, Melanie had it cut and styled.
“Seeing her in it was the first time I had seen my mom look like that since she lost her hair, so it’s been about four years,” Matt said.
Melanie loved her new look and felt deeply touched by her son’s gift. “It sure fills your emotional cup,” she said.
Look at the joy on Melanie’s face! Even Matt is beaming with happiness. I love this for both of them and their family.
Please share this heartwarming story.
3 Years after Sons Death, Lady Opens Door on Halloween And Sees Kids in Costumes She Sewed for Him
This story is a touching reminder of the power of love and memory in the healing journey after loss. Rosemary’s journey back to Halloween, a holiday once filled with joy and then shadowed by grief, shows how facing painful memories can lead to unexpected healing. Her willingness to decorate the house and her reaction to seeing those children dressed in her late son’s costumes show both the depth of her loss and the transformative power of compassion.
Through her husband’s quiet act of kindness—donating Dave’s belongings to children in need—Rosemary discovers a way to channel her grief into something meaningful. By bringing Tom, a young boy who reminded her of Dave, into her home, Rosemary doesn’t just find comfort; she finds purpose, embracing the chance to love and care for another child.
This story serves as an inspiring message about grief, renewal, and the enduring impact of love. Sharing it could remind others that while loss can seem overwhelming, there’s often a way forward through acts of kindness and opening one’s heart to new connections.
Leave a Reply