Hair... No More!

Why the "preemptive strike"?

1. My head was itching, my hair was thinning, and I KNEW it would ALL be gone between Days 14 and Day 21.
2. As I've said before, I really didn't want to have it all in my bed, shower, and clothing, OR find Cooper eating it!
3. I need to feel I'm in control of SOMETHING in this sea of unknowns :tup

So... 

I had scheduled the appointment for Friday, July 27th, but had two lousy days on Wednesday and Thursday (bone pain from Neulasta can be AS BAD AS CHILDBIRTH :~), and was considering putting it off.  But Monday was out for my hairdresser, Tuesday was out for me, and Wednesday of next week is ROUND #2!!!  So I decided to keep the appointment and hope for the best \m/

Friday morning dawned, I rolled over in bed, and realized the pain had subsided substantially - a Tylenol (or 3) did the trick - so we were good to go :e

One of my besties was coming to pick me up, and my mom was scheduled to meet us at the salon.  Well, hubby sent me a text to ask how I was feeling (have I mentioned how AWESOME he is???) and the time of my appointment.  When I told him, he said he'd meet me there.  "Why?  You're already at work!" I asked.  His reply was, "I'm gonna come get my head shaved with you."  WOW!!!  I was floored, and cried on the spot :c

We got to the salon, and another of my besties (friends since we were 15) was there too!!!  I've had to cut her out of the pix, though - she's an online-o-phobe, and I can respect that ;)

My precious hair stylist did a FANTASTIC job - another supporter and prayer warrior :angel

AND...    

Here's how it went:

BEFORE the strike!

I have NO idea what was so funny :)

I guess I'm ready for this! 

Here we GO!!!

Note the thinning spot :(

No turning back now!!!

"I think I've changed my mind..."

"Yea, right!  You're NEXT, Sweetheart :)"

Mission complete and successful!

"What was I thinking???"

He doesn't have as much to lose - lol!

I think he looks purty bald :)

Can't thank him enough for the sacrifice and show of support <3 <3 <3

I LOVE these gals and guy (note the cropped bestie ;))

Now...

I'm looking forward to a few "feel good" days before my next treatment.  I've learned a lot from my journey so far, not the least of which is to take things one day at a time.

Thought I'd share a couple of special messages from some special people - I've had SO many, and thank ALL of you who are praying for me:

What Cancer Can't Do

Cancer is so limited...

It cannot cripple love,

It cannot shatter hope,

It cannot corrode faith,

It cannot eat away peace,

It cannot destroy confidence,

It cannot shut out memories,

It cannot silence courage,

It cannot invade the soul,

It cannot reduce eternal life,

It cannot quench the Spirit,

It cannot lessen the power of resurrection,

Our greatest enemy is not disease,

but despair.

~from a friend of my mother, written by a fellow church member

The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, his mercies never come to and end;

they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

"The Lord is my portion," says my soul, "therefore I will hope in Him."

Lamentations 3:22-24