Hair today, gone tomorrow
The day all chemo patients knows is coming, arrived for me today. I noticed some hair in the sink. So I grabbed a handful on my head and pulled. Sure enough, it came out in my hand. Tomorrow I leave for Sacramento. I can't leave a trail of grey hair all the way through the airport and on the plane. Decisive action is called for. I had everything in place. I called my wig lady and made an appointment to go down, have her shave my head and style my wig. When she was ready to start she said, 'The best thing is don't look until I get the wig on' 'Heck no', I said. 'I want to watch and I want to video it on my iPhone and take pictures.' How often does anyone get their head shaved? Not all that often.
Soon the shaver was buzzing off my nice salt and pepper hair. When it was all done, I thought I looked kind of cute. It seems I have cute little elf ears. You wouldn't notice them with my hair covering them. So, it turns out Im an elf or fairy in disguise.
Then she put the wig on and I had to laugh. It looks awful til she styles it. Im still not that crazy about it. But I have laid in a supply of hats and scarves to spruce things up a bit. When I get to Northern California all the girls can get together and figure out how to style me and make me up. It will be a fun project.
Well, thanks for sharing this adventure with us. You are adorable. Even this development can be a fun challenge. I like your wig...looks natural. You will have fun with the girls trying out some scarves and hats. I hope you are feeling well. That is the most important. And I'm glad the tumor is pulverized. Blessings and love and prayers.... sue
ReplyDeleteHow about the whole family does that solidarity thing where we shave our heads in your honor? What say you all? Problem is, yours will come back; mine has been slowly deserting me, and if I give my hair an early release, all will run off and never return. In spirit though, I'm with you! Thanks for sharing your WHOLE journey; you are an inspiration.
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