“MJ is bald and he’s the greatest.” -Chris Conrad
Seven words. Boom. He’s great and he’s bald, I’m bald, so I’m great? Totally, right?! Coach Conrad for the encouragement win!
In all seriousness though, there are a million other words of encouragement you’ve sent since Wednesday that got me here today on top of those seven words. I am so appreciative of all of you!! I write tonight with the sole purpose of making sure you know how much I needed your support this week & how I’m functioning today because of all of you. I’m not totally out of my funk yet but I’m feeling leaps and bounds better than I did Wednesday. Team Beef for the win!
As for me and the hair, I did finally look in the mirror this morning. Truth be told I had the actual reveal via google hangouts with my bestie Kaela. She pushed me to take off my hat while also trying to convince me that I could in fact pull off a scarf. She and her husband are coming to visit in two weeks, we shall see if she’s right! I also washed my “hair” for the first time today. So weird. As for looking in the mirror? It’s not that bad. I haven’t taken my hat off yet though. The Hawks are getting a ton of support from me these days. π I haven’t found my courage to rock my bald head yet. As I’m sorting life out since Wednesday, the bald sucks but it really is the symbol of cancer that is getting me. The symbol of all I’ve lost. But. The hair part isn’t changing so I’ve got to change my attitude. I’m giving myself through noon tomorrow to be a baby about it and then onward & upward. You can’t start 2017 in a funk! I have said it to a few of you now but I am 100% convinced that cancer is just as much a mental game as it is a physical game, so a bald head can’t stand in the way of my mental game heading into a chemo week. I promise to be brave enough soon to post a pic. My awesome husband came home Wednesday with a shaved head. Granted, it was about a half of an inch of hair sacrifice (π), but it meant the world. And now we are twins so as soon as I’m brave enough, I’ll share with you all.
Thank you a million times for picking me up in one of my hardest weeks since this all started. You guys are doing more for me & Kevin than you will ever know! So much love for all of you!!
I’m on a three day break from treatment thanks to the New Year, so very thankful for that. No plans yet for the weekend as we were planning on it being a “chemo weekend.” Stay tuned!
Beef
Do you remember back in like 7th grade you did a presentation on your favorite song? It was the I Wanna Be Like Mike song. The title of this post just made me smile π You’re so strong. Keep your bald head high and know how awesome you are: https://youtu.be/2sN4jk819Fc
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I do!! How do you remember that?! So funny!
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Hahaha! For some reason that one stuck with me. See…you’ve been inspiring for quite along time lady! Thinking of you as you sit in the hospital. I know it’s no fun. I remember begging me doctor to let me go home sometimes, lol. I know everyone is telling you how strong and special you are so it might start to fade into the background. But, seriously, you are so strong and so special. Your body is doing more than you probably ever could have imagined. I’m praying for you every day!! Keep being you!
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Such a wonderful husband you are, Kevin! Lots of Love!
Aunt Jeanneπ
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You are so dang adorable that the lack of hair won’t change that!! Just watch G.I. Jane and see how Demi Moore rocked it! V for Vendetta and Natalie Portman! Charlize Theron in Mad Max!! I believe that you are correct about it being just as much a mental game, so……rock your bald head like you did it on purpose to show how bad @$$ you really are!!! 2017 is going to be the year you kicked cancers butt!!! You are always on my mind and in my thoughts and prayers. Happy Birthday to you and Kevin!! πππππ
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Ok, how to I change that to Happy New Year?!? π¬
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You’re the best!! Thanks for all the love. Happy new year to the fam, you have exciting times coming up this year!!! Love you guys!
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You’re my hero β€
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You are an inspiration. Thank you for sharing your journey. We love you and pray for you guys daily!
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