Saturday night I had a little party at my house. Dean and Axel were out of town for fishing opener (which is, by the way, an official holiday in Minnesota) so I figured it was a good time for a girls night at our place! We had a good time hanging out and just visiting with one another. I'm so thankful for the friends I have who have been so supportive of me (us!) as we embark on a really difficult journey.
Of course, I didn't think to take pictures until a few people had already gone home! I'll blame that on the Mojito.
Earlier in the week when I thought to have this party, I also decided to shave my head. I wanted time to get used to seeing myself without hair as well as the odd lumps and bumps I was pretty sure were hiding under there. That, and I like doing things *my* way, not cancer or Chemo's way. In the end it just didn't feel right to have my friends do it, though I know they were jumping at the chance! LOL But later, when the house was quiet, I closed myself in the bathroom and did it myself.
(edited to add: I kept looking at the hair coming off my head because I was STUNNED how much gray was in there!! Holy crap!)
Now, this may be a little odd to say, and Dean may not agree, but I think I look better without hair. And to be honest, I'm kind of liking whole "wash and wear" part. However, I reserve the right to change my mind when the stubble falls out and I'm left bald as a cue ball!
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Thanks again to everyone who came, or who wanted to come but couldn't make it, for holding my hand as I take the first few steps on what is, so far, the most difficult journey of my life.
Of course, I didn't think to take pictures until a few people had already gone home! I'll blame that on the Mojito.
Kathie and Nell
Rose and Tyler (who was only allowed to join us after he got the kids to bed.)
Barb
Earlier in the week when I thought to have this party, I also decided to shave my head. I wanted time to get used to seeing myself without hair as well as the odd lumps and bumps I was pretty sure were hiding under there. That, and I like doing things *my* way, not cancer or Chemo's way. In the end it just didn't feel right to have my friends do it, though I know they were jumping at the chance! LOL But later, when the house was quiet, I closed myself in the bathroom and did it myself.
(edited to add: I kept looking at the hair coming off my head because I was STUNNED how much gray was in there!! Holy crap!)
Now, this may be a little odd to say, and Dean may not agree, but I think I look better without hair. And to be honest, I'm kind of liking whole "wash and wear" part. However, I reserve the right to change my mind when the stubble falls out and I'm left bald as a cue ball!
Thanks again to everyone who came, or who wanted to come but couldn't make it, for holding my hand as I take the first few steps on what is, so far, the most difficult journey of my life.
