This past Wednesday, my dear friend Coral, met me at a wig store, to help me select my cancer disguise. It seems ridiculous to be so tied to my vanity about my hair, when the real issue here, is about life and death. I wish that I could be one of the proud chemo patients who wear their baldness like a proud veteran of a war courageously fought but I cannot. My hair ties me deeply to who I am as a woman, and I shamelessly love it.
I did well getting through the selection and purchase but when I got to my car alone to drive away, I cried in dreadful anticipation of my great sacrifice to come.
On a day (not too far from now) I will let Coral cut all of my hair off, and I will be naked and weeping, with my treasured sacrifice at the feet of my enemy. My vow is this...... It is then that I shall rise up with all of my might, and battle mercilessly, my wicked avenger to her death.
In celebration I will finally be able to click the heels of my well worn ruby slippers, 1-2-3 and make my victory march away from this foreign and frightening land, back to the familiar path of my life, that I do love so much.
Friends please make a note...Bring lots of confetti! No RSVP will be necessary.
Our hearts are with you as you approach yet another hurdle and we'll eagerly anticipate taking part in the confeity shower you so greatly deserve from your conquest. M&J
ReplyDeleteKathy, please remember that your hair does not make you! your heart makes you who you are-a beautiful person, inside and out. It's ok to cry Kathy, we have all been crying along with you! But soon, we shall all rejoice along with you when the enemy has been banished from your body.
ReplyDeleteIn a short while, after your dance with the tower, you will have new blooms of hair which will represent a life beginning anew!
Then will come the time for celebration!!
I for one celebrated just seeing you walk without a cane, without a limp, without even a hint of that evil monster that used to kling to your beautiful well-trained leg!
Dearest Kathryn, look at it this way; You will never have a Bad Hairday, you will always look like you just came from a Salon de Beauté and this is just temporary:
ReplyDeleteWhen it is over, you get a new hair..oh yes and guess what it might be maybe slightly different, (you can always colour it), My sister´s was reddish, because my hairdresser said that reddish colour is a basic colour.
I know you´ll stay strong , I´m there with you all the way;)"
Love, Liisa
Hi Kathy!
ReplyDeleteI am sure you will be beautiful with or without hair. But, I think you need to do whatever makes you feel wonderful. Then when your hair comes back you'll get to have a sexy fun short hairdo. I think you'll look adorable with short hair! Keep the faith! We'll be praying for you.
Love you tons,
Isa
"Rose is a rose is a rose is a rose."
ReplyDelete-Gertrude Stein
Happy Valentines Day!
Thinking about you each step of the way. I don't think it silly to be upset about your hair as it's just another piece of your battle, which I know you will win.
ReplyDeleteLove you
Donna
Your pictures are gorgeous! Your doggie is adorable too! I am so glad you had a special Valentine's walk! That is wonderful! How often do we take things for granted? We are thinking of you and sending you love today and always. Thank you so much for the update.
ReplyDeleteLove you tons,
Isa & Ric