This morning I can coax small tufts of hair out of my scalp. It’s time. Paul’s trimmer is ready. Tonight I lose what’s left of my hair when Paul comes home from work. I get to wear that great hat to graduation after all.
I don’t mean to sound so cavalier. I will miss my hair, especially during the six-month regrowth period after chemotherapy is over. But, as I’ve written before, losing my hair is a sign that the chemo drugs are working, going after fast growing cells like cancer...and hair. And, oh, do I have hats for all occasions to cover my bald pate!
I’m still feeling good, but I did get remarkably tired Saturday night after Allen’s Eagle Scout Court of Honor. I had to skip out during clean up (lucky me!) and head home for my pajamas. The evening was lovely, though, and I was so proud of both my boys. Allen gave a wonderful speech about his time as a Boy Scout, and Boyce emceed the entire event. AND, I didn’t get teary-eyed once, even when Allen pinned my Eagle mother pin on me and said a few words of thanks directly to me. Here’s a picture of my freshly minted Eagle Scout:
Well, I’ve got a busy day ahead of me with preparations for the next big event, graduation on Wednesday. I can’t promise I’ll remain tearless then.
P.S. No word on my lab work from Thursday. I’m assuming no news is good news, but I’ll be checking in with my chemo nurse today just to make sure. Hang in there white blood cells!
So proud of Boyce and Allen. Two wonderful young men with different strengths and talents, who will go far. Their secret? Loving and supportive parents. Wish there were more out there like you and Paul.
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