Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Progression.....Transformation....Evolution....???


This is a brave post for me.
I'm not sure if it's necessary.
I am coming to terms with some of the things cancer does to a person.
This photo was taken after I had already started loosing my hair, it's pretty thin.

Here I am today.
All summer I wore turbans if anyone was around, even Kev, but finally I got braver and thought 'this is me, take it or leave it'. There are many people who have lost their hair due to chemo treatments. The color in the above photo is my natural color, it used to be darker when I was young, but red hair turns lighter (usually blonder) as a person ages. 
As you can see it is coming back white (hmmm) and I have a naturally forming mohawk (which I will color pink when I am brave enough to go w/o a hat and it's not freezing cold outside). 



Last night at red hats, my silly pose again.

Unfortunately the hair on my legs is coming in faster than anything else....wish my eyelashes would grow that fast. One other gal in our Red Hat group said hers never came back.....how'd she get to be so lucky? She never lost all of her hair either. Sandi must have had different chemo than I did. 
There ya go folks....the whole truth and nothin' but the truth.

It's too da** cold to go out (-1) so I am staying in again today. I did go out for Red Hats last night. We just ate and visited but it was a fun night.....maybe b/c I won 2 prizes??? Actually it is not about the things for me, but the friendships. I still have Christmas decorations to put away....it will get done. I am feeling pretty good and am enjoying retirement and some lazy winter days. I can't wait to get this chapter over with!

Kevin and I are seeing my new surgeon on Friday....come back and see what's happening then.
In the mean time - stay warm!!!

16 comments:

  1. And earings.......my friend got herself a fab pair of diamond studs....they don't have to be real....the bigger and blingier the better. Happy new year and good luck!!

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  2. Dear Linda, Your smile is wonderful.
    I will keep you in my prayers.
    Wishing you all the Blessings for a Happy New Year. xo Catherine

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  3. You look good Linda! Good for you to get out with friends.My husband had chemo and radiation treatments last summer also, he's still having some side effects from it even though it's been 6 months now since his last treatment. Stay warm, it's going to be a cold winter, I hear.

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  4. Linda, You are beautiful in all the photos. Don't you think a smile is what makes our faces. You are in my prayers you brave girl. Yes, please keep us posted. Here's to pink mohawks. xoxo,Susie

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  5. well I think you look beautiful, such a journey you have had, best wishes with the new surgeon,

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  6. Are you done with all your chemo? I heard that you have to lose your hair that is was a sign that it was working - you are beautiful. Glad you are getting out some too. Be yourself.

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  7. You look so cute! I think a pink mohawk would be fun!! Nice to hear that things are going well right now.
    warmly,
    deb

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  8. I think you are just as beautiful with the new "do"! I think it looks great and can't wait to see it pink! Sounds like you are doing well...except fot the freezing cold! Oh my...it's supposed to be in the mid twenties here tonight and I think that is miserable enough! Have a blessed rest of the week and stay warm!

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  9. Praise GOD!!! You look wonderful and I was just thinking about you and wondering how you were doing!!! Love that Red Hat pose! I was going to join a Red Hat group - but somehow never got around to it!
    Hang in there!!! This won't last forever!!!!

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  10. Linda you have such a beautiful spirit! I'm so proud of you for posting these pictures. You are so brave!!! <3

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  11. You are a brave lady. The smile doesn't change though. Love that Red Hat picture! You really have a good photographer! I see that as a profile picture soon! I will be thinking of you tomorrow while you and Kevin are at the consult. Hugs!

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  12. You are a lovely lady with normal hair, without hair or with your new do!

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  13. You are a lovely treasure! Luck and a speedy recovery!

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  14. You are getting hair! I can see the pink Mohawk! That is doable, and whether we go to RH convention or not, we are all going PINK!
    Hugs,
    Deb

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  15. I love the look. I have a friend who did that recently just because she wanted to. I'm all about the pink mohawk! You go girl! I usually do a pink strip in October. You are beautiful! You light up the world with that smile and keep smiling!

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  16. I love the look. I have a friend who did that recently just because she wanted to. I'm all about the pink mohawk! You go girl! I usually do a pink strip in October. You are beautiful! You light up the world with that smile and keep smiling!

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