YOU CAN'T POWER THROUGH IT!
now this is a hard lesson for me ... cuz I can POWER THROUGH anything ...
GOOD LESSON
So, I can't believe it's been three weeks and I'm headed back for my second chemo this morning (this was written on Monday & posted on Tuesday, cuz I was having trouble posting the pictures). It was easier in some ways and harder than I expected, in others. Isn't that just about the way LIFE is? The first 10 days were pretty crummy .. and then it was just like I started coming out of a listless fog ... and the last week was GREAT! So, of course, I ran around like a crazy person trying to get all the undone done ... CHRISTMAS is coming, you know!
And ...
Dane & Jenee arrived on Friday morning (sadly Jenee could only stay for a couple of days because of work), Reed, Shanna, Chad & Blake came in the pre-dawn hours of Saturday, and Kendyll, Brad & WESLEY, JACK & AVERY arrived that afternoon. And, BONUS, we have my mom & dad (dad spent a day at Disney with my sis). Plus! Tif, Bryce, Ben & Matt come on Wednesday! Thank heaven for friends with extra beds!
.... so you can imagine my delight at being able to get some long awaited family pictures! Our wonderful friend and photographer, Brit Mann snapped away in a Heaven-sent respite from the rain at South Mission Beach ... I will post pictures & a link to her site soon ... you can find her on facebook as Brit Mann Photography ... do it!
But ... Oh My Goodness ... I got ahead of myself .... hahahahahaha .... I got a HEAD of myself ....
.... yep .... I have quite a lot less hair these days ... it's cool ... no, I mean really cool, like COLD! I did get to make a gradual transition with a fun haircut with FRIENDS ....
now this is a hard lesson for me ... cuz I can POWER THROUGH anything ...
GOOD LESSON
So, I can't believe it's been three weeks and I'm headed back for my second chemo this morning (this was written on Monday & posted on Tuesday, cuz I was having trouble posting the pictures). It was easier in some ways and harder than I expected, in others. Isn't that just about the way LIFE is? The first 10 days were pretty crummy .. and then it was just like I started coming out of a listless fog ... and the last week was GREAT! So, of course, I ran around like a crazy person trying to get all the undone done ... CHRISTMAS is coming, you know!
And ...
Dane & Jenee arrived on Friday morning (sadly Jenee could only stay for a couple of days because of work), Reed, Shanna, Chad & Blake came in the pre-dawn hours of Saturday, and Kendyll, Brad & WESLEY, JACK & AVERY arrived that afternoon. And, BONUS, we have my mom & dad (dad spent a day at Disney with my sis). Plus! Tif, Bryce, Ben & Matt come on Wednesday! Thank heaven for friends with extra beds!
.... so you can imagine my delight at being able to get some long awaited family pictures! Our wonderful friend and photographer, Brit Mann snapped away in a Heaven-sent respite from the rain at South Mission Beach ... I will post pictures & a link to her site soon ... you can find her on facebook as Brit Mann Photography ... do it!
But ... Oh My Goodness ... I got ahead of myself .... hahahahahaha .... I got a HEAD of myself ....
.... yep .... I have quite a lot less hair these days ... it's cool ... no, I mean really cool, like COLD! I did get to make a gradual transition with a fun haircut with FRIENDS ....
(my sweet friend, Suzan Patton, surprised me with a visit!)
And then we got started with the haircut!
And this is me as a shortcut, lovingly & expertly done by awesome Valerie Klein!
So, the reason for the haircut is that with my particular chemo, it is expected that I would start losing hair at approximately day 14 ... and it is amazing how the body works ... because exactly at day 14 I started shedding! heavily!
But, and I hope this is ok, I prayed that I could keep enough hair for our family picture ... day 20! I figured me with short hair looked more natural that me with no hair ... haha ... or a hat or wig or whatever ... and thankfully, my prayer was answered ... very specifically ... because that evening it really started coming out.
Sooooooooooo ....
.... the boys had some fun with the clippers!
(Dane, Reed, Brad, Chad, Blake & Mom)
... and Reed decided to get in on the action too! He's cute no matter what!
Also, last week, to my great surprise, 5 members of the Singles Ward shaved their heads! I would never in a million years ask anyone to do that (Kendyll said, "Mom, I totally love you, but I would never shave my head!") ... but I am so honored by their love and concern! Thank you to all ... shaved or unshaved ... I feel your love and support every day!
my blessings are innumerable ...
I thought, as I sat in my living room
surrounded by a circle of priesthood
Husband
Father
Sons
YOU tell me .... what more can I ask for?
You are so beautiful, Shannon---hair or no hair! What an amazing iinspiration you are. Sending you lots of love and prayers.....
ReplyDeleteLove,
Marcy
Yes, it is most DEFINITELY colder with a shaved head....BUT there are so many cute beanies/hats to make up for it! I think it's rather fun and interesting.
ReplyDeleteHope you're doing well! Always in my thoughts :)
I love you! Reading your post just made my day. If you can have such an amazing attitude and be thankful when you are going thru so much more than I am... I need to get myself in check!
ReplyDeleteAnd you look fantastic with your shaved head! Plus I love that Reed and the 5 other members followed suit to support you. xoxoxo