They Say "Bald is Beautiful"...

Well, it's done. It's so done, it's hard for me to look in the mirror right now. What was I smokin' last night? Just kidding for all of you who don't know my humor....I don't smoke!! Matter of fact, it's disgusting to me. So with that being said, I'll continue. It had to get done, my hair was falling out by the handfuls and it was just a matter of doing it then, or probably today. Let me take you back...

I was talking on the phone with Luanne around 5:15 and telling her that one of these days soon I was going to have to shave it. She tells me that when it's time, to give her a call, that she wants to know. At about 8:45 I call her back to tell her that we're getting ready for the buzz. I don't think she expected to hear from me so soon, at least not a couple hours later. At 9:00 or so, John has me sitting on a chair in the kitchen and he starts to cut off the big pieces with scissors. I started to bawl at this point, sobbing into the arms of my son, Johnny. This picture was so backwards, yet so beautiful at the same time. I've always been the one holding him while he's cried, and here he was holding me. My little boy has grown up to be quite the young man and I'm so proud of him. He kept telling me that "It's just hair mom, it'll be okay. Don't cry, it's gonna grow back! Remember what Luanne said, that at least we know the chemo is working!" Then, as usual, Johnny got me laughing so hard it was difficult for John to continue because my head was shaking. John went on to use the electric razor (but OUCH! I think it needed something, cuz it hurt like hell). He then switched over to Johnny's small electric razor, but it needed charging after a few minutes. I was a mess at this point and there was no going back. John tried to use his straight razor, but the pieces were too long. Although it was falling out, remember, I had a TON of hair. Very thick hair. So, after about 1 1/2 hours, and 3 showers later, I was done. Man is my head HELLA white and shiny. No, I'm not excited about showing anybody soon, but it's reality. Hats are slippery, so I'm going to have to get liners and such, but "it is, what it is" and we go forth. By the way, Jordan was at a sleeper over this entire time and we've had our "moment" since then. She's doing well.

Today I am GRATEFUL for my loving husband John. John is such a trooper and my biggest supporter ever. I love John so much!! The other day I mentioned renewing our vows and he got very excited to do so. So who knows...you may be invited to another wedding this coming year :)

I'm also very GRATEFUL for my two children. We've done one hell of a job raising them, I must say. Johnny has turned out to be the best 16 year old a mother could ask for. He's absolutely the sweetest, most loving kid who would do anything for his family. He's super smart, funny, and quite the good looking boy (okay, I'm slightly biased). And Jordan, what can I say? She's so beautiful, from the inside out. She's VERY intelligent, has a unique sense of humor and I couldn't be prouder of what an awesome young lady she's turning out to be. At 12 years old, she already has it more together than a lot of adults I know.

Peace to you all ♥ Genie