I went to church for the first time as a bald person. I tried on many different sweaters/tops/hats before settling on one. It was a little nerve-wracking. I ended up wearing the scarf that Corrine gave me, it is bright and cheerful, which is what I needed today. Someone asked me how I tied it . . . "like a pirate, that's the only way I know how!" For some reason, I find I'm much more comfortable in my ball caps when I go out in public. I guess that's because that is what I would do normally. But I figured that wasn't the best choice for church. : ) It was the first time many people had seen me with no hair, so I got lots of hugs and encouragement today. I've played a little bit with the wigs that have been given to me, but I need more practice (or confidence?). I think when it warms up and I'm feeling sassy, I'll go out in public "shiny". But not for a few more weeks, it's amazing how much heat you lose through your head!
We just had a sister move in to our ward that is going through the exact same thing I am. Her surgery was one week after mine, she got her port one week after me, and her first chemo treatment was 5 days after mine. She came to church today with her hair cropped short and wearing a nice blue hat. She took it off for a few minutes and she had zig-zagged lines on the back of her head. I thought that was awesome!!! Why not? It will all fall out soon anyway. Everyone keep Regena in your prayers as well.
I am a little uptight about my treatment tomorrow because I know what the next 4-5 days will be like. Ugh.
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Kim, it's not by chance Regena has moved into your ward. Heavenly Father knows it will be a blessing for both of you to have someone that is experiencing the same thing at the same time. Now we will pray for Kim and Regena. And keep telling yourself after each treatment, ONE MORE DOWN!
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