Hairy Issues

You guessed it--I don't have hair anymore. When I read in my Bible that God has the hairs on my head numbered, I had to smile. I know that God doesn't need a guage to keep track--but it helped me to picture this room full of gauges called the the Hair Count Room. The day I lost my hair, there must have been a loud whir at my gauge as it whirled wildly back to zero. I know in the grand scheme of things, hair is not life-giving or life sustaining, but it is nice to know that God cares about things like that.

My Dad made a brief visit recently. As he stroked his bald pate, he said very sympathetically, "At least yours will grow back?"

Hair has been a big issue for me. I started getting gray very young. For all you "hair enhanceres"--I feel your pain:). I have been there--done that. I finally decided to give up the fight and let nature take its shocking course. I have finally gotten to the point that gray is okay.

The question is now, what color wig should I get? Or should I even get a wig? Someone suggested I get a red one to match Maria's hair. I believe that would make me smile as I look in the mirror. I am just not sure what to do... Your suggestions please...

They say that when the hair grows back, it often changes texture and even color. Wouldn't that be a riot! I would love to get my dark brown hair back. But if I don't--gray is okay. Afterall, it is definitely better then no hair at all.

It is easier to stay upbeat when you feel great! The last couple of days have been kind of rough. I continue to need your prayers so I can stay focused on God and his abundant grace rather then the temporary discomforts of fighting cancer with chemo.

Let's Dish

I had a great day yesterday! Several of our friends went together and bought us a bunch of 12 meals (I split the recipes in half, since they were made for six people) at a place called Let's Dish. My friend, Vonnie, and I went together. She was dishing too. The large room you walk into exudes energy. The vibrant lime green and orange walls along with the green aprons and polka dot kerchiefs adorning most people's heads made you want to get right to work. The upbeat music put you into motion too.

There are about twelve work stations set up with a recipe and ingredients for the dish on each work station. You combine the ingredients, and package them in freezer bags. They provide labels with how to prepare them when you get them out of your freezer. They also had a snack bar with drinks and some samples of the desserts they sell. Two hours later I walked out with 24 meals for my freezer, and Vonnie had twelve meals (she has a bigger family). I can't wait to try some of them. They look delicious. We had a great time--definitely a "confetti moment!", as I and some of my friends refer to such occasions. For more details, check out letsdish.com.

Thank you, Dave, Vonnie, Myrna, Merry, Nate, Anne, & Alfy. We are humbled by your generosity.

Another Week

This past week was the first official week of summer vacation. Monday was Award's Day and the school picnic. So my official duties with a deadline at school are over. I need to finish the permanent records, clean out my desk, and place the orders for the beginning on next year. Then I will be all done. I decided to take the rest of the week off.

Friday night we went to Warrenton to take family pictures before I lose my hair. Tom and Elsie were our photographers. It was great fun. Warrenton is lovely little town. It reminds us a lot of Brevard--the town we are moving close to in NC.

Two thoughts on the cancer journey--If I don't have any hair, I guess I won't have any bad hair days:) The next is a lot more profound. I was talking to my father-in-law on the phone last night. I told him about a conversation I was having with God. I told the Lord that He will have to get us through this one day at a time, because I don't know how else we will manage. He told me, "That is the only way anyone gets through life, because that is all we have--just one day at a time. Most people just don't realize it."

Have a lovely week!!