Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Possible Hair Styles

Hi Friends,
Contributors have begun to suggest possible hair styles for me. Thanks to Patty for sending this first option. I promise to take it seriously if I come back as a blond.
This morning I woke up for the first time since the beginning of August light and optimistic. Then I moved my arms and sat up felt the pain as a result of the surgery. It is now the hardest pain thus far for sure, but I'm just assuming it's all part of the recovery. I have a whole new appreciation for what lymph nodes do.
A reminder to love your lymph nodes.
Yesterday, Catherine had a scratchy throat and was tired, and today it has turned into a real cold (or flu). Her energy is zapped (this makes me think it's a flu) and she's feeling pretty crappy.
In good news, I have new eyelashes. Yes, eyelashes! Last night, while getting ready for bed I looked in the mirror and--gasp--I had four lines of veeeery short little lashes coming out (they look extremely tenuous, probably wanting to make sure there's no more chemo coming their way). It was great that they began budding on exactly the same day I found out that, without any doubt, I would not be getting any more chemo (always a possibility until you know the results of the pathology report). I got an eyelash curler a few weeks ago so I can train them to come in properly. It will probably take a few weeks before I need it, but I have it at the ready.
Much love,
Kip

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