~And It's Off!~

Maybe some of you are wondering how the shaving off of my hair went...or how emotional I was while it was happening....

Friday morning as I showered, hands full of hair came out. I cried. I talked to God about it. I wiped my face with my hands and went on. Later that day I had an appointment set to get my hair shaved off.

I carefully towel dried my hair. As I blew it dry, I watched it whoosh off my head and onto the floor. I watched a cyclone of blond hair swirl around on the floor and swept it up after the drying was finished. I had bald patches...not a real pretty sight. I was glad I had an appointment set for later.

I stayed home until I was ready to venture out for the shaving. My sweet beautician/friend was waiting for me as I walked through the door of the salon. I sat in the chair as she asked if I wanted it shaved like I had it in the past. I did. so she put the cape around me and began. 

We chatted happily about this and that. I told her I had cried in the shower and was now ready to lose it. She told me she cried about it earlier in the morning. She is a tender heart. It didn't take long for my hair to be shaved off.

She sort of watered as we talked when everything was finished. I showed her a couple of wigs I had....two totally different styles and colors. Then I put on one of my new hats and covered my baldness. That was that. My hair was gone.

My hair is gone indefinitely this time. I could tell people were praying for me to deal with this. I honestly was fine with it all. I was fine not having to style it anymore. I was fine knowing that I will be donning caps and wigs indefinitely. I was actually smiling most of the rest of the day. I had and have a peace about my hair loss.

My husband, son, and I went out for dinner with my husband's brother and our sister-in-law that night. We went to a place that was pretty loaded with people...and you know what? I got no sympathy looks! I LOVED that! I remember looks of pity I had gotten when I had breast cancer. I loved that I got no pitiful looks this time! I am living LIFE not cancer! I smiled inside as we were there because I was treated and looked at like a normal person! 

Yes, my hair is gone. I may have moments where I miss it or get sad. But I am honestly okay with it. My time getting ready has been cut by 15 minutes and I like that. 

I have a variety of wigs, caps, and hats. I will simply enjoy my "no fuss" hair now. I appreciate and am thankful for those of you who prayed for me regarding my hair loss...and those of you who continue to pray for me! Thank you!