We had an appointment for this weekend for Emily to come home and have her head shaved. She called Tues. night and said her hair was falling out fast and furious, and didn't think she could wait. So our dear friend Sarah arranged for her to come to her house on Wed. night. Emily rode BOB (big orange bus) into town Wed. evening, and once again the whole family was there to support her! We all trouped to Sarah's house, and made an event of it.
Sarah was great! She cut her shoulder length hair short first, and then really short( we had a glimpse of what she will look like when it starts growing back, and she is adorable!) It helps to be 20 and beautiful to begin with! Then Sarah gave her a mohawk! We have a picture with it and Emily's huge grin! Emily is our hero! She has faced each new challenge with courage, humor and an incredible spirit! Now she is bald and beautiful. There were no tears or depression. We all feel like this is one more step to getting healthy. She wore a wig home, and I picked up 2 more wigs today thanks to Bobbie!(another friend who has helped us more than we can say!).
Emily went back to school on BOB this morning, and called me this afternoon to report her first day with a wig was successful. She says it feels weird both physically and emotionally to have no hair, but she thinks it will not be nearly as bad as she expected. Those who have already gone through similar experiences have shared pearls of wisdom (Cole, Jill, Cindy, Nancy,Barbara), and are helping us get through it. Once again, I really feel without your thoughts and prayers, Emily would not have had the strength to face this with such dignity and grace. So we thank you and God bless!
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I can't wait to see her cute little head. I'm with you, Emily is beautiful and I love her spirit and personality. She totally rocks!
ReplyDeleteEmily is amazing. We are so proud of her and you as well; she gets her fighting spirit and postive outlook from you. I can't wait to see her, and I need to warn her that Aunt Pam is going to want to rub her head. Vickie
ReplyDeleteEmily is such a beautiful girl with or without hair and has such a beautiful spirit!! Much love to you all!
ReplyDeleteI can't add anymore because everyone has said it beautifully...I am in awe of Emily and she inspires me after every blog I read...of course, she had some pretty terrific parents so I am not surprised. Go, Emily go...you are simply amazing, girl!
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Emily.....you ARE gorgeous. Enjoy all the new styles you get to pull off while the rest of us walk around with frizzy curls that we can't control! Thinking of you often ! You've made it over the hurdle - there's nothing you cannot do ! You are so brave and courageous - continuing to go to school and take treatments at the same time - you will have this behind you in no time at all. You are a true hero ! Jill
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