Head Shaving-Who needs hair anyway?!

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Taking Control

I think that most people believe that if they don't have control of anything else, alteast they have control over their minds and bodies. But what happens when your body gets invaded by something you can't see or in some cases, even feel? I have been pondering this question lately. And I think that the only answer is; you just have to take as much control back as you can! And that is my moms plan. As much as this disease will beat her up and mess with her mind, she is making the conscious choice be a survivor. Don't get me wrong, there are rough days. Even painful days. But tonight, November 10th, was one of those take control nights that I saw bring some energy and laughter into my moms world. Even if it was only for a couple hours. Because tonight, she CHOSE to embrace the baldness that comes with the poison that is called Chemo Therapy. Tonight, we did something we never thought we would ever do. . .we shaved my moms head! It was seriously, one of the craziest, coolest things I have been part of in in awhile. Not only did I get to participate, but all the grandkids got a crack and using the electric clippers on grandmas head. There were shocked expressions, silly jokes, lots of laughter and even a few tears shed by the time we were done. And two other brave souls got in on the act and decided to join my mom in her baldness, my dad and my cute little 4 yr old nephew. I know that watching my dad subject himself to the clippers, made my moms day! Well, because my mom is such a good sport, she allowed me to take tons of pics of this big event. I want to invite you to check them out on the picture by clicking on the picture under the heading "Head Shaving-Who needs hair anyway?". Show your support and give her a thumbs up on her new-due or lack there of, I should say. :)

Other News

To recap on my moms cancer care, no decision has been made about the drug she is allergic too yet. She was given a medication, that is very similar to the one she is allergic to, in pill form. Unfortunately, she had the same issues as with the other. But she has two other drugs on board and for now, the plan is to continue getting those drugs every 21 days for 3 rounds, have the surgery and then do three more rounds of the chemo. We are unsure if her not being able to have the 3rd drug will set back her surgery or worse. So, we will just have to wait and see. Keep those prayers going. We appreciate them very much.