I think that because I had to have a sense of humor about my hair, weird "hair things" really crack me up. I'll share a few, and if you're lucky, you'll get the same great laugh over it that I have.
A few weeks ago, I was talking with a woman at the women's retreat. She asked me if I had a sister at church. I was wondering who she thought looks like me; perhaps it was Courtney or Melissa because I've heard that. (I think it's the smiles.) She went on to say that there was a woman who led Bible study that she went to a few times that she thought was my sister. I CRACKED up - not at her but in amazement at the connection she made from years before. "That was me!" I said. She hadn't known that I'd gone through cancer and chemo, so the difference in hair color and style made her not realize I was the same person. This still makes me chuckle.
The second thing is what my friend's daughter said to her Nana. Samantha is Lyndsey's age and told her Nana that I had a "chemo haircut" and that it still looked pretty. That is so incredibly sweet, and the part about a chemo haircut makes me laugh and laugh.
Laughter is good for the soul.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Kids Update
Ethan started walking full-time a few weeks ago. I love watching him toddle around. As Jason predicted, he's quiet about his mischief and fast. I've lost track of him a few times but am getting much better at staying ahead of him. He's also started signing "all done" with regards to his food being gone, not him being finished eating. He loves to eat! He also loves to give me and Bob kisses. Out of the blue, he will come toddling over to me with his lower lip slightly protruding and humming "mmmmmm". It means he wants a kiss. Ohhhh! What a treasure! I'll be sad when he grows out of it.
Lyndsey is very good at painting fingernails. Auntie Beth and I were amazed. Hopefully, she won't decide to do it independently, which is why the polish is stored in my bathroom. She's also doing much better with not trying to physically make Ethan do what she wants him to do. I'm am so proud of her better self-control and greater demonstrations of respect. She was very concerned that when Papa John came to stay that he remember Cricket (his dog's) bed...always the nurturer.
Anderson has graduated kindergarten!!! It was a fun day, although Anderson didn't like wearing a tie. He is doing a great job reading, and today, I even found him independently reading his kids' Bible. This is a big step from reading to us or reading signs/food labels. The last day of school, he got a nice black eye. He and a friend collided, but he said it didn't hurt too badly. It sure looks like it did!
Lyndsey is very good at painting fingernails. Auntie Beth and I were amazed. Hopefully, she won't decide to do it independently, which is why the polish is stored in my bathroom. She's also doing much better with not trying to physically make Ethan do what she wants him to do. I'm am so proud of her better self-control and greater demonstrations of respect. She was very concerned that when Papa John came to stay that he remember Cricket (his dog's) bed...always the nurturer.
Anderson has graduated kindergarten!!! It was a fun day, although Anderson didn't like wearing a tie. He is doing a great job reading, and today, I even found him independently reading his kids' Bible. This is a big step from reading to us or reading signs/food labels. The last day of school, he got a nice black eye. He and a friend collided, but he said it didn't hurt too badly. It sure looks like it did!
Fitness update
Oh, I am so behind in blogging! So, I'll try to be concise.
I had my chest/pelvis CAT scan, and it was clean. Woohoo! I wasn't really nervous about it, but there have been verses about trusting God and songs and such that made me wonder if God was preparing me for another battle. This made me wonder if this CAT scan would reveal something unexpected. It did not. Thank You, God.
My hair is growing back in dark and curly. It's absolutely crazy to be fighting the puffball. However, I am enjoying the new hair style, as much as can be expected. Bob wants it long again. My thought is that I'll take it 1 hairstyle at a time; we'll see what happens. I am still determined to enjoy the variety. I've noticed some grays coming in but am constantly remembering what I said before - gray hair is better than no hair. 8) Also, I was driving the Mazda yesterday and as the sun was shining through the sunroof, I noticed that I have red hairs growing in too! Just like Lyndsey's. It was really nice to see this in that to me it means I'm bouncing back to me. (This dark hair is just so foreign to me, and I had blond and red highlights before.)
I'm having to watch what I'm eating again. Bummer! I'm up to 122 pounds, which is fine, but I'm noticing that it's not all muscle. When you factor in the muscle that I will be continually building as my butt, leg, hip muscles are developed, that would put me heavier than I want to be (and who wants belly flab!). So, I'm trying to be more mindful, I've made it to the gym a number of times (which feels really good!) and plan to become more consistent, and this too is a lot more like "normal" to me.
The back of my leg is really "zingy" now. The nerves are regenerating, but this means that shaving is torture! It's like getting constant electrical shocks all down the back of my leg! Sometimes, I get zinged when nothing is touching it. This is progress from numbness. 8)
I finish my physical therapy next week, and the rest is in my hands. Willem says it will take at least a year to get both sides symmetric in look and strength. Now for the discipline to keep up with my exercises! I think I'm going to set a high goal and then bribe myself with a professional massage when I attain it. That should work!
When I had my last CAT scan, I had to have contrast through an IV. It was a very different experience having it taken out because I now have arm hairs. Youch!! Tearing off the tape that keeps the IV securely in 1 place really stung! I hadn't thought about that one!
I had my chest/pelvis CAT scan, and it was clean. Woohoo! I wasn't really nervous about it, but there have been verses about trusting God and songs and such that made me wonder if God was preparing me for another battle. This made me wonder if this CAT scan would reveal something unexpected. It did not. Thank You, God.
My hair is growing back in dark and curly. It's absolutely crazy to be fighting the puffball. However, I am enjoying the new hair style, as much as can be expected. Bob wants it long again. My thought is that I'll take it 1 hairstyle at a time; we'll see what happens. I am still determined to enjoy the variety. I've noticed some grays coming in but am constantly remembering what I said before - gray hair is better than no hair. 8) Also, I was driving the Mazda yesterday and as the sun was shining through the sunroof, I noticed that I have red hairs growing in too! Just like Lyndsey's. It was really nice to see this in that to me it means I'm bouncing back to me. (This dark hair is just so foreign to me, and I had blond and red highlights before.)
I'm having to watch what I'm eating again. Bummer! I'm up to 122 pounds, which is fine, but I'm noticing that it's not all muscle. When you factor in the muscle that I will be continually building as my butt, leg, hip muscles are developed, that would put me heavier than I want to be (and who wants belly flab!). So, I'm trying to be more mindful, I've made it to the gym a number of times (which feels really good!) and plan to become more consistent, and this too is a lot more like "normal" to me.
The back of my leg is really "zingy" now. The nerves are regenerating, but this means that shaving is torture! It's like getting constant electrical shocks all down the back of my leg! Sometimes, I get zinged when nothing is touching it. This is progress from numbness. 8)
I finish my physical therapy next week, and the rest is in my hands. Willem says it will take at least a year to get both sides symmetric in look and strength. Now for the discipline to keep up with my exercises! I think I'm going to set a high goal and then bribe myself with a professional massage when I attain it. That should work!
When I had my last CAT scan, I had to have contrast through an IV. It was a very different experience having it taken out because I now have arm hairs. Youch!! Tearing off the tape that keeps the IV securely in 1 place really stung! I hadn't thought about that one!
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