Today is day 13, and the hair started falling.

They told us that the chemo would cause Mawg's hair to fall out.  We were given a time frame of 7-14 days before we noticed anything.  Today is day 13, and the hair started falling.  We were on the back porch and she just happened to run her fingers through her hair while I was on the phone.  Looking down and finding a handful of hair was not expected.  It hit really hard.  I didn't really have any words at the moment, so I let her have her time.  After a few seconds or more of silence, I gave her my best Jerry wink and assured her that it would be okay.  She did as expected next and called her sister Elaine.  I don't mention her enough, and now is as good a time as any.  Elaine is Mawg's older sister.  She is the twin of Diane, the sister we lost to cancer a few short years ago, and the mother of Chrissy the niece we lost, also to cancer, in 2010.  Elaine is a integral part of team Kick Cancer's Ass around here.  She not only helps with transportation to and from appointments, but she is a huge part of Mawg's emotional support.  Whether it's breakfast at the casino, or dinner at Fergie's the time they spend together is priceless.  Thank you very much Elaine!! 

Now let's get back to the hair.   After calling Elaine and crying with her for a few minutes, she hung up and yelled for our son Art.  He had asked his mom if she would allow him to have the honor of giving her the buzz when it was time.  Well....it was time.  It took her about an hour total to work up the nerve to allow that first pass.  He was as gracious a son as there ever was.  Taking his time to gently take off the hair, and allowing her that time to slowly adjust to the fact it was happening.  I let him do about seventy-five percent of her hair, and then I took over.  I took advantage of the alone time to again let her know how beautiful she is and how much I love her.  I would have to say she took it like a trooper.  Of course there were more tears, and I am sure there are more still to come. 

We finished with the hair cut and I have got to give it her, she wears it well.  We have had a little bit of fun with now that the initial shock of the whole matter has worn off some.  There's the standard "Soitainly"..."Nyuk Nyuk Nyuk" references to Curly of the Three Stooges.  Thankfully she is a HUGE fan and really enjoyed that one.  A few more "slick" and "buzz" comments and the healing and the laughter both took over and let me tell you folks, we are going to be fine!! 

Second round of chemo is Friday next week.  Before too long we will talking about the last round.  It will be but a moment in the grand scheme of things.  I truly believe that time is irrelevant when you are partnered with your forever soul.  All of us have one.  I am fortunate enough to be one of the lucky people who has found mine. 

Thank you all once again for the love, prayers, and words of encouragement.  As always I wish you all much love and peace my friends.