On January 1st, I wrote that while Lily was losing her hair quickly, it wasn’t immediately noticeable to anyone unless they looked closely. That is no longer true. In just two days she went from having very very thin hair to having big bald patches. Without a hat or a wig, anyone just glancing at her on January 3rd would know that she is quickly balding. I haven’t seen her in two days, and I’m sure it is even more evident now.
She has two new wigs that she REALLY wanted, but she seems to prefer wearing a hat. I think the wigs were more for emotional security. She knows they are there if she needs them. Hats are more comfortable. I’ll be happy for her when she reaches the point of being proud of her bald head - and if anyone has a problem with it, then it’s THEIR problem and not hers.
Cancer is WRONG, and especially childhood cancer.
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January 5th, 2009 at 2:18 pm
We as a society place too much attention on “looks” (good example was yesterday when I(at age 86) remarked about not having time to fix my hair before photo’s) Lily is a very bright sensitive child. I am sure, people wiser that I, will help all those around Lily to convinve her just how beautiful and wonderfully special she really is and will remain beautiful and special every step of this treatment.
January 5th, 2009 at 3:11 pm
Since reading about Lily, news about Leukemia just pops out. Wonder if you had seen this.
http://medicalcenter.osu.edu/viewer/Pages/index.aspx?NewsID=4488
January 5th, 2009 at 5:26 pm
I’ve always believed in B-i-B!! Two of the dearest people on Earth to me - and two whom I see as terrifically handsome are bald! Lily is a beautiful little girl - hair or no hair. I remember noticing once at a family gathering that Morgan’s hair is unusually and beautifully thick and luxuriant - and she was bald with chemotherapy as a child! So apparently the hair comes back beautifully.
January 5th, 2009 at 11:29 pm
Cancer is wrong. That’s definitely true.
January 9th, 2009 at 4:18 am
I read about this lady who had Cancer and while losing hair began pulling her moral down, her entire family of her husband and two sons supported her by shaving off their heads too. More than anything else, that emotional support put her on the recovery track much earlier than other patients.
January 10th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
January 11th, 2009 at 10:36 am
I found you via the Weblog Awards and you have my vote. But more importantly, I am casting a prayer for Lily. What a beautiful and special little girl. By the way, Lily - I love your pink hat!
Susan
http://www.raisin-toast.com
January 16th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Praying for your sweet little granddaughter.