We hit another side effect. Hair loss. We knew it was coming because all 5 kinds of chemo Jeff took listed that as a side effect. It was just a different experience than what we thought. It didn't fall out slowly or gradually. It came out in giant clumps. We were surprised because we didn't even think Jeff had that much hair. It started Thursday afternoon but we didn't have time to do anything. We were on the way to Luke's football game so Jeff just put on a cap and we went. Jeff got to go to the game!!! Yesterday we had the big debate over whether to shave it or leave it. Shaving your head can make you feel a little vulnerable, to say the least. But after walking around for a day looking like Pigpen from Peanuts in a haze of flying, shedding hair, Jeff sat on the porch and I shaved his head. And now he looks like Matt Lauer. That's not a bad look at all!!! My brother, George and my brother in law, Sean are going to shave their heads tonight in solidarity to Jeff. How cool is that? Luke is still thinking about it and Jake coincidentally got a buzz yesterday for school. We read an article about a wife who shaved her head with her husband, who was going thru chemo. Jeff and I had a little chuckle over that because we both know I would NEVER shave my head. I love him and all, but I am not that kind of girl. Again, I know that's not very flattering of myself but I'm putting the truth right out there.
We are looking forward to tomorrow. Lots of family time before the start of school and the start of chemo. How special they start on the same day. Very convienent! Like I said before, faith, love, grace and determination will get us through. We're ready. Here we go again!
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