AT LAST...MY BUZZ PARTY!

As I mentioned in an earlier post, the clumps of hair were starting to come out a lot. So on Monday, February 11th, I told Curt that tonight was the night.

As I thought more about cutting my hair, I realized how important it would be for me to not only have my hubby, little boys, and niece Ashlie there with me, but to have some of my best girlfriends there, too. It was tough to narrow it down because I feel like I have so many friends out here, but these 5 girls are who I've been relying on alot for laughs, moral support, play dates, etc. We ALWAYS have a great time when we're together and they keep me laughing SO HARD! Now this isn't to downplay or ignore the fact that I do have some of my best friends who weren't able to participate because of the states in between us, but I do wish they could have been with me, too.

I called Curt later that morning to see if it would be ok with him...to invite my friends. He, of course, said it was up to me. So even though it was Family Home Evening that night, all 5 of my girls showed up for moral support... and some good laughs, as always!

One of the highlights of the evening, was Candice and Erica showing up with their "bald" heads! I still crack up when I think about that! They wanted to show their support and I'm glad they know me well enough to know that I wouldn't take offense to something like that! You guys ROCK! It was such a fun night that totally turned into a party! I only wished I had prepared appetizers and some Dr. Pepper.

It was good for my boys to watch and help in this. Luke was the one who was having the hardest time, I think. He kept getting right in my face...nose to nose...to make sure I was doing ok. I kept telling him "I'm ok. I promise. It will grow back when I'm all done with my medicine." By the look on his face in one of the photos, you can tell he wasn't totally convinced. He was so sweet though and got out the broom and dust pan to help clean up. I love that kid!!

I was so grateful to have my family and some of my closest friends there with me during what could have been a very traumatic time for me. It was/is strange to stare at my bald head in the mirror, but I'm ok with it. No tears have been shed, yet. And I'm not in denial...I just don't think I need to waste my engery crying or being sad about being hairless. I always try to remind myself that things could be much worse, and that I had better count my blessings.

So...a big THANK YOU goes out to my sweet hubby Curt, my handsome little momma's boys Luke, Ty, and Jake, my niece Ashlie (who I know had a difficult time watching...remembering her mom going through this same thing only a few years ago.), and to my 5 girls: Monda, Candice, Erica, Trisha, and Melissa. I LOVE YOU ALL more than you know.