New Year, New Do, New You

Jan 28

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The me I once knew is so 2024!! It's in the past and now I must learn to embrace the new me in 2025.

I decided to start the new year with a haircut! My hair held on, I never went bald, and I'm incredibly grateful for using cold capping. It preserved my hair follicles, and although I lost quite a bit, my hair started growing back before I completed chemo. In my mind, I felt like I was beginning to resemble a porcupine. I spent time trying to smooth down the new growth to blend with what I already had. So, I took the plunge and went short with all my new growth. Was it difficult? Absolutely! Do I still catch myself doing a double take in the mirror? Definitely, but I did it on my own terms when I was ready. New year, new me, embracing all the changes one step at a time.

Sporting the new "hair do" at "Girls Night"

As I contemplate the upcoming surgery, my emotions are in turmoil. Fear, uncertainty, wondering if the "C" is gone, and so on. I can't pretend I'm not scared, because I am. I'm human, a mother, and a wife. I might not see myself the same way afterward, but I hope this will pass. This is what I need to do to stay healthy for my children, and I'm prepared to move forward and put it behind me.

Surgery

The surgery is set for tomorrow, though the time is yet to be determined. Because of the spread of Covid, flu, and other illnesses, the facility allows only two caregivers to accompany me. Austin and my mom will be there, and they intend to share updates after the surgery is finished.

Prayer Request

I ask that you please keep me in your prayers tomorrow as I go in for surgery. Pray for our travel mercies to Greenville. Pray for the doctors to have a clear mind and can be focused so the procedure can go smoothly with no hiccups. Pray that the best nurses and caregivers get put in my path to ease my nerves prior to the procedure and afterwards. Pray that my pain can be managed easily while at the facility and home recovering. Pray for my family in the weeks ahead. Their normal routine is going to be interrupted and different and that they can adjust until I can be back to driving and normal. Pray that my husband will have patience as he carries a large load while I'm healing. Lastly, pray for my emotional well being, that I can find that inner strength to be BIGGER THAN THE STORM!!!