amazing.
it's been 6 months since i got my diagnosis.
so much has happened in the last 6 months i can't even really process it. and so many new things will happen in the coming 6 months...and i really can't process all of that stuff either.
but.
important time to remember to do your monthly breast exams, right?
and i know that many of you have been asking about my hair. so. my plan is to take regular pictures and post them on the blog. that is...once i get comfortable with the idea of my pale, whiffle-head put up on the internet. i never lost all of my hair. never a totally bald head. and now it's a patchy, 1 cm whiffle...and the hair is very, very, very pale - almost white. cute, right? so...maybe once it grows a little bit more and i'm a little more comfortable with it, i'll share the pics. something for you all to look forward to. :)
This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
As an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they're a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice,
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whoever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
-Mewlana Jalaluddin Rumi 1207-1273, written in 1230
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5 comments:
Oh, Meghan,how wonderful to see your words on my screen this morning. Congratulations, survivor! And with your smiling face, no one will notice the hair. Well, maybe a glance at a 1 cm white wiffle - but just a tiny glance......:-)Love your attitude!
I happen to be a huge fan of strong, beautiful women with whiffles. Here are a couple wondeful examples:
http://www.imheavyduty.com/wp/wp-content/images/music/OconnorSineadMandinka.jpg
http://cdn.channel.aol.com/amgmusic/artists/pic200/editorOverwrite/200_40856e21-0006f-06125-400cbb49
Whiffle on, man!
Hey!
Thank you so much for the kind words and the Christmas Card. What is a better email to email you at? Mine is chucklynel@hotmail.com. I heard you are moving or have moved and would like to keep in contact...good to hear you are feeling better!! ~Lynel
Thinking of you. Hope all is well.
Linda
Another sparkling winter day with thoughts of you.
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