so.
here are two pictures.
one sans wig - 11 weeks post chemo...4 weeks of hair growth...
can you make out the mohawk?
and one with the new wig. unlike the long blond one, it's a full wig...
but still, without a hat, makes me feel newscastery.
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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4 comments:
MEGHAN!!!!!
Hear me now!!!
You are stupendously gorgeous with the short hair. It looks like you meant to do it.(Take a page from our late cat "Mary" who had that angle down pat).
If anyone asks, tell them you cut your hair in honor of a dear friend who went through chemo (you don't have to say who) and you can hold your beautiful head up high knowing you truly look hip, sleek and sophisticated.
I can't stress enough how great it looks. The epitome of the bold and the beautiful!
Behold the you who has come through this and know that you have everything you need (and could ever want) to shepherd you through to a new and hip place to live, good health (now), great education and experience to land a happenin' job and a fantastic set of friends and family (if I do say so myself :->).
The hard part now will be getting used to being a survivor rather than a victim! What a cool thing to have to struggle to be!
Much much love and continued admiration -
J
Seriously man. I just looked at the photos again. Ditch the wig. You're gorgeous and it makes sense.
IMHO
J
Meghan, throw the wig away. You are so beautiful au natural!!!
I'm with Julie and Linda...off with the wig. I think Julie's suggestion to say it's in honor of a friend is a great way to put your toe in the water. I can't really see the mohawk part, but seem to see the lovely strawberry part from y'ore. You look GOOOD...and READY!
Love,
Susan
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