I've had long hair since I was 9 years old. I decided that as long as I'm losing all my hair, it will be on my terms. And when will I ever have another chance to see how I look with a crazy haircut? Its now or never, so I went for it - a mohawk.
My husband, Greg, was holding my hand the whole time. I will never say it was easy, but he made it bearable. Many thanks to my friends, Judy and Liz, too. Liz breezed into the salon minutes before my appointment with a gift from both of them which included a bottle of wine, beautiful scarves, a "hat", and a poster-board collage of different mohawk styles I could choose from. I had been so wrapped up in the thought of having short/no hair, that I hadn't thought about how I wanted it to look with a mohawk. I used a combination of the pictures in the collage for my new hair, and it didn't turn out that bad. Thanks again, guys.
The moment I felt the last of my hair being cut off was heart breaking. But, with the constant reassurances from Greg, and the kindness of friends and family, I made it through. Now I just enjoy the fact that I have short hair - it's much easier to deal with.
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I am sending all healthy, positive vibes your way (wouldn't want to waste them on the twerps I'm surrounded by). You're beautiful and I love you! If you want, I'll shave Parker's head and send you her blonde curls (I'd send you mine but between Greg and I, I doubt we'd be able to come up with a full head of hair :) Let's do this thing. XOXO Mish
Hey, Jen! Your hair looks amazing! We are sending lots of love and good thoughts your way today as you enter the hospital. I know it will be tough, but you are one strong woman. We love you. Take care! Love, Gretchen and kids
Jen, You KNOW I'm in your corner!!! Your dad sent me this blog to follow your progress. Being cousins and both having MS you know you have someone to share your feeling with who actually knows what feeling like crap is!! Getting this blog site and seeing that your are doing the chemo thing, I have to tell you I have been growing my hair to donate to Locks of Love. It's coming off next week. Wish I could designate who it goes to!!! I ask about how you're doing when I talk to your dad. You know I love you and stay strong. You have the survival genes in you .... just like me!!! Your cuz ... Nanc xoxo
hey jenette,
i wouldn't expect you to quietly let your hair go. i think the mohawk is killer, and you look fabulous.
i'm sorry you have to deal with all this shit. i'm sending all my positive, healthy energy your way.
xoxoxo
wendy
Hang in there the next couple of days. The "Mohawk Solution" - punk rock rules as do u. Kinda sorta know about the hair thing, losing mine due to good ole' old age. We are thinking of you here in Clintonville.
Andy
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