New Life - Saturday, December 26, 2009

I am finally seeing some signs of regeneration. While in Rome, the rest of my eyelashes fell out, except for three on my right eyelid. It was really disheartening because it now necessitates the use of eyeliner above my eyes, something I never had to do before. I finally understand why the oncologist said he could not guarantee my eyelashes would remain intact, even if I still had them after four chemo treatments. On the bright side, however, new eyelashes have formed and are now about half grown. My hair, the new growth, is at this point about a half inch long all over my head. I was hoping to wear it "spiked" for Christmas, somewhat like a punk rocker, but it is still too short. So I guess I will have to wait, at least another month or two before I stop using "Abby", the wig. I told my chiropractor I was planning to ditch her in the river. Seriously though, I actually plan to donate her to the Bryn Mawr Hospital free wig program. Although, I wonder if Mark Stayton, the Sales Manager, might be interested in using her for awhile. She could keep his head warm during this cold weather. :) :) :) :) :)