Abby, the wig, was given a new home today. I had to drive a family member to Bryn Mawr Hospital this morning for a short medical procedure. Since I was in that area, I brought Abby, all her paraphernalia, and my chemo scarves along to donate to Bryn Mawr’s free wig program. Some of the scarves I had never worn, but they can now benefit another woman in need. However, giving Abby away was not as easy as I thought it would be. During my relative’s procedure, I made my way over to the Clothier Building. (It took questioning five different staff members to determine the location.) Then I walked the entire length of the first floor including the dialysis unit. When I could not find the office for the wig program, I went upstairs and walked through the halls of the respiratory program, then through the audit area, then back downstairs again. After one more trip to the dialysis unit a nurse helped me locate the correct room only to find it locked. At that point, it was time to return to check on my relative’s progress. Thankfully, a hospital volunteer called the extension for the wig program, and one of the staff came over to the short procedure unit to pick-up Abby.
As unusual as it sounds, it felt a little strange re-entering my apartment and seeing the place where I used to store Abby now empty. On many occasions, my sister reminded me to be grateful for having a wig that looked so natural. Although I was thankful for Abby’s services, I must admit that I resented having to wear her. I am also extremely glad to have my own hair back even if it is somewhat unruly due to the "chemo curl". Well, Abby, thank you, so long, and I hope you can assist another woman during her time of crisis.
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