I got word early this morning that one of my cancer sisters as hospitalized and in a lot of pain. I stopped by to take her flowers and was astonished at her suffering. That intense suffering is always overwhelming even for us that have traveled in that dark valley. But what was so difficult for me to understand...was amidst that agony she was trying diligently to wear her wig....Of course it was too far forward and in her eyes. I remember that discomfort. I tried the wig thing until...one day I realized I was enduring the constant discomfort...along with chemo pain...so others could be comfortable. What a silly thing! I realized I was who I was with or without hair. I took it off and never wore one again. Others got accustomed to seeing me bald.
We, as women spend too much time worrying about our appearance. We are schooled young.. I'm not saying it is pure vanity... It is important to look good to feel good about yourself. it is just such a small thing compared to the appearance of your heart and soul. I have looked closely at my soul...It is bald..and I'm proud of it...its a kind soul.. bald but kind.
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If you have any advice for a young momma trying to avoid that "schooling of thought" please share it with me! I don't want to repeat the same things that were done to me that I still carry with me even at 26 years old. I don't want little Brookie or Kaydence to have to feel that kind of pressure. I love reading your blogs... :)
I sent a message to facebook...
lol....we're both having trouble with commenting because I tried to comment back on facebook, but I couldn't. There is usually a space reserved for that, but I couldn't find it on your page! Thanks for your advice...I know that that will be my biggest struggle as a mom. They know how beautiful and smart and darling they both are, but sometimes, I don't they know that I think those same things about myself.
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