This is sure something new for us. We are on the search for a wig for Vicki. She is rapidly losing her hair due to the chemo. At least our insurance will help cover the cost so we are fortunate in that respect. She already has a few hats. She is doing ok. At least the chemo is not making her sick. She gets a headache now and then and is achey, and tires easily. All and all life is good, and we both are enjoying every day together, and with family and friends. Thanks to all for responding to my previous posts with your prayers and support.
John and Vicki
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I have a funny story relayed from my best friend about his mother's bout with cancer.
While she was going through chemo, she was continuing her Weight Watcher's meetings. She was in a big hurry getting out the door and totally forgot about her wig or hat. She gets to the meeting and gets on the scale, sans hair. All of her fellow Weight Watchers looked on in shock, then she realized what they were looking at. She calmly says, "I just wanted to have a good weigh in today!!"
I relayed this in hopes that it will be received as humorous, and not meant in any way as disrespectful or crass. I truly believe that laughter is the best medicine.
While she was going through chemo, she was continuing her Weight Watcher's meetings. She was in a big hurry getting out the door and totally forgot about her wig or hat. She gets to the meeting and gets on the scale, sans hair. All of her fellow Weight Watchers looked on in shock, then she realized what they were looking at. She calmly says, "I just wanted to have a good weigh in today!!"
I relayed this in hopes that it will be received as humorous, and not meant in any way as disrespectful or crass. I truly believe that laughter is the best medicine.
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John,
First of all Thank You for updating us all.
Second, it warms my Heart how you and your Lovely Bride are dealing with Her illness.
Best of all, I'm Happy to hear that Vicki is NOT suffering in a major way with her chemo therapy.
Godspeed to Both of YOU!!!
Larry
First of all Thank You for updating us all.
Second, it warms my Heart how you and your Lovely Bride are dealing with Her illness.
Best of all, I'm Happy to hear that Vicki is NOT suffering in a major way with her chemo therapy.
Godspeed to Both of YOU!!!
Larry
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My prayers are still with you. I'm glad to hear that the treatments are going well. God Bless!
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sorry to hear about the hair lose but i guess its part of the treatment.you and vicki are always in my prayers and thoughts.she sounds like a wonderful women and it stinks that this is happening to her.as always take care.
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Glad to hear Vicki is doing ok with the chemo and is doing well overall.
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Why is it that the trucks are always the best running vehicles in the family?
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Thank you all for the response. indytexan929 The story was fine. It gave us both a chuckle. Vicki had her head shaved today. In a salon in front of several people. She is a very brave person. Everyone there was very supportive of her.
Thanks again all.
Thanks again all.
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message to Vickie;
HEY! We're with ya! No worries, and God bless!
HEY! We're with ya! No worries, and God bless!
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John,
I am sorry that Vicki is losing her hair. i know you know this already but be strong for her and stay positive for her. research has proven that when patients are surrounded by positve intergetic people the recovery process goes alot faster and better
I am sorry that Vicki is losing her hair. i know you know this already but be strong for her and stay positive for her. research has proven that when patients are surrounded by positve intergetic people the recovery process goes alot faster and better
David
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i say we all shave our heads in honor of vicki...just a thought...
remember the key is to start what you finish....
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I already shaved mine. 
Gotta give full support to her.
Gotta give full support to her.May your sails stay full, and your knots not slip. Unless a slip knot.
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
2009 Silverado Crew Cab, V-8, 4X4.
DD-727
DD-806
AE-35
LSD-39
AS-41
AR-8
Once I thought I was wrong, but I was wrong.
Life is a banquet, and every days a feast.
68 F-250 CS 390 C-6 P/S A/C front disc. 2nd owner.
2016 GMC Terrain Denali 301 HP V-6 AWD.
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i have been shaving mine for the last 14 years.but it does take time to get used to the look
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cool count me in....havent been bald since bootcamp though...haha,,,kinda cold here for no hair too....
remember the key is to start what you finish........happy cruising...
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thats great i love it.take careMancar1 wrote:I already shaved mine.