Just keepin' it real, folks.
This is the hat I wear almost all the time at home. I call it my cancer hat. Mostly because no one would actually ever wear these hats unless their head was bald. And cold. It's super warm and cozy.
And this is what I actually look like. Yep. Baldypants.
Elise doesn't really care though.
I wanted some pictures of this time because I know Elise won't remember. I had to survey several people before I had the guts to actually post them. I know when I was first diagnosed this kind of post was actually a little comforting. It will be okay. I'll just be a little bald for awhile.
Rachel, I admire your courage...and you still look as beautiful and have that wonderful smile on your face. I'm sure your daughter will someday look back at these pictures and thank-you for showing her true courage!
ReplyDeleteWay to go rach. That smile on your face will be a great encouragement for others with cancer reading this blog. On a lighter note, you have a perfectly shaped head. Our family has giant square heads. Love you!
ReplyDeleteRach, I love this post for how authentic you are, for your courage, and for the reminder that this truly is just for a season. Honestly, it takes a special woman to be able to pull off bald...and you do it well, my friend! You still look so good...seriously. :) I love you and am praying for you! xo, Jen L.
ReplyDeleteSo proud of you Rachel! I am so glad that you decided to document your baldness! Wear it with pride! You are a survivor and be proud! Love you all!
ReplyDeleteI second the comment on your head. It is perfectly round. The expressions on Elise's face in these pictures are PRICELESS. Thanks for being willing to share with us!
ReplyDeletebrave. bold. beautiful. i mean it. you truly look beautiful and i actually love that hat! i, too, am glad you're documenting this. this blog is about your life and cancer happened and you're able to tell about it. there are a lot of people who would be too proud, too prideful, too myblogisonlyabouthappythings. and, no, elise could care less.
ReplyDeleteYou're still the same Rachel, just with a little less "frosting" on your cake for a little while. You're amazing and brave for being so open about it. It's almost done!! Think of all the cute hairstyles you will get to experience while it grows back in...
ReplyDeleteI love my pretty, self-confident cousin. Elise will TREASURE these photos some day. She's so lucky to have you, as are all of the rest of us.
ReplyDeleteThis is weird to say, but I notice your cute dimple more when you are bald.
You are amazing, Rachel. And your head is beautiful. We're so proud of you and couldn't love you more. And that IS a cute dimple.
ReplyDeleteOk, I agree with Liz, I like that hat! You look cute! And I was going to also say the same thing about your round head, very nice.
ReplyDeleteYou still look so good, you really do!!! Elise loves her momma, you sure can tell!
Thanks for posting these! It will definitely be an inspiration to many!!!
You look beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhoot Whoot ~ Look at you! I love it!
ReplyDeleteYou are incredibly beautiful....that hasn't changed one bit!!! Seriously, you could be a model, and I'm not just saying that - I have always thought that! I love seeing Elise with you...she sure does love her momma!
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