This week Hannah's hair started coming out in handfuls and getting very patchy. We decided it was time to go ahead and cut it. She was pretty upset about the idea of cutting off all of her hair and cried every time we tried to talk to her about it. Tonight we talked to her again and showed her how the hair was falling out. She was a big girl and agreed for us to cut it, if we promised to leave a little bit. She was happy while Eric was cutting it, but cried when she saw it in the mirror. I've been dreading this and have felt sad seeing her hair get thinner and thinner. I now feel relieved that we finally cut it and am glad that it looks better. (It had gotten to where it was still long in some places and bare in others). I know that this should be the least of our worries in dealing with this disease, but it has still been a little sad.
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5 comments:
Beautiful, brave Hannah! You are so loved.
Look at that beautiful face! I know it must have been heart-wrenching. I can only imagine how y'all must have dreaded this moment. She's as beautiful as ever.
Dear Hannah, You are SO LOVELY! God made you that way, and you will stay that way! Your pretty hair will come back.
Love, Ms. Sharon
I received a link for Hannah on fb cards for cure. I am also a survivor of ALL. My heart goes out to your family and will keep all of you in my prayers! Is there anyway I can talk with you about information I have researched on Leukemia? I also wanted to send her something special. What's her favorite color or thing to do?
Amanda,
I would love to talk to you! Hearing survivors' stories is a great encouragement to me! My email address is: merriebetheubanks@yahoo.com
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