Head Strong

In the south, we call them "Steel Magnolias" -- those women that artfully embody a charming, charismatic side and simultaneously maintain impressive reserves of strength.  The SM's strong side shines through in her  intelligence, her humor, her personality, and -- when times require it -- in her ability to take charge in the face of adversity.

In preparation for Round Two of chemotherapy --scheduled for this Monday -- Sheri took charge of her changing look in impressive Magnolia fashion, and emerged looking 100% like the rock star that she is:

Sheri shaves her head prior to 2nd chemo treatment Monday; in a show of support husband Keith
  also  . . . oh.  wait a minute . . . .

When I received this pic with the message "Ya know how u start looking like ur spouse after a while . . . this is ridiculous!" I laughed out loud, and was so glad that there was this sign of empowerment and humor in the mix with all of the rest that can feel so heavy and hard.

Because, of course, chemo is no stroll in the salon.  Sheri will be admitted to CMC for a day or two Monday to receive her treatment.  Hopefully the lessons learned the first round will help to make this experience less challenging.

Another update:  Sheri will be going for a second opinion at Sloan Kettering on December 13th; as Sheri says, just to make sure she's not missing anything.  Her intention is to continue to have her care/treatment in Charlotte.

This holiday season we reflect upon all that we have to be thankful for:  good friends, loving families,  reasons to smile, and help for what ails us.


~Bess K.