" Hair Today, Hat Tomorrow" 2/21/12

Over the past few days Sarah's hair started to fall out. I have been brushing it for her, and it seems like all at once handfuls are coming out. She has been amazingly accepting and brave about this latest development. Today we went with our friend, Caryn, to purchase a wig and some soft hats for Sarah. She picked out a really pretty wig, it looked very natural, just like her own hair. Even though I made her several hats, we still bought some soft, cotton & bamboo hats for her to wear. The women at the wig shop were wonderful, they were kind and supportive, which helped a lot. When we were done shopping, Sarah said she wanted to go see our friend, Lisa, who happens to also be our hairdresser. Sarah said it was time to cut off her hair, watching it come out everyday was to painful, so we called Lisa and she had us come right over. Thank goodness that Caryn was with us, Sarah was very brave, and Lisa did a great job, I of course fell apart! When I look at her, I have trouble believing that Sarah is sick, this made it real for me, which after everything she has been through seems ridiculous, but that's how I felt. She looked adorable when she was done, her head is so cute!!! She slipped on one of her new hats, and we headed for home. Sarah showed Zen and Greg her new look and told them all about her wig, which we will pick up on Friday. I am so proud of my girl, she was awesome today!!!!