I can’t believe that its already July.  Time flies… I woke up with a spring in my step this morning and hopped around, getting dressed, making my bed, reading I was half done my to do list by 7:30am. While taking my old pillowcases off I noticed I was shedding like a dog in summer. I checked the sheets and there were traces of my mane there as well.  I looked in the mirror and everything appeared as normal, for now. But I could easily pull chunks of hair out with no pain.

The rest of that the day went as usual with nurses in and out, various medicines and measurements given and taken, and naps being taken in anticipation May-Helen’s arrival that evening. 

May brought cheeseburgers and ice cream and we had a nice little date. After we ate, we went outside and sat in the fresh air.  I can’t go into direct sunlight or I will burst into flames but as long as I stay in the shadows, I’m fine.  Afterward we went back to my room and called the kids to have a head shaving party.  All the kids were on the video chat and watched and laughed and commented while May shaved my head.  It was as close to a family outing as we could get under the circumstances.

It’s weird being bald. At least it is for a guy who has never been bald before. My head is cold, it feels like Velcro, it collects lint and since my hair was so thick that my scalp never saw the light of day, it’s special kind neon white.  I feel a little like when Darth Vader took his helmet off in Return of the Jedi. 

On the bright side

Apparently, I look OK bald.  I have only gotten positive messages back from the people who have seen pictures.  More Bruce Willis than Uncle Fester.

Half the guys my age are bald anyway so it’s not that big a deal.  And I know that when this is over, my hair should grow back again.