[sassy]

Suzanne,

I have to agree with Kelly and Mary Jo, this is a tough journey and one I would not have willingly started nor wished on anyone. However, as with anything in life, one must look at the positive of any situation and this one has definitely had a positive side for me.

I discovered how many caring friends and family members that I truly have. So many prayers, so much help, so many kind gestures: I might not have had the opportunity to experience all this otherwise. As Kelly said, life takes on a whole new meaning and your appreciation of it grows tremendously.

I found that rubbing coco butter on my head helped the itching prickly feeling. As a matter of fact, I eventually rubbed it on my whole body--it just seemed to make me feel more comfortable. I also found that wearing scarves and hats was more comfortable than wearing my wig. I only wore my wig for other people--when I thought that others would be more comfortable with my wig than with a hat or scarf. I was perfectly comfortable anywhere in just a hat or scarf, and went bald at home. My sons' friends quickly became comfortable with my baldness!

Although it may seem endless now, this will pass and you will grow back beautiful hair.

My best wishes to you,