Thursday, June 18, 2009

Declaring Battle

I was told that losing my hair due to the chemo would be inevitable, based on the type I'm receiving. I decided to strike first, and shaved it off last night. This battle will be on my terms.

I also had the support of warriors, Peter Pongratz and Patrick Spencer. Actually, they decided to shave their heads first, after which I reconsidered shaving mine. But they assured me it was too late to reconsider.

All joking aside, it was a really amazing gesture amongst us men and I feel so honored by their willingness to take that leap. And it was great not having to touch my hair this morning!
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7 comments:

  1. John Abdulla starring as Ben Kingsley portraying Ghandi!

    All kidding aside; you have great friends and good support. Maria thinks you look handsome. But let's face it; she always thinks you look handsome. Every day we hear; "he's so handsome".

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  2. That's great John! All three of you look good bald! I hope you are feeling well today :)

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  3. John
    You and your buddies are meeting it all 'head-on' ... just like staying ahead of the nausea, staying ahead of the hair loss! Keep up that spirit, and we support you!
    xoxo
    Bija and Jay

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  4. I actually had an internal debate over whether you would beat the chemo to the punch. I would have done the same thing. Good on you, John - hope the next few days of chemo go by quickly for you.

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  5. Wahoo! I shaved my head before it all fell out too... Of course, I didn't have too much choice as my hair tangled into a knot once it started slowly falling out...it's the best way, take back control in any form possible! :) Also, hair falling out can be gross...haha.

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  6. You know I donated locks for love last time I got a hair cut, and I'm gonna have to get one soon for civil service work.
    Just think John: you could have a head of MY long, dirty-blonde, hair; confusing people about my gender from behind since 1902!

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  7. You are already winning the battle my dear! I give you soooo much credit! You're the strongest MAN I know! You look AMAZING and always will! I'm soo lucky to have such a handsome brother! =)

    Love you with all my heart!

    xoxoxo
    Cassandra

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