Well life has a funny way of sneaking up on you
When you think everything's okay and everything's going right
And life has a funny way of helping you out when
You think everything's gone wrong and everything blows up
In your face
A traffic jam when you're already late
A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break
It's like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
It's meeting the man of my dreams
And then meeting his beautiful wife
And isn't it ironic...don't you think
A little too ironic...and, yeah, I really do think...
When you think everything's okay and everything's going right
And life has a funny way of helping you out when
You think everything's gone wrong and everything blows up
In your face
A traffic jam when you're already late
A no-smoking sign on your cigarette break
It's like ten thousand spoons when all you need is a knife
It's meeting the man of my dreams
And then meeting his beautiful wife
And isn't it ironic...don't you think
A little too ironic...and, yeah, I really do think...
--"Ironic" by Alanis Morisette
I really feel strongly connected to this song lately -- Ironic. Life surely did sneak up on me when I thought everything was going right. But now it's my job to turn around and take control of it after its blown up in my face.
I also feel like this whole cancer thing has been SUCH an oxymoron. When I was diagnosed, I was physically in the best shape of my life. How in the world could I have cancer?! My body was invaded with cancerous cells that could kill me. However, because I was so 'healthy', the cancer & subsequent treatments did not stand a chance. I wake up every day thanking the good Lord for complete healing and no complications. My body endured 5 surgeries in six months (2 in just the past two months). I am amazed that I escaped the entire process standing strong with no issues. How is it that a body so 'sick' can be so healthy at the same time? Isn't it ironic? Yeah, I really do think.
The best new is that I am now done with all surgeries and procedures. My last surgery, a month ago, was a huge success and I'm healing perfectly. My doctors all continue to be amazed at my quick recovery abilities. God is so good!
Today is 3 months since completing chemo. I couldn't celebrate today without posting a picture of my hair growth. Keep growing lil hair, you're doing awesome! :)
I have finally worked up enough courage to ditch my wig -- I never thought the day would come! Thank you 100+ degree heat for finally pushing me over the edge in my decision. I decided to go 'cold-turkey' and just do it because I knew if I wore it some days and not others, I'd never let it go. I'm happy to report that I'm now going on a few weeks wig free! Of course I can't leave the house without a headband (Reminds me of the days when my daughter was an infant and we had a strict policy of not going out without a hair accessory!) Breelys Garden on Etsy is the most amazing shop for unique headbands. The only headbands that will stay/fit on my head are thin elastic newborn ones. But I didn't want to look like I was sporting an infant look. These beautiful headbands are definitely more trendy than typical flowers and I love feeling confident wearing them! I've never had hair shorter than shoulder-length, so this pixie 'do is a whole new thing for me. The only good thing about it is that it's so cool in this wretched summer heat; there's a silver lining to everything!
"You are my lamp, O Lord; the Lord turns my darkness into light"
-2 Samuel 22:29
