Well, the hair loss thing finally took its toll. While the hair was still long and curly, I cut several strands and have created a "halo," a simple elastic band on which I have sewn several strands. When I wear the band under a hat, the hair "peeks out" just like my old hair did. Quite a fake job!
Meanwhile, as the hair kept coming out in handfuls, I was looking more and more pitiful . . . like a chicken. Truly. Feathers here, feathers there. Not pretty. So last weekend, son Nick gave me a buzz cut. Once I got over the initial shock of appearing almost bald, I concluded it doesn't look half bad. With a little make-up and some ear-rings, I look almost "old lady hot." SSssssssss!
I face-timed with the grandkids to show them my new look. They were very kind. Didn't laugh. But they did stare a bit bewilderingly. Then I gave them a hat and wig fashion show, with and without the halo.
I am working on the cough problems. Stay tuned on that score. I am seeing light at the end of that tunnel; and nope, this time, I'm pretty sure it's not a train. There are answers out there and I am finding them, thanks to a squadron of knowledgeable friends. Yayyyyy, friends! xoxox
Betsy's Road Less Traveled
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