Wig: Check Double Check

Mom had a wonderful experience with Sally at The Hair Stop in Windsor. She owns the shop, and has been heavily involved in The American Cancer Society for about 15 years. She even testified a few years ago for having insurance companies reimburse for wigs, which they now do! Good thing, cause they ain't cheap! She also leads some of those "Look Good...Feel Better" classes like Mom took last week. We didn't ask if she'd been personally effected by cancer, but based on her long standing dedication towards helping women, I would imagine she has been. The best part is, she refers to her cancer clients as "my girls." It doesn't get more endearing than that.

It wasn't something Mom was really looking forward to, seeing as losing her hair still provokes some anxiety. It's not so much a vanity issue as it is a fear that this will stare her in the face every day. You can't escape a bald head. Ask my father.

Sally put Mom at ease, kept it light, listened to her concerns, and took every opportunity to educate us about scalp and wig care. The one Mom got is dead on in terms of color, has a style similar to Mom's in the front, but with a little spunk in the back. It's cute, and I'll be sure to post some before and after pictures next week.

When we got home, we wolfed down the most delicious food and settled in to watch the latest installment of The Complete Jane Austen. This one was by far the best- "Miss Austen Regrets," which we highly recommend.

Otherwise, Mom was up at 6:30am, slept well, and feels great today. She's going to try and put in a few hours at the office after her shot at the cancer center this afternoon, and cross some things off her list this morning. As I type, she is enjoying a super smoothie and shopping for cozy hats.