Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name!
I had surgery this morning to remove a skin cancer. There ended up being more to it than I thought...IV, five-inches worth of sutures, and a lovely bald spot at the crown of my head. The surgeon went all the way to the skull to make sure there was no infiltration. The underlying muscle was also removed so pathology could check for sarcoma.
Upon coming home, I pulled out the mirror to assess the damage. Boy did I have a flashback. You see, one evening when I was about 10 years old, I was shining my daddy's dress shoes with his electric shoe shining kit. My long locks draped over shoulders got caught in the spinning mechanism and boy did I hear the most awful sound coming from the motor on that electrical unit. It all happened so quickly. Dad looked at me. I looked at hair wrapped around the shoe shiner. Dad looked at Mom. Mom looked at me. Mom looked at Dad. Their expressions are seared in my memory.
I immediately wanted to run to the mirror. The song "You're So Vain" was written for me during those pre-adolescent years. They wouldn't let me see myself in the bathroom mirror, which only created more anxiety, but it was inevitable. That night I caught my reflection in the sliding glass door of our dining room. About a three-inch bald patch sat on top of my head in plain view. It wasn't anything a side combover couldn't handle. That was the 70's style anyway. Let's just say that Donald Trump would have been proud.
Today, I could care less about my hair (or lack thereof). I'm just praising God for the good report.
Anyway, I hope you all are having a great summer, but for goodness sake, wear your sunscreen and hats!
10 kind thoughts:
I love you mom and hope you get better!
I came to thank you for the visit, Wanda has been a dear friend for the past two years and she is quite an inspiration. When she asked me if she could use my images I was flattered, she already knows she can use them anytime she wants. My photo blog will turn three years old in a little less than a mont. I do hope ou come back to visit.
Even though I don't know you yet, I am glad to hear your surgery went well, I do wish a fast and full recovery. If you ever feel bad about a bald spot just look at that coreographer in the show So You Think You Can Dance. lol
i'm praising God for the good report, angie.
your attitude rocks.
i will be praying for a great report from pathology!
I want to be comment # 4 ! Hearing your voice when you came out of surgery was such a blessing. Yes, Pop and I remember the teenage incident well, and for us, this is so different, as it is for you. Praying all the time for our baby girl. You are our love.
That is good news! Take lots of care of yourself :)
Angie-
You are such a blessing to many, and I can tell that you are a much loved woman. What great parents you have ( no parent should let their little sunflower see her bald-patched self in a mirror until she can see her glorious beautiful self at the same time!)
I'm glad that the surgery went well without complications. May the Lord help heal the wound and make everything well soon.
I had slightly similar experience when I was very young, and my parents would watch me so closely that I wouldn't get a chance to see myself in panels! I think it's all love.
Hugs.
Glad to hear the news was good.
And I second the advice about sun screen and hats. My father-in-law who used to work construction (with no shirt) has to go in annually to have lesions removed. So far, they have not spread.
oh.. just reading this , prayers and kudos to your positive self!
I had a couple of pre-cancerous spots treated, and even that didn't jolt me into reality until I read this.
enjoy the summer living, with greater joy and a reminder to take care of yourself too!
I have two dear friends that struggle with this same thing... But all praise to our Father in heaven who is more than enough!!! Praise Him for your great news...
I am also happy for your daughters sake:) You go MoM !!!
Many healthy blessings to you and your family:)
Rev Deb
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