The charity I didn't expect to need

Well, today makes 1 week post op and I can't believe how fast time has gone by! I am feeling pretty good, just a little sore around my incisions. You wonder what I have been doing with my time? I have been I am trying to prepare my house, my husband, and myself for 9 weeks of chemo without lifting more than 10 pounds and with frequent rest breaks! I have also had the opportunity to see some great friends and family that I have neglected because of my busy life.

One thing that has been on my list of to-dos was to begin researching various wig options. I have put off this notion for the obvious reasons. As if surgery to remove my ovary and Fallopian tube were not truth enough, my hair falling out will be proof that I am a cancer patient. I still haven't really used that word in direct relation to myself. Kelly, you have cancer. But, cancer does not have Kelly.

Anyway, I called the American Cancer Society today and talked with a awesome woman from the Johnson City office. I thought I'd ask her if she had any advice on where to get a decent wig. Surprisingly, she told me that they provided wigs to their patients free of charge. What? She said that they have all different colors, styles, and types of hair for me to choose from. All I need to do was make an appointment for a fitting session. This touches my heart. I knew what the American Cancer Society was and had even ran in some of their races but I had never been a recipient of their works. So in that, thank all of you who have ever given to this charity or any charity.

This lady at the American Cancer Society also mentioned a class that they offer women undergoing treatment for cancer. It's called the "Look Good...Feel Better" program. It's pretty much a 2 hour session teaching us how to take care of our skin and nails. It also helps with options during and following hair loss. I had no idea anything like this existed...but I am so thankful that it does.

So to sum that up, the American Cancer Society rocks! If you already give to this organization, continue! The people they serve are blessed. I am sure that I will continue to advocate for this organization, maybe even tomorrow. Oh and by the way, I will be running another marathon after this wearing a DetermiNation jersey. You can find out more at www.cancer.org.

So I go tomorrow to be fitted for a wig with my mom along for help. I made myself a hat today as well. I'm preparing, right? Not quite sure that's possible, but preparing for this turn in life was really not possible either. I just know that I will be beautiful in His eyes regardless and my future is in His hands. With that, ready or not cancer, here I come.