Graham (with Forsan) in December 07, before chemo, with full beard.
After second round of chemo (R-Chop), Graham shaved off his beard because it was getting so sparse. His hair started to thin quickly also.
You can also see the surgery scar from where a lymph node was removed for biopsy. They tried to determine which kind of non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Graham had, but the lymph node had already died (typical for large cell aggressive lymphoma). So Graham got a big ole scar, but no information.
GOING:
GONE! Bye-bye hair.
Most of his hair fell out after the second round of chemo. It came out so quickly that every morning Graham would have to vacuum his side of the bed.
Small area of sheet, full of hair, before the daily vacuuming
Graham's eyebrows have also thinned, as has the hair in some other places. After each round of chemo, he lost more and more hair.
At first I was startled by Graham's bare face, but I think he looks even more gorgeous now that we can see his whole face. And since his beard had been mostly gray, he also looks 10 years younger!
4 comments:
Dear Graham - You are courageous ! You are a fighter. We will keep praying and hoping for the best. You are a very lucky man to have such a wonderful wife. I know she is your inspiration as well as your loving family and extended family and friends. You are truly blessed.
LOVE - Steven Rena Haley & Jordan
FROM MY PARENTS:
Graham,
What do you say to someone who is going through his own personal Hell??? Know that we are thinking of you and hoping that the meds they are giving you will at least help. We are praying that a miracle will come along and keep you to be pain free. You are giving it the good fight.
This week I am to carry the Torah at our Temple and know that I will have your name in my hand.
We want you to know we are thinking of you and hoping for the best.
Sending along a and hope you are feeling it.
Much Love, Aunt Sandy and Uncle Bruce...
A Prayer
Mi sheberakh avoteinu mekor habrakha l’imoteinu
May the Source of strength
Who blessed the ones before us
Help us find the courage
To make our lives a blessing,
And let us say: Amen.
Mi sheberakh imoteinu mekor habrakha l’avoteinu
Bless those in need of healing With refuah shleima:
The renewal of body,
The renewal of spirit,
And let us say: Amen
-- Debbie Friedman
Steven, Aunt Sandy, Uncle Bruce and Cary,
Thanks so much for your prayers and good wishes for Graham.
And Cary, several months ago I found Debbie Friedman's beautiful version of the Mi Shebarach prayer online to record it, and I listen to it often. How wonderful to see the words of the prayer on the blog!
Hugs,
Lee
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