May 18, 2022 Update - Day 14

Hair Today Gone Tomorrow

Yeah, you know where this is going.

One of those nasty after effects of the chemo is hair loss.  This started on Saturday (DAY 10) and Jackie pulled the pin to take it all off by Sunday. Girly, one of Jackie's health care aids, is no stranger to the clippers and made quick work of it.


As I keep mentioning, we are always reminded that we are not alone on this journey.  We were able to set up a zoom call and several family members and friends joined the head shave.  Even I gave up my amazing locks. 😏


 



We'll keep this one short.

Thanks for reading.

Mike



Comments

  1. MarjanMay 18, 2022 at 9:13 PM

    She is still our beautiful Jackie!

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  2. AnonymousMay 19, 2022 at 7:39 PM

    Beautiful people everywhere. ♥️CM

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  3. AnonymousMay 20, 2022 at 6:17 AM

    You all look great!!! And hair grows (maybe not for you Mike…)

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  4. SharidactylMay 20, 2022 at 7:55 AM

    Beautiful. Absolutely beautiful! ❤️❤️❤️

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  5. AnonymousMay 20, 2022 at 10:24 AM

    Now you have even more of a beautiful canvas for doing henna art if you want to :-D

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  6. AnonymousMay 20, 2022 at 11:31 AM

    It was the least we could do for our Baby Girl…so happy and proud of the ones that went that extra mile…even if you didn’t shave your heads we know that the support team is right there for Jackie!
    Our hearts are filled with all the good wishes and prayers that are being said for you Jackie! You go Girl❤️❤️❤️🥰 Dad & Mom

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  7. LenellMay 21, 2022 at 11:43 AM

    I saw Katie's Instagram post and Michael noticed it on Nate's Snapchat. Thanks for sharing the info in so many ways to keep us up to date. Beautiful all around!

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  8. AnonymousMay 22, 2022 at 9:15 AM

    Beautiful 💜 💕💜

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