The good news keeps on coming today. First, I just have to say thank you gain for all the love and support that you all have shown my family. We are continuing to be humbled by this whole experience and truly appreciate all the prayers and love. Thank you so much.
Today started off good, just relaxed in the morning and the whole family came and visited. Around 12:15, it was time to say goodbye to my head of hair...or what was left of it. I was so sick of my hair falling out all over the place and it was time to just shave it off. So, the wonderful Marcy Cona, owner of MC Hair Consultants, came all the way up to the clinic to kindly get rid of my hair. She did an amazing job and worked in stages, cutting my hair to various short lengths and then shaving it all off. I am a little insecure still, just because I am not used to it, but no tears were shed (which is rare for me)! It is going to be so nice not to have to worry about my hair. I am so thankful for the amazing hair cut and the awesome ways Mrs. Cona helped me.
In the middle of the hair removal process, My doctors came in and informed me that my counts have all increased! My neutrophil count, which on friday had officially dropped to zero, rose to 0.32, meaning 320! that was really great (although I'm still considered neutropenic because its less than 500) because the doctors said I could go home! We were told I would be in the hospital at least through sunday afternoon, so we were more than thrilled to get out a day early! Fever free and hairless, I finally got to leave the hospital room for the first time since I checked in on Thursday. Greg, who is home this weekend from SLU, wheeled me out to the cars and Bianca, Kenz, my mom, Greg, and I raced off to Holy Name to catch Joe's semi final game in the city tournament! Gesu won handily with a score of 46-24 over St. Peter. It was so great to see Joe play and we made it just in time for tip-off!
Now the night is winding down, we are all at home about to enjoy some Pizzazz and relax this evening. It feels good to be out of the hospital, but i'll be right back there on Wednesday for a new chemo treatment. They expect I will be in there for 3-4 days, so right now, I'm going to enjoy the time home. Peace and love to all, and always remember to keep smiling!
Hi Emily,
ReplyDeleteYou are a brave young woman to write your feeling about going "hairless". As a mom going through chemo with 4 girls in grades 1-8, hair was very important to them! My husband shaved my head in our bathroom when I could no longer stand the clumps falling out. My daughters woke up the next morning in SHOCK! We all adjusted very quickly. My youngest Eileen (She was in 1st grade, now in 10th grade), names my wig-and wig head holder Veronica (don't ask me why). She even drew a face on it with the longest eyelashes you ever saw! We have many fun stories today about bald headed mom--that they drew pictures on, Veronica, and wearing the wig around! The little c can bring humor...you just have to search for it!!!! Keep on keeping on, with a smile of course! Kathleen Monahan
Emily...hope you enjoyed your Pizzazz tonite.....all the Monroe's are still storming the heavens for you...you are in all of our thoughts and prayers.....oxoxoox
ReplyDeleteMs. Emily
ReplyDeleteYou're courageous journey brings to mind the infamous quote from Winston Churchill..." When you're going through hell, keep going!" Keep the faith and let the swelling plethora of prayers carry you through this week.
Mrs. G
GOD BLESS "TEAMEVANS". We lovei you and many prayers. The borkeys
ReplyDeleteDear Evans,
ReplyDeleteMakes me very happy that you could all spend a nice Saturday evening at home!
Emily, I know how hard is to loose your hair, you are so brave! You are still the same Emily, courageous and beautiful! Don't forget that!
When Natalia talks about loosing her hair, she always ends up saying that it was an advantage not to have to worry about her hair when she was sick. She had a Hickman line and couldn't take showers, so it was one less problem.
Enjoy the next few days at home!
Love
Ana Pozuelo
Emily, you are so strong and so brave. I could never imagine losing my hair, and you seem to be doing it with positivity and optimism. I cannot stress how amazing it is to know that you are being so incredibly positive about this. You are an incredible role model for so many people going through cancer. I look up to you, and the whole Team Evans crew!
ReplyDeleteKeep on keepin on :) hugs from Kansas State!
Court
I am a friend of the family and wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers daily. Your approach to this with God's goodness, strength and faith will carry you through. God Bless. Love and live every day.
ReplyDeleteHi Emily - Your inner boldness is a force of nature. Who needs hair when you have Team Evans? So glad you got to take your beautiful self home.
ReplyDeleteLove to you all,
Connie & Ali
I'm absolutely certain that you are "rocking" the bald look! Glad you're home!
ReplyDeleteyou're amazing and so, so brave. the world will reward you in years to come for having endured such a struggle. good luck girly! remember, this sickness, and the hair loss that comes along with it is just temporary. however, the strength, depth of character, and compassion that you will have gained from this sickness will last forever. god bless!
ReplyDeletethank you.
ReplyDeletePraying for you Emily!! You are a beautiful and inspirational girl!!!
ReplyDeletexoxoxo
Lindsay