tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post1170004317220779363..comments2024-01-12T06:12:35.838-05:00Comments on StorytellERdoc: Bald Is BeautifulStorytellERdochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371229500424449124noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-77412690237523052082010-07-25T12:04:08.067-04:002010-07-25T12:04:08.067-04:00Oh Jim - this is so very beautiful and I am teary ...Oh Jim - this is so very beautiful and I am teary reading it. You have such a beautiful spirit yourself.<br /><br />I am printing this for my friend.<br /><br />Thank you for the post.SeaSprayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07906503090688697222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-69619413539806686722010-07-25T10:41:13.897-04:002010-07-25T10:41:13.897-04:00StorytellER, I'm going to have to start bring...StorytellER, I'm going to have to start bringing a box of tissues when I get the chance to read you. Your killing me over here.<br /><br />What a great thing for you to go up to that woman in the gym and handle that they way you did. You have a gift for sure.Chrysalis https://www.blogger.com/profile/00757696627388704079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-3973523285010882362010-07-23T17:47:50.902-04:002010-07-23T17:47:50.902-04:00by the way doc- i hope your mother is doing well.by the way doc- i hope your mother is doing well.Have Myelin?https://www.blogger.com/profile/05704037582961814202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-37963868845969095412010-07-23T02:47:25.635-04:002010-07-23T02:47:25.635-04:00Your post couldn't have been more timely for m...Your post couldn't have been more timely for me. I have been on vacation for the past two weeks with my sister and our children. I am home again with my wonderful husband who took the day off work to go with me (and our three daughters) to the cemetery. Five years ago today (7-22-05)our little girl, twin sister and youngest of the children, died after a 2 1/2 year battle with rhabdomyosarcoma. She loved going without a hat. She was an amazing daughter and I am grateful to have known her. I, too, feel that bald IS beautiful! Thanks for sharing not only your stories but your heart as well.Jennifer Shttp://moonlightpath@live.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-69196177493318460352010-07-21T23:20:52.249-04:002010-07-21T23:20:52.249-04:00You rock man! Seriously, you rock. In an age of d...You rock man! Seriously, you rock. In an age of disillusioned docs, you remind me of why I wanted to go into medicine.Crenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-4996989591800471892010-07-21T22:30:58.834-04:002010-07-21T22:30:58.834-04:00As a former baldy-I remember well the occasional l...As a former baldy-I remember well the occasional looks of kindness and concern I got from complete strangers and they did indeed make a difficult time a little easier. Your patients are very lucky people.Tanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18251939474636133817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-20744605106311795562010-07-21T22:09:13.234-04:002010-07-21T22:09:13.234-04:00a beautiful, lovely post. thank you.a beautiful, lovely post. thank you.Chaoticalmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15942709861806384892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-89257675326626614322010-07-21T13:31:01.032-04:002010-07-21T13:31:01.032-04:00You're an awesome person.You're an awesome person.Cerulean Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01212953653794261332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-34213919098845467842010-07-21T13:27:23.781-04:002010-07-21T13:27:23.781-04:00Kids and cancer - how unfair!
But the line: "...Kids and cancer - how unfair!<br />But the line: "I've seen many patients who have lost their hair because of their medicines, but I must say that you are by far the most beautiful." was priceless. You made a difference.<br />And also kudos for speaking to the woman at the gym... often cancer, or should I say, its visual identifiers, are the elephants in the room. No-one is able to address the obvious, and for the person going through it, this exact avoidance of the obvious becomes painful.Calhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17204635978443190089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-49216733396843096702010-07-21T01:17:51.498-04:002010-07-21T01:17:51.498-04:00Jim,
You are so amazing with your stories and I h...Jim,<br /><br />You are so amazing with your stories and I hope that when I become an RN, I'll be half as nice as you. This post had me in tears.<br /><br />My husband died from cancer 4 1/2 years ago, even though he didn't lose his hair, he had amazing strength and courage. I'm proud of your mom for fighting this dreadful disease.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your heartfelt stories.<br /><br />DustyDustyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02279391098696417264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-71056288170937771102010-07-20T22:55:24.184-04:002010-07-20T22:55:24.184-04:00Jim beautiful post.
Reminded me days in sick kids ...Jim beautiful post.<br />Reminded me days in sick kids when I watched my cousin pulling his hair, and having fun. It all came back too. Loved the spiring of young children. Anna :)myonlyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07324578791902437827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-57324477478952724092010-07-20T22:34:35.210-04:002010-07-20T22:34:35.210-04:00All choked up, thanks.All choked up, thanks.Humincathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12558151563475903716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-84011204055166255192010-07-20T22:34:30.110-04:002010-07-20T22:34:30.110-04:00this is such a beautiful post. the way you spoke ...this is such a beautiful post. the way you spoke to the woman in the gym is wonderful. never hesitate to compliment a woman, it will always be appreciated. <br /><br />sarge, of course, lost his hair this year too but he didn't have much to start with. he now likes it so much he shaves his head daily. i like it too!<br /><br />smiles, bee<br />xoxoxoxoxoxoEmpress Bee (of the high sea)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08300140506585000934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-10304512854723859472010-07-20T18:11:11.330-04:002010-07-20T18:11:11.330-04:00Heartwarming :)Heartwarming :)Cecihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06788727363020206625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-89274434577215230632010-07-20T17:26:58.512-04:002010-07-20T17:26:58.512-04:00You are very kind. =)You are very kind. =)Have Myelin?https://www.blogger.com/profile/05704037582961814202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-49005272665826922352010-07-20T16:26:04.505-04:002010-07-20T16:26:04.505-04:00How nice of you to give encouragement to people wh...How nice of you to give encouragement to people who are going through this. I've seen a few people over the years wear nothing on their heads after what must have been chemo, and I have to agree with you... they were beautiful and I think in part, it's their bravery and courage that is showing through!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16505134228454833619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-11162217884834474742010-07-20T14:56:04.278-04:002010-07-20T14:56:04.278-04:00I noticed something different about the father of ...I noticed something different about the father of the kid I babysat for a few weeks ago (Cole, Mr. "What's that?" as he slammed his finger on the reproductive organs). At first I thought he just had really cool hair. Honestly, if left me with this urge to touch it (I've only ever had that once before and it was Mark's buzz cut I tried to touch but accidently smacked him in the face instead). Eventually I realized he was actually bald and undergoing chemo. It was beautiful and he sported it proudly.<br /><br />Thank you for this glimpse of your experiences.<br /><br /><>< KatieKatie Axelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09361471654719262744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-13578095024613873722010-07-20T13:32:05.565-04:002010-07-20T13:32:05.565-04:00So ... you up for shaving at St Baldrick's nex...So ... you up for shaving at <a href="http://www.stbaldricks.org/" rel="nofollow">St Baldrick's</a> next year?<br /><br />I'm trying to get a team together.shadowfaxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11648279307230813762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-76147268436161749652010-07-20T12:55:36.611-04:002010-07-20T12:55:36.611-04:00very sweet:)very sweet:)MLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02844329474927366269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-21837469318104641602010-07-20T12:55:09.434-04:002010-07-20T12:55:09.434-04:00Wow. Fabulous post.Wow. Fabulous post.WarmSockshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12192702662231361355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-44814110778620480222010-07-20T12:25:35.793-04:002010-07-20T12:25:35.793-04:00beautiful post. truly amazing. :)beautiful post. truly amazing. :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08482109987411601315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-63470144246393770132010-07-20T11:56:03.984-04:002010-07-20T11:56:03.984-04:00When I went through chemo, my church moved me into...When I went through chemo, my church moved me into my pastors house so that they could take care of me and my daughter. They had five teenagers of their own and with my daughter that was six. All my hair fell out in one shower and it was devastating. What made it worse is that my wig would not sit straight on my head and in a Georgia summer was impossible to be comfortable in. I bought a few hats that I kept on when I wasn't in my room. One day the middle child looked at me and said "you don't have to wear a hat all the time. We all know that you are bald." He gave me the courage to accept what I couldn't change. I hope that I never have to go bald again, but I've printed out this post and put it in my positive thoughts folder, just in case.Lisa https://www.blogger.com/profile/09324961653370110887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-74455808029319006132010-07-20T11:48:35.348-04:002010-07-20T11:48:35.348-04:00Lovely post, Dr. Jim. Have you heard the song by ...Lovely post, Dr. Jim. Have you heard the song by India.Arie "I am not my hair"? It celebrates the same spirit.<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OZH6lKxA_q0rlbateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15236331355857884458noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-45343894488357926642010-07-20T11:08:41.507-04:002010-07-20T11:08:41.507-04:00Lovely post. I like how encouraging you are. YOu t...Lovely post. I like how encouraging you are. YOu treat the whole person.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542230897888388433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7558528804236989500.post-66733399780830441012010-07-20T10:59:49.525-04:002010-07-20T10:59:49.525-04:00:):)J-Quell'nhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01878522077562588401noreply@blogger.com