First off, here is me. No explanations needed. I cut my hair. In about 2 weeks I will move to the super cute head wraps that I am making and the few hats I have bought.
Everyday, I try to be ready when Alyssa gets off the bus. Today, I waited by the glass door and we made eye contact before she came in. In the cutest, sweetest voice she asked “How was chemo today?” Man, I love that girl. She is so concerned and protective of me right now and I love it. After being worried that people would laugh at my new haircut, she has now made sure to tell me over and over, “It is so cute, mommy.”
The day went well. We had a slow start just because the doctor was running behind, but once I got my drugs started it was smooth sailing. I sat comfortably in my recliner, worked on a little scrapbooking, texted with my peeps and felt good. Most of the day has been fine. We were outside playing, I ate dinner and only now about 9:00pm, have I started with a headache and little stomach “feeling”. But don’t you worry, I have plenty of meds for that, and I think I will take the one that makes you sleepy and head upstairs. Thank you for caring. Thank you for praying. Today was good and that is all we can ask for. Tomorrow will be its own day.
Julie, you are so brave. We will continue to pray for you. I hope every day is as easy as today!
Glad to hear it went well today and I love the new do.
I love the hair… I think it’s awesome! And I am glad that it was a good day all things considered. It was good to hear your voice today!!! Love you! Mel Mel
I’ve been thinking about you all day!! and praying!! Your hair is cute!
Dear Julie, I spent Monday in prayer and fasting for you. Thank you for your brave spirit and for demonstrating that precious faith in Jesus. You will remain in my prayers as the Lord goes before you to fight this battle. I look forward to victorious healing from the One Who made you. He is so faithful!
Julie,
Your new do is really cute! I thought about you a lot today and I’m glad that things went okay. Your strength and faith continue to amaze me and reading your sweet Alyssa’s words brought tears to my eyes. Keep fighting like a girl and please let me know if I can do ANYTHING to help. You and your sweet family are in our prayers.
Amber
I like your haircut. Only you would be able to sew up fashionable hairwraps. Alyssa is learning so much about strength and courage and love through you. I am praying for you friend.
Hey Julie-
I’ve been following your blog for a few weeks…not sure if you remember me or not. Jeff and I attended your small group one time at your house a couple of months ago…we have two kids, Savannah and Shepard. Anyway, we are officially part of the group now and have attended the last two Wednesdays. Your life has touched my heart so much….Noah…cancer….you are so strong and optimistic. Thank you for your example. It’s such a joy to see God’s power/strength evidenced through you in living proof. We are praying for you and look forward in getting to know you and your family! The hair looks so cute!
Love you, love your family, praying, confident!
Your haircut is really cute. Your wraps will be beautiful too. Thanks for being an inspiration to me. Praying for you regularly!
Believe it or not, Scott’s mom never lost her hair when she had chemo. It was kind of funny — even she thought so — because she’d spent several hundred $$ on a wig and then didn’t even need it. So hopefully it will be the same way for you. “I sewed all these headwraps and now I don’t even need to use them???!!!” Either way, you’ll be cute — your new hairstyle is actually beyond cute.
I hope you’re still feeling good today and the medicine is doing its job — keeping your headaches and nausea away. We continue to pray for you and will do so until you’re out of this valley and on top of the mountain on the other side.
Love the haircut! You wear it really well, and hats, too, by the way. You are now added to the prayer list of the Belton C of C Homebuilders class, and we can’t wait to help celebrate in absentia when you do your last treatment!! Hang in there…if anyone is tough, strong, brave, and resilient enough to beat this, it is you! Your walk w/ God is evident to everyone, even back in college. Praying for healing and peace for you, Julie!!
Love your spirit, that the 1st day was good & reallllly love your haircut! Use it this time next year 🙂 Praying lots with love.
Love the new haircut and your attitude is amazing Julie!! Thank you for the update! Hope you have a restful weekend!!
Ashley
Julie, you are an inspiration to me as you face this disease head-on with great faith and such a positive spirit. Praying that your treatments continue to go well. Your hair is very cute…just like you!
With love,
Cheryl
Julie~~
I got a “sneak peek” at your hair the other night on Jen’s phone. Absolutely inspiring! My little girl, Tatum, has had chemo for over 9 months now. Her hair fell out, and is now growing back. My hair is long…and I’ve been waiting for the right time to donate it. As Tatum’s comes back in short, I feel it’s very close to that time. Seeing you…brave…taking this all on…truly pushes me to just let it go! It’s only hair right? Praying for you so so often! Your face just pops into my head several times a day. We are in the WARS sister. Hang in there.
Love~~Mandy Flaming
Your friendly pharmacist can keep you busy with lots of psycho calls. 🙂 Love the short hair! Praying for you Julie.
LOVE the haircut!!! You are a beautiful person inside and out! I so admire your strength and courage during this season. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t think about you and your family. Emily says a prayer for you every night before bed.
Julie,
Just saw your post on fb about Noah. And just read your latest blog update —
You are so strong. Your faith overwhelms me. You, Ethan and the girls are on my heart. We are praying.
Whitney Hicks
Prayers for you today, Julie (and all the Whaley family).
I love the new hairdo, it’s very cute!!
You are one amazing gal and your faith & spirit are inspiring! I love the new haircut….but short hair or cute wraps, you’ll still be beautiful.
I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I am so sorry to hear this news. Your amazing faith is still so inspiring.
Hi Julie– Your haircut is super cute. Your strength amazes me and I pray for you everytime I think of you (which is often) I hope you feel like coming for the pedicure on Friday. If not, you will be sorely missed. Take care and know that you are always in my thoughts!!