My mom came home from some errands yesterday and I thought something looked different…..she shaved her head! She didn’t want me to do it by myself. I had planned to shave mine this morning because I was so tired of finding hair all over the house. Boo was really upset that Grandma shaved her head….she cried for about an hour….but she eventually came around and then wanted a scarf like Grandma’s to wear. So sweet. I think my mom looks awesome with a shaved head:
This morning we got up early, went and ate breakfast at our favorite place and then met my friend Tara at the salon. Tara’s friend Katie took some video. My friend Taili Song Roth came to take photos. Here’s a sneak peek…..me and my niece Courtney are now twins. Boo shaved my head until her hand got tired:
It wasn’t bad at all! I kind of like this look….although I think I look a little like a mall mannequin. Boo can’t wait to take me to share day so everyone can sign my head.
I’ve got eyes in the back of my head now:
Gorgeous!
Bottom line is Ashley, it doesn’t matter what your appearance is.. you will ALWAYS be one of the most beautiful people I ever knew of (I would say met.. but well, we havent met)
You look beautiful! You are so strong and such an inspiring woman! Hugs!
YOU LOOK AMAZING…WE LOVE U! 🙂
you look gorgeous!
You have such a great attitude! You are an inspiration!!’
You are so beautiful. Stay strong!
No hair just places more emphasis on your beautiful smile. 🙂
Your mom is just as amazing as you are. You look great…better than a mall mannequin!
Wow! Ashley, you look “BOO-tiful”, hair or no hair! I kinda like the look too!
And how touching that your Mom shaved hers as well. You are and inspiration young lady and you continue to stay in my prayers. Stay strong.
You are beautiful. I love the way your family is supporting you. Also, it’s wonderful how Boo has come around so quickly. He has is all in control 😉 But, you already knew that.
You look amazing!
Eyes on the back of your head 😀 sienna better watch out!
You are BEAUTIFUL not because of your hair. Your beauty comes from within therefore, you will always be beautiful, fun, and such an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your adventure…because of you I’ve been able to choose joy and support my hubby through his metastatic kidney cancer.
wow – you can really pull off the look – beautiful
Ya’ll are AWESOME and so strong. Looks great.
Your mom is amazing to do that! A beautiful lady, too. I’m glad Boo came around & I’m sure drawing on your head helped tremendously! I knew you would still be beautiful without your hair….You will be amazed at how freeing it is not to have hair for awhile 🙂
Take care & eat well (I loved your mom’s list)!!
I really like these pictures, you are giving your daughter such a strong role model to follow…keep Choosing Joy…it is really working for you!
WOW!!! You really rock that look! So sweet of your mom to journey with you! What a prize! You truly are an inspiration! I read your blog every day and give my husband updates about your health. He always asks “now what friend of yours is this?” HA! I kinda feel like we ARE friends, even though you have no clue who I am and we’ve never met in person! I pray for you daily! 🙂
Oh my gorgeousness, really you are one of the most beautiful people I know. Screw the wide headbands and hat maybe I should shave my head, your such a trend starter you know 🙂 <3 Go Ash!
i hate to sound like a dumb ass but why did yall shave your heads?
Seriously?!
Because she has cancer…and is losing her hair! If you took one minute to read this blog you would understand. Who wants to walk around shedding with a half a head of hair? Ashley, you look beautiful!
I think you look amazing!! Your spirit shines through in your smile! Oh and I must say your mom ROCKS the look sooo well! You are a beautiful source of strength…both of you!! Blessings to all!!
You look STUNNING!! You are such a beautiful woman anyway….but I believe its your inner beauty that really makes you shine….hair or not!! What a piece of heaven you truly are!
Wow, still so beautiful!
You ROCK this look!!! You look beautiful!!! Your beautiful features just pop! And God bless your Mom.. what a Mom! She looks beautiful too. And sweet Boo….just like her Momma…finding the best in everthing… eyes behind your head and share day…awesome. 🙂
I love it! You look like a bad ass!!!
Your simply gorgeous! Your strength is more than I could ever imagine. Thank you for sharing your story. You truly touched my soul.
Wow! Still so beautiful.
You look gorgeous, inside and out.
How about your mom!!!! That made me cry. Not many moms out there as wonderful as yours. Continued prayers for you and much love.
What a wonderful mom! You are both gorgeous – inside & out! You inspire me. <3
You are such a great inspiration!
You are one of the most open and sharing person! Besides being the bravest!!!! Your still HOT.
You are so beautiful!!!!!!!!!! And I just love your mom!!!!!
I don’t know you, i just follow your blog when i randomly found it a good while ago. i can say this though… i’m praying for you…cheering for you…and i think you look beautiful. (AND GO MOM FOR DOING THE SAME!!) obviously you are a fighter…go get ’em tiger!!
You look beautiful! How sweet of your Mom to shave her head too!
Wow, you look amazing. You’re mom is incredible. She looks wonderful. You’re mom rocks. Did I tell you how stunning you look? Seriously, like a model. That was clever/strong/loving of your mom to do; I’m sure it helped Boo with the whole transition. How empowering. I’m sure you feel more free now. I continue to pray for you and your family. Thank you for sharing your story.
You really are beyond beautiful.
You are beautiful, your mom is amazing, and Boo is a trooper. Think of how many people are choosing joy because of you! It’s enough to give you goosebumps on your head, shaved or not. Thank you!
you’re just gorgeous … inside and out!
The love of your family makes me tear up. You are one blessed, gorgeous lady!
AMAZING! I had a feeling it was going to happen this weekend. How wonderful of your mom and so glad Boo got to help and likes it! Continued thoughts and prayers for you.
you look AMAZING. (((HUGS))! Your mom is awesome for doing that! yall are gonna rock this look together!
Not everyone can pull off a shaved head, but you look gorgeous 🙂
I just started following your blog. I don’t usually post anything, but I have to tell you that you are absolutely amazing. Your story, your family, and your faith. Praying for you!
You look amazing as always! Kind of G.I. Jane! I LOVE that your Mom did it too. How wonderful and loving is she!!
Your mom is precious! What a beautiful, strong family of women! You all look amazing, as always! Praying for you!
BTW, what an awesome *Mama* thing to do & shave her head too. 🙂
You still look absolutely stunning! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Oh my gosh. I have tears trying to spill out of my eyes all over! I’m trying not to loose it! Ashley, you really do look beautiful and your mom does too! I think that is one of the sweetest things I’ve ever heard of. I’ve heard of husbands and other people shaving their heads but never someone’s mom. That is awesome. Just Awesome. I pray that this is over as quickly as possible for you. I’m sure you’d rather be scheming up another wonderful craft to share than sitting in the hospital hooked up to chemicals! You’re amazing!
Beautiful in more ways than one…
You may start a new trend – you look fabulous!
When the salon I work at did an event for cancer survivors we had a beautiful young woman come in and she had her head shaved. She was so beautiful and she was incredibly stylish. She said everyone bought her really awesome earrings and scarves for her neck. She rocked the bald with some awesome sparkly ear bobbles. I think you are an inspiration, and I can’t wait to see what awesome accessories you come up with. Stay proud mama!
You have the prettiest head! And the most beautiful wonderful Mom!! Big hugs to all three of you beautiful ladies (Boo too!) Lots of prayers, love and a prayer shawl headed your way!!!
You look stunning!! Seriously freaking beautiful!!!! Praying for you!
Wow! You look beautiful even with a shaved head!
You should let Boo give you a henna tattoo on your head!
U still look beautiful. It’s actually a good look on u. Stay strong and choose joy!
You are GORGEOUS!! Such an inspiration to so many.
xoxo,
Laurie @ Gallamore West 🙂
You have THE MOST BEAUTIFUL bald head I have EVER seen. It’s a well known fact about me, that I absolutely adore bald heads. I think it stems from the fact that I was surrounded by bald heads as I was growing up as a child. I try to convince my husband, who is losing his hair, that bald heads are beautiful, but I think he thinks I’m just trying to be nice. Seriously though, YOUR bald head is BEAUTIFUL!! ♥, hugs & blessings!!
You are gorgeous and your mom rocks! I love how Boo is a part of every step and how you explain things to her.
Karen
How sweet of your mom! You look cheerful and beautiful and inspiring.
I am blown away by the joy, bravery, and loyalty you all hold. YOU are rocking that melon — and girl you look freaking amazing. Kudo’s to your mother too.. that was incredibly considerate and thoughtful. Unconditional love makes the world go around. Wish there was more of it.
Hats off… onward and upward! BOLD BALD AND BEAUTIFUL.
You & your Mom are amazing!!!!!!!!!!!
Seriously I love your mom that is so awesome she did that and you both look amazing with shaved heads!!
WOW! You are gorgeous bald too. 🙂 Check out the facebook movement “Bald is Beautiful Barbie” … it is hitting local news here in Charlotte, NC and nationwide. NBC and Fox interviewed the founder of Rohr Rockstars (also on FB and blogger) … an organization which “empowers children facing cancer and other extended illness to reach their academic goals and to walk confidently and optimistically though their journey as lifelong learners.”
Its http://www.rockstarronan.com
You truly look beautiful-very G.I. Jane chic. Go get ’em! You are such a trooper and an amazing fighter.
I don’t know why I’m crying- I expected this post to come. I think it reminds me of my MIL. When she was losing her hair, I would have nightmares that when I woke up, all my hair would be on the pillow. My hair is as long or longer than yours and it has been most of my life. I “thought” my hair all my life- defined who I was. Is that not crazy!!! I don’t want to be remembered for “my Hair”, I want to be remembered by what is in the inside of me. The love I have for others and for Jesus. Thank you for this moment, I needed it. You look beautiful, as I knew you would. What is inside you shined through with your hair, so it will even have an easier way to shine through, without the hair. I see where you get alot of your strength-from your mom. She is amazing and beautiful too. Can’t wait to see all of “Boo-baldwork” and your head treatments you make!
Hugs and prayers,
Cindy
I’m totally crying, too. I’ve read this about 20 times and cry every time.
I think this is such a great example of how I’d want to support MY friends and family if they were going through this, and how I’d hope to be supported if I were going through it.
It’s all so loving and supportive…
Words just don’t even begin to cover it!
You are awesome and brave. A local photographer is experiencing breat cancer and as a fundraiser I think it would be awesome to get some local photographers to support her and do the same thing!
You really are amazing, Ash!
Oh my your are so Beautiful! Your Mom looks amazing too.
Wow. You look beautiful, Ashley. (And truth be told…I’m a teeny tiny bit jealous that you can actually rock that look and be so stunning.) While I certainly wouldn’t wish the impetus for the new ‘do’ on anyone, you really are glowing with joy and life– you’ve got this, virtual friend. Take that, big “C!” Ashley is out to kick your arse!…and she has a team of cheerleaders backing her up.
I always thought Sinead O’Conner rocked that haircut but you have by far surpassed her beauty!!
You Look Beautiful!
I’m in tears. You look beautiful. You are beautiful.
Lol…you are probably the only person I know that is just as stunning w/o hair as you are with hair! You go girl! Love the happy face!
Beth
you are so beautiful- inside and out
One of those with tears welling up for you, and your wonderful crazy family! You are the best, as is your Momma, Boo and your strength shines in everything you do! Praying for you all…. Love Heals, Victoria
I literally have tears in my eyes. What an incredible mom you have! You look beautiful with a shaved head and I know it will grow back in beautifully and think of all the fun styles you can have along the way. Hang in there. You are such an inspiration.
You totally rock that new look!
You totally rock the shaved look! You are beautiful. You mom is awesome too. That is so nice for her to support you like that!
We LOVE you!! You look GREAT! And that is simply precious and soooo caring and thoughtful of you mom to shave her head too. Sending huge hugs and lots of love your way!!
you have a very well shaped head !
Girl. You are rocking that buzz cut! Your confidence and strength is so inspiring!
You are beautiful! I love your new look and your mom is awesome. I am smiling through tears as I read your post. Knew this was coming and am so amazed by your strength and optimism. It validates God never gives us more than we can handle. You can handle ANYTHING Ashley! Love to you, your precious Boo and all your family. God Bless!
Holy moly! Seriously so gorgeous! And your mom is amazing! And just as gorgeous!
You look amazing Ashley! You are beautiful inside and out.
BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!
YOU LOOK AMAZING ASHLEY!!!!
I just burst into tears when I read that your mother shaved her head, I think that is so wonderful that your mother did this. It just shows a mother’s love for her child and that child is YOU!!!
That cancer better watch out. You are looking pretty bad~ass!!!
You rock — and so does your mom! I have tears running down my face — I’m so glad you’re surrounded by so much love. 🙂
I see courage, spirit, and beauty. Thank you for sharing your journey.
Your mom rocks and so does your new do! I didn’t think anyone could top Demi More in G.I. Jane, but you do!
Many prayers for a quick recovery!
Sarah
I’m so glad that Boo came around! And what an AMAZING mother you have!!! I would have cried and cried-with joy of course-if my mother had walked in with a shaved head! This past Christmas two of my relatives chopped off their hair to donate to locks of love. A father/daughter duo. She is 10 and he is in his late forties. They both had the most amazingly THICK long blonde locks. I wanted to upload the pic to your FB but it wouldn’t let me. It was SO inspiring!! You are definitely the definition of strength and courage-THANK YOU!
You look amazing,honestly.
Hate to be redundant…everyone else is already saying it, but here goes…
Ashley, you really do look beautiful! Keep choosing joy. I love Boo’s sweet little smile. I am glad she is holding up so well.
Ashley – you look so beautiful!
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. and your mom is AMAZING. xoxo
I agree – you and your mom are beautiful ladies! Both of you look amazing!
You went all in!!! Love it! You are beautiful – you definitely have the head shape for it. The eyes in the back of your head drawing is priceless.
You are just beautiful!! I can’t believe how sweet your mom is for doing that!? What an act of absolute love & devotion. I know you’ll get through this ~ you are the bravest girl I know!
xoxo,
Shellagh
If I could look as beautiful as you do without hair, I’d totally shave my head. You look beautiful. You’re mom is one very special lady!!
Oh my goodness. You can DEFINITELY pull that look off!!!! So sweet of your Mom, and you look FABULOUS!!! You are obviously beautiful inside and out (just from reading your posts) and now seeing such beautiful facial features…
Gorgeous!! I have tears in my eyes! Not because I feel sad that you had to shave your beautiful hair, but from the strength and eloquence you posses in your soul! You are my Joan of Arc!
You look beautiful!!!
eres increible!
Ash, you look more beautiful than ever!!
You have a super Mom…and you are truly an inspiration to us all. As everyone has already said, you are more beautiful than EVER!!!
Wow… you look AMAZING. You make cancer look good baby!
oh my gosh! you look just as beautiful without hair as you do with. Just shows that beauty is on the inside. Your mom is amazing and raised an amazing daughter. I’d love to see a photo shoot with your mom, you and your daughter with bandanas! BEAUTIFUL!!!!
You look amazing and you can really see how gorgeous your eyes are now!
You are beautiful!
You’re beautiful (no joke) and amazing…AND your mom ROCKS!
You are absolutely the most beautiful bald woman I have ever seen! I have been blessed by your story and strength! Keep kickin some cancer butt!!
You look amazing! So beautiful!
You look beautiful with a bald head. You have quite the mother! That really is so sweet that she shaved her head too. Is she planning to stay longer? I’m glad that Boo is doing well with your hair being gone. I know you mentioned it was not something that she wanted.
Thank you for sharing!
You look pretty bad ass with a shaved head! Seriously.
I’d like for you to know that my church group lifts you and your family up in prayer every week. I have two women in my life battling cancer right now, too. I hope you know that you’ve got people all over the country praying for you. I feel honored that you are sharing this journey with us. Sometimes I cry when I read your posts, other times I laugh and everyday I pray. It’s wonderful to see you haven’t forgotten how to smile, even after all that you have been through.
Love it. You wear it so well girl:)
You and your mom are awesome and beautiful!
Hair or not – three generations of beauty and joy!
You and your Mom are both gorgeous!! Give eachother hugs for us. We love you all!!
You honestly look really beautiful even without hair. Almost makes it hard to like you! ;D (Kidding of course!)
I recently fell in love with your clothes. I had no idea I would be inspired by the woman behind making them. It is not often one comes across a personality like yours that is larger than life. You not only choose joy, but you absolutely radiate joy! I admire you for celebrating your bald beauty with your daughter and mother. Thank you for sharing!
I’ll say it again– I wish your mom would write a book – she is amazing! And you both look gorgeous! And YAY that boo came around!! xoxo
So beautiful… really really really beautiful.
You look beautiful! Stay strong! I pray for you daily.
It is a little sickening how gorgeous you are without hair!! 🙂 With or without, you are one pretty lady…you totally rock the no hair look! And your Mom is amazing…and looks pretty darn gorgeous herself!
You look beautiful! What an amazing thing your mom did!
You look beautiful Ashley and what a supporter your mom is!!!!
You look absolutely gorgeous! And I love the eyes on the back of your head. 😀
And wow for your mom! So very cool.
You are beautiful!
How is it that you can look so amazing with a shaved head? I think that it is because you are such a lovely person inside and out. Your mom is kind of awesome too. I can’t believe she did that. I’m so happy to hear that Sienna is handling it well. I love the smilley face. Great idea!
Your mom is awesome, I know where you get your awesomeness and Boo can’t help but be awesome 🙂 I love you guys!
Ashley, you are beautiful and a pillar of strength and faith and hope on top of that! And your mon is all those things too for joining you like that on this journey! May God pour out his richest blessings on your family.
wow – you look great! And your mom – OMG – I would have just cried by seeing her do that just for you. What an amazing mom you have & the support to be there right there with you & make you feel better in this little way about everything you have been through. Just think now you will be able to rock all the fun hair styles together as it grows back in with her, that you may have been afraid of trying in the past! Still praying for you girl! Our God is an awesome God and He is definitely got you in His hands! xoxo
You are soooo pretty! and your mom is amazing! Choose Joy!
Simply beautiful!
You look beautiful! Your strength is amazing and inspirational. I pray for you everyday. My husband is a two time cancer survivor.
My english is not really good… but… you are so so pretty! That haircut is not for any girl!! I follow your blog since last year, but didn’t leave a comment ever.
A lot of kisses for you and Boo too.
🙂
Marina.
Bs As, Argentina.
You look gorgeous! You are such an inspiration!
So beautiful in so many ways.
You are soooo beautiful!!!
3 generations of amazingly great women…you will never know how much you have given to others just by being you, doing what you do and sharing your love…God bless you
oh my goodness! I love it! What a great mom you have! So glad boo came around!! 🙂
I want to hug your mom. She is amazing! You are amazing, and such a positive and beautiful woman. Hugs and love to you Ashley. XOXO
You are totally gorgy! I love your shaved head, and you have such an amazing family. I love your gladitude attitude, you’re so inspiring! Boo is fantastic, also. What a team you make! xoxo
Still beautiful!
Absolutely beautiful! I have to say you are looking pretty bad-ass. And your mom rocks…love and hugs.
You look gorgeous! And your mom is AWESOME – I can see where you get it from
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Va va va VOOM! Did you have to be so gorgeous with a shaved head? Really, you’re stunning. Ethereal.
Please keep kicking cancer’s ass.
Brave Girl, you ROCK that look! You look absolutely beautiful. And tough!! I think it is so beautiful that your mom did that. Awesome. Can’t wait to see more photos!!!
-Amy
Thank you for sharing your journey. I just found out a friend has a cancer reaccurance but she is just as spunky as you are!!
Ugh seriously Ashley??? Only you would look BETTER with a shaved head!!! It defines your bones so well!
wow… all of you are truly beautiful. thank you for sharing!
Your Gorgeous!!! I love it!! And love that your mom did it too!!
You and your Mom are beautiful. Lots of hugs keep strong
So beautiful!!!
Stunning as always my dear! And soooo sweet and clever of you to let Boo draw on your beautiful noggin- now you are even more of a masterpiece!
Dad would be so proud!!!! He pulled off the bald head his whole life and looked fabulous! You got his genes too! Love you!
You are so beautiful!!
You look beautiful! You remind me of sinead from back in the day
You look stunning. And how awesome is your Mum!! Best wishes from Australia
Your Mom is so smart! And I am so glad that Sienna is seeing the bright side. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful attitude.
WOW, You look fantastic…I’m jealous!!! XO
You and your mom rock! You both look fantastic!!!!!!
You are beautiful hair or no hair. Just beautiful !
You brave woman!!! I love you do much! Your bracelets arrived at my house two days ago in Italy and I’ll share them thinking about you!!!
I’m a lurker. I can’t even tell you where I discovered your amazing website but I can tell you that daily sometimes several times a day, I think of you. I think of your spirit, your amazing attitude & the kindness of your soul that shines right through this computer. Might I add that you are beautiful on the outside too.
you are gorgeous!!! xo
You have the perfect head! You are absolutely gorgeous with or without hair. Congrats on doing this. I`m sure it`s not easy but no matter what remember that God only gives perfect heads to the ones who will have no hair to hide it! 🙂
Your mom is such a wonderful woman. I think if my daughter was in your situation, I would do the same thing.
i pretty much shaved my head when my sister had breast cancer 13 years ago and I loved it. Just think of the shampoo you are going to save on…lol
You are such an inspiration! I`m not sure if you read, but I had a bracelet made with citrine for happiness, etc. and had a disc made that says `Choose Joy`. The woman who is making it got another request yesterday for the same saying and no where had we posted my request. I`m thinking it is someone who knows your story….the word sure is getting out!
You are beautiful!!! Inside and out, with or without hair. I think you are amazing!
speechless <3 bless your heart
You are AMAZING! and you look beautiful!
Wow! That is so, so sweet of your mom to shave her head with you and (whether is was intended or not) take the pressure from Boo off. It’s pretty nice that she was able to be the one that shocked Boo with a shaved head. I’m not sure if it would have bothered you, but I could see it being hard. And somehow both of you still look beautiful with no hair! I’m sure it will be awesome not having to do your hair and not finding it all over the house!
You are so stinkin adorable inside and out. LOVE your mom too. What amazing women. Prayers for you
Ashley you look fabulous!! And for your momma to shave her head first…wow, just wow! What an excellent idea to help Boo come to terms with things by having her participate! All this just further proves that you and the whole Boo Bunch are a real class act. My thoughts and hopes are with you always <3
You are an amazing woman. I love (but hate) reading your blog. You make me cry every time. Def. an inspiration for so many!! Praying for you!!!
Erica
You look great!! I love that your mom didn’t want yo to go at it alone… blessings to you!
You look more beautiful than I have ever seen you girlie…..YOU ROCK!!! <3
I feel like I know you. You are so beautiful inside and out. Your positivity is so uplifting it brings tears to my eyes! Thank you for sharing your personal story with us. Sending you love and prayers from Saratoga, NY.
Hello–can I tell you how powerful this post is? I see beauty, strength, joy and above all –love. What a wonderful example you set for all of us.
xoxo
you are beautiful!
continued prayers.
Pax Christi,
lena
You look Maaaahhhhhhvelous! You are such a beautiful woman inside and out!!
So proud of you (and Boo). Your faith and strength are awesome!!
And, way to go Mom!!!
Love,
Kiki
You are amazing and I cannot stress enough how absolutely beautiful you are!!!
Way To Go Ashley! Not an easy moment, to loose one’s hair under those circumstances, but mucho blessings to you for doing it and sharing with us.And your mom- just WOW. Love the picture of you with your niece. Just puts it all into perspective for me….
You look absolutely gorgeous!
SO brave and inspiring!!
You are beautiful, as always…inside and out! You are an inspiration to so many. Sending hugs, thoughts and prayers your way!
Thank you for sharing such a personal moment of your life with me and my girls. Sharing your family and your story with them has been a good way to teach them more life lessons. We all think you look beautiful (
And Aleah says lovely) xo sweet friend.
You ARE amazing and you INSPIRE. Thank you!
Shay
You are so amazing! You look beautiful and your mom looks beautiful!
You are a beautiful woman inside and out and a true inspiration to us all!
You look amazing! And the fact that your mom shaved her head too made me teary. I’ve been following tour story for awhile now and you are truly an inspiration.
you look beyond beautiful ! What an awesome mom you have to support you! I admire your strength more than any words could convey! I keep you in my prayers xoxo
You know you are hot when you can rock a shaved head. You really look beautiful and your moms too!
Aww. What a sweet mom, and you do look a little like a mall Barbie. 🙂
I could say this on every post, but the world needs more people like you and your family. You’re still encouraging and caring… even after a rough day of head shaving!
your mom is amazing and made me cry {something is seem to do a lot when i come read your blog, you are inspiring}.
you look stunning with a shaved head, i am so glad that boo loves it too!
I know that posting all this stuff — the crafty genius, the parenting tips, and your spiritual journey with (and in spite of) cancer — isn’t with the goal of achieving hero status, but …
You are an amazing woman. Thank you for sharing your sacred stories, thoughtful reflections and your playful/joy-filled attitude. You bless all those you touch, near and far.
You are ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL either way! Bless your mom for sharing in your adventure.
You look just as beautiful without hair! Your mom is sooo sweet, too!
You have never been more beautiful! Your mom TOTALLY rocks the looks too! Warms my heart to see you three ladies coming together with so much love, strength and support…FIERCE!!!
I gasped when I first saw your beautiful, bald head. You look so strong, Ashley. Its kinda like your outside now matches your spirit: STRONG, BOLD. You have always been beautiful but there is almost a peacefulness. I burst into tears when I read the part that Boo shaved your head til she grew tired. I love that she has been a part of this whole “cancer thing” every step of the way. You are such a special family and inspire me constantly.
Yep, I knew you’d look amazing bald! And your mom, um, that made me tear up. I love that she did it without you so you couldn’t stop her:)
I love your mom! She seems everything a mom should be! Just like you. You wouldn’t even second guess doing it for Boo…. You both look fabulous! I’m so jealous and actually thinking of doing it myself. Talk about low maintenance!!!! It will feel so good this summer! Love you and proud of all you do! Continued prayers.
Gorgeous!! And, your mom is awesome!
You look beautiful! And, I love your mom. I am so glad you have her!
You look beautiful!!
Still an inspiration Ashley. Still a beautiful amazing Woman inside and out! I wish I had a mother as supportive as yours! Boo is an artist!
in my eyes you look somewhere between super hero & goddess. Heaps of love and good energy from vancouver island british columbia! beth
You ROCK a shaved head!! You and Sinnead O’Connor can pull that OFF! You’re gorgy and blessed with a perfect skull. Choose Joy! xoxo Karyn
You look GORGEOUS!! And what a sweet momma you have.
You are beautiful in spirit and physically. I wish I could be half as beautiful as you are with a shaved head. I pray for you and your family. Your mother is obviously a factor in why you are such a lovely positive person.
Ashley, I truly mean it when I say you look absolutely gorgeous with your shaved head. I love that your mom shaved her head too.
I really needed to see this right now after a bad hair appointment that I just finished crying over. It’s good to be reminded that hair is just hair and nothing more.
You look amazing!
You 3 lovely gals are so inspirational, truly beautiful inside and out … BIG cyber hugs from down under … Sue
You do look absolutely gorgeous Ashley!!!
I think it makes your smile even more beautiful!! Your Mom is AWESOME!! The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree! I’m glad Boo is taking it ok. Be blessed Ashley!!
Yesterday is history. Tomorrow a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why it’s
called the present! Live and savor every moment…this is not a dress
rehearsal!!……..unknown
You look wonderful. Your mom is so sweet, I love your little family.
You are stunning!
Seriously you are so pretty you can even pull off a shaved head I have to say Im kinda jealous! Your mom looks awesome too. Must feel liberating!
Ashley I’m holding back the tears….Your mom is one awesome lady and such an inspiration to us all. Having people around you with so much love is a great blessing. I think you need to rock the bald head with a sporty leather jacket and your leggins….this cancer won’t know what hit it. Hugs and prayers coming from Texas.
Angie
You are still so beautiful! Prayers are being sent.
What a sweet mom you have!! Oh, my you both look so beautiful too!!
Ashely
I just wanted to say that you look beautiful! Boo has a amazing mom to share with her class and the world! You are an inspiration to me and I am sure many more! Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers!
Kelly
Wow! Really goes to show you the depth of a mother’s love! And ps. you look just as pretty!
Oh Ashley (I feel like I know you!). You are such a trooper. I truly admire you. Your humor, bravery and compassion for others (even when you are going through such a trial yourself!) have been amazing. I love that you are praising God throughout all of this. HE will be glorified. I battled breast cancer two years ago-had to have a double mastectomy. I’ve been very low key about it but you have inspired me to share my story more. I’ve never hid it but I just haven’t talked a lot about it. I’ve been so blessed by your story -keep pressing on.
This is a verse that helped me so much while in my journey: The Lord gives strength to His people; The Lord blesses His people with peace.
Prayer for total and complete healing!
You look beautiful! (Very Demi Moore circa GI Jane 🙂
Ps my mom would never shave her head for me! Props to her for being such a great supporter!!
What an awesome mom you have! Now we know how you grew up to be such an amazing woman. What role models you two ladies are. Boo is very lucky to have you both. God bless you, Ashley. And I think you look better without hair than I do with it!
You look great! As I knew you would.
Meredith From A Mother Seeking A Mother Seeking…
BEAUTIFUL ! You & your mama. xo
You look beautiful, but that’s not a surprise to me at all. What a sweet sweet mother you have, she is just as beautiful!
Wow! Beautiful Ashley. I think it’s all been said… but those photos of your three generations together is awesome – strong women facing things head on, girl power! Great to look back on and remember that moment with fondness of what you we’re doing TOGETHER. More big hugs and wishes from Australia. Sounds like you have a few Aussies following you.
You look amazing!! I could never rock that look as cute as you are! So cool your mom shaved hers too!
You really do look amazing!! And what an incredible thing for your mom to do! I’m sure that helped Boo deal with it a little better when it was your turn. You are such a beautiful woman, inside and out!
You crack me up! Love the smiley face on your head. You are truly an inspiration, not only to those also fighting cancer, but to those who may need to be reminded how blessed we all are! I pray for you daily, and I look forward to your posts, as you are so uplifting and always choose joy!
Ashley, you are such a beautiful person, with or without hair. I have kept you and Boo in my prayers as I promised I would, for when this time came. What a wonderful and sweet momma you have, unconditional love show thru a shaved head! Blessings to you and your precious family and another promise of prayers that will continue your way!
hair or no hair, you are beautiful!
You have an amazing family. What a wonderfully loving thing for your Mother to do .You are such an example for us all.
As always, your courage is an inspiration! Prayers for healing!
Our true beauty is on the inside and you ARE A BEAUTIFUL person. Just think of all the time you can spend crafting instead of doing your hair now! I am amazed on a daily basis on how one person can have so much JOY in the face of so many challenges. You are a great reminder of the important thing in life!
Hi Ashley,
you look gorgeous, with or without hair and your mum is the best!
You and your family are a true inspiration for strength and love!
And to me you are truly a special person, I’ve never met someone like you and your humor is btw pretty great, you make me laugh and you make me think, thanks for being you.
All the best,
Maureen xx
You.are.gorgeous.
And seriously, what a mom you have.
You are so beautiful.
You are so brave… and you rock that hair do better than any other do I have seen you in! (Or pics anyways!)
You are so beautiful! The picture of you and Boo is gorgeous!
You look beautiful! Thank you for being so open and honest through your journey. You are such an inspiration!
You look beautiful, and so does your dear mom! Bless you and your sweet family..
xoxo
Jennifer
Amazing mom, amazing daughter, amazing YOU…wow, what a beautiful inspiration you are!
I have been following your site for a while now from downunder and from what I see and read you are a beautiful person inside and out hair or no hair. Your mum is also gorgeous and a total champ…I wish you all the very best with your journey and stay strong xx
God created a few perfect heads and the rest he covered with hair. Somehow, He missed yours, because it’s perfect.
You are beautiful!! Keep on fighting!!!
your mum’s pic has brought tears to my eyes!! Such a beautiful lady:-)) You both look gorgeous xx
First word that popped into my head…I actually said it out loud…”Wow…Beautiful”….You really are!!!! I’m going through a rough time right now with my adult *supposedly adult* daughter!!! Thinking how good she has it and doesn’t even KNOW it. Praying you all stay strong. Thank you soooooo much for sharing.
~Judy~
HUGE hugs and prayers. You look Beautiful.
You look AMAZING and your mom ROCKS. I am glad that Boo came around so quickly (and what a gift that your mom got her ready to be fine with you shaving your head.)
That is the sweetest thing I’ve every heard a mother do for her daughter!! You are so blessed!
You look gorgeous, honey and what an amazing and beautiful mom you have.
How sweet of your mom to shave her head and I’m SO glad Little Boo is good with it! What a relief. And let me tell you, you ROCK the look. Seriously. You look great without hair. If I looked a tenth as good bald I would be happy 😀
You look fabulous. Boo is very blessed.
You – and your mom – look gorgeous! I thought the pictures would make me sad, but they brought tears (the good kind) to my eyes! Seriously, not many people can pull off that look so well, but you look oddly even more attractive…and especially loving the smiley face drawing you’re rocking…
You are ROCKING that look lady! Totally gorgeous.
Will you share with us where your hair donation went and how long it was?
Thanks!
(with a link, if possible)
So lovely! Rock on, strong women! 🙂
Beautiful. Brave. Blessed…
thanks again for sharing – you are stronger than you realise, and a greater influence than you can imagine xx
Beautiful as ever……and what a super special mom you have!
You and your mom look awsome. Stay strong you are such an inspiration to all of us. God is good. Boo is so cute.
Look how beautiful you all are!! You have one amazing mama!!! Love and hugs sweetie……think about you all the time. xo
Wow! You totally rock the shaved head look!!!!! You look absolutely stunning. Your mum is awesome- love that she shaved her head too 🙂
Xxxxxx
Your Mom rocks. You both are beautiful and simply amazing. I too knew this day would come, and I must say you are gorgeous as always. Boo has some good genes and is going to grow up to be such a strong person like her grandma and mommy.
Nothing new can be said that hasnt already in all these comments, you and your mom are absolutely beautiful! Thinking of you!!
You are stunning, inside and outside! You are truly an inspiration. And your mom is amazing. 🙂
show that beautiful head proudly!!!! You look amazing.
You are beautiful!
Hair is…..hair. YOU are beautiful no matter what!
PS….That photo of your mom totally made me cry. Nothing like a mother’s love. 🙂
You look amazing- sending prayers to you and your family. <3
You look beautiful, as does your mother! I always thought my daughter looked her prettiest when she had the bald chemo head, I only wish I would have thought to shave my head to support her. At the time, I was just trying to keep all of our heads above water!
Blessings beautiful woman,
Shawn
Good Grief! You are even gorgeous without hair!!!!
Stephanie @ All Artful
You look beautiful! And how wonderful of your mom to join in on the action too. I’m sure you letting Boo draw on your head helped make it so much easier on her and helped her transition to “Mommy’s new ‘do”.
As always, praying for a speedy recovery. Rock on, stay strong, and keep your head held high. You are an inspiration to so many.
Wow! You look gorgeous….so does your mom!!! Keep inspiring us!!!!
Jill
Wow!! Could you look any cuter?? Your mom, too!
I love you from the bottom of my heart and I wish you a very long & happy life with your beautiful family!
You look absolutely fantastic! Your mom looks terrific too. FABULOUS!!!
Oh, Ashley! I love that your mom shaved her head first. So sweet. Love your pictures!
You look beautiful. Your eyes shine with love when you look at your family. Your love and beauty must have come from your Mom!
Mannequin head?! While that made me giggle, only because I used to work in a department store and I used to think they were/are sorta creepy. That does not describe you at all… You are very beautiful! You are such an inspiration. God bless you and yours! Big hugs to you and your mom for that- that is special. 🙂
Beautiful!
Move over Demi Moore! You are rockin’ the bald look. Sexy!!!
Ashley, you are amazing. And I love your mom! I have always loved Boo. So glad she adjusted so quick.
love, kathy
Whenever I read your blog I end up with tears in my eyes from your inspirational story. But this morning my tears (and a knot in my chest) where for your mother. I’ve got 2 children and God help me if anything happens to them. I cannot imagine what you’re going through but just having a glimpse of what your mother is going through makes me wanna cry. You are a very special soul and a very lucky person for having such an amazing mum and family. I’m sure you’ll get through this phase of your life. Lots of love from DownUnder.
YOU LOOK AMAZING!!! Beautiful bald head and I love reading and hearing about your strength. When we face new challenges it means that we are still moving forward. So glad to read that you are moving forward and fighting! Love the bald head!
You look absolutely stunning!! Praying for you!
You look beautiful! Seriously….you look beautiful!
You’re so lucky to have such a supportive friends and family. Your mom is so sweet and strong.
Hang in there and keep staying positive-it IS making a difference! I hope you feel better soon.
You CAN do this!!!
truly an inspiration. YOU ARE LOVED.
I AM PRAYING FOR YOU.
LOVE FROM THE PHILIPPINES
CHO
In one word: Amazing!!!
Ashley your mom is so awesome! I must say you look beautiful. Just as pretty with or without hair. I always feared losing my hair as I don’t have a great shaped head. Don’t think I could wear a wig. Show that noggin with pride as you are so beautiful. I can just imagine all the new scarves you will make. Just keep the clippers away from Boo or she may decided to do her own… LOL…..Take care sweet Lil Boo Blue friend of mine.
Kathy O’
Your Mom is too cool for words.
Such a sweet jester!
You look so pretty – not sick at all!
How special is that that your daughter got to write on your head! i love that pic of you and her~actually all the pics are so special. You have an exceptional Mom, but i bet you know that. the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree either 😉 these pics speak a thousand words~of courage, of bravery, of undying support, of love. Bald is indeed beautiful 😉
Ahhhh! You look absolutely gorgeous. Seriously.
I am sorry for your loss. I’m amazed at how beautiful your face is. I think before I was just looking at those pretty locks. My goodness you have such graceful features. My prayers that this will pass quickly and you will be healthy and cancer free.
You are rockin that bald head!!
I agree, you are beautiful inside and out!
YOU’RE BEAUTIFUL!
You look beautiful..you are so inspiring…and an amazing woman, mom..your mom is very special to shave her head for her daughter..GOD bless you and your family
I just started reading your blog about a week ago and I am hooked. I agree with evreyeone else – you are, and do look, amazing. What an incredible, uplifting, attitude.
I’ve never seen anyone so pretty. Take that cancer. I admit it, I cried when I read what your mom did. No wonder you’re such a special lady, you were raised by one. 🙂
You look beautiful!!! 🙂
You look beautiful and you have an amazing family!
You are beautiful! Praying for you little Boo and all of you.
You.are.amazing. And if it’s possible, even more beautiful.
You look absolutely beautiful! You are inspirational.
You look amazing …you are amazing! (So does / is your mom) xoxo
Your mom is amazing to shave her head! You both look beautiful!!
Ashley, you are rockin’ the no hair look, I think that your smile is that much brighter, because it is not having to compete with anything else. I LOVE the fact you let Boo draw a smily face on your head, how cool!! When I saw that your mom did it first, I cried, I think that God is so amazing and the way he MADE “Momma’s hearts” is proof! We as moms always wants what is best for our kids and would trade places with them in a heart beat if it meant that you could save them from hurt or pain. Your story continues to inspire me and my family! We will continue to pray for you and I’m so thankful to be able to do so. I hope tomorrow you have energy and little to no pain. Love and hugs from North Georgia!
Your are seriously GORGEOUS!! And your mom ROCKS!! I see where you get your attitude from.. now you are BOTH my inspirations!
Beautiful you. Beautiful mom. Beautiful Boo.
You are beautiful… inside and out!
Looks like great moms run in your family…you are stunning.
Seriously, your mom is an amazing woman. And so are you. Must be genetic! 😉
Kudos to you for being so strong through all of this. You are glowing and look amazingly beautiful!! I appreciate your strength! xoxo
that is so sweet of your mom, AND you look incredible, much like a mall mannequin! rocking it! think about you lots!
You are AMAZING!! I also LOVED the way your husband smiled at you, seeing just how beautiful you are. He obviously loves you so so much! And your mother, WOW!!!! What a generous woman to take the blow like that!! Helping your daughter with the adjustment, by doing it first!!??!! That’s the mother I aspire to be!! Hang in there!!!
amazing!!! stay strong and fight!!!
You are absolutely gorgeous inside and out!!! Keep that chin up, I truly admire your strength and fire within. I can see Lil Boo definitely has that within her as well!!! 😉 your Mom ROCKS too BTW!!! 🙂
You look beautiful and your Mom is awesome!
You are beautiful!
You are gorgeous and amazing and your mum is too. What a legend.
My Dear Miss Ashley,
May the God within me meet the God within you.
Love and light!
Ali
You and your Mom look Beautiful.
This has touched my heart so deeply tonight.
My hair was maybe a couple of inches longer than yours and I was fortunate enough to be to donate the hair.
Where do you buy the Peppermint lotion, my legs ache almost every night from RLS, the Ambien helps. But, jeez it’s like they ache down to the bone.
Oh man, I’m still sobbing over the video so all I can say right now is that your mom is a frickin’ rock star, Ashley! You are so blessed. Continued prayers for healing and peace. xo
Oh my gosh I am so jealous! It looks so good and makes your face look even prettier!
Okay, you are GORGEOUS. My hubby’s whole family agrees. I’ve shared your story with them all and they think you are awesome. More importantly, you have a beautiful heart. Praying for you, girl.
I’ve always hoped I wouldn’t lose my hair because, from the feel of it, I have a really knobby head. I figured I’d look like an alien. But, you, on the other hand, are simply gorgeous. I am inspired by you with every visit. I’m training for a marathon (my 6th.) I like to pray each mile for someone and make a bracelet with each person’s name by #1-26. I’m going to dedicate a mile to you. Thank you for sharing.
Efectivamente pareces maniqui, te ves HERMOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOSA!, tus ojos y tu sonrisa son bellisimos, tu mama tambien se ve guapisima.
Animoooooooooooooooo!
Con Cariño Claudia
You are seriously beautiful, and STRONG. <3
You look absolutely gorgeous!
OMG I’m bawling over here. Your Mom is an amazing woman! You are very blessed to have her in your life. You look AMAZING! Your whole family is such an inspiration. God’s love radiates from you all!! Many blessings.
Wow Ashley. I don’t think I have ever commented until now. I started reading your blog a few months back. A few of the blogs I read kept linking to yours, so I thought I would check it out. I was so intrigued and inspired by your story and I have been following along ever since, silently rooting for you and cheering you along. I am continually amazed by your positive spirit, it is almost not of this world. It is so easy to get caught up in life and let things get the better of you. Reading your story always helps to refocus me on what really matters. Thank you! And I love your new look…it’s amazing how without the hair you focus on the eyes. You are even more beautiful now if that’s possible. Thank you again, I don’t think you know how many people have been touched by your story. xoxo, lisa
Well said Lisa.
Ashley- I just started reading your blog a few weeks ago and you give so many people inspiration with the way you live your life. You are such a good Mommy, wife, daughter and friend. I now think of “Choose Joy” when I’m having a bad day and feeling in the dumps. Thank you for being such a positive and upbeat, beautiful person. I imagine there are so many people you have touched and helped by the way you live your life. Thanks for sharing your life adventure with all of us. Heather
i am so glad you did it! dealing with hair loss day after day had to have been more stressful. both you and your mom look great. now your smile seems even more incredible. sometimes when we see cancer patients that are bald…they look so weak BUT you are the opposite,somehow you look stronger!
STAY STRONG & FIGHT ON!!!!!!
check this out….http://www.goodwishesscarves.org/index.html
your mum is AMAZING!!! and you look BEAUTIFUL!!! you’re both inspirational 🙂
I WOULD LIKE TO EMAIL YOU A ITUNES GIFT CARD….WHAT EMAIL CAN I SEND THIS TO??
Gorgeous!!
Oh the money you will save on shampoo;)
That was really sweet of you to let boo draw on your head. You also have a very nice shaped head and both you and your mom look awesome!!!
Your mom sounds wonderful, and you look stunning with a bald head. Seriously, if I looked that good, I’d stay bald forever. As always, you’re an inspiration.
You’re beautiful! And you have an amazing mom. 🙂
You are fantastic and funny. You are beautiful.
What an amazing mom/family you have…. and so many people praying for you! One more person could never hurt. Your strength is inspiring. Stay strong. You’ll be in my prayers.
Absolutely beatiful. Your spirit seeps out of you. Thank you for sharing your journey and your positive energy!
What a great mom you have!!
I find it beautiful to see your kid paints on your head, (and you let her do it) like it is a normal everyday thing to do 😉
Your a great inspiration for what you can still do when you have cancer.
My father died at cancer, he had luekemia? and had a positive vibe too, untill the evening before he went.
He still is my nr. 1 .
This way you make your kid learn how to deal with sicknesses etc.
Wish you love and strength for everything you have to go through in the future.
Ilse from the Netherlands
Just shows what an amazingly gorgeous face you have. Who needs hair when you have a face like yours 😉
Wow. I think you look SO gorgeous! Your Mum rocks and I am so glad Boo is happy. Thank you for sharing your incredible journey and for giving me perspective. I am praying for deep diving HCG levels next time.
You are such an amazing mom, she is an amazing mom…. You truly are beautiful!! Thanks for sharing your
Ice and journey! Praying as always….
You look beautiful and your Mom as well! What a MOM you have! She sounds a lot like my Mom. You are so blessed to have a woman like her by your side. 😉 I’m a new follower that recently came across your blog through Pinterest and I’ve been touched by you. I look forward to reading your blog posts. Thanks for all that you do. God bless you and your family. You are truly an inspiring brave woman. Beautiful inside and out. 😉
You look absolutely beautiful…and your mother as well.
You look beautiful!
This is awesome! Really really awesome!!
No other words to describe you, but simply beautiful!! how lucky is lil Boo to have a real life mannequin at home :)) I love how you always make light of things…what a beautiful soul God has blessed you with!! and I couldn’t help but to cry when I read that your mom also shaved her head…what mom’s would do for their kids…being a mom of two girls and having a great mom who I know for sure would have done the same for me. Your mom looks beautiful too…I can only imagine how many great and cool head scarfs you are gonna make!! 😀 May God continue to bless you and your family on this journey that you are on….warm hugs from Florida…
When I saw you the first thing i thought was, “she’s beautiful.” You make a good looking bald chick. 😉
You’re even more gorgeous now! 😉
You are so amazing! Tell your mama she did so great making you into an incredible woman just like I can see she is! Kisses!
Your mom’s haircut is such a picture of biblical compassion–to suffer with–and that is so touching. With you ladies, bald is beautiful!!
You look beautiful! Sending positive thoughts 🙂
Bless you Ashley. You are beautiful!
You look amazing Ashley and so does your mama. Rock on with your bad selves! 🙂
Now your inner beauty really shines through!!! How beutiful you look! Thank you to all for sharing your story and courage with us.
Such an inspiring film!!! Thank you for sharing such a difficult moment. Your mother is an amazing woman, so much strength and support. And you husband is adorable, I love that he helped. 🙂
If you ever are interested in having your head hennaed (bizarre sounding, I know) just let me know! I could recommend some fantastic artists for you. I’d offer to do it myself, but live in AZ. [email protected] Face book: Doodle On Yoo {Henna Body Art}
Ashley.. u look beautiful!!
Wow!! You are rockin’ the bald look!! My goodness you were gorgeous with hair, but this really brings the attention to how beautiful you really are!! Keep your spirits up honey, and keep fighting!! I’m gonna keep the prayers going up for you!!
You and your mom are awesome and wonderful.God bless you and your family.A kiss for Boo.Prayers from Italy Donata
Your face is beautiful and you have an astonishingly pretty little bald head but what really makes you radiant is that you are pretty from the inside too. I’d like to think if one of my girls got Cancer I would shave my head too. Your mother is an inspiration. All of you are in my prayers. I can’t imagine how proud your dad must be. I’ve never told a stranger I love them, but Jesus teaches me to do just that. I love you Ashley. The planet is a better place with you on it.
Only you can have me bawling like a baby and laughing the next second. You are beautiful… inside and out. I know you hear/read it often, but it’s true… you are an inspiration. I LOVE your mom. Can she adopt me? 😉 And you happen to be the coolest mom ever… letting Boo be apart of that experience, but with such fun and a free spirit. Bless you and your family. Still keeping you in my prayers.
xo
Kara
Now I know why you are so strong and inspiring! You have an equally great mom!! 🙂
Your beauty hasn’t gone anywhere. May your positive spirit continue to carry you forward.
Jennifer (Perry’s friend)
Oh, you look lovely and cant wait to see photos of your head being signed. Sort of like a cast on the arm.
wow..you look gorgeous! and I’m not just saying that.. that “haircut” is very complimentary for your face..brings out your features. I have been following for a bit now and have to say your an inspiration to me! Your additude and outlook is something that stands out as an example. Keep on!
Truly inspired. I shared your story with my husband this weekend and I cried and cried. So much love in you. Inspired. You are blessed Ashley.
You are amazingly beautiful with and without hair. Thank you for being so open!
Reading that your Mom shaved her head first just brought tears to my eyes. How sweet. And you both look awesome!
I hope this will come across as sincerely and affectionately as I mean it, but that is hard through a computer. I think you are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen after shaving your head. It speaks of so many things that transcend the composition of physical features (though God gave you perfectly lovely features). It’s such an excellent physical representation of the beautiful vulnerability you have with your readers. The picture of you smiling with your daughter shows that renewing of strength we read about so often in the Psalms. Tonight, while I walk and pray, I will pray for you and your loved ones. I can’t imagine a life like yours. Though I have my own chronic illness to deal with, I also try to be hard worker and to show love to others. Your story is such a wonderful portrait of what it’s like to suffer with God through adversity. It reminds me to be strong and to trust God when all I want to do is give up. Thank you so much. May you feel the loving arms of the Father wrap around you tonight.