For those of you familiar with the last update where we walked through “Holding at T minus 50 seconds”, as of today the countdown to chemo has resumed! The drains were removed this morning! (Ah Houston, looks like the starboard and port extraction tubes are all clear, you are ready to resume the countdown to launch.)
So….now Val has a few days to heal up (she still has holes in her sides 🙂 ) and if nothing too “exciting” develops and the drain sites heal we should be good to go for chemo this coming Friday morning.
It has been tough being in a holding pattern, especially knowing that what comes next isn’t necessarily going to be very fun. (It’s not like waiting for Christmas day that’s for sure!) But we are ready to go and get on to the next steps in the healing process.
Besides wondering how Val will feel on the chemo, we are preparing ourselves for her hair to come out. Overall our kids have been doing great, my guess is that when Mom’s hair starts to leave that will be a deeper challenge. I know that will be tough for me.
Thank you again for all your prayers! We continue to be amazed at the support received and the ways the Lord has been providing. We covet your prayers for our family.
The Gordon Family Site 
I remember when Clint’s hair started coming out in gobs, the grandkids made a game of it. (they were about ages 8 and 6 at the time) Michelle and Kayla got to take the clippers and cut off what was left of it! We took pictures and saved his hair in a bag. Maybe a crazy thing, but they still remember………….Wishing you only good news.
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That’s good news! We keep you all in our thoughts and prayers. Our son shaved his head 19 years ago in support of Vickie when she lost hers and he liked it so much he has kept it all of this time. May God continue to provide strength and comfort as the journey continues for all of you.
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I remember, after the initial shock, that I really didn’t mind that my hair was gone. It only took a few seconds to do my hair – Put on the wig and every day was a good hair day!
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