Thursday, January 12, 2012

Taleah's Buzz Party





Oh wow! This is when I knew we would be actually having "the party". I knew it would happen (even though secretly I was still hoping that maybe she would beat the odds). When I combed her hair and ended up with 1/3 of it in a pile, I knew we had to do it. The only problem was the fact that she didn't want to and wanted to "let it fall out".



I did my best to talk to her and explain the perks of no hair.... no washing, no combing out and no hair all over the place. She expressed to me how it made her ANGRY inside when her hair was falling out everywhere, so I might have used that to my advantage. I tentatively set it up for the next day at 4pm. We were trying to wait for my parents to get home but there was no way. I still wasn't sure if she was going to follow through but still got ready for the party which was fun for her (balloons and cupcakes.. that's it). Oh and she dressed up like a princess because I tried to emphasize the fact that she would be the most BEAUTIFUL princess ever!



We also looked at pictures of other "cancer kids". She wanted to have hers just like Cami. So we "cut" her hair before everyone came over. Had to get one last pic before the hair cutting began. Have to document the sweetest thing Chloe had been practicing.... she said, "Taleah, bald is beautiful!" Seriously brought tears to my eyes!





Then that chaos began. She was so excited to buzz their heads and was able to choose the order. Taylor was first, then Trevy, Grandpa Stevenson, TALEAH, and finally daddy. She was over it after 1 or 2 swipes of the hair.



















I think she almost wanted to back out at this point but her friend Chloe said she would eat a cupcake with her after she buzzed it. Oh food.... yeah anything for food!
































She was SO brave! I couldn't even believe it. She sat there and handled it so well. I don't know if the steroids maybe worked in our favor this time around. She kind of stared into space and let Scott work away. I tried to talk to her to distract, but I think it bugged her more.









At this point, she was annoyed by everyone... the noise, chaos and people trying to be sweet and talk to her/take pictures. She was DONE! All she wanted was soup from Kneaders...surprise!




Tavia gave her a barbie with a buzzed head. She loved it!




All the boys that she got to match with. She was the ONLY princess who got to buzz her head. Sweet girl!













Not that it matters, but I am holding it together better than I thought I would. But it matters cause she is my baby girl and her hair has always been "her thing". I have been stressed about this since the minute they told me she would lose her hair. It's almost like a weight has been lifted off because it's done and I don't have to stress about when it is going to happen. I am sure it will get harder when she goes out in public again and people stare at her. I am sure it will hit me at some point, but so far I haven't shed that many tears. I am just extremely proud.




I can't even believe how brave she was. She is such a sweetie and looks like an angel to me. Love her! It was great to have the support. Not to mention, someone dropped a cute cake labeled "Taleah's buzz party". That brought tears to my eyes too. The love we feel from others is unbelievable. Really. What an agel she is. Great job Taleah!

17 comments:

  1. oh she is so brave. you're so brave. i cried. she's such a beautiful little girl. you're such an amazing family. i'm glad that's all over for the both of you.

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  2. tosh you are soo strong! love you to pieces! Taleah looks too cute for hair anyways! :) yalls story helps my perspective on so many things!, so thank you for sharing.. i love feeling close even though we live so far away!

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  3. You have given me perspective as well. She's just a sweet little angel and tosh you are absolutely amazing! Bald is so beautiful!

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  4. U guys are the most beautiful family ever... gooo Taleah u gorgeous gal... if she likes fun girlie things on headbands miss plunkets has the most beautiful things..

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  5. Great job to Taleah and to you and Scott too! I was amazed by all of you as I looked at the pictures. And she really does look beautiful!

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  6. B-E-A-UTIFUL! What a precious girl she is. Bald is beautiful!

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  7. She looks so great! This post brought tears to my eyes. How sweet of all the boys to buzz their heads with her. She is so brave and I am so proud of her and you. Its got to be the hardest thing in the world to go through this, I can't even imagine, but you are doing such a great job! Hang in there!

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  8. Yo guys are so strong, I hope you feel the prayers we offer on your behalf every day! Taleah is so beautiful!

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  9. What amazing family you have, once again, you and your positive outlook never cease to amaze me. She's an incredible little girl! Love you all! Keep the faith. Taleah is beautiful!

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  10. You don't know me, but I've been following your blog eversince your little girl was diagnosed. You are such an amazing woman and it's inspiring to read your posts. I think you're an wonderful Mom and even when you reach your most difficult times of each month, you do whatever you can to make sure both of your kids are happy. I'm sure buzzing your daughters hair was pretty hard especially with all that beautiful long curly hair (I also have a daughter with naturally curly hair), but it makes me happy to hear that you feel like a load has been lifted off your shoulders. Taleah is such a beautiful little girl and she is even more beautiful now ;-) Continue to hang in there ... you are always in my thoughts and prayers eventhough I'm a stranger. Thanks for being such a great example to me. **I have 4 girls with our 1st BOY on the way the end of next month !!**

    Natalie Wheeler

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    1. She has always been a beautiful little girl that's for sure! I love that she got a buzzed barbie! They need to sell those at the stores! For all the beautiful little girls that are going through what Taleah is going through. What a brave little girl!!! She must have some awesome parents:) Really though, Tosh...You AND Taleah are such great examples!!!! I'm so proud of how great you've done with all of this. I know you never pictured it in a thousand years and its got to be so hard-but you are amazing and so is Taleah!! MISS YOU!

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  11. This was such a touching post. You are amazing parents, and Taleah is absolutely beautiful!

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  12. She is so gorgeous! What a precious and brave little girl! She is seriously beautiful! Thank you for sharing this!

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  13. Way to go, Taleah(and MOM!!!) I cried reading this one for sure and had to scroll down slowly to see it for myself. I can't imagine actually being there and going through the emotions you probably went through, Tosh. Oh my, one tough momma and girlie. She IS fighting and beating cancer. That rocks! Love you all!

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  14. Wow! She looks great! I love that she had so many people there buzzing their heads with her. I am sure that helped her out a lot! Way to go!! Love you guys!

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  15. Hi. I'm a stranger and I don't even remember how I stumbled upon your blog. I've been following you and your precious girl from the beginning of her journey. This post brought tears to my eyes. My baby girl is 17 and I remember, like it was yesterday, when she was Taleah's age, so I can completely relate to Taleah's hair being "her thing." You have handled yourself so well through all of this. You're just the best mother. I love how you made a party out of the buzz experience and how so many family members buzzed their hair with her.

    God bless you and your family and especially your angel, Taleah.

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