Comments on: From Hair to Eternity

By: kerri

kerri — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:44:54 +0000

Thank you all for the enthusiasm and encouragement and also for making me laugh. It’s a long strange trip I’m on and it’s helpful to have you all along for the ride.

Cheers,
Kerri

By: Annie Skoglund

Annie Skoglund — Sun, 02 May 2010 00:23:03 +0000

Kerri, girl, you are amazing! (I don’t know if you remember meeting me but I’m Erika’s friend, up in Washington.) I am so proud to find you writing a blog…you have me laughing, crying… you need to publish this when you get your clean bill of health! I want an autographed copy!!! Your dad’s right. You have a following.

My friend in MN had straight, medium brown hair before she lost it and ended up with dark, super curly hair when it grew back. Waiting for Christmas morning as a little kid, wondering the sex of your unborn baby, anticipating what your hair will be like when it grows back…I know – hair, but it IS something exciting! Thinking of you~annie

By: Stephanie Pollack

Stephanie Pollack — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 17:55:01 +0000

Hi Kerri. I’m an artist in residence at Sitka with your mom and she forwarded your blog to me. I wish my book was already done and out because it could prove helpful. “The Hairless Book: How To Be A Beautiful Bald Woman” is for any woman who loses her hair, temporarily or permanently, and has tons of hair facts, personal stories, how to’s, hairless activities to do, and experiences from my years of being hairless. While I didn’t have cancer, everyone thought I did (after a 2 year mystery, mine turned out to be environmental poisoning – sometimes it’s dangerous to breathe where you work). I responded to my sudden surprising hairlessness in ways that seem vaguely similar to you – group wig shopping, crying and laughing, going bald or with a hat (if it was cold) 99% of the time, staying positive. It’s amazing how much our hair means to us without our knowing it. People think the underlying reasons for the hairlessness are the biggest hurdles and there are lots of books on how to survive and thrive with cancer and other diseases, but issues surrounding female hairlessness in western society remains mostly quiet. Anyway . . . just wanted to let you know that you’re doing great, hairless and all! If you ever desire someone to talk to who has lots of hairless experience and remains happy despite it all, lemme’ know. : ) -Stephanie

By: amy abrahams

amy abrahams — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 23:28:05 +0000

i always thought that Sinead looked great bald and i’m sure you exude the same type of cool, beautiful vibe! so glad your hair-stylist friends were there for you. remember, all those celebs never go anywhere without their hair stylists. i think of you often and love reading your blog – your writing skills are quite impressive.
sending a big hug your way,
amy

By: Kelly (Hughes) Merri

Kelly (Hughes) Merri — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 21:33:01 +0000

Keri, you would look beautiful bald, short hair and sporting the wig. I saw you in that beautiful scarf on FB, never knowing of cancer, I just thought, Keri, beautiful and cheerful as ever. Thank you for sharing your blog. I am thinking of you!

By: Richard De Wolf

Richard De Wolf — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:19:22 +0000

I had to get instructions on how to leave a post on a blog. You think you’re not a blogger! I gotta say, this is sad stuff, but your writing cracks me up. When the doctors say that your hair might grow back different, that sounds kind of exciting. Like a suprise after all of this, or a decent fortune cookie after a bad Chinese dinner. Speaking of, and you commented on her in this posting too,

If you want the rainbow, you must to put up with the rain. D. Parton

By: P. Dew

P. Dew — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:16:58 +0000

You look good to me, girl. Always have and always will. And I’ve seen the FYEO photo! ( Your sign language was charming.) Marcia Brady was never in your league.
If I had been along for the girls trip to the beauty parlor, I would have had more than an eyebrow wax done to support you. Even a beard-ectomy if you really needed that much encouragement. Love those Sellwood mommas.
Going back to the real world today, so won’t be checking your blog quite so often. I’ll be using the Luddite chair at the library, and it’s a popular seat. I’m not the only one.
It will surely happen. I’m becoming addicted to the Perils of Clarice, aka The Baldy Chronicles, aka Is The New One Up Yet?, aka Did You Read Her Latest? , etc, etc. You’ve created a following. We all celebrate you, your Winston Churchill stand, and unfailing ‘tude. Stand proud.
Dad

By: Dalla Johannsdottir

Dalla Johannsdottir — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 08:00:17 +0000

The description of finding a stylist in China is hilarious and I have a similar experience. I love your blog Kerri, you are a talented writer!

By: Patti

Patti — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:21:17 +0000

Kerri, you are a beautiful and inspiring woman, mother, friend, sister and so on…
You are truly one of my angels. I am honored to be in your life.
Much love, patti

By: Jane Kennedy

Jane Kennedy — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 06:17:14 +0000

Hi Kerri,
I love your blog, you are very brave and have been really vulnerable in the midst of something that we never even imagine we will have to face.
Have been thinking and praying and sending warm Aussie thoughts your way…Lv Jane (Kel’s Fiji friend)