Over the past 4 1/2 months, I’ve done a pretty good job of physically hiding the true “look” of chemo. There were only a few days I didn’t put makeup on and I hid my hair or lack there of, with a hat and a wig. The friends and family that helped in our home, saw me without a hat, but whenever I went out of the house, my head was covered. Besides Tom and the girls, Christy and Sarah are the only ones who saw the true chemo “look” as they were at our home in early morning before I got ready. Until today . . .
Today, I thought I’d make a short video and show you all the faces of chemo. With all the poison being pumped into your body during chemo, it’s only natural that it takes a toll on your physical appearance. I’ve never been one to leave the house without makeup, and during chemo was no exception. I did everything I could to physically hide that I was sick.
Many of you have told me how good I look and how I don’t look sick. Thank you. That means I’ve been successful in hiding my true chemo appearance. Wednesday was my last chemo and I’m in the middle of dealing with side effects. So while I’m done (YAY!!!), I don’t feel like it yet, as I’m still really tired and starting to take my pain meds so I can get through the weekend.
In the video are my 3 chemo looks . . . the true one is in the middle, so beware. 🙂
Thank you Clinique and other makeup companies who help me look like I’m not a cancer patient going through chemo. I am very thankful for you!
So much to be thankful for!
You will always be my beautiful little girl! Thank you for posting all your blogs and videos. I love you 🙂
Love you Dad!
You are so beautiful, Jennifer, from the inside out! Thanks for being real and allowing us to be a part of this journey with you. Love you friend and am praying for a great weekend for you and your family
Being real . . . it’s hard!! Sometimes hiding is so much easier and less painful. 🙁
You are amazing!
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What a beautiful brave woman you are! Thank you so much for sharing this video and helping others see the reality of what we go through as breast cancer survivors. I am so proud of you!
Thank you for the encouragement Bonnie. 🙂
My darling
You are beautiful inside and out. I pray that you will not be too tired for the trip and that you can enjoy your weekend. Love you!!!
Mom
Love you too Mom. Glad we made the trip, although could have done without the last few hours of it . . .
You are such a strong, amazing young women. Thank you for sharing this video with us. You are beautiful with make up or without. We want to also thank you for allowing us to follow your journey. We pray your body strength will return soon. Praying for Tom and the girls. I am very proud that you are apart of the Small family. God Bless.
Thanks Pat. My strength is slowly starting to come back. (VERY SLOWLY . . .)
Thanks for sharing the different faces of chemo! You are so transparent, and such an example to us all. How encouraging it is to see how you are drawing upon God’s strength during this difficult time. Harlan and I are rooting and praying for you!
Thank you both!!
Thank you Jennifer for your blogs and videos. You are a true testimony to your faith in Christ as you persevere each day with courage, dignity, and faith and trust in the Savior. We are praying for you and your family. Love, Jan
Thanks for praying with us Jan.
Jennifer thank you for sharing so transparently so we know where you are now and how to pray specifically for you. It is a testimony of His grace for you to talk freely about this difficult journey and help us understand what you are going through. We are continuing to pray for you. In Christ’s love, Bobbie
Thanks Bobbie. 🙂