Hi Jenn,
How are you?

Beautiful Family and inspired comments!

Hi, my name is Rainey. I have a son who has Alopecia Universalis, he is 16 in high school going throw a hard time and i heard that you and your brother have alopecia i thought may be we can get together or something. just for my son to meet some one his age with alopecia.

What do you wear evry day: bandanas or wigs?

Hi Jenn- Yes, bald girls really do rock!! I'm so glad that I shaved it off- it was amazing! I am the happiest that I have been in a really really long time :) I love being bald! And my new lace wig is pretty wonderful, too. Now if only the weather would warm up, then everything would be perfect hehe. Hope that all is well and talk to you soon.
-Natalie

Jenn- Thanks for the help! That is a terrific website- I will definitely be getting some of those in the future and stopping by a TJMaxx soon. Countdown to the shave: 2 days! Can't wait! Take care and talk to you soon, Natalie :)

Thanks so much for the support, Jenn :) I have one quick question and I feel kind of silly asking, but I honestly don't know the answer. Where do you get your head scarves from? Can you get them from just any old department store or do you order yours special online or somewhere else? I just realized that I have never thought of that and I suppose now would be a good time haha. Thanks!
-Natalie

Jenn- I loved reading about what your little ones say about your hair :) You sound like you have a wonderful and supportive family. My family has been great in this whole process, too, and they are all going to be there when I shave my head next week!! Your attitude is inspiring, so thank you :) Take care, Natalie

Hi Jenn,

Glad you liked my humorous spring wig. Hehe

Jeff

Hey Jenn,
I remember you telling me about your younger brother at our lunch but that was quite a while ago now. Where is he serving? Do you like my cute little caricature my friend made? Yep, I'm pregnant. I'm having a boy at the end of April. Crazy, huh?

thnx for the comment, I'd liked to have an admin with AA at my school too. but I found these types of programs are so much more helpful to a person like me then regular high school ever was. :)

hey jen! haven't touched base with you for awhile. how are you?

Hi Jenn. I do not suffer from alopecia, but my daughter Maygen does. I read that you are a teacher. I am as well. I teach in Texas. You are a beautiful person and your family is wonderful. I thought I was gonna cry when you said your son wanted his hair to be like mommies. I love the pic of your son's wearing your wigs. Humor and fun are the energy that keep us enjoying life. Keep smiling, your's is beautiful!

I thought we were friends too, weird. I probably did something stupid like hit the button that says unfriend while trying to look at your blog or something. Or it's a random glitch. Shrug.
You have so many great photos up, I think I'll just watch your slide show now.
XOXO

CAR

Hi Jenn I love your profile you are a very sweet caring person. It's not easy doing what we do for a living, but I love my kids to no end. When their having a bad day I listen, when their all smiles I smile with then. When they just need to left alone we have a spot for that too. I've missed them these past two weeks and wonder how their all doing. I can only hope that their days were sunny and they can remember a good Christmas.
There are 9 students right now with a total up to 10. They range in ages from seven to twelve. We have FAS to Bi Polar.
I know the dark times and hiding so no one will see you cry, the fighting away that there is a certain amount of shame in all this. Women are taught that their hair is important and my case I was not allowed as a child to cut my hair, it grew to be past my knees. Most of the time it gave me such a headache, when I turned 18 I got it choped off and still have that hair today. I understand it takes a great deal of human hair to make a wig, wouldn't that be something if I could do that?
I'm sorry for your hard times and would take all this away if I could. Don't know the real reason we are tested. Faith? Not sure really..

Thank you for adding me as your friend.

I wish for the best New Year ever.

That is awesome that your son wants to learn to knit. I love the being able to take a piece of yarn/string, whatever, and w/ the use of 2 sticks you can make something that is beautiful as well as useful. I, also, crochet. Over the years I have probably crocheted more than I have knit, this is why I still consider myself a novice knitter. I guess I am probably a little more that novice but by no means am I an expert.

As far as products for eyebrows, I use Cover Girl eyebrow pencil and draw them on w/ small, individual hairlike strokes. I guess I learned to make eyebrows while drawing faces in art class, now I just use my face (lol). Hope you holidays are going well.

Merry Christmas.

Marie "knittycat"

Hello, I just wanted to thank you for stopping by my page. I love knitters, too. I just got finished w/ a baby afghan, booties and a scarf. I have just started another pair of booties tonight. I have been knitting since I was in the third grade (on and off). I am not a expert by any means, just enjoy making things. I like the fact I improve every time I make something. I have had Alopecia since the age of 13. I used to wear a wig anytime I left the house, I hardly ever wore one at home (even as a teenager). It took me some time to get to where I didn't care what people think. I am now 51 and, believe me, what people think of me w/o hair is the least of my worries. I have learned to love me as me and that made a world of difference. As far as knitting tips, I guess we'll discover them as we go along. I'll take some pics of the next thing I make and post it. There's a social page for knitters called ravelry and knitting daily is the name of a web site I like. Lion Brand has a monthly newsletter, too. Keep in touch and keep on knitting.

Marie "knittycat"

Your welcome :)

I agree....baldies rocks!

Roger.