Well folks, it finally happened. For almost thirty years Cathy whimsically claimed, “my kids are making me lose my hair.” And now, after crying wolf for so long, her kids literally made her lose her hair! Okay fine, she told us to cut it off, but still, it’s true. Here’s proof:
A Tale of Two Faces: Glenn looks maniacally happy wielding those scissors, while Cathy looks…ummm…. slightly nervous because Glenn is wielding said scissors
Apparently Cathy’s chemo-enhanced, biological clock is almost perfectly synched with the Vernal Equinox, and like many of nature’s creatures, she decided to totally shed her winter coat right around the first day of Spring.
I know what you’re all wondering: Well, what does she look like in the after photo?!?!?! Okay, okay, I’m getting there. Ready? Drum roll, please…..
Keep scrolling….
Almost there…..
Getting Closer….
Whoa!!!!!
Just kidding, you guys.
No, she doesn’t have a cone-head. For the record, her skull has a normal, perfectly natural shape to it. But we did find something upon freeing her scalp from a lifetime of coverage. Something that not even Cathy knew existed. A birth mark, on the back of her head, that resembles a very recognizable shape. Take a look:
Could finding an unexpected symbol – a symbol typically associated with courage, love, and not to mention its ties to the blood – at the end of a sad, somewhat scary, and uncertain event – like chopping off your own hair – be a parable with a deeper parallel to this whole cancer fight? I don’t know, maybe something like, “what lies beneath a stuggle can surprise and inspire?” Nah, that’s silly. The delivery stork probably just bit down too hard many years ago…
I leave you with two things. First, a nice little family selfie of the main Crusader herself, along with her barber shop attendants.
And second, the definitive, rank-ordered list of badass, bald women:
- Cathy Laatsch
- Sigourney Weaver in Alien 3
- Demi Moore in GI Jane
- Natalie Portman in V for Vendetta
- Sinead O’Connor – before the whole Pope picture ripping thing
…….
Bottom of the List: the 2007 edition of Britney Spears
Gugga’s Groupies 
Cathy! Your head is beautiful!! And so is your heart and your family!! Everyday you’re all in my heart…
xoxoxo, anita
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I love this— and each of you as you handle every day together. You are the best!!
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Cathy! You look beautiful and those glasses look great!! Praying!!
Laurie
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Another positive affirmation. She is love and loved. What a beautiful family. 🤛🏻💞
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Bald…Beautiful…Bodacious……BLESSED!
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Glenn,
Thank you for creating this Blog! It’s very funny, creative and uplifting for all the readers!
Cathy, your looking good and I really like the glasses too!! Mama Bear stay strong.
Jim Coen
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Love the discovery of the heart, another testament to Cathy’s kindness and strength. Cathy, sending prayers and TLC, especially today. Glenn, thank you for creating this wonderful blog.
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Glenn – thank you for this blog and for allowing us to love and support your mom (and all of you). Cathy, keeping you in my prayers! God bless you!
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Cathy,
Sending you love and prayers. You look amazingly beautiful !!! Thank you Glenn for your creative blog. It’s wonderful to hear how your Mom is doing.
May God continue to bless you each day!
Love, Dawn and family
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Cathy, no joking, you are rocking the bald! And now you have living proof that you are a heart-headed woman! Sending lots of love! xoxo
Laurie Arnold
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This is fantastic! What a wonderful discovery under your head of hair. Beautiful pictures. I know I’m a little behind, but finally had time to catch up on some people I’ve been keeping good thoughts for. Love you and your supportive and beautiful family!
Kathy
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Cathy, you are such an amazing person, and what a family!! Always thinking of you, and praying…
Alice and Rick
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Cathy, you are very brave and strong.
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Hi Cath,
Thank you for you for your bravery. Like so many we are very proud of you, …and your fight team. You’ve already made significant progress : ) YOU ARE QUITE THE WARRIOR!
Love, Mare and Tom
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