BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks so much for the pix. (I’ve been checking all day.) Leanne, I have not met you, being one of the many strangers brought to your story by this blog, but that smile is absolutely stunning. A person (me) feels happier just looking at you! And that little girl has a dazzling smile as well. Peace and joy to you.
Lee,
No fun while that hair is falling out, but you look great! It’s amazing how quickly you will get used to life with out hair. Then when it comes back, you will have a greater appreciation for however it looks—it will just be good to have hair, life, family, and a healthy body!
Thanks for sharing your “barber shop” experience!
Hugs,
Phyllis
Lee,
It must be very hard to loose your hair. I so wish you did not have to go trough any of it. However those beautiful eyes of yours are just as striking and making your face truely captivating.
My love to all,
Eva
ling, you are one spunky lady. beautiful yes, and now we can see more of it. take control of something that renders others powerless, that’s sockin it. i don’t know about this natalie portman thing, but she should move over. awesome family pix. no, awesome family.
Leanne, please accept this compliment from a stranger: you have a beautiful face and a beautiful smile. This hair hiatus does not detract from your beauty at all!
How dare you look so beautiful! Lee, you are my hero. With love, candles, prayers and little necco conversation hearts (mom and dad brought some for us when they visited) we are thinking of you — Jen, Fred, Alexi and Julia
You have BOTH Natalie and Sinead beat – WOW – beautiful!
Thanks for sharing – it’s so amazing to see how being a mother strengthens the spirit- so evident in the video of you helping Lydia through the process. Way to go!
So now it is my duty to officially welcome Leanne and Dan into the International Brotherhood of All-knowing Lucky Domes (IBALD). As Sergeant at Arms for this prestigious group of the folically enlightened, I provide new members helpful tips and guidance.
You are about to experience untold freedom and happiness. If you daily hair grooming activities took 30 minutes a day you now have an additional 10,950 minutes a year. Many members of IBALD use this time to pursue their doctorate, begin a modeling career, or take up sans-cap swimming.
Consider suntan lotion a staple. Just like fish need water and earthworms need dirt, IBALD members slather SPF 50 even when just reading under a strong incandescent light bulb. Speaking from experience, I strongly recommend resisting the urge to use suntan lotion to create a visual shout-out to your favorite sports team. I mean who remembers the Browns anyway?
The skills gained by self-coiffing the back of your head can be used in…other areas. Learning to expertly wield a four-blade razor with the guidance of a two-mirror reflective system often comes in handy. Dan: I think this advice is directed more for your use. I remember that time at the beach when your trunks decided not to hang on for your volleyball spike. Let’s just say that you have a canvas full of artistic potential. Plus there is the added benefit to bicyclists in your slipstream not having to see your chia-pealizumis.
So a tip of my hat to our newest members (I always wear a hat.) The world is opening before you. Chapeaux!
Hi – I’m a total stranger in Ohio, reading your story, praying for you and admiring your courage from afar. Lydia is blessed to have one strong and beautiful mom. Peace to you……….
Hi! I’m just popping in, one of my friends showed me a link to your site and it is so inspiring and touching.I just finished reading through the entries. I’m also fighting cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with you. And you look BEAUTIFUL without hair!
I read all of your story last Thursday, and not a moment has gone by that I haven’t thought of you and your family. I requested that our entire church pray for you and your family today…so know that people in Arkansas are praying for you. I am 33, have a daughter that will be 3 in March and am 24 weeks pregnant with another girl. When I read your story, I couldn’t help but want to pray for you and your 100% recovery. You are beautiful and have such a beautiful daughter and loving husband. I have since been updating my husband on your story every day and when I showed him your picture after you shaved your head…he said, “Wow, she looks good without hair!!” This coming from the most vain man I know. :) Anyway, know that you are being prayed for by strangers and we all want to see you beat this!!! Thanks for sharing your story.
Lee, you are absolutely beautiful. Your whole family is beautiful. What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing this moment with us.
I have to comment, also, on the picture of you looking up at Dan…right after your haircut. What a precious photo. Your eyes speak volumes – love, hope, and a little uncertainty.
Dear Leanne,
Your daughter is so lucky to see such a strong, happy and beautiful mommy! (A strong daddy, too!)
I, too, am a stranger following your life full of love.
Just wanted you to know my Presbyterian church in Prairie Village, KS is sending big love and big prayers your way every Sunday.
Blessings,
Krista
I, too, am a stranger following your story. I just had to say that you look absolutely gorgeous with no hair — about 100 times better than I do *with* hair!
You and your beautiful family seem to have the right attitude to fight this thing. My cousin has leukemia (and has been in remission for many years), and she swears that attitude is half the battle.
A friend linked me to this blog, and I just wanted you to know you and your family are in my thoughts constantly. You’re beautiful, and the love you all share is precious.
when my mom’s hair grew back after the chemo it came in thick and curly- she always had thin and straight- so here’s to new beginnings as you kick this cancer right to the curb! still thinking of you three and praying for you.
Um, I can’t believe noone’s said anything about how the two of you could win some kind of award for Non-Hollywood Couple with the Straightest Teeth! So lovely, really. The one of the two of you head to head is truly special! Sending positive energy to you three…
I have to add my voice to the chorus of others singing your beauty, Lee. Dayum.
I did the same thing – made a party of shaving my head when it started to fall out. And yes, of all the silly things to lay a person flat – hair? HAIR?
Wow you are such a babe!!!! Really really impressed with the new look. Loved the clip totally made my day and boy it felt good when you laughed as it always does Lea.
54 Comments
February 4, 2007 at 3:06 am
BEAUTIFUL!!! Thanks so much for the pix. (I’ve been checking all day.) Leanne, I have not met you, being one of the many strangers brought to your story by this blog, but that smile is absolutely stunning. A person (me) feels happier just looking at you! And that little girl has a dazzling smile as well. Peace and joy to you.
February 4, 2007 at 3:17 am
You are beautiful. (((HUGS)))
February 4, 2007 at 3:53 am
Damn. Hotness.
February 4, 2007 at 4:13 am
Leanne, please know you have a total stranger in Baltimore pulling for you! And your haircut looks great.
February 4, 2007 at 4:23 am
Lee,
No fun while that hair is falling out, but you look great! It’s amazing how quickly you will get used to life with out hair. Then when it comes back, you will have a greater appreciation for however it looks—it will just be good to have hair, life, family, and a healthy body!
Thanks for sharing your “barber shop” experience!
Hugs,
Phyllis
February 4, 2007 at 4:26 am
GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing with all of us.
February 4, 2007 at 4:30 am
holy toledohoppers is right. you are one beautiful lady. you’re not bad lookin’ either danny.
February 4, 2007 at 4:59 am
Lee,
It must be very hard to loose your hair. I so wish you did not have to go trough any of it. However those beautiful eyes of yours are just as striking and making your face truely captivating.
My love to all,
Eva
February 4, 2007 at 5:04 am
You look awesome!!!
I wish I looked half as good. Check the link. http://sctclimbs.blogspot.com/
February 4, 2007 at 5:24 am
You look beautiful!
February 4, 2007 at 5:31 am
You are such an amazing mom.
February 4, 2007 at 5:55 am
ling, you are one spunky lady. beautiful yes, and now we can see more of it. take control of something that renders others powerless, that’s sockin it. i don’t know about this natalie portman thing, but she should move over. awesome family pix. no, awesome family.
February 4, 2007 at 7:34 am
Florencia was right. You totally pull it off. Nata-lee.
Matt
February 4, 2007 at 8:11 am
Now I can picture it :) very Sinead. Nothing compares to you. -S
February 4, 2007 at 12:06 pm
Stunning! You are amazing!
February 4, 2007 at 2:04 pm
I’m sure you already know this, but she is so beautiful. stunning smile.
February 4, 2007 at 2:41 pm
Under it all is such a beautiful roundness. I always wondered what I scritched- now you know. Baldaciously beautiful L. And we ain’t “just saying it.”
February 4, 2007 at 3:00 pm
Lee,
you are beautiful, your spirit is amazing and the love in your family is incredible.
My heart and prayers are with you everyday.
Love,
Joanne
February 4, 2007 at 3:06 pm
damn, you look foxy!
(you too, lee.)
February 4, 2007 at 4:21 pm
You are so beautiful…all of you. It’s great to see you smiling. Much Love.
February 4, 2007 at 5:26 pm
Leanne, please accept this compliment from a stranger: you have a beautiful face and a beautiful smile. This hair hiatus does not detract from your beauty at all!
February 4, 2007 at 5:37 pm
How dare you look so beautiful! Lee, you are my hero. With love, candles, prayers and little necco conversation hearts (mom and dad brought some for us when they visited) we are thinking of you — Jen, Fred, Alexi and Julia
February 4, 2007 at 5:46 pm
You have BOTH Natalie and Sinead beat – WOW – beautiful!
Thanks for sharing – it’s so amazing to see how being a mother strengthens the spirit- so evident in the video of you helping Lydia through the process. Way to go!
February 4, 2007 at 5:49 pm
So now it is my duty to officially welcome Leanne and Dan into the International Brotherhood of All-knowing Lucky Domes (IBALD). As Sergeant at Arms for this prestigious group of the folically enlightened, I provide new members helpful tips and guidance.
You are about to experience untold freedom and happiness. If you daily hair grooming activities took 30 minutes a day you now have an additional 10,950 minutes a year. Many members of IBALD use this time to pursue their doctorate, begin a modeling career, or take up sans-cap swimming.
Consider suntan lotion a staple. Just like fish need water and earthworms need dirt, IBALD members slather SPF 50 even when just reading under a strong incandescent light bulb. Speaking from experience, I strongly recommend resisting the urge to use suntan lotion to create a visual shout-out to your favorite sports team. I mean who remembers the Browns anyway?
The skills gained by self-coiffing the back of your head can be used in…other areas. Learning to expertly wield a four-blade razor with the guidance of a two-mirror reflective system often comes in handy. Dan: I think this advice is directed more for your use. I remember that time at the beach when your trunks decided not to hang on for your volleyball spike. Let’s just say that you have a canvas full of artistic potential. Plus there is the added benefit to bicyclists in your slipstream not having to see your chia-pealizumis.
So a tip of my hat to our newest members (I always wear a hat.) The world is opening before you. Chapeaux!
February 4, 2007 at 6:39 pm
go girl go.. that is a GREAT haircut.
February 4, 2007 at 6:41 pm
this is so so heartwrenching.
i cant stop reading but i cant bear to read anymore.
How dare i feel so sad about this when im an impossibility on the other side of a screen?
where does your strength to laugh and love, and even live come from?
you are amazing. you need NEED to beat this.
please
February 4, 2007 at 7:11 pm
Noah says “that is so cool”
And if the 5 year old thinks its cool..well then you are set
We think you look great. And we love Liddy saying Holytoledohoppers..it made us all smile today!!
February 4, 2007 at 7:39 pm
Beautiful eyes, beautiful smile, beautiful face, beautiful person.
February 4, 2007 at 8:15 pm
Hi – I’m a total stranger in Ohio, reading your story, praying for you and admiring your courage from afar. Lydia is blessed to have one strong and beautiful mom. Peace to you……….
February 4, 2007 at 10:11 pm
Hi! I’m just popping in, one of my friends showed me a link to your site and it is so inspiring and touching.I just finished reading through the entries. I’m also fighting cancer. My thoughts and prayers are with you. And you look BEAUTIFUL without hair!
February 4, 2007 at 11:45 pm
Lee: Stunning. Luminous. The wattage of all our candles doesn’t come close to the light shining in your eyes.
Love,
Laurie
February 5, 2007 at 2:32 am
I read all of your story last Thursday, and not a moment has gone by that I haven’t thought of you and your family. I requested that our entire church pray for you and your family today…so know that people in Arkansas are praying for you. I am 33, have a daughter that will be 3 in March and am 24 weeks pregnant with another girl. When I read your story, I couldn’t help but want to pray for you and your 100% recovery. You are beautiful and have such a beautiful daughter and loving husband. I have since been updating my husband on your story every day and when I showed him your picture after you shaved your head…he said, “Wow, she looks good without hair!!” This coming from the most vain man I know. :) Anyway, know that you are being prayed for by strangers and we all want to see you beat this!!! Thanks for sharing your story.
February 5, 2007 at 2:42 am
Lee, you are absolutely beautiful. Your whole family is beautiful. What a beautiful post. Thank you for sharing this moment with us.
I have to comment, also, on the picture of you looking up at Dan…right after your haircut. What a precious photo. Your eyes speak volumes – love, hope, and a little uncertainty.
We are all with you.
February 5, 2007 at 3:15 am
I’m a stranger from Denver. You are inspiring.
February 5, 2007 at 3:33 am
And I thought Sade was the only hot bald headed woman out there- boy was I wrong. You look simple awesome!
February 5, 2007 at 3:36 am
Can you tell that the phone rang when I was typing– sade or sinead- whoever the heck that gorgeous woman is- Love ya!
February 5, 2007 at 4:04 am
Lee, hair or no hair, you are a beautiful strong woman. Keep fighting. We’ll keep praying and thinking of you and your wonderful family.
February 5, 2007 at 4:17 am
Dear Leanne,
Your daughter is so lucky to see such a strong, happy and beautiful mommy! (A strong daddy, too!)
I, too, am a stranger following your life full of love.
Just wanted you to know my Presbyterian church in Prairie Village, KS is sending big love and big prayers your way every Sunday.
Blessings,
Krista
February 5, 2007 at 8:15 am
That is the most beautiful family portrait and home movie I have seen in a long time. Gosh, I don’t know you guys, but I sure like you.
Still praying and still listening…
February 5, 2007 at 8:49 am
Lea, you look gorgeous. Very GI Jane.
Love you all loads,
Josie, Jon and Faith
February 5, 2007 at 12:03 pm
I, too, am a stranger following your story. I just had to say that you look absolutely gorgeous with no hair — about 100 times better than I do *with* hair!
You and your beautiful family seem to have the right attitude to fight this thing. My cousin has leukemia (and has been in remission for many years), and she swears that attitude is half the battle.
Wishing you the best of luck and many prayers!
February 5, 2007 at 12:05 pm
A friend linked me to this blog, and I just wanted you to know you and your family are in my thoughts constantly. You’re beautiful, and the love you all share is precious.
Mandy
(Australia)
February 5, 2007 at 1:08 pm
You are radiant. Bravery and spunk burst through the screen. With so much love and honor to your wise and loving family,
Jennifer and Glenn
February 5, 2007 at 1:26 pm
Leanne-
I have to say it looks great! Quite the sexy badass look which is perfect when you are giving lymphoma a beatdown!
February 5, 2007 at 4:18 pm
girl– you are gorgeous!! wow!!
when my mom’s hair grew back after the chemo it came in thick and curly- she always had thin and straight- so here’s to new beginnings as you kick this cancer right to the curb! still thinking of you three and praying for you.
February 5, 2007 at 7:12 pm
Stunning. You rock the bald, both of you.
Lee, your smile is so warm, and those eyes… entrancing. You have spirit. I can see that too in your daughter’s eyes.
Prayers coming your way.
February 5, 2007 at 9:30 pm
Um, I can’t believe noone’s said anything about how the two of you could win some kind of award for Non-Hollywood Couple with the Straightest Teeth! So lovely, really. The one of the two of you head to head is truly special! Sending positive energy to you three…
February 5, 2007 at 9:56 pm
I have to add my voice to the chorus of others singing your beauty, Lee. Dayum.
I did the same thing – made a party of shaving my head when it started to fall out. And yes, of all the silly things to lay a person flat – hair? HAIR?
(Mine grew back intensely curly. )
Let the beatdown continue.
February 6, 2007 at 3:37 am
You are all beautiful.
February 7, 2007 at 9:33 pm
Wow – courage, strength, perseverance, grace, love, frown-turned-upside-down – love love love to you all!! Keeping pace with you still… Vinca
February 7, 2007 at 11:31 pm
Wow. Lee does not look like she could be anything other than beautiful. She seems to be so both on the inside, and the outside.
Oh yeah, didn’t G.I. Jane go for the shaven look? And she was very hard indeed. I hope the new look works for you!
February 8, 2007 at 1:43 pm
Hair or no hair you are a beautiful strong women with a wonderful family. You will beat this. We will all be here for you then too.
February 8, 2007 at 10:39 pm
Still foxier than most everyone I know. I wish you felt as good as you look. You do not look sick at all.
February 12, 2007 at 2:04 pm
Wow you are such a babe!!!! Really really impressed with the new look. Loved the clip totally made my day and boy it felt good when you laughed as it always does Lea.
Love ya loads!