Eyebrows
I noticed today that eyebrows are really wierd and they shouldn't be because most everyone has them. When I look in the mirror, I cannot see anything else but these two pieces of absurd fur resting above my eyes. I'm not saying I want them to fall out, because that would also look wierd. I just notice them now because they are some of the only hairs I've got left. In case you also have an oddly inquisitive mind like mine, you can read why we have eyebrows. Basically, they are saying that if you are born without eyebrows you will be eaten by predators because sweat will get in your eyes while you are running for your life. I'd be in trouble either way because I can't run. If I do lose my eyebrows, though, and a predator does get me, I think I would chuckle while the animal was eating me because they would be eating some cancer (especially when they would gnaw on the bone; specifically my T8, sternum or acetabulum). And that brings up an important question that you will not want me to ask: did the animal you are eating for lunch today have cancer?
posted by Jason Trip at 11:51 PM
6 Comments:
Hi Jason! I'm Kathy, club volleyball Mom, co-volleyball enthusiast for decades... volleyball was my first love both as a player and a coach. I have read every single entry in your blog and I can tell that Jonathan is right...you are an amazing guy, both on and off the volleyball court. You have maintained an incredible sense of humor in the face of adversity and from my own life experience, I know that such an attitude can sometimes see us through. I can't make it to your day unfortunately. I am a single Mom of five terrific kids and though I am financially challenged, there is a way that I can support you which is more valuable than money. You will be in my prayers, pal. And there is nothing greater than the power of God. He doesn't promise us perfect and happy lives here on earth. But He does promise us a great eternal life. And the loophole he gives us to this life on earth is this: Prayer changes things. So I will dedicate myself to praying for you! God bless you, Jason! And as a side note to your last blog concerning eyebrows, just today, my 9 year old son said to my fair haired oldest daughter of 20 years (who paints her eyebrows on because her eyebrows are so light in color that without make-up, they are invisible), "Where are your eyebrows?!?!?" He had never seen her without her make up on before and this sent the rest of the kids into peals of laughter! Yes Virginia! There really are eyebrows (even if they are so blonde that you just can't see them).
One more thing. One time, a good friend of mine asked me as though he were questionning God, "Kathy, why does God let bad things happen to good people?" Immediately, I responded, "Because God knows that good people will help other people when they are faced with the same kinds of troubles." Jason, I can tell that you are such a good person. Keep up the good work and keep the faith!
Kathy
4:34 AM
Hey Trip! Hope you are feelin good! I'm a big fan of your blog. It always seems to give me a chuckle. You should really think about becoming a writer. Anyways, keep up the great spirit buddy!
Moose and Family
12:00 PM
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2:07 PM
Hi Jason! I like your blog. :-)
You know, caterpillar eyebrows are overrated anyway ;-) My mom went through quite a few rounds of chemo during her cancer treatment and she lost all of her hair. Her eyebrows,however, were the last thing to fall but they only became very thin. She didn't loose them completely... maybe you won't lose yours.
2:10 PM
You crack me up Jason! I am in awe of your ability to use humor in your situation. Someday you'll have to go into stand-up (or sit down) comedy and you'll have the audience rolling.
Souperdave
4:55 PM
hmm...that is a good question. Why DO we have eyebrows?? i wonder...?
and, AHHH I had lunch at the cafeteria today, so there is probably a 50/50 chance that whatever cow (or other meat-flavored substitute) they used on my burger had cancer. lol. anyways, it was great seeing you yesterday (we played the game ur team was playing during our practice too), and i hope to see you tomorrow. take care!!
Always,
Coca
8:38 PM
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