But it’s a love hate relationship. We get that. It’s unpredictable, full of surprises and never repeats itself twice. You’ve Tried every single product on the market, Researched every blogger online, and spent countless hours stressing over what to do with your hair.
“I am vibrant and my hair is happy and healthy”
flour·ish/ˈfləriSH/verb
1. grow or develop in a healthy or vigorous way, especially as the result of a particularly favorable environment.
Hello everyone!
I recently posted an update on the Flourish Instagram page, but I realize that is just a small audience. My apologies if messages have not reached you.
I hope you are well and enjoying the beautiful weather. I know it is a busy time and lots of graduations, weddings, and celebrations are in order. I wish all of you the biggest congratulations on finishing big chapters and celebrating special occasions. It has always been an honor to be a part of these milestones and adventures.
At the end of March I learned of some health issues that I needed to immediately take care of, I feel fortunate that I can send a message sharing that on May 12th I had a successful hysterectomy that removed an 8cm mass with a small ovarian cancer. Yikes no one likes the C word! But here’s the thing, its best case scenario and now it is gone and I don't have to worry about it spreading. I have since recovered much better than I could have expected. The next step post surgery was having a mammogram and unfortunately it would reveal another spot, small in size and early stage 1a. I am brca1 positive so I have been looked at under a microscope with thorough scans and tests. Once again I feel blessed beyond measure that it has been caught early. Both of my surgeons are clients of the salon, brilliant caring doctors who have made this so much easier to tackle, talk about divine intervention, the care I have received is unbelievable.
On June 16th I will have a bilateral mastectomy and be out longer than I initially expected. Thank you for your patience in all of this.
You can imagine this has been quite the journey, but I am filled with hope that I will recover from this surgery just like my last. I am leaning into a restful slow chapter right now. I have visited with so many people. I am soaking up the sun, and just yesterday I began to paint again. I am getting around so much better and having the freedom to drive again feels amazing. I will savor it for the next twelve days. Watch out Wilmington!
I want to send the most heartfelt hug and thank you to everyone who has sent me well wishes, cards, food, flowers, prayers, and positive encouragement. I honestly think it has helped me to heal faster and better than I would without such love and support. I feel lifted up by all of you, your kindness is magical.
After fifteen years of working in this industry I feel honored to have accumulated so many kind caring people who have added such value to my life. Along the way my life has been enriched in some capacity by the time we've shared. I see some of you more than some of my family, you are family to me and I am so grateful for you.
Im sure you may need services sooner than later, so lets talk appointments, I am hoping to be back in the salon mid August. That feels like a long time from now, but those are the doctors orders at the moment. I am missing being behind the chair and seeing all of you. As shared in my last email/text all future appointments are canceled and I will update as time passes, when I can return. Jacob is gladly taking any clients who would like to see him in the meantime. I love and trust him fully, but if you would like to try another stylist we totally understand. And if you can wait a while longer, know that I plan to return better than ever!
This is a difficult time for me and my family, but I am choosing to see it as a second chancce at living a long and full life. I know many of you have treaded these waters and watched loved ones do so as well. My heart is with you all. I know this news lands heavy, I know it may stir up worry, but I truly believe I have a long and beautiful life ahead of me. I am expecting a new niece/nephew in September, and Ill be clear of all of this just in time to shower them with love.
Thank you for everything friends, my heart could explode from all of the support.
Emily Garner
