Anointing oneself

Aquafor, a medically-recommended ointment for severely dry skin, was what I used to anoint myself literally from head to toe after my shower today. Because of chemo my skin has gotten so dry that it's starting to peel a little.

I have never before been in need of dry skin repair, so this is the first time I have covered my body with nourishing and healing cream or ointment of any sort. And this stuff doesn't sink in quickly, providing a stickly feeling all over (except for the small area on my back where I can't reach).

Now my friend Ginna anoints regularly, and when those Jewish holidays come which forbid anointment, she notices. In fact her mother, Linda, gave me an incredibly delicious homemade cream to use which leaves behind an indescribable scent that lingers for hours. Shoulda used that today, wasn't thinking.

I'd love to say that the process of anointing was wonderful . . . but mostly I guess I've have to wait until it sinks in to feel the softness that should result.