Breast Cancer December 24th, 2013 I got the news I needed an urgent mammogram and ultrasound, and then breast biopsy, On April 17th, 2014, four days after my 53rd birthday, I received a diagnosis of breast cancer. This is my personal journal. Having now completed surgeries, biopsies, chemotherapy and radiation, I now struggle to piece…
I just posted this to Facebook. I’ll write more here shortly, and tell you my next plans. Although I just got fantastic news! I’m still in the recovery and healing phase and dealing with daily fatigue, exhaustion, as well as seeking housing, which means a change in geography and community, and eventually, getting part-time employment. …
I have let go of so much, and of so many people, places and things, and with more letting go on the horizon. I’m getting used to letting go as a way of life. (for now) … and it’s beginning to feel like I am building a new life in my mind at least, bit…
Finished up with my medical oncologist appointment at the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Island Centre. (Victoria) Last time I had an appointment I was devastated with the news of having to come back in 2 months as you may remember. Well, they still aren’t taking any chances with me. This time, I accepted it immediately.…
First appointment completed. Met with my medical social worker at the BC Cancer Agency in Victoria, for follow up and I actually had fun. Yeah, fun. I think that it’s the first time I laughed in an appointment instead of constantly crying and crying. We had a great chat and she thinks I am doing…
Yeah. I’ve arrived at the BC Cancer Agency. And yeah, it’s lonely. A twinge of scary, being back here alone. A twinge of queasy. Two appointments coming up shortly. Love, Brenda
Letting go. I have been doing a lot of letting go lately. More than the average. Letting go of everything all at once, is only for the very brave and courageous … or … because the Universe says you must let go and “so there, take this!” … [Insert a minor bit of humour] Letting go of…
“There is a bigger picture than you or I could ever imagine. Your soul sees it. Let you soul lead you…turn down the volume of your smaller self. It may seem illogical but it will always work out. Today is a day to recognize how your soul delivers messages to you…listen…you will hear the magic.…
“When we walk to the edge of all the light we have and take a step into the darkness of the unknown, we must believe one of two things will happen—there will be something solid to stand upon or we will be taught to fly.” —Claire Morris-Edges *** Ooooops! Correct attribution to poet Patrick Overton.…
Brenda is looking for housing. For any time in May ideally, and June 1st at the very latest would be ideal. This is a dream. I’m still trying to acquire funding which I currently do not have but you can’t reach goals without putting them out to the Universe and asking for help, right? I’m asking for…