Author: brendawrites
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A Helping Hand for Brenda Johima Benefit Concert!
A Helping Hand for Brenda Johima Benefit Concert! I was WOWED when I got contacted and asked if it would be OK for some musicians and music therapists to put together a fundraising benefit concert on my behalf in Vancouver, to assist with added costs and medical/travel expenses associated with my breast cancer. Of course…
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i have been shown the BEST of humanity through the power of social media
I have been blessed with so much love and kindness online, via social media, and I am so incredibly grateful. I have been shown the BEST of humanity, through the power of social media to do GOOD in the lives of others. Mine. Thank you to EVERY SINGLE ONE OF YOU, who have supported me…
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don’t be afraid to compliment and encourage strangers
Don’t be afraid to compliment and encourage strangers. The world needs more compliments, encouragement and less criticism. It is an awesome way to live, too.” – Brenda Johima
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Japanese Maple by Clive James
Japanese Maple by Clive James Your death, near now, is of an easy sort. So slow a fading out brings no real pain. Breath growing short Is just uncomfortable. You feel the drain Of energy, but thought and sight remain: Enhanced, in fact. When did you ever see So much sweet beauty as when fine…
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saving money
i am saving money on hair products, hairdressers, hair salons, shampoo and conditioner–that’s about the only thing funny about cancer.” – brenda johima
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where are things at now?
Good morning, I thought I would give you an update as to where things are at, at this point in time in my healing, recovery and treatment plan for breast cancer. Right now, as I write, I am sitting at home in Fanny Bay. Fortunately where I am, Vancouver Island has beautiful sunny and warmish weather to…
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I Think It’s Going To Be The Best Day Of My Life
96-year-old Tao Porchon-Lynch is now my HERO. This woman just inspired me BIG time this morning. Not only is Tao named as the “world’s oldest yoga teacher” but her wise words woke me up to a better life this morning. Here are her simple and wise ways to live a great life. I am putting my…
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where am I at?
I was going to write this post yesterday but I could not get myself into the zone of a heart place from which to write. Why write about your cancer journey if not coming from the heart, I thought. Who would want to read it and why would I want to put it out there?…
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Journal or Blog?
The one thing that I am consistent with, is being inconsistent here on this blog, this journal. Can I just please call this a journal? I am asking myself permission? The word blog just isn’t resonating with me for this website, so there we have it, this will be my journal from here on forward. Who…
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Breathing and Being Grateful for Everything Good
I woke up bright and early – 4 AM seems to be the norm lately. The good news is, that I woke up feeling like I wanted to go for a RUN! And then jump on my bike and cycle a bazillion miles. Waking up feeling rested, is rare for me, so I am VERY…