Author: brendawrites
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it was a bad day
So I got the devastating news today from a medical oncologist that I have to come up with an additional $5000-$6000 to pay for cancer drugs that are not covered by BC Medical. Yes, we are in Canada. In BC. This is not covered by medical. Who has that kind of extra cash kicking around?…
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A New Haircut to Buffer the Bald
Yesterday I got a short new haircut, to prepare for chemotherapy, and as a “phase 1” in order to not have bald be such a shock in 2-3 weeks. So I took a couple of selfies, or self-portraits … I prefer that term, with my iPhone, of course. So, here you go, see them below.…
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time to chop the locks
After years and years of short hair, I finally grew it out long and have been really enjoying my long blonde hair … much like the good old days when I was much, much younger. I used to be called the blonde bombshell … long long ago 😉 … like, long ago. Anyway, tomorrow is…
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cancer is a broom
OK. More hard lessons this week. Exactly at the time(s) I can’t, and don’t want to deal with it. Other people getting angry and frustrated with me. A few different people, not just one. I know the things I need to work on to change myself, I am not perfect and I make mistakes, but…
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onward and inward
optimism bravery courage and kindness prayers in light filled rooms guide the way ― Brenda Johima
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that love could never be
that love could never be they were two polar opposites in lifestyle and pocketbook
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she’s missing just one thing
missing money but she had the smarts the looks and the love — Brenda Johima
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aching to belong. but not really
she would never belong with the famous high rollers she watched from the sidelines aching to belong but not really — Brenda Johima
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Fricken Terrified! Let the Chemotherapy Begin
Breast cancer update. I start chemotherapy next week, ASAP. Just off the phone with the oncologist in Victoria. They want me to start chemotherapy right away. This is due to the lymphatic space invasion. I’m at a high risk, along with it being an aggressive grade 3 cancer. Things have been stalled way too long…
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July 8th at the BC Cancer Agency’s Vancouver Island Centre
Thank you for your financial support! … and, your love and prayers and comments lift me up! all of you kind souls are making a difference in my life. I’m grateful. So here’s an update: On July 8th, I had a long drive from Fanny Bay to a jam packed day of appointments at the…