changed for the better
Cancer was hard. There’s one thing that I want to hang onto >> how it changed me for the better.
Fundraising Benefit Concert
This is an (edited) REPOST from my Facebook profile. I have SO much to say, so much to write and to blog about as it has been too long since I have been here, writing with you. I will be back soon to post more. Love, Brenda RE : Fundrasing Benefit Concert November 15th /…
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…
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…
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…
Chemotherapy Number Three!
I am psyching myself up for chemotherapy number three! It’s coming up this Thursday, September 4th, at 8:30 A.M. at the BC Cancer Agency, Vancouver Island Centre. Please do send me some love and positive vibes! I have come a long way, even in being able to ask you straight up, for your prayers and well wishes,…
Compassionate Accent Inns Victoria
I would like to thank Accent Inns in Victoria, B.C. for making my first stay so very comfortable. I stayed at Accent Inns Victoria during my first chemotherapy treatment at the BC Cancer Agency Vancouver Island Centre. This is a pet friendly hotel and I can highly recommend it. Staff were efficient, super friendly and professional at every point…
Swimming!! I went swimming!!
Swimming!! I went swimming and floating in the ocean!! The last paragraph will explain why I’m over the top happy! H E A V E N. Bliss. Aaaahhhh. I was in there for a LONG time. The water is very shallow, as Fanny Bay is famous worldwide for oysters. It’s a heavenly warm swimming spot…
grateful for this one teeny tiny moment
I woke up feeling awesome! And for this moment, this one moment, I’m grateful. Everything really can change in the blink of an eye, in life and in health. **I’ve truly become grateful for the teeny tiniest of moments and seconds.** I always hope these amazing feelings will last, but have learned that with breast…
thankful for breast cancer : grateful for struggle
Actually, I am thankful. Who wants breast cancer? Nobody. BUT. The gifts that have come to me in a multitude of ways, the new friendships that are developing as a result, from strangers I haven’t met, and a new strength and belief in myself, a boost in confidence, bravery and courage I didn’t think I…