Did they take your hair off?
My Dad is a Canadian citizen, yet still with a heavy Finnish accent said, “Did they take your hair off?” Bless his heart, when we spoke of my breast cancer. I knew what he meant. xxoo — Brenda Johima
Breast Cancer — You think it won’t happen to you
It did happen. To me. I’ve never tried a cigarette. Yep, never. I’m proud of it. It’s one thing I have always bragged about. I was an athlete most of my life. In elementary school, I’d be up in the upper field running with the boys playing football at recess. After school I went to…
There are so many gifts in tough times
There are so many gifts in tough times. We can wake up to a greater and even more magnificent version of ourselves. By choice. — Brenda Johima
Your mind is the most powerful thing you own
Your mind is the most powerful thing you own and it’s FREE to use however you want. Use it for good. The brain/thought is an incredible gift. — Brenda Johima
Joy heals and uplifts
The best way to get through tough challenges is to feel it all, feel all the emotions, and then move on to happy ASAP. Joy heals and uplifts. — Brenda Johima
I’m not dying! ;)
Everybody keeps telling me how happy I sound and that I sound great and look great considering I have cancer. I’m grateful. Thank you. but. I haven’t changed all that much in only the last 6 days since surgery. I’m not dying! 😉 This is enough reason for me to be happy! (or for anyone to…
A nice thick, cushy, unscented, absorbent and super soft sanitary napkin
Good morning! I used a nice thick, cushy and unscented, absorbent and super soft sanitary napkin as a bandage change (post-surgery) last night, as I live rural and couldn’t get to the store. It worked just fine (really nice and comfy) except it was stuck to my arm by morning. Ha. At least there’s a…
Life will lift you where you want to go
Life will lift you Where you want to go Happy healthy Well and whole Isn’t just a dream It’s home It’s home — Brenda Johima
Meditate Meditate Medicate. Oooops, I meant Meditate
Day 5 after breast cancer surgery and this Aries is not patient. Am I cured yet? I take my impatience as a positive and good sign. My life force is strong and alive and well and I’m ready to go go go and get out of this cabin fever. But I will, and am, resting,…
You can cry and be strong
You can cry and be sad and still put positive out to the world. Gifts are disguised in pain sometimes. Stay strong. — Brenda Johima