oooohhhhhmmm peaceful (not)
it seemed like forever ago that she felt oooohhhhhmmm peaceful — Brenda Johima
It’s for the birds!
she’s surrounded by oyster shells clam shells mussels yet to be cracked open by seabirds. these slimy foods delicacies to others she never eats the stuff it’s for the birds! — Brenda Johima
She Became A Pearl
Her world became smaller and smaller and smaller. So small, that she fit into an oyster shell, and silently became a pearl. — Brenda Johima
Breast Cancer
(EDIT: content transferred from BrendaJohima.CA on September 22nd, 2017) **** Hi, I’m Brenda Johima, and I’m 53 years old. I’ve never had to write about myself having breast cancer before. I’d like to give you the basics. On April 17th, 2014, I was given a breast cancer diagnosis. It was…
The Medical Oncologist and Chemotherapy
“Medical oncologist” are not words you want to hear, to start your day. “Chemotherapy” is not a word I wanted to hear to start my day. As of this morning, chemotherapy AND radiation is on the radar now as a strong possibility in my treatment in addition to radiation. I can choose to say NO…
Love Fades
People grow apart Love fades A new chapter begins — Brenda Johima
Your Medical Care: Be Grateful … and Watchful!
Ended up at emergency Friday night. Got home at 2 AM ‘ish. Today I go back for an “urgent” ultrasound because they didn’t have a technician available at emergency when I was there on Friday. The emergency physician wanted to put me on blood thinners for a couple days, but due to my chemical and…
Am I cured yet?
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,…
P.S. I don’t use the word breast cancer “survivor” for myself
Good morning! I’ve had a few Twitter conversations regarding this topic so I thought I’d share my opinion on the word breast cancer “survivor” which people keep telling me that I will be, in time. I’m focused on thankfulness, gratitude and looking for everything and everybody that I can be grateful for. I’m telling people…
You can cry and be positive at the same time
“You can cry and be sad and still put positive out to the world. Gifts are disguised in pain sometimes. Stay strong.” — Brenda Johima