The November meeting has a new speaker:
Thursday, Nov 19 -7:30pm
Judy Finnell, from U. S. Social Security Administration – answers questions, explains filing, benefits, short and long term disablity and so much more on how the government will help you during your illness.
Begining in December the monthly empowerment meeting will move to Wednesday nights. December 16th is the first meeting on Wednesdays.
Had the scope knee surgery yesterday, the Doctor emailed me and said it looks like there was a lot of damage but was able to get much of it cleaned up and I should be able to be back to where I want to be – in the saddle after rehab, etc. Yeah! I love him! Start in my PT tomorrow – hard to beleive but I guess I can not be the next Dr House w cane and vicodin …Jamie is being Nurse Tough Love, trying to keep me off meds, and occassionally will get me some bread and water, poor Jamie…(”In Sickness”?)
Keep me in your prayers, along w my mom who had back surgery and is doing well – they put screws in her back? wondering if the insurance company said “oh screws, we know all about that! :-)
Bonny
If anyone is interested in Kelly Frey’s progress with Bennet the miracle baby – check it out – just scroll down.. beautiful pictures and story
www.weddingsbyheather.com
a long way from a possible hour of life to this…
PLANT JOY for Hair Peace warrior Robin Redfern who starts chemo 2 days after
I dont need to write anymore.. Read from Robin how wonderful the Brownies made her feel..
Hey everyone! Here are some picutres I wanted to share with you….most of you have heard me talk about Bonnie- her organization is called www.hairpeace.org and she has really helped me with all this…she is a breast cancer survivor as well and her organization helps women obtain wigs during their chemo treatments because insurance doesnt cover them. She has been a wonderful person to me and my husband and I am very grateful for her. >
Anyways, the girl scouts pick a charity every year to plant daffodil’s and this year they picked hairpeace! So today they came to our house to plant daffodils! Now this couldnt of been more perfect timing for me because as you all know I start my chemo on tues. and I have a ton of emotions running in me! So to have a dozen 3rd graders just happy to be around you doing a good deed- it filled me with so much joy!! There is a picture of Bonnie and I….then they all came in and had cookies in the kitchen….of course Shelby was a big hit!!
One of my goals is to get the word out that Hair Peace is available for local women with cancer. So I have been pushing for press and here are some spots to look for Hair Peace in the next week…
Sewickley Herald article in now.
This Sunday morning at 7am, Sean McDowell interviews Tara Charles and me for about 30 minutes. Hear it on WDVE 102.5, 105.9 the X, 94.5 3WS, News Talk 104.7, Kiss 96.1 and Fox 970am.
Next Wednesday morning I will be in KDKA-TV2 sometime between 9 and 10am – Pittsburgh Today Live. Cellofourte, the cello performers who cross the classical line with rock will also play.
And watch for the Pittsburgh Post Gazette – North section next week.
Things are going well, although I keep telling our sound engineers “all I know is how to talk into a mic, YOU plug it in!” lol.
Actually I keep repeating “God is in control..” and he has brought some amazing people into the Concert mix. So – plan on a GREAT day!
Go to the web site for direction info – there will be signs from Rt79 at the Mt Nebo exit to steer you to the Park.
Pack your picnic basket, throw some wine into a cooler, dust of your lawn chairs and plan on bringing all your family and friends.
The women of Hair Peace and I thank you for your support!
Bonny
Check out the HP website to keep up to date on the concert.. Mark your calendars and bring all your friends
I am so excited to announce the Hair Peace’s Concert in the Park on August 9th in Sewickley Heights Park at 2 pm.
For more info: Concert in the Park
I’ll post more as I know it.
It’s almost May! I always love the color that sparks up here and there indicating there is “life after winter”…trees budding, grass growing, flowers blooming…sort of like what it is like after chemo – it’s seems like it’s never going to end and eventually, you get the sprout of new hair – winter is over, time to smile, breathe in all that is good again. And even though it is annoying to cut the grass sometimes…thick, curly, GRAY (most annoying!) hair grows… it is a reminder that winter is over. One of my favorite stories on gray hair, Sandy prayed that her hair would grow back any color but white – so God answered her prayer – He grew it back gray…well you said anything but “white”! God is such a funny guy sometimes…
Ok, here’s what shaken… mark your calendars NOW :)
Tuesday, April 28th, Sheraton Station Square, 6pm –
HER-story presents “Nutrition For Your Breast Cancer Journey”…Nourish your body with healthy lifestyle choices – Leslie Bonci, MPH, RD Director of Sports Medicine Nutrition Program and a HER-story ambassador will share her story (adjuvant therapy for HER2 positive breast cancer)
FREE but you need to register yourself and your friends and family that you are bringing plus light refreshments served -
1-866-631-6280
Friday, May 1st, Ingomar Methodist Church – 1501 W. Ingomar Rd, 7:30pm -
The movie “Fireproof” will be showing – about a fearless firefighter (Kirk Cameron) who’s scared that his marriage may be going up in flames. It is a wonderful Christian movie that even made my husband cry! Make it a date night for you and your spouse – it could ignite your marriage (Hebrew 13:4 – Marriage is too held in honor among all…)
FREE but call to rsvp so we have plenty of popcorn and Kleenex. Jan Lamm:
412-364-3613.
Saturday, May 2nd, 100 Hidden Meadow Circle, Renfrew (near Butler) 10am – 6pm -
Body Talk Access presents Mary Shields PhD, to discuss Pathways to Healing and Wisdom. Our friend you know from our support group, Liz Reilly recommends this program. For more visit www.bodytalksystem.com
$125 – call to register 724-482-2625 Carolyn Street.
Sunday, May 10th, Schenley Park/Ingomar Church – 6:15am – 10:30am
Komen Race (walk) for the Cure: with 40,000 people some with cancer, some supporting cancer warriors. It is an awesome event if you have never done it. Join the Hair Peace Warriors team – you can ride our party bus to and from the walk but get your reservation now. Go on line – www.pittsburghraceforthecure.org – follow prompts to join an existing team use Hair Peace as a team name and that will get you to our team. Different prices to join as survivor or not. AND if you just want to go to the event and do cannot walk – some of us will sit for the cure in the survivors’ breakfast tent.
FREE bus ride but email me to register for bdiver1@verizon.net
Thursday, May 21, Ingomar Church- Community Life Center – 7:30pm (NOTE NEW TIME!)
Victoria Graham speaks to our women’s empowerment group. Tori has been a nurse for over 30 years and has developed “The Integrated Being”. She will speak on the mind/body connection- health patterns/life patterns. Please come with your friends as we have so much to learn that can help us beat cancer.
AND SINGLE MOMS!! We have been given meals from Angel Food Ministry. Let me know if you can pick up this month’s meals! bdiver1@verizon.net – I will make sure you get the pickup time and date the meals are delivered (I believe it is Saturday the 16th at 9:30 this month at Ingomar Church). For more info on how Angel Food Ministries works – go to our church website – www.ingomarumc.org
You must take care of yourself…like the airlines tell you – put the mask over your face to breath first then you can assist others…make sure YOU take the time to plan to come to these opportunities listed. While it is important to be care givers, we must care for ourselves too. It concerns me that women with cancer are being treated yet at the same time managing a household and working.
See you soon??!!
Bonny
412-327-5177
April Women’s Empowerment Gathering
A quick reminder – We are approaching the 3rd Thursday and that means our Hair Peace Empowerment gathering – open to all women as we learn from our speakers and each other.
Thursday April 16th : at a new time 7:30pm (I am working til 7:05 now at KDKA radio) we are at the same place though – Ingomar Methodist Church – Community Life Center 1501 W Ingomar Rd (15237) Directions
Our speaker this month: Patricia Gordon from the Women’s Cancer program at Magee Hospital. Please come for a very special informative talk about what we can do to recover and grow stronger despite our diagnosis-
Upcoming Speakers
May 21st – Victoria Graham RN MSN founder of the Integrated Being -focus: mind/body connection – healthy patterns.
June 18th – Katie Harrill, MT-BC Creative Arts Program Cooridnator/Music Therapist from Wesley Spectrum Services. (more on this – children may be includes for a special program!)
Mothers Day – Race for the Cure
Walk For The Cure on Mother’s Day in Oakland.
Join our group – we are organizing a party bus again!
go on line-
www.pittsburghraceforthecure.org
click “sponsor a team or particpate” Search for a team
Team name – enter hair peace warriors
and follow along prompts.
Join us TODAY
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I had with cancer corner/talk shoe with Bob Grayson Monday night – it’s about 45 minutes long – due to my gift to gab! check it out!
Bonny
HairPeac.org
Interview
http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/23315
