Brenda's Brainstorm & Trevor, a T Man Production 2009 - 2022

Hi, it's Trevor here. We almost forgot to share Brenda's big highlight of the month with you. Brenda got to meet one of her fellow authors, Amy Zellmer, on September 13th. Amy was the featured speaker at the Bismarck Veterans Memorial Library. Brenda wanted very much, to go meet her. Amy was one of the contributors for the book; Real Life Diaries: Living with a Brain Injury, which was originally published in the Grief Diaries Anthology Series, with the same title. Brenda was one of the coauthors for that book. Amy contacted Brenda after the book project was completed, and asked if she would be interested in contributing to her book project titled; Surviving Brain Injury: Stories of Strength and Inspiration. How cool was that? Brenda's story is featured on page 48. The reason that is so significant; Brenda was that age, when she was diagnosed with her right frontal lobe nonmalignant meningioma brain tumor and subsequently underwent a craniotomy. As you know her BIG 10 ...

RD Blog Week - Day Two: Tips - How do you stay fit, cope with stress, relax, or capitalize on a great day. Tell us your secrets for the best life possible.  I always try to start out my day, by getting up extra early. I never know what RA may throw at me, especially during my work week. I want to be sure and allow myself enough time for breakfast and getting dressed for work. I'm within walking distance to my place of employment, so I usually have my music with me, and listen to on the way. It helps to keep me centered. Did you know that when you exercise and listen to music, that you are using 100% of your brain? That's definitely a win-win right there. Walking is my main form of exercise. It's a great help, with my lower back issues. I have a bulging disc at L5 -S1, aka Lumbosacral Joint, which was discovered during a CT scan of my spine back in 1984. I know exercising is key to help keeping it limber, so it doesn't tighten up. How I cope with stress, is tryin...

Well it's that time of the month, to share our tale. It's Trevor again, with another chapter to share of Brenda's life. Before we go on with our subject this month, I want to let you all know, that Brenda celebrated her 10th Craniversary on September 8th. That ended up being a double celebration, as her uncle's life was honored that day as well. Brenda told me it was great to see so many of her cousins and friends, that she hadn't seen in years. She also told me, that she's never laughed so hard at a memorial or celebration service, as it truly was.They had a chance to visit a bit after and had some pictures taken. New memories were created that day. A family loop has been formed on Facebook and they still keep in touch. I wonder if dogs could start a bone group? BOL Brenda wanted me to share some items of importance, hence our tale. As you know, Brenda has lived with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for 27 years and recently became a 10 year brain tumor survivor. ...