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

Well, it's that time again for another tale.  Trevor insisted on being able to pick the title.  I think he really watches too much NBC Nightly News.  Since, I am giving him some time off, as he has been doing an exceptional job with writing...I let the dog have his bone, so to speak. I am going to be sharing my personal feelings in regards to the events that have happened this year so far. As many of you know, my mother passed away on May 31, 2011.  I also lost my brother-in-law this year in April who was married to my oldest sister.  I can't imagine losing a husband and then a little over a month later, losing your mom. We found out on March 30th that mom was dying.  I was informed by my PCP, while I was at work.  I just got a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach.  I really thought she was beginning to get better. That's just how fast things would change.  It was pretty much like that the whole time, since...

Trevor, The Tell Tale Dog, here again, to introduce another tale of Brenda's life.  Last Tuesday, May 31, 2011, Brenda's mom...her best friend in life lost her battle with congestive heart failure.  She fought hard, but it was evident for some time, that her life on this earth would be coming to an end.  She had her for 2 months longer than anyone had hoped. It was during that time, that Brenda begin to realize that it would be so important to be able to have those heart to heart talks.  She had many.  She was able to tell her mom just how important she was to her and that she hoped that someday, she would be half the woman that her mom was.  Her mom replied with, "Some day you will be."  Even up until the very end Brenda's mom encouraged her and told her not to feel bad about anything.  She realizes, Brenda did everything she could.  If she could have, she would have taken care of her herself but, that was just not feasible or pos...

Trevor here again to help Brenda spread awareness...regarding National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.  As some of you know...Brenda is a Meningioma brain tumor survivor...of almost 3 years now.  She has asked me to help her...tell tales of awareness and hope. Brenda still struggles every day with waves of nausea, feeling lightheaded, becoming emotional...but that has to do with the location of her brain tumor.  She belongs to that special group...and there are many of you out there.."The Frontal Lobe Group."  The way she has explained it to me...is that the frontal lobe is the high functioning part of the brain, which causes one to be quick to anger or tears.  You just can't do anything about the neurons in your brain.  She copes with it very well.  In fact...she wants people out there that are struggling, to know...that this is okay.  They are not crazy.  You go through a lot when you have a brain tumor removed.  You don't just go t...

Trevor here again, to introduce another inspiring tale of Brenda's life.  As many of you know, she is a Meningioma brain tumor survivor. She belongs to one of the greatest online support groups around, Meningioma Mommas. This is a place to go for people who just *GET IT.* I will now let Brenda share her experience with you.  I hope you enjoy it.  I had the pleasure of finally attending my 1st ever meet & greet the weekend of April 8TH - 10TH in Omaha, NE.  My mom was supposed to have gone with me, but due to her illness, etc., it was impossible for that to happen.  She still wanted very much for me to go, as she said, "You need this trip and this may be the last thing I can do for you."  How could I possibly argue with such a beautiful gift? I asked my good friend, Thelma to go with me, as mom thought we would have a lot of fun.  More on that later.  We got our boarding passes after some mix-up, because mom had not been taken out o...

Well, it's that time again for good ole Trevor...yes that's me, to help Brenda tell yet, another inspiring tale about what's been going on in her life. As some of you know by now...Brenda's Mom has now been in the nursing home over a month now.  If you don't think this has been hard on her...well you are barking up the wrong tree. Brenda has done everything possible to make her Mom's stay as comfortable as possible.  If it had not been for good friends, a lot of these things could never have been accomplished. They helped her move her Mom's TV...which was given by a real neat fellow...that Brenda knows from where she works.  Cable got hooked up now...so her Mom is enjoying those good old shows.  They don't make them like that anymore.  I would really like to see "Lassie" on there sometime...as I have a special place in my heart for that darn courageous Collie. Anyway...on to my story about Brenda and her recent struggles....which she is...

Trevor here once again with another inspiring story...that Brenda is going to share this time.  Her Mom has now been in the nursing home just a little over 3 weeks and so much has happened.  She is going to share with you what she experienced.. when she spent a day with her Mom and to give you a bird's eye view of what a day may be like for her Mom.  I hope you enjoy it!  I wanted to call it...A Dog's Day In February...but it really has nothing to do with ole Trevor here...so here it is...take it away Brenda! Thanks Trevor...for that wonderful intro... As you know...Mom entered a nursing home just a little over 3 weeks now.  I attended what they call a care conference...that is held for new residents and their families...usually after the resident has been there for about 2 weeks or so.  It was a most interesting day...here is just some of what I gleaned from it.  The care conference consists of all the people that are involved in M...

"Brenda's Brainstorm" is adding a new addition this year...and that's where I come in.  Allow me to introduce myself.  I am Trevor a lovable Golden Retriever...who stands about 3 feet high and has the most expressive brown eyes you will ever see.  I am a beautiful brownish tan with a nice shiny coat. Brenda's mother, made me a collar that any dog would be proud to wear.  It's purple, representing Meningioma awareness with 2 dog bone charms and a T on each side representing my work, "Trevor's Tales".  The ribbon is really cool...because Brenda's mother had that in her sewing collection from Brenda's sister who died of colon cancer.  I am so doggone proud to be wearing this and helping Brenda...in her great cause of bringing Meningiomas to the forefront. I keep a close eye on Brenda every day...as she has had some tough battles to get through lately.  As some of you know...Brenda was staying at her mother's apartment recovering ...