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I have always been interested in the origin of names; I find their meanings fascinating and often wonder how parents decide on the name of their newborn. Will their little girl be an “Emma” or “Olivia,” or will their little boy be “Nathaniel” or “Joshua”? For example, the meaning of David means “beloved”, Megan means “pearl”, Cassandra means “unheeded prophetess” and Bonita, which is a Spanish name, means “pretty little one”. Although I am pretty sure I have no Spanish heritage, at least not that I am aware of, my maternal grandmother blessed me with this pretty name, her first granddaughter. I have always been grateful for this name and I hope I have lived up to its beautiful meaning not so much on the outside, but, more importantly, on the inside of my life.
Regardless of where life’s journey has taken each one of us, there is beauty surrounding
us each and every day, if we choose to see it through the Eyes of the Beholder. In fact, the older I become, the more drawn I am to God’s beauty and I am especially delighted when I see the beauty of a butterfly. The beginning of its life is one of tremendous patience, perseverance and power, but its reward for waiting patiently is one of absolute beauty.
The butterfly, in fact, has become my mentor, in many respects, as I pray for God’s will
in my life. Meanwhile, God never ceases to amaze me when He continually delivers a daily beautiful bouquet of blessings in my life through the generosity and kindness of others, who have expressed their love, support and prayers for me. There truly are no words to express my deepest gratitude, but from the bottom of this very humble heart, I am so appreciative of everyone's thoughtfulness. It would, therefore, be remiss of me if I did not pass this forward, which I have tried to do throughout my life. However, since living with cancer these past four years, I am determined more than ever to try to encourage others in any small way and opportunity that I can.
I am, therefore, delighted to share with others my passion and desire to help raise awareness and funds for the London Health Sciences Foundation’s “Patient Assistance Program Program.” This program is available to “any adult, who is receiving treatment within the London Regional Cancer Program (LRCP) and/or its affiliated South Western Ontario regional partner sites and who is experiencing a financial burden as a result of their cancer and its treatment.” For more details about this program, I encourage you to please visit the following website link:
http://www.lhsc.on.ca/Patients_Families_Visitors/LRCP/PatientAssistanceFund.htm
Meanwhile, as a past recipient of this Program, myself, I wholeheartedly support this vital program and want to help raise its awareness however possible. For anyone who is living with this disease, they, unfortunately, find out very quickly how expensive cancer treatment costs can be. From personal experience, I have found these costs to be astronomical. Sadly, for some, this becomes such a personal financial burden to them that they are unable to receive the recommended cancer treatments that could possibly help them stay alive.
Thankfully, however, in order to help ease some of these treatment costs, both the “Massel-Cruickshank Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Fund” and the “Gene Goodreau Patient Assistance Fund” have been established at the London Health Sciences Foundation in support of patients at the LRCP. But they need our help to stay alive! These programs exist today because of the generosity of private donors, who wanted to make a difference and help someone else in their time of need. I am, therefore, asking you, “Will you help me help them?”
I now have available the following handmade "Beautiful Butterfly Bookmarks." I cannot tell you how excited I am to be able to do this. All proceeds will go towards the London Health Sciences Foundation’s Patient Assistance Program. These pretty bookmarks can be given for so many occasions ~ birthdays, thinking of you, thank you, graduation, bridal/bridesmaids or hostess gifts ~ the occasions are endless. Each bookmark is designed in various colours for cancer. Each bookmark costs: $10.00 (Canadian Currency) + shipping & handling.
Variegated Blue – Colon and/or Prostate cancer
Multi-colours – All cancers
Pink – Breast Cancer
White – Peace, Perseverance and the Power of Prayer for healing in one’s life.
I have always been interested in the origin of names; I find their meanings fascinating and often wonder how parents decide on the name of their newborn. Will their little girl be an “Emma” or “Olivia,” or will their little boy be “Nathaniel” or “Joshua”? For example, the meaning of David means “beloved”, Megan means “pearl”, Cassandra means “unheeded prophetess” and Bonita, which is a Spanish name, means “pretty little one”. Although I am pretty sure I have no Spanish heritage, at least not that I am aware of, my maternal grandmother blessed me with this pretty name, her first granddaughter. I have always been grateful for this name and I hope I have lived up to its beautiful meaning not so much on the outside, but, more importantly, on the inside of my life.
Regardless of where life’s journey has taken each one of us, there is beauty surrounding
us each and every day, if we choose to see it through the Eyes of the Beholder. In fact, the older I become, the more drawn I am to God’s beauty and I am especially delighted when I see the beauty of a butterfly. The beginning of its life is one of tremendous patience, perseverance and power, but its reward for waiting patiently is one of absolute beauty.
The butterfly, in fact, has become my mentor, in many respects, as I pray for God’s will
I am, therefore, delighted to share with others my passion and desire to help raise awareness and funds for the London Health Sciences Foundation’s “Patient Assistance Program Program.” This program is available to “any adult, who is receiving treatment within the London Regional Cancer Program (LRCP) and/or its affiliated South Western Ontario regional partner sites and who is experiencing a financial burden as a result of their cancer and its treatment.” For more details about this program, I encourage you to please visit the following website link:
http://www.lhsc.on.ca/Patients_Families_Visitors/LRCP/PatientAssistanceFund.htm
Meanwhile, as a past recipient of this Program, myself, I wholeheartedly support this vital program and want to help raise its awareness however possible. For anyone who is living with this disease, they, unfortunately, find out very quickly how expensive cancer treatment costs can be. From personal experience, I have found these costs to be astronomical. Sadly, for some, this becomes such a personal financial burden to them that they are unable to receive the recommended cancer treatments that could possibly help them stay alive.
Thankfully, however, in order to help ease some of these treatment costs, both the “Massel-Cruickshank Breast Cancer Patient Assistance Fund” and the “Gene Goodreau Patient Assistance Fund” have been established at the London Health Sciences Foundation in support of patients at the LRCP. But they need our help to stay alive! These programs exist today because of the generosity of private donors, who wanted to make a difference and help someone else in their time of need. I am, therefore, asking you, “Will you help me help them?”
I now have available the following handmade "Beautiful Butterfly Bookmarks." I cannot tell you how excited I am to be able to do this. All proceeds will go towards the London Health Sciences Foundation’s Patient Assistance Program. These pretty bookmarks can be given for so many occasions ~ birthdays, thinking of you, thank you, graduation, bridal/bridesmaids or hostess gifts ~ the occasions are endless. Each bookmark is designed in various colours for cancer. Each bookmark costs: $10.00 (Canadian Currency) + shipping & handling.
Variegated Blue – Colon and/or Prostate cancer
Multi-colours – All cancers
Pink – Breast Cancer
White – Peace, Perseverance and the Power of Prayer for healing in one’s life.
Custom orders in other colours for cancer may also be available upon request.
Please note: Colours may vary depending on availability of crochet cotton.
Please note: Colours may vary depending on availability of crochet cotton.
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"What counts in life is not the mere fact we have lived.
It is the difference we have made
in the lives of others that will determine
the significance of the life we lead."
~ Nelson Mandela ~
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These bookmarks are really beautiful Bunnie, but not as beautiful as you are. I would love to buy some of these, just tell me how I can do this. I of course would like a pink one in honor of my sister who survived breast cancer, and I would like another pink one in honor of you, because you have become a very dear friend to me and an inspiration to boot! I would also like a white one, and a blue one in honor of my Dad who had prostrate cancer, a mulitcolored one in honor of my Mother who had pancreatic cancer. Just the fact that you made these are so special to me, I would want them anyway. Love, Sandy
ReplyDeleteDearest Bunnie! What a lovely idea. Thank-you for sharing with us. I've always believed it to be the small things that make a BIG difference. Every little bit from a grateful heart moved by the mercy and compassion of God is a big deal that goes farther than we will ever know. I love all that Sandy has shared as well and agree with her that you are a special friend unlike any other. I too would like a few white ones. Much love forever, Mary
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