We are really down hearted to read about the sad news about Brenda .
She was a great inspiration to Paul and I and indeed to all .We will miss her posts and chat so very much .Please pass on our condolences to John and her family.

Brenda will always be remembered for her courage and help to others not only on this forum but in her private and social life where she did such amazing fund raising.
God Bless her and all her family at this sad time.



Paul & Bell.

Also just back from holidays and have seen the sad news. Brenda's blog was one of the first I read on the website, and her warm and caring personality was apparent in all her posts. She always made the best out of every situation, no matter what the cost to herself. I wish her peace and my thoughts are with her family.

Patricia

From: john.brady@consil.co.uk
Subject: Brenda's ob
Date: 8 July 2008 08:11:16 BST

quote:

Dear all

I’ve placed a final posting on Brenda’s blog and referred to it on the Justgiving web site. Thank you again for all your wonderful support.

Kind regards

John Brady

I followed the link to John's obituary for Brenda. It was such a wonderful testament to her. I am in tears as I write this. The Christmas 2004 dancing video is so poignant. Brenda was clearly a good person.

Martyn

Thank you for posting this Vinod. What a moving tribute from a loving Husband.I loved the Pea poem, what a woman, she made me smile even as I felt sad.

I started sobbing at the pea peom. What a brave woman. I am so glad John shared that whole thing with us.

Love Chloex

A remarkable woman. RIP Brenda.

I've not yet posted on the loss of Brenda, I honestly did not know what to say.
I've just read the "pea"
I'm not religious, I don't know if there is an 'afterlife' but reading the final post from John all I can do is go for my next operation at the end of the month with all the courage I can and think of Brenda and the inspiration and love she had given to many. Her strength has given me strength.
SusieR

At first I wasn't going to reply to this thread - everyone seems to have said it all. But then I read "The Pea," and was reduced to tears and then got to do it all over again in newcomer Nameeta's tribute to her mother in Introduce Yourself.

And then SusieR shows up....Three women with such remarkable courage that I feel humbled for often being such a wuss. I hope to draw from their inspiration.

Mimi

I will miss Brenda, she is truly an inspiration to many and always a happy soul. I will remember her courage in standing up on the podium at the Mouth Cancer Walk a couple of years ago, attending the voice awards and also sitting next to me on the counseling course (and giving me words of encouragement during our role play session).

My classmate from junior school, Michelle Boudreau (in USA), is fundraising for cancer research. Her 60 year old dad, Jim, is cycling non-stop for 24 hours and has asked for names of cancer sufferers or those who have passed. I have put Brenda's name forward to be worn on his jersey as he cycles. http://www.24hoursofbooty.org/site/TR/Bike/General?px=1...=personal&fr_id=1050

Brenda your positive spirit will not be forgotten. I am sorry for the late response (I have been unwell after a car accident).

Love, Geeta

Hi,

I did not know Brenda, but read her entire story and many others posted here. I have been a member since a scary brush with a papiloma...and Brenda's was one of the first stories I read.

What a remarkable woman, the world surely has a whole in it that can never be filled.

My deepest sympathy,

Jo

Brenda was a grand lady. I'm sad to read of her passing. Her pea poem said it all.