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"Why Me?" - Yvonne's Story!OVERCOMING MELANOMA SKIN CANCER AND LEARNING TO HARNESS THE MIND. YVONNE'S LIFE WAS IN A MESS. Her marriage was on the rocks and then in the middle of all the decay she was diagnosed with black melanoma (skin cancer in its most virulent form) and given six weeks to live. She says: ‘Here was a way to die, go to heaven and leave the mess to my husband and no one would know there was a mess! Here was a way that I could gracefully leave the planet and no one would have to know that our marriage was a disaster. No one would know that I was a failure. It was almost a death wish come true.’ But twenty plus years on ... with a little humour and lots of insight, Yvonne shares her thoughts on how to...
A feast of ideas and solutions to make your life a powerhouse of personal growth, respect, caring, impact, productivity, satisfaction and vibrant health. Hot off the press in late May 2008, Yvonne's journey will touch you to the core of your being, with her honesty, humour and determination to find and follow her dream.
"Why Me?" - What Other People Are Saying?"Dear Yvonne “Congratulations” on your book, I just wanted to drop a quick email to say how much I’m enjoying it. I thank you for stepping out in ‘faith’ and sharing your very own personal walk, wow, what a ‘life-line’ and ‘help’ this book can be to others and will be to me at this very difficult point in my life. You know what touches and speaks to me is that I have known you for a long time, not as a close friend, but as a friend, a person who I have looked at and thought, boy I wish I could be as confident as Yvonne, she seems to have it all together. Yes I knew of your skin cancer and your determination to fight it and you did and won. But I saw that you had a nice husband, family, home etc, it never entered my mind that you could have family issues and that you had already been through many of the struggles that I had, and it just amazes me. So many areas of my life I’m afraid to step out because of my lack of self-esteem, from the years of torment and rejection in my own childhood, a perfectionist father and no mother etc. Oh yes I too wear a wonderful mask, its much safer to cover my insecurities and fears and appear that one has it all together, as well as we can and when there is a bit of a crack in the mask we hide until its repaired (strong enough to step out again). ANYWAY…I’m currently about half way thru your book and it is showing me so much because I can relate to so many of the things that you have shared about your life. Fantastic and thank you. I have encouraged a young friend of mine to purchase your book; I forwarded some info to her. I was reading a couple of other very good books to help me grow and come to terms with my life issues, but have put them aside for now to focus on your book. - G.H." "Adversity can strike in anyone`s life and if it does then you have two choices. Either you lay down and wallow in your sadness or you battle through it and head for a better life. In her book `Why Me` Yvonne Chamberlain gives a person not only the key to handle any adversity that comes their way but also the knowledge and training to live life to the best of their ability. There is no greater teacher than one who "has been there and done that". An amazing woman, a brilliant teacher who gives simple easy to follow guidelines to help you achieve your very best. A simple to read, easy to understand, difficult to put down, must have book." - B. DALY
“The move towards more natural foods (as nature intended) as outlined by Yvonne is certainly to be applauded. Human beings have a lot to answer for, the way they refine, process and totally destroy the nutritious food that nature provides. GO LOW H.I.” (Low Human Interference) - Dr JOHN TICKELL – ‘Celebrity Overhaul’ TV personality and author of the best-selling books The Great Australian Diet and Laughter, Sex, Vegetables and Fish. website www.drjohntickell.com Dr. John Tickell, is well known for his forthright and inspiring role in the top-rating TV show ‘Celebrity Overhaul’. He promotes the eating habits of the longest living, healthiest people on earth - the Okinawans.
"Why Me?" - Book Chapter Headings
"Why Me?" - 'Making Pancakes' Vignette(from the book)
Bobbie, a six year old, decided one Saturday morning to fix his parents and his two brothers pancakes for breakfast. He found the big bowl he had seen mum use and the big wooden spoon. He pulled over a stool to the counter and opened the pantry. He pulled out the heavy flour canister, spilling the flour on the floor.
He wasn’t exactly sure how to make the pancakes so he just scooped some of the flour into the bowl with his hands, and mixed in most of a cup of milk. It didn’t taste so good so he added some sugar. He had left a floury trail on the floor which by now had a few tracks left by his kitten.
By now Bobbie was covered with flour and getting really frustrated. He wanted this to be something very special for Mom and Dad, but it was getting very bad. He didn’t know what to do next. Should he put it all into the oven or on the stove, he couldn’t remember how Mom did it. The problem was he didn’t know how the stove worked! At that moment, he saw his kitten licking from the bowl of mix. He reached to push her away, and knocked the full egg carton to the floor. Frantically he tried to clean up this monumental mess but slipped on the eggs, getting his pajamas white and sticky. This isn’t the way it should be turning out!
Just then he saw Dad standing at the door. Big crocodile tears welled up in Bobbie’s eyes. All he’d wanted to do was something good, but he’d made a terrible mess. He was sure a scolding was coming, maybe even being sent to his room. But his father just watched him with a heart full of love.
Then, walking through the mess, Dad picked up his crying son, hugged him and loved him, getting his own pajamas white and sticky in the process. That’s how God deals with us. We try to do something good in life and in business but it turns into a mess. Our marriage gets all sticky or we insult a friend or business associate, or we do a really bad sales presentation or our health goes sour.
Sometimes we just stand there in tears because we can’t think of anything else to do. That’s when friends and family will support us even though some of our mess gets on them. They will love us and be proud of us and help us clean up the mess.
But just because we might mess up, we can’t stop trying to make pancakes for others. Sooner or later we will get it right, and then they and you will be glad you tried. This book is about my attempt to make pancakes.
"Why Me?" - Favourite Pancake Recipe:2 cups of self raising flour 1 level tsp of baking soda 1 level tsp of baking powder Sift the above together into large mixing bowl or jug. Add 1/4 cup raw sugar 1/4 cup quick cooking rolled oats Whisk together prior to adding to above mixture 2 large eggs or 3 small eggs 1/4 cup oil 1/2 litre carton buttermilk 1 tsp vanilla essence Stir in until mixed. Ladle or pour 10cm (4inch) diameter amounts of mix onto a greased hot griddle. When the cakes bubble, turn over. Serve hot with hot maple syrup and whipped butter. Add fruit like strawberries and banana as desired. Yummmm!
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