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Butterfly Wings Newsletter
June 2008, Issue 2

Message From Annabelle

REFLECTIONS: Florence Shustack

The Healing Art of Crystals

Special Events

Excerpt from "Messages From The Heart: Learning to Love Cancer"


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Special Events

Secrets of Today's Modern Woman
Monday, October 27, 2008
The Jubilee Auditorium

This half day specialty event will feature:

Jane Seymour
Actress/Designer/Author/Artist

Ivana Trump
Designer/Model/Entrepreneur

Leslie Beck
Canada's Leading Nutritionist

Linda Nazareth
Canada's Leading Financial Forecaster

Tickets for this unique speaking event will be on sale in June through Ticketmaster.

Visit our website for more information.


Bon Appetit with Bonnie Stern
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Beth Tzedec Synagogue

This fun filled evening will feature Canadian culinary artist, Bonnie Stern as she shares her secrets, her favorite recipes, and her new cookbook. Order your tickets today!


"It's All About You" Sicilian Adventure
Sicily

May 2009

Have you ever dreamed about a sunny European cooking adventure? If so, I'm pleased to announce that we will be travelling to Sicily for this once in a lifetime special culinary adventure, to the pristine island which the locals call God's Kitchen.

Visit our Website for more Information.


Quote of the Day

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. "

~Eleanor Roosevelt


Upcoming Events

Sept. 27, 2008 - 10:00-4:00
Book Signing and Sale
Chapters Chinook

To see more events, check with our website.


I am collecting personal stories for my second book and would be grateful to share yours. If you feel inspired to share your story or your very own "Message From The Heart", I would love to hear from you.


About Annabelle Bondar

Quote from:
Messages From The Heart: Learning to Love Cancer.

Messages From The Heart: Learning To Love Cancer

"Dear Disease,

I have such mixed feelings towards you. It was exactly one year after my father's funeral that I discovered you - a lump - on my right breast.

It was so unexpected as I was in the best physical condition of my life, so I thought. I was working out almost every day. It wasn't there one night and the next morning I found it.

I was told maybe it wasn't cancerous when they did the biopsy. Then I received the news. Oh my God!!!"

Annabelle Bondar was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Her diagnosis of breast cancer in 2001 led her on a journey of healing and transformation which she has boldly shared in her first book 'Messages from the Heart: Learning to Love Cancer'

Message From Annabelle

To my family, friends and bouquet of readers,

This week has been both happy and sad. It is a week where my friend Jean peacefully passed away with many of her family at her side.

What a beautfiul, special woman, she appreciated the simple things in life, the flowers, the birds, cooking beautfiul things for her family, a master bake and knitter. Most importantly her love was her family. She could not do enough for them, making sweaters, cookies, cakes and all their favorite things, enjoying their dance recitals and caring for them each and every day.

She had been living at the Chinook Hospice for the last three months. The staff and others grew to know her and loved her gentle manner. Visiting grammy has been special the last few weeks. She shared stories and little messages from the heart. Grammy was diagnosed with cancer several months ago and was told there was nothing that could be done for her.

Since that time, my litle niece, four years old, shared her ducky blanket with her and it has been at her bedside all along.

All of us said goodbye to Grammy today. She has been a very important part of our lives.

As Always,
It's Me
Annabelle


REFLECTIONS:
Florence Shustack
June 18th, 2008

The really important "C" in my life has become "Clarity".

I am a musician. How much more relevant could it have been? A dear friend looked at me and said, "Especially on your birthday, you are meant to celebrate life, your life, those who you love, and those who have lived through this with you. You need not make any more flamboyant, dramatic statement than that, other than just being and living authentically, sincerely, and genuinely."

When all was said and done, my birthday and days to follow were spent in wondrous reflection, laughter, and more laughter, kindness, camaraderie, fun, excitement, appreciation, loving and caring, cake and ice cream...and clarity.


Special Announcement :

Jay Grayce Interviews Annabelle Bondar
Thurs. June 19, 2008 10:00 pm EST
www.tribecaradio.net


The Healing Art of Crystals

Today we are rediscovering the very ancient healing art of crystals.

Crystals have been used since the dawn of creation.
Recognizing the beauty and energy of different stones and crystals can enhance one's healing.

Our bodies, like crystals, are composed of silicone and water. We can intensely feel the vibration of a crystal bowl resonating within us. This healing energy is very beneficial.

There are crystals that help the body back to health and normalcy.

Beautiful Rose Quartz is one of the most popular metaphysical stones. It is found in many places of the world. It is the stone of unconditional love. Rose Quartz opens the heart to all types of love, love of self, family, friends, romantic love. It allows you to understand your authentic self in all its beauty. It also allows you to look inward and communicate internally with your spiritual guidance.

Rose Quartz does have high energy and at the same time it is very calming. It clears out anger, jealousy, resentment and invites healing of heart issues and dis-ease associated with holding on to negative emotions.

Rose Quartz is a beautiful stone for someone who does not believe they are worthy of being loved. The soft color quartz loves running river water to clean and recharge and also loves the stillness of moonlight.  It opens up the heart for both giving and receiving love. It soothes negative influences. It is perfect for dealing with issues on an emotional level. It is a stone from the heart and for the heart. It is beautiful to look at, to hold, and to feel.

On a physical level, Rose Quartz is used to help heal breast cancer and offers excellent support for most other cancers.

Carry a little piece of Rose Quartz with you in your purse or pocket, place it in your home, in a bowl, on a shelf. Each time you feel it, look at it, think of gratitude, something you are thankful for. It is so uplifting!

The beauty of crystals!!

If you love this article, you will love my book - Messages From The Heart: Learning To Love Cancer for you or someone you love. Click here to buy now!!

 


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