This letter from Babz was read today at the end of her Celebration of Life. Copies of it were handed out to those that attended.
One thing is for certain: There is great opportunity in this situation. For in the darkest depths somehow the human spirit emerges warrior-like and there is warmth, and humour, and curiosity. [...]
Most of you know by now that my Barbara Ellen, the incomparable Babz Chula, died from the ravages of cancer on Friday morning, May 7th, at the young age of 63. She fought valiantly; a true warrior. In the end, she faced her moment with the intensity of an actor waiting in the wings to [...]
This article is re-posted, with permission of the author, from The Tyee.
Goodbye, Babz (by Mark Leiren-Young)
Babz Chula was not my first choice for the role of “the protester” in The Green Chain.
I wanted someone with Babz’s warmth, Babz’s politics, Babz’s signature feistiness, Babz’s sense of humour, Babz’s ability to light up a screen and Babz’s [...]
When I left Vancouver my feet were swollen to twice their size and I could not walk without my cane. I a so full of vitality and strength right now that I can’t wait to return to Vancouver and the West End and Stanley Park. I will be walking around the Lagoon if you are [...]
I realize yesterday’s blog entry was lacking…so today I’m going for something new and different. Anne has loaned me her computer for an hour or so and I am going to try to catch you all up to speed on the happenings here.
My six A.M. dose of ghee has been increased by 1/4 and tomorrow [...]
I’m trying for the new post here before the electricity goes or the computer craps out… I am here for ten days more. My treatments have become intense. I am on ghee…which is clarified and medicated butter and very difficult to take. It does, however pass the blood/ brain barrier and consequently [...]
These photos are taken by Luben, Anne Wheeler’s partner.
All Right. It’s time for a blog entry. I can tell because on this end things have shifted again. It’s been three weeks here. It seems like forever, though…the days just blend into each other much like the way the tropical breezes tear down through the river’s corridor and blast everything away that was still [...]
Seena came running into my room this afternoon to tell me about a guy who was here for four weeks and left the week before we arrived. He has cancer…a large tumour in the center of his chest. He was given three months of meds to take back with him, and has been religiously following [...]
Ok!! I think the tide is turning. I’m still vomiting, but we are slowly going ahead with subtle treatment and medications. Slowly…in that specifically Ayruvedic way. Yesterday was actually all right. I didn’t vomit until evening and I was able to drink a long, cold glass of buttermilk at lunchtime that soothed my stomach and [...]
