Brent’s Personal Column

Brent’s Personal Column

Bryan Adams concert
Our family was privileged to receive 5 VIP tickets and backstage passes to a Bryan Adams concert on February 26th. This stop in Hamilton was part of his 30th anniversary RECKLESS tour. Hard to believe its been 30 years since the release of the famous "Summer of '69"!
our family spends these cold days and nights in hockey arenas
There's no denying it's cold outside in Canada this winter! And once again, our family spends these cold days and nights in hockey arenas, with no wind chill or snow falling.
proud Dad & hockey Coach moment
What Hats do you Wear? I am uncovering the roles that I play in life that require me to wear multiple hats. I coach my son's hockey team, I have for years. On the bench, I am Cade's coach. I always wear my Dad hat when I am with my kids BUT in order to keep the boundary lines clear, Cade refers to me as coach.
Christmas In Concert
Christmas is a magical time of year yet for most of us it feels like the busiest and most hectic season. Thankfully, I have positive influences around me that inspire me to slow down and celebrate the greatest gifts in my life.
THE GRAND RIDE for Grand River Hospital Foundation
I am pleased to report another excellent year participating in THE GRAND RIDE for Grand River Hospital Foundation on Sept 6, 2014. I again raised funds and Brentwood contributed chauffeured service for Alan Doyle and his musicians, Curt Harnett our Olympic medalist & Steve Bauer our Canadian Pro cyclist, plus all the riders home at the end of the ride.
What did you do this summer to enjoy your family and live the unforgettable life?
What would summer be without thousands of kms cycled & hundreds of liters of fuel burned while having fun on the water behind our boat? The kids don't typically cycle with me but our boat times provide hours of family time together.
Father's day adventure from California to Canada
I write this enthusiastically to inform you that we are home safe from our #bikelimobustour2014. Check out our tour on twitter or view our blog http://differentthinking2014.wordpress. A picture with scenery is just a picture.
Mindfulness
Since Laura's concussion in the Fall, we have been studying ways of healing the brain. She has recovered well, however, still experiences the occasional symptom. Our research has led us to important life lessons applicable to everyone regardless of injury.
VOICE for hearing impaired children
May is Speech and Hearing Month; a month we celebrate that our deaf son can hear. Cade, our middle son, was born profoundly deaf. He received cochlear implants at 17 months. Because of these implants and years of therapy, Cade hears and speaks remarkably well.
Murchison Falls National Park
I cannot help but reflect on the benefits we have living here in Canada. It is easy to complain and focus on what we do not have and what we wish for (just ask my kids!). It is harder and takes more effort to be thankful.
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