Back in Business!

Welcome to my Blogspot!
A big hug and hello to all who enter this site. This is my maiden voyage into new cyber-territory and I don't know what the heck I'm doing.....so please cut me some slack and keep in mind that I'm functioning under the influence of "chemo-brain".

As most of you know, I am a free-lance writer and two-time cancer survivor since 2003. This blog spot is the perfect vehicle to share updates with family and friends regarding my ongoing treatment. It is also a great resource to promote the progress of my latest publication, "The Faces Behind Breast Cancer", in collaboration with Jack Opatrany and M.D. Anderson Cancer Clinic.

I hope to keep you informed (and amused) with weekly updates. Your support and feedback are greatly appreciated, so don't be shy. Also, thank you for your patience while we experienced technical difficulties. It appears that we are back in business!

Thanks again to all who have supported me during this journey, as well as those of you who have walked (and danced) in my shoes.


Josie - "The Pink Crusader"
thepinkcrusader1@aol.com



Posted by The Pink Crusader at 1:01 PM

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25 comments:
Mimi said...
Josie,
You are my hero.
Mom always said you had such a beautiful head and you do..it is as beautiful as your big heart. Good luck on your new book "The Faces Behind Breast Cancer"
Love from your sister,
Mimi

December 1, 2006 1:25:00 PM CST
Daddy said...
Your perfect round head didn't make you have just a round mind because you have been able to make it work in a round way, square way, triangular way,horizontal way,vertical way and in any other way demanded by the ups and downs of life; and ultimately you always came out a winner. Keep up the good and difficult work that you are confronted with at this juncture of your journey because God is with you and He will make you be a winner again.All my love ,Daddy

December 1, 2006 1:49:00 PM CST
Anonymous said...
Hi Josie!
You're looking good, but a little pale. Maybe some listick and pupil color would help. Who's the cute, bald girl right next to you?
Love, Joey

December 1, 2006 8:13:00 PM CST
Rosie said...
Josie,

I remember the former CCHS Crusader only to become a Crusader of a different sort...destined to be a crusader. The challenge is enormous but knowing you, your resilience, your style, your compassion and passion, the crusade will not only be successful but colorful in the process. Cheers to the Pink Crusader!...Always with you and always proud of you.

Love,
The Other Sister

December 1, 2006 8:35:00 PM CST
Anonymous said...
Hey Josie, Cool head! Can't wait to see the book! Hang in there!

December 2, 2006 7:31:00 AM CST
BUBBLES said...
HEY THERE CANCER GIRL!
GOT ANYHTING GOOD TO SMOKE FOR "MEDICINAL" PURPOSES?
BUUBLES
PS..YOU FAILED TO LIST UNCLE BUCK AS ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE MOVIES

December 2, 2006 11:10:00 AM CST
Dalip said...
Hi Mom! I have to say I am very impressed with the site and your new endeavor into "cyberspace" (oooohhhh ahhhhhhh). I am very proud of you, and I will be checking back often to see what you're blogging about. I know that the book will be successful, because you are putting so much heart and effort into it. The future is bright. You have come so far since growing those "plants" in our back yard in Rhode Island...

p.s. Jazz Hands?

December 2, 2006 3:23:00 PM CST
Trina said...
You are my newest bookmark! I will be checking every day to read all of your fantastic thoughts!

Love you!

December 2, 2006 3:24:00 PM CST
Michael said...
Hello Auntie Josie! You did an excellent job on the page!

December 2, 2006 4:48:00 PM CST
Vanessa and Matt said...
You look beautiful in your picture!

December 3, 2006 10:22:00 AM CST
NAKED COFFEE BOY said...
Hi Josie,
I like the bald look! (Ask Bubbles about her favorite bald spot!!) I'd love to know the meaning of your nicknames. I think most nicknames have a story.
Seriously, you are an inspiration!
Remember not to take life too seriously.........after all, none of us make it out alive (Red Skelton said that).
Love,
Naked Coffee Boy

December 3, 2006 11:21:00 AM CST
Anonymous said...
Dear Josie,

A very classy photo. I'm eager to see the whole book. So who needs hair?!

I miss you when I'm out on my daily rounds. Maybe as the weather warms a little, you and Teddie can take to the sidewalks again. And if you're up for tea or lunch, let's do that again soon.

Your walking bud,
Staci

December 3, 2006 2:30:00 PM CST
Anonymous said...
Judging from what this project is doing for you, I can not wait to see what it would do for others. You are buiding your legacy that will be remembered forever. I am one proud crusader helper!

December 3, 2006 4:08:00 PM CST
Anonymous said...
Well I know what I want to be when I grow up.....
I want to be like my big sister Josie....
Here's to you.
Love you,
Little Cindy

December 3, 2006 9:08:00 PM CST
Anonymous said...
Josie, you are so beautiful !

Just the way I recall our days at the your "Big House" playing and running and singing and dancing to Cher. You inspire me to keep on dancing no matter what tune is playing and even on the days I feel I lost the beat.

What a fantastic lady whose eyes smile with greatness.

Hugs for healing, love grace

December 4, 2006 4:17:00 AM CST
Anonymous said...
So that is you in the photo. Bravo!!! You look fantastic. You look a bit like Cher.

My Mother has been cancer free for many years. She had her left breast removed in 1990.

Please do keep me posted on your progress.

God Bless you
Gary

December 4, 2006 4:24:00 AM CST
Anonymous said...
Hi Josie!
Loved your website!! You are VERY clever. I could never do that!!

Hope you are ok after your surgery.
Love Sue xx

December 4, 2006 4:26:00 AM CST
Anonymous said...
awesome! your blog looks great Josie.

Si.

December 4, 2006 4:27:00 AM CST
Anonymous said...
Josie,

This is neat! Best of luck in everything always.

Denny

December 4, 2006 4:28:00 AM CST
Anonymous said...
YOU GO GIRL!!!! love ya! Cindy

December 4, 2006 4:29:00 AM CST
Anonymous said...
Josie,
Thanks for the BLOG info. -- the pic is honestly great!! If I do say so, you have a great shaped head for a bald woman!!! ha
As you approach your upcoming surgery, please know you are in my prayers. Keep me posted as time allows.....

Love ya,
Tracy

December 4, 2006 4:30:00 AM CST
Anonymous said...
Josie,
Hello !!! It's PATTIE ...I don't get much time on our computer at work, butI do hear through Janet how everything is going, and let me say your pictures are BEAUTIFULL. What you are doing now is amazing. This may sound crazy but the little time I knew you here, you touched my life in a very special way. I think about your strength (and humor) often.
Josie, If anyone in this world can make a difference IT IS YOU.
Hope to here from you ,
Pattie R.

December 4, 2006 10:56:00 AM CST
Anonymous said...
Dear Josie,

Just saw your Blog - very upbeat and fun!

I didn't know that you are writing stuff! That's great! You look beautiful in your picture.

Take care of yourself.

Love, Kiki

December 4, 2006 12:19:00 PM CST
Anonymous said...
Josie:
You are my inspiration you know how to enjoy every second of this life, keep going! have fun! I will help
Martha A.

December 4, 2006 3:41:00 PM CST
Anonymous said...
Josie,

You are beautiful and your book will be a beautiful gift to our "sisterhood".

Love from Debbie
(a/k/a Mimi's other sister)

December 4, 2006 4:07:00 PM CST
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