Bodacious is a new word that was developed in the 1980s. It combines bold and audacious according to Urban Dictionary. We all know that bold means bravery and daring. To be audacious can also mean the same as bold, daring, fearless, and heroic; or it can mean impudence or impertinence (but those words are too negative for this writer).
I think of the many women and men I have met who will not let cancer defeat them. One often hears or reads about cancer patients discussing how they will fight. Whatever illness one faces, it requires bravery, daring, boldness, and hope. No good boxer enters the ring without hope.
Judi Feldman was a bodacious woman in all the kindest, gentlest, and loving ways there are. Her winning smile and sparkling eyes were the results of her positive outlook, love of people, determination, and passion to let every woman know about ovarian cancer. She worked tirelessly to shine the light on the need for more research and awareness of all gynecologic cancers.
Be bodacious as you walk your path in life. Be brave, awesome, and hopeful. Let’s all shine the light!
KAREN INGALLS, AUTHOR, BLOGGER & SURVIVOR 
What a great word, Karen! I didn’t realize it has only been around since the 80s.
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It is a great word which I was not that familiar with until I met some ovarian cancer women in 2009 who called themselves the BODS, Bodacious Ovarian Diva Survivors. Glad you stopped by, Jan.
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Beautiful reflection, Karen. Thank you for sharing Judi with us. And your tanka is perfect. 💜
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Your compliment is appreciated. Judi was a remarkable women and is deeply missed by us all. She and I were diagnosed within a month of each other so we walked this cancer journey together fro a long time.
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A great message, Karen. Let’s shine the light. 😁
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Yes, indeed. We do need to shine the light on so many issues, but I work hard to shine the light on gynecologic cancers.
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And you do a great job too.
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I loved this, Karen! May we all be bodacious every day!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
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How very true, Yvette! The world could be a better place.
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