TWO OUTLAWS AND TWO CONSPRIATORS

TWO OUTLAWS AND TWO CONSPRIATORS
TEE HEE GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN

SUNSET

SUNSET
We wish everyone a beautiful life.

ORIGINAL OUTLAW SPREADS THE OUTLAW WORD WHEREVER SHE GOES

ORIGINAL OUTLAW SPREADS THE OUTLAW WORD WHEREVER SHE GOES
OUTLAW GEAR WILL TRAVEL

GOOFING OFF

GOOFING OFF
Check out the snow-chick's ear bobs!!

MOM OUTLAW LOVIN' HER SOME SNOW-CHICK

MOM OUTLAW LOVIN' HER SOME SNOW-CHICK
We had so much fun.

Shannon and a Sassy Outlaw

Shannon and a Sassy Outlaw
Texas Deep Freeze Fun!!

THE OUTLAWS AT THE ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR

THE OUTLAWS AT THE ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR
NEW FRIENDS ARE A TRUE BLESSING

LITTLE OUTLAW STELLA

LITTLE OUTLAW STELLA
TWO HEADS ARE BETTER THAN ONE

DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS BEUTIFUL ANIMAL?

DO YOU RECOGNIZE THIS BEUTIFUL ANIMAL?
We cannot always recognize those who are fighting the demon cancer. Cancer is no respector of persons. Thank you Outlaws for looking beyond the obvious.

ORIGINAL OUTLAW CELEBRATES

ORIGINAL OUTLAW CELEBRATES
Excited to help other Outlaws!

THE SURVIVOR'S LAP

THE SURVIVOR'S LAP
YEA SHANNON!!!!!!

HIPPIE CHICK MOM

HIPPIE CHICK MOM
SHOWING KYLIE SOME LOVE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY
40 YEARS YOUNG

ORIGINAL OUTLAW SPEAKS

ORIGINAL OUTLAW SPEAKS
SHANNON INSPIRES

OUTLAWS IN CHARACTER

OUTLAWS IN CHARACTER
WAY TO GO GIRLS!

RELAY FOR LIFE

RELAY FOR LIFE
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE

Saturday, December 27, 2008

JPS HOSPITAL'S SURVIVOR CANCER PARTY

The Pink Outlaws were so very blessed and honored to be the hosts for the JPS Hospital's Cancer Clinic's Holiday party for survivors and their families this year. Pink Outlaw has only been up and running a very few weeks and through your generous support we were able to participate in this wonderful event.
We thank Mr. Roy Threet, Administrator of the JPS Cancer Clinic.
We fed many people, gave away nice door prizes and met some awesome survivors. I do think everyone had a grand time. Santa visited and gave away some surprises to the children. We even had one survivor ( a gal close to my age and we won't say what that is!) say she had never had the chance to sit on Santa's lap. Well, we here at Pink Outlaw took care of that and she now can take that out of her bucket list.
We had some great help from Pink Outlaw Marion and three young ladies. The teens were very impressive with their desire to help and sporting beautiful smiles all the while. These girls are: Tori Lara, Jamie Dill and Christa Garza. We thank them again.
We purchased most of the delicious food for this event at Sam's Club. Sam's sent their representative, Marilyn with cookies and goodies to share. We thank Sam's and Marilyn, she was a delight. We thank all donors and those who helped anonymously with this wonderful experience.
We will continue to do random acts of kindness and with your support and prayers we know anything is possible.
We hope you are blessed with much joy, peace and good health in the New Year. Thanks again for all you do. We love you.
Outlaw Mom and Shannon

Thursday, December 18, 2008

WINTER WALK

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WINTER BLESSINGS

Greetings Outlaws:
We hope your Holiday Season is perking along at a safe pace.
We are busy here at Pink Outlaw and will soon bring you up to date on all the exciting happenings.
Please, take time to count your blessings, hug one another and smile a big old fashioned smile for us.
I am including a photo I took awhile back of a snow covered path I walked while contemplating all the wonderful people in my life. Look at it and know I am thinking of you.
Mom Outlaw

Saturday, November 15, 2008

THE ARTIST

Greetings Outlaws:
Hope everyone is enjoying a beautiful Autumn. Crisp air, gorgeous colors falling to the ground and mugs of hot chocolate.
We have raked leaves by the truck load and still more to do. My dog, Crazy Stella, loves to romp through the piled up leaves, chasing whatever she finds amusing. I like to watch her, but then a bath is usually in order as she tends to play until her white fur is a nasty shade of beige!

Here in Texas we appreciate these cooler days. Seems as if the evening sky and sunsets are so much more vibrant this time of the year. Great for brisk walks while honoring our God who made all this beauty so our weary eyes could take a time of respite.

I thought you might like to see a photo of the fellow who brought Pink Outlaw to life. The artist is Shannon's brother Bryan. He was able to take Shannon's dream and give it personality. You can see Pink Outlaw is truly a family project. Love, devotion and a purpose to help others has given us at Pink Outlaw the motivation to push forward with more determination than ever. In the photo you see proud Outlaw Mom, my artist son Bryan, my youngest son (little brother) Hunter and the Original Outlaw Shannon.

Remember Outlaw Wear makes great Holiday gifts. You can "Pay It Forward" by giving someone a unique Outlaw present. We always apprecite your support.
Have a blessed, fun and safe Thanksgiving.
Outlaw Mom

Tuesday, November 4, 2008

NEW CANCER MEMOIR RELEASED

Just wanted to let you know about a new book which has been released. The title, "If I Just Breathe" by survivor Tina Koral. This book is an intimate look into a young woman's diagnosis, treatment and ultimate malpractice lawsuit. You can buy the book on Amazon or reach the author at www.tinakoral.com

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Free Wheeling

Good morning friends:
Hope everyone is enjoying a beautiful autumn. I know we here in Texas are relishing the cooler weather. We have added new T-shirt designs & styles and in a day or two there will be hats also. These, in my ever so humble opinion, are awesome. What great holiday gifts they would make. Give the gift which keeps on giving!
I thought you might enjoy seeing the original Pink Outlaw on her "beast". I am also including a picture of my "beast"--Crazy Stella. She likes to ride with the Outlaws!
Go enjoy the day. Psalms 67:1

Wednesday, October 22, 2008

GOOD MORNING TEXAS

Well, gang we did it. We actually were able to sit and talk with Paige (the lovely GMT host) in front of all those cameras, crew and a live audience without passing out or throwing up! We were a bit nervous, but we had an agenda---PINK OUTLAW! We wanted to get our message out for all to hear. We had to talk really fast as we had ONLY four minutes to show everyone what we are all about. We did not get to really tell our story in full, or to let people see the comedy side of this gang. They were supposed to show pictures of Shannon as a little girl, as a teenager and the JPS billboard. Shucks--something went wrong and alas no pictures. I guess this means we will just have to make another appearance..RIGHT???
When it was all over, even though we had prayed really hard about our bit on GMT, we neither one could remember exactly what had happened. When we finally had a chance to see the interview (which you can access from our web page)I thought Shannon looked beautiful and certainly was the picture of all things right in this world. Me, on the other hand, is another story. Get me to talking about my kids and well, you got a rambling, nasal, over protective, somewhat high strung woman! Sorry, about that Shannon--not really. You see I will grab at any chance to tell the Pink Outlaw story and shout our message to all who will listen. Shoot, I may do it without being asked!!
I want to thank everyone who watched and supported us through this step of getting our Pink Outlaw purpose on the air.I will keep everyone posted on what is happening. Keep checking this blog and please, if you have any questions or information check out the forum. Share what you know and what you believe. Love to all from the Outlaw Mom...

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

Breastless Warriors

"Mom I'm sick."- words I often heard through
the growing years

These words hang in the air like illusive may flies
nagging at my ears

My flaying hands swat and miss,
I must keep trying

Laying to waste hurting words which cannot
soothe the crying

Cleanse the body, heal the heart, and strengthen the mind
from damaged emotions drained

Doctors with clinical voices hint at hope
tempered and strained

Bruises, cuts and scrapes the badges of youthful games of
folly and play

Were easy to remedy with a band-aid, a kiss and
bedtime stories of yesterday

Is she too young to join the breastless warriors who must
learn a new coping game?

Hiding secret surgical scars, inhaling scientific concoctions
bearing unspeakable names

This cancer, this demon strikes its' victims
with little warning

Causing endless nights with no sunshine even
in morning

Poison flows through needles without mercy into
veins blue from angry abuse

Wanting it all to stop NOW, to go away
what's the use?

Isn't there a magical cure, a pill, a remedy,
a potent potion?

Perhaps a wizard's spell or an old fashioned
medicine man with sorted secret notions

This diabolical disease is no respecter of persons,
no prejudices to gender or age

Acceptance comes--the fight is on, faith flows in tubes
of toxic liquid replacing rage

Pale blue eyes reveal a glimmer of freedom,
daring to dream again

A bald head shows fuzzy growth as
her new life begins.

FOOTNOTE:

All was in the Master's plan
She thought she had no choice
Turning cannot into can
He gave her soul a true voice
Women will listen, as she strives
To enlighten, saving young lives

A Mother's Story

She untangled her tired body from the twisted damp sheets. Slowly she put one foot on the worn carpet and then the other. It was five a.m. and the morning held no promise.

It was the first day of spring. The early rising robins were singing a song she could not hear. The roar in her surging mind would not hold court to anything beautiful.

Slowly, not wanting to accept the day's offerings, she lumbered into the dark bathroom to wash the nightmares from her lined face. She dressed in her usual uniform of worn jeans, grey sweatshirt turned inside out and thin leathered moccasins missing all but a few lonesome beads.

She dug deep into her backpack for the keys to her mud laden, road weary but faithful old jeep. She knew this vehicle was taking her to memories she did not want. Once on the bumpy dirt county road she let out the first groan of the morning. This soon was followed by screams of despair even before the first battered stop sign appeared.

This demon plaguing her, this cancer, was not hers to fight but the battle of her young vibrant daughter. No one had told her breast cancer was available to the young. She almost laughed at this thought. Cancer availability, likened to that of peaches at the local farmer's market. Her child with the rose hued cheeks, career on fast track, infectious laugh and the world begging to be part of her life was soon to be a breastless warrior.

Once again her screams pierced the loneliness of the old jeep but this time they were followed with a song of praise and shouts of thankfulness to God.

Footnote:

It was a miracle the cancer was found. She had no symptoms and no reason to have a mammogram. If not for the insistence of a loving boss lady, who says she was directed by a voice from Heaven telling her to make my daughter have a mammogram, my daughter would not be here to be a "pin-up" gal with her grateful mom. These billboards have opened doors making the public more aware of cancer's attack on its' young victims. We at Pink Outlaw want everyone to be aware and to know we are here to help.