Welcome to my blog.
I plan on using this blog to update you all on how i’m doing and to stay in touch.
Please feel free to add your comments below any post.
Heartfelt thanks to my entire family and all of you for your support.
The Sussinator
Welcome to my blog.
I plan on using this blog to update you all on how i’m doing and to stay in touch.
Please feel free to add your comments below any post.
Heartfelt thanks to my entire family and all of you for your support.
Josh Sussberg 
This is absolutely beautiful. You have an amazing family. Been keeping you all in my thoughts. Xxx Jaime and Ben Seeley
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Josh, I had no idea you were battling cancer and you are very brave to share your story with everyone and be so open and candid about everything you are going through right now. I don’t think I have talked to you since high school, but I have such happy memories of you and how you always made everyone around you laugh. Your spirit and positive attitude will be exactly what gets you through this and heals you. I am a strong believe in the power of the mind over the body and what extraordinary things one can accomplish with positive thinking. Your three boys are absolutely adorable and your wife, who is your rock, is an amazing woman. My best friend just beat cancer this year after being diagnosed the same day as the birth of her baby girl. I watched her go through chemo, a double mastectomy, radiation and countless procedures and tests. She never stopped being positive and she beat the hell of out cancer. I know you will too. I will be praying and thinking about you and your family. You got this!
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Lauren, what an awesome note.
Your best friend’s story just gave me the chills and even more strength. Thank you so much for sharing. It has me pumped up!
This curve ball for me has changed so much in such a short period of time. While I have always been the type of person to wear my heart on my sleeve, the fact that I am writing down my raw emotions and feelings for everyone to read is very different. Sometimes it feels amazing. Other times I feel exposed. But I am just going to keep rolling with it.
I too have happy memories of you and growing up from any years ago and I am so glad that you reached out to share this uplifting message with me. I really appreciate it. Looking forward to staying in touch.
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Beautiful. All the best Josh. You got this!!!
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Thanks much. Hope all is well.
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That was awesome. So glad to be able to hear about your life.
Love you all!
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Josh. I’m so moved by your post and crying as I watch the video. It makes me stop and appreciate the things that truly matter in life! Your family is amazing and I am glad I get to read about your road to recovery. Xo. Niki
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So glad to hear you’re home! If anyone can beat this its you! Sending good vibes and big hugs!
Xo,
Lindsay
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Yes Suss! Keep fighting and muscling through. You got this! Tequila to come soon enough. One day at a time. Love you!
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Hi Josh !! JUST want you to know…you made such a huge impact on my life in a very positive and encouraging way. You were so sweet to me in high school. Got to me to be apart of the student government..you said I would be a Great asset. And your smile on a daily basis. You are AWESOME Thank you for your friendship.
C.Vaughn
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Connie! Long time my friend. Great to hear from you. I really hope that things are good with you. I am going to be fine so the only question is whether I will see you at the next reunion! Would love to hear what is going on with you. Great to be in touch.
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We are so happy to hear you are home! You, Jen and the kids have all been in our thoughts. Sending love and hugs!
Xx the Cohen Fam
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Thank you so much for your note. Really appreciate it. Got a great text from husband. No clue why we haven’t hung out more. You guys are great people. Let’s get together soon.
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hehehe sus
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hheehe still funny
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You look great with those guns still bulging! Wishing you a great and complete recovery.
Best,
Jon
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Josh, you’re in my thoughts. Think positive- it’s life changing. Sending you strength and good wishes. You’re gonna beat this.
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thank you!!
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Josh.
We are so happy you are home with Jen and the boys! Our thoughts have been with you from day one. Debra & Steve.
💕💕💪💕💕
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HI Josh it is Jordan Sumers mother writing to you. I am so impressed by you and your great family.I stay in touch with your mom although I left Fla and moved to Chapel Hill NC Ironically i had sent Jordan a picture of you.taken at Jordan’s bday party that was held in our house in Shaker.At the time your head was covered with curls.You are even more handsome Now! Stay tough and loving Carol PS Don’t feel guilty that you made me cry reading your accounts..
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Carol! So wonderful to hear from you. Thank you for your note. Very much appreciated. Please send my best to your boys. Lots of good memories from Cleveland. In fact, only good memories. I still get reports on Jordan from various sources and I understand he is doing well. That obviously makes me happy. I am in Chicago often and will not go back again without looking him up.
No more curls but all is good. Stay in touch!
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Loving the blog and your strength is remarkable. I see a nice marketing opportunity with the Gillette folks after today’s post. Let’s find some representation and milk this cancer thing baby! See you soon.
Love
The Halpers
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good thought big boy. great seeing you the other day pal. even if you stole my brother and sister from westchester.
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Josh, Needless to say, it’s been a while… but you and Jen have intersected with some of the most significant years and places in my life. I am both heartbroken and uplifted by your posts and happy you’ve found a way to process and share this experience with people. As long as I knew you, you have always been strong and motivated. I know you’ve got this. Thanks for taking us on your journey. Thinking of you all and sending lots of love and good vibes. I can’t wait to see you beat the shit out of this thing. xo Lindsey (Braunstein) Barnes
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Lindsey!!!!
Are you ready for this? My oldest is going to Takajo next month! Can’t believe it. Figured you would get a kick out of that. I am looking forward to a cocktail at Rick’s…..
So damn good to hear from you. You are spot on. But “intersection” is an understatement! We were everywhere together. Everywhere. And I hope you know I have gotten updates about you from various sources along the way. By all accounts, you are doing amazing. No surprise whatsoever.
I really appreciate your note and your thoughts. It means a lot coming from you as I always had the utmost respect and admiration for you. I hope we stay in touch. Best to you and your family.
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Hurray for Takajo! We’ve been visiting my nephews for the past few summers at Wildwood and my niece, finally, this past summer at Mataponi. Every reason to get up to Maine in the summer is a good reason. So crazy that your son is going this year, especially since it feels like WE were just there a few years ago. *cough cough* we’re still young! So great to hear from you. Intersect is a total understatement, but I needed word! Sending you all big hugs. xo
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Amazing. Rick’s, the Lobster Pound, maybe even the Bounty (that was the best social of the summer) — I don’t know if there will be enough time to hit all of my favorite spots in Maine. I am planning to go for father son weekend too (praying that I feel up to it). If you are there when we are we will get together. I just realized I have not been back to Maine in 17 years!
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Josh! I have been thinking about you so much during these last few weeks since Todd told me this news. I’m so glad that you are home and doing well. Just know that we are with you and know that you are going to kick this! Loved reading your posts and hearing all of your positivity! Keep it up! Unfortunately, this along with everything else this year has given us a lot of trying to find “meaning and purpose” in our lives. It sucks that we have to have things like this to remind us of it. xo Fara
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Fara!!! Should we go to the Matzo Ball this year?
So great to hear from you. The big sister I never had!
I hope everything is good with Ian and the boys. We are finally going to get together in Westchester.
My heart is still broken for your family and I think about everyone everyday. I am going to fight super hard because of it, and I appreciate all of the support from you and your family. Amanda, Laurel and your aunt and uncle each inspire me. Looking forward to speaking to you soon.
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OMG! I so wish we were going to the Matzo Ball! Fun, amazing times! So hard to believe it is so long ago now. Can you believe this week was 20 years since my CUSE graduation. I hope we can see each other soon! FEEL GOOD! xo
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Josh- I am so happy you are home with your beautiful family and keeping us updated on your journey. Your blog is really great! I know you will beat this…think of it as a little bump in the road that will be behind you in a few months. I’m glad Lindsay and I got to see you in the hospital and am even more glad you’re not there anymore! Keep up the great attitude and stay strong!
Lots of love,
Barbara
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Thank you Barbara. A little speed bump no doubt. Just like the speed bumps down in Boca so the old people don’t speed. Only difference is I am going to go past them as fast I can and catch some air.
It was great to see you and Lindsay. You guys have been part of my life for literally 38 plus years. Lindsay hit me with a rotary telephone phone on my now bald head! I look forward to seeing you guys soon
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She also bit you and sucked on the skin so you had a hickey the size of a quarter on your arm. Your father was furious that his baby had this awful mark on his arm and wanted to ban Lindsay from play group at 9 months old!
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Still in awe at how remarkably you and Jen have handled the situation. I give you both so much credit. We think about you guys often and so happy to hear that you are finally home!!! Hope to see you soon. Xoxo Ali and Josh Horowitz
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Thank you guys.
Josh, I owe you a call. You will come over one night to hang. We owe you guys a dinner….
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Josh! We haven’t been in touch for a while, and I just heard the news. I just want you to know that I’m rooting for you from afar. You have one of the strongest wills and biggest hearts of anyone, so my money is on you.
Learning to be in the now and having appreciation for the small things are priceless gifts. I’m happy you’ve been blessed by that despite the circumstances.
Keep rocking, we are behind you!
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WOW. Greg Faysash. Senior class president. I just saw our class picture. Was thinking of you. Looking back at me from the front row. Long time brother. So good to hear from you.
Your words, as always, are spot on. You were a guy well ahead of his years. And I am grateful our paths crossed and have crossed yet again.
I hope all of your dreams have and will come true. You always thought big. Miss you man.
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Josh you look great. Keep fighting!! Your strength is remarkable.
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So good to hear from you pal. Your ears must have been burning. Adam and Judy were over tonight and we were talking about you. Glad to hear that everything is good with you. Never in doubt. You are a good dude.
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Keep on truckin. We think of you every day!
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Thanks Bonnie!!
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Josh I love reading this. It’s a real window into how you are reframing so much (even down to an exasperating insurance snafu and focusing on the joy of two whole glorious car rides with beautiful Jen). This has already given yoh such priceless perspective and you are all of our hero for the way you continue to process this all with such honestly and grace. You have literally hundreds (more?) fans and friends cheering you on. We are your biggest fans and can’t wait to help any way we can, as always. What lucky boys to have you as their very own dad and hero. The example you set for them (without their even yet realizing it) is unimaginable.
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Can’t thank you enough for everything Atara. You and Pete are incredible friends and people. We are lucky to have each other.
You have been a rock for Jen and I am forever grateful and indebted. My job here is simple. I just need to get better. Everything else falls on Jen. And you helping ease that burden on her is not appropriately addressed with a mere thank you. But I thank you for everything from the bottom of my heart.
As to my boys, I am the lucky one. And I am going to enjoy every second with them.
We will see you this weekend!
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Josh
Been a very long time,but herd the news.I have a family of my own!That family of yours needs you!Best of luck!
GET WELL!
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Ryan, great to hear from you and congrats on your family! That is awesome. I’m all over this because you are right — may family needs me! Stay in touch and hug your family.
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Josh, you have always been a winner, this will not change. Keep fighting and Kick some ass! Gary
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Gary! What’s up brother? Long time no speak. Hope all is well with you and your family. Please do send my regards to the entire clan. You are a great guy. I could go for one of those spring football practices right about now.
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Josh,
I haven’t seen you since high school but I always remember you being successful at everything you do. I have no doubt that you will crush this too. Best of luck and the Starr Family will be saying their prayers for your full and complete recovery.
Matt Starr
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Matt Starr — great to hear from you! I do my checking on you (usually through Pete Stone) and am really proud of you and everything you have accomplished. I understand you served our country (thank you) and that you are a family man. None of this surprises me. You were always a great kid. Thanks for the kind words and the prayers. Let’s stay in touch.
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Hi Josh it’s been awhile beautiful family you have, just saw your blog page and wanted to let you know that my family is praying for you and hope you are feeling better soon.. Lauren Sorrentino Labossiere
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Thank you Lauren! Long time no speak. Really appreciate your thoughts and prayers. It means so much. We had such a good time in high school and when I close my ears I feel like it was just moments ago. Best to you and your family — let’s stay in touch.
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Josh ! My daughter has been on the iPad for over an hour as her mama is totally obsessed with reading every word of this new blog she found!! I’m so sorry for this extremely difficult battle you are going through, but you will for sure beat it and continue with your wonderful wife, amazing 3 boys, brilliant career and incredible family & friends – all with this new perspective and appreciation which will make life even more beautiful. I love reading your writing as it still sounds like ‘you’ from high school – an older and wiser you, but you haven’t lost your fantastic humor and energy. After living in London and Hong Kong for 11 yrs, I am now in NYC for the last 4 years so when you’re better and back at work, let’s have lunch and catch up ! In the meantime I will be reading and loving this blog every day. Sending you lots of positive vibes, strength, love and prayers for your quick recovery xoxo
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Rosalind, I would like that very much. I always enjoyed our conversations. Your note and comments are so appreciated and mean so much to me. I can’t thank you enough. You nailed it on the perspective and the fact that my eyes are more open than they have ever been. Let’s stay in touch as it would be great to get together in NYC soon.
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Josh, When I think of you it puts a smile on my face! I remember when you moved to FL and this would have been challenging for most people to do at that age but your endless positive energy, smiles and kindness quickly made you stand out! I know you will beat this with the help of your amazing attitude, beautiful family and friends and we will be thinking of you and praying for you down here in FL!
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Liz! So great to hear from you. And what a beautiful note. [I thought you might mention the story involving the car headlights!] We had a lot of fun in high school and I vividly remember hanging out and always enjoying our time together. We had a great group of people that simply enjoyed getting together and doing nothing. I guess that it what it is all about.
I really appreciate your kind words and support — they mean so much. Lets stay in touch and I will look you up when I am down in Florida soon.
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Josh, I just spent the better part of my morning reading through every heartbreaking, funny, relatable, true and inspiring word on your blog. Wishing you and your family strength during this time- although it seems like you’ve all got plenty of it. You have people from all corners of your life rooting for you to beat this- including the Rosens from Boca. Thoughts and prayers to you and your beautiful family. You’ve got this!
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Thank you so much for your beautiful words. Your message is so very appreciated and inspiring. We will take all the support we can get!
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Hi there, old friend. It’s been about a bazillion years. I’m sorry to hear that you are going through this challenging time, but am sure that you will have positive news to share with us all on the other side. Sending healthy, healing, and peaceful vibes your way.
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Right back at you! It really has been a long time! I hope that everything is great in your end. Would love to hear about what is happening in your life. Thanks for reaching out and sending all of the positive and peaceful vibes — it is incredibly appreciated!
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I wish I had more to offer, but good juju is all I’ve got. So it’s yours, from me!
I hate that we are reconnecting over these circumstances, but better late than never 🙂 I’ve wondered what became of you, the rare non-FB type, and am looking forward to getting to know you again, even from afar. Your family is lovely.
I’m good, thanks for asking! I live in Atlanta and am also a lawyer. I have 3 girls, Finley (5), June (3) and Cora (1). Life is hectic and overwhelming and wonderful.
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Funny, I was texting with Mike Marcus last night and he asked me about “FB.” I had to ask what he was referring to. I now know this means FaceBook. Thinking I might need to start a page. I guess I was too cool to actually create a page, but I do go on my wife’s every day and check up on people. I guess that makes me a complete fraud!
Love hearing you are a lawyer with 3 girls. That is awesome. I am in Atlanta every so often so we will have to get together. Last time I was there (I think it was 2 years ago), I got together with Alan Minter who I recently spoke to.
What kind of law are you practicing?
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I attempted to respond last night, but think I got lost in cyberspace…sorry if you get a double message from me.
I do plaintiff’s personal injury work, but not car wrecks–mainly birth injury. Really sad stuff. What about you?
I’d love to get together the next time you are in Atlanta! My e-mail is sarahadle@hotmail.com. Or maybe I will see you on FB before then 😉 DO IT. You can be a participant or an observer, either way it is great to keep up with old friends. You may have been too cool before, but I’m guessing your perspective has shifted. It’s never too late to jump on the bandwagon!
In the meantime, I’ll continue to follow your journey. Thank you for sharing it. It sounds like you have an awesome support system, and I’m sure those boys will lift your spirits through the tougher days.
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When I went through my oncology rotation in residency, I used to joke that I was going to become a “total bitch” because cancer seemed to only affect the kindest of people and families. And here it is again in another amazing person. I know it has been more years than the age we were when we last spoke but the memories are all there. You were one of a kind in high school, and always kept a smile on my face! You made everyone feel so welcome and thats tough to do in high school. And now you welcome us back into your life as you fight this. It looks like you have an amzing support team and I hope you know there are so many of us from your past rooting for you in the shadows! My thoughts are with you and your family
Kelly Hildebrand
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Kelly, thank you so much for this heartfelt note. I really appreciate it and it means so much to me. We had some great times in high school; having the opportunity to reflect on many of those moments as of late has been truly cathartic.
So good to reconnect. Would be great to hear what is happening in your life. Thanks again for reaching out.
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I have been reading your blog and sorry to hear all the steps it took to get diagnosed! I know my biggest fear as a prdiatrician is missing something important in a child. I had many sleepless nights when I first started practicing medicine.
I am otherwise well, I recently moved to san diego and Im loving it! Im working part time and I am back in school part time getting a masters in public health. i seem to want to stay in school forever. Still not completely sure what I want to be when I grow up, but your blog is a reminder of what truly is important in life and it is not work!
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Hi Josh! I know its been a million years but I stumbled upon your blog and had to reach out. I am so sorry to hear what you’re dealing with, but if anyone can get through this battle I know you can!! It sounds like you have an AMAZING family and a terrific support system. I miss our Cuse days and look forward to a fun reunion down the road 🙂 You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong!!
XOXO
Emily (Wexler) Bondroff
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I just closed my eyes and was back on the 4th floor in Flint. So good to hear from you. It has been way too long. Having looked through old pictures from freshmen year this week, I realized how much fun we had freshmen year effectively stranded in Flint and Day when it was snowing and 100 below zero. What unbelievable memories.
I really appreciate you reaching out and showing your support. My family has been amazing and I am so lucky and fortunate to have a strong support network, including old friends like you, reaching out and making me feel strong every single day.
I hope that everything in your life is moving along in the right direction. You are such a great person and deserve everything.
By the way, a reunion sounds like a really good idea.
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Josh,
Your blog is very moving – thanks so much for sharing. Adversity comes in so many forms but it is truly amazing how transforming it can be. You embody all of the qualities it takes to persevere. And you seem to be surrounded by so much love and support. You are lucky to have them and they are lucky to have you. As an old friend, I am rooting you on and lifting you up – just another one of many out here in cyberspace who is believing that this will all soon be a distant memory and will look forward to reading that blog post when it comes:-)
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And I don’t recommended typing after 9pm without spellcheck! Agh. 😊
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Haha.
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Missy, so great to hear from you. Really appreciate your note and thoughts. Means a lot. Have been thinking a lot about high school lately and what a good time we had back in the day. Would be awesome to get everyone back together at some point….
You are spot about me being lucky. I am so fortunate to have so many people in my corner right now, most especially my family, and I truly appreciate it every day. I too look forward to all of this being a distant memory, but I know that my perspective and outlook has certainly changed along the way.
I hope that this note finds you well and happy. You were always moving in the right direction; I am hopeful you are enjoying every day. Thanks again for getting in touch — and please do stay in touch.
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It would be nice – just watched my nephew graduate from river exactly 20 years after me – definitely got me reminiscing a lot! 20 year reunion this year…maybe you’ll make a guest appearance? 😉
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That is amazing. It just doesn’t seem like we graduated 20 years ago….
4 weeks ago I probably would have said I was a no go for the reunion. Now, I am going to do everything I can to feel well enough to try to get down to Boca and attend. I am hopeful there is a good turnout. The 10 year reunion was a bust. We need to figure out how to spread the word. Since this is my first social media experience (other than hijacking my wife’s FB page regularly), I might need some help from friends to get the word out…..
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Agreed! I wish people were more enthusiastic. You need a FB page, for sure! Great way to get your blog out to more people, too.
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A weekend project….
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Josh,
I am so thankful Steven, Missy and Rebecca told me about your blog. We haven’t seen each other since HS (Go Sharks Days…. Mr. Spanish River), but hearing about you this week I had to leave a message. You will be in my thoughts and prayers daily. Sussberg your strength and courage back in the day was always uplifting and here you are again demonstrating the true definition of strength while sharing your journey through these amazing posts. Your support system is amazing and your wife (who is superwoman by the way) and boys are beautiful. Keep fighting bc we all want to celebrate with you when you win this fight!
With love,
Beth (Grant:) Middleton
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There she is — the best cheerleader at Spanish River! [I think a few others might get upset reading that!!]
Thank you so much for reaching out. Really appreciate it and all of the kind words. Thanks especially for your words about my wife and kids. They are truly amazing and give me energy even when it is hard to find.
I hope this note finds you well (I am confident it does).
I very much look forward to celebrating with you after this — that would be amazing. Going to do everything in my power to get my ass down to Boca for the 20 year reunion, which I only recently heard was in August. Let’s figure out a way to get everyone there.
Thx again and please stay in touch.
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No doubt that the BEST Cheerleader is going to stay in touch. hahah. Kidding. I plan on tuning in daily to read your words because not only is this so well written, but you are going through this and look at you making everyone feel great and awesome with your responses. Just like HS, yes years have gone on and we all go through seasons of life with college, building careers, starting families and yada yada yada, but you clearly are still the awesome guy who can enter a room and make anything fun! Actually, I decided yesterday to make the reunion work even if schedules are crazy with my four kids starting school that Monday (yep 4-3 boys & 1 girl not in that order). I truly hope you are strong and feeling great that you can be there with your beautiful wife. I will be solo bc my husband will stay here in Atlanta with the kids, but I will be there. Yeah, lets get everyone down there to celebrate not just 20 years, but 20 more strong ones ahead and you. Sending all my love Josh, truly, thank you for sharing this with all of us.
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Don’t proof…I had a three year old climbing on me:) …little things.
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What an awesome note Beth, thank you.
Going to do everything in my power to get down to Florida in August. Would be silly not to all get together and remember a couple of great years in high school. I don’t think too many people had as much fun as we did in high school.
I really appreciate your support and getting touch. Looking forward to seeing you soon.
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Josh,
I just heard about your blog. Your attitude and conviction is an inspiration. Thoughts, prayers, and vibes to you for a full and lasting recovery. I’m also glad you didn’t abandon your allegiances to Cleveland sports (which you easily could have.) I think you’ll be rewarded by the Cavs this year.
Stay strong,
Adam Epstein
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Adam. Great to hear from you. It sure has been a long time. I hope all is well with you. Still doing broadcasting?
How about them CAVS? Who knows, this could finally be the year.
Thanks for thinking of me and sending this along. Very much appreciated. Looking forward to seeing you soon
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Hi Josh-
I saw your blog posted on Steve’s Facebook and I have been thinking about you and your family ever since. Its so hard to believe that it has been 20 years since we graduated high school. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hoping to see you at the reunion in August. Positive thoughts are with you and your family. Im sure you know that you have so many people in your corner.
Love,
Cortney (Cohn) Hooley
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Cortney, so good to hear from you! Hard to believe it has been 20 years. Does not really feel like it. But then you start to think about it….
Really appreciate the support and prayers. Means a lot. Going to do everything I can to get back to Florida in August. Really hope there is a good turnout. The 10 year reunion was a kind of a bust.
Best to you and your family. Would love to hear about everything going on in your world. Thanks again for reaching out and stay in touch.
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Great hearing from you, Josh. I am doing well. Living in Orlando and I have been doing Pharmaceutical Sales for AstraZeneca for the last 10 years. I’m currently selling Type 2 Diabetes medications. I got married 2 years ago to my husband Ben and we have a 14 month old daughter named, Brooklyn. Who is the absolute love of my life! I just read your latest blog and I am wishing you the best of luck over the next few days. If I remember anything about you, it’s how extremely positive you are. I know you are going to kick this round of chemo’s a**! Thinking about you and looking forward to the next update.
Cortney
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So happy for you, that is awesome. Love the name Brooklyn! Make sure you hug her and your husband. Really sounds like you are doing everything right. Not surprised. Definitely going to kick this rounds ass. No choice. Will speak to you soon.
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Hi Josh,
I am cousins with Sara Haftel and Mike Zimbard and I wanted to reach out to you since seeing your blog. You are an incredibly brave person and I admire your positive attitude. I’ve also been battling cancer -was diagnosed last august with an aggressive form of breast cancer and have just completed chemo and a double mastectomy. Radiation, targeted and hormone therapy to come. I have a 3 year old daughter so I know what’s at stake when you have little ones depending on you. With your perseverance and amazing attitude, you will get through it. And I know it’s not easy-believe me, I know how it feels when the doctor can’t make any guarantees or when bad thoughts can overtake you. But please know you are doing an incredible, amazing job and I am so rooting for you and your family to get through it. Don’t ever forget- you are a warrior!!!!!!
If ever you want to chat, I would be happy to talk with you.
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Robyn, thank you so much for reaching out. This is incredible. You are a warrior and we are rooting for you! Sorry you have to deal with everything you are dealing, but in just this short note I get the sense you are playing offense and attacking this. That is awesome. Wishing you the best of luck with the treatments to come and sending you positive thoughts/prayers. You will win.
By the way, what a small world. I saw Michael at a baseball game for my oldest son and his middle nephew (who are really good buddies). I asked one of the fathers who his son was because he looked familiar! I walked over at the end of the game and said I was sure we knew each other from Syracuse. Probably had not seen each other in 16 years. [He now knows why I didn’t shake his hand, which I am sure seemed strange at the time!] And none of us ever put one and two together to figure out that the kids were close and he was Uncle Michael. Crazy.
Appreciate you reaching out and the offer to chat. That would be great. Stay in touch.
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Josh,
Been following the blog and wanted to send a note letting you know I am thinking of you; very inspiring story and I love the passion of each entry you write. Been years, but great to see all the photos and have all the confidence in the world you will beat this. I work in Oil & Gas by the way, so once you are back at work perhaps we will cross paths professionally or at a minimum for some drinks in Houston (I live in Australia these days but still get back to Houston frequently). Stay strong my friend and keep up the great attitude, you have an army behind you on this one.
Greg
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Greg! Long time no speak. Hope your family is well. And please send my best to your folks. Seems like it was 2 days ago we were hanging out xmas time at Boca West by the “adult p0ol.”
We should definitely add up on oil and gas. I normally spend a lot of time in Houston and we have a great office down there. I will introduce you to some folks next time you are in town.
Heading to Rosner’s in a few weeks for another Samofest. Will ping you. I think Bedrin, Grant and Kindy will be there. I spoke to Grant last week and get to see Kindy from time to time.
Speak to soon. Really appreciate you reaching out.
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Just wanted to say hello and let you know I continue to think about you and your family as you fight your way through this. I know those chemo treatments and the sude efects are rough. Your positive spirit is amazing!
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Thanks much Kelly. Doing well all things considered. And my doctor’s have done a good job managing the side effects. Just a grind at this point….
Hope all is well with you. Good to be in touch.
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Hey Josh. My family moved and sent me a box of my stuff. Totally random, I found pics of you and looked you up to find this blog! I was from Cleveland but I think we knew each other from SR
I’m so sorry for all you have gone thru. You are definitely in my prayers!
I would like to send you a direct email to talk about some important stuff but don’t have your email. Can you please contact me?
p.s. Wasn’t it you that stood up with 2 balls running for student president and told everyone you had “the balls to be president” ?!? If you got a prank call with a recording of “goodness gracious great balls of fire” that was from me! ; )
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Thanks for your note. Not sure who this is? Feel free to send me an email and I can get in touch. But not sure how to send you a direct email….
Appreciate the prayers and support. My brother gave that speech (he had a good ghost writer). Didn’t get the voice message, but definitely like the thought….
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Still following and sending healing thoughts your way. Have you gotten over it and joined Facebook yet? Hope there is a 25th reunion as well, I missed this one and got nostalgic seeing all the photos!
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Ha. I have to do the Facebook thing. I will. I’m in for 25. Let’s make it happen. Hope all is good on your end. Thanks for being in touch.
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Hi Josh,
I wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you and if there is anyone that can beat the s*** out of this is you! I remember when you moved down to Boca, we were in Humanities I think? Just remember you having a contagious personality and someone I wanted to be friends with! I’m rooting for you and wishing you all good things ahead! You can do this! Love Sheryl Levy Tekel
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Thanks so much Sheryl, really appreciate it. I think it was humanities. Hope all is well with you. Have a great holiday weekend.
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Josh just checking in on your blog after a month away back in England. Thinking of you still and sending you positive energy and lots of love. Back in the city and ‘just around the corner’ if you want a visitor/distraction etc. just say the word and I can pop by from midtown office Xoxo Rosalind
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Wishing you and your family the happiest of New Years. Best of luck with the next couple of months- the end is in sight. Sending love and prayers to your family
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Thanks Julie. Heard you were sighted in Short Hills! Small world! Please stay in touch. Best to you and your family.
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Josh,
I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis. I can’t imagine all the challenges you have had to hurdle through. You are such a strong and spirited person and I can tell by your blog that you are still that same guy from high school that always had a positive spirit and embraced life to the fullest. I wish you and your family only the best. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers. Happy New Year!!
Hugs, Amy
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Amy, it has been a long time. Great to hear. No need to be sorry, but very much appreciated. I hope all is well on your end. Send my best to your family and please stay in touch!
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Josh what amazing news to hear!! Its been years since we have seen one another but after hearing of your news several months ago and reading your blog it didn’t surprise me that you would handle everything with a strong positive perspective which is exactly what has brought you to this very moment. Be so proud of yourself, your beautiful family and how much you have shown us all what strength truly is….
I am so happy for you! Your family-your kiddos!!!!!
All the very best for 2017!!!!
With lots of love -Danielle
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It certainly has been a long time! 20 years? I hope that all is well on your end.
Really appreciate the kind words and support. Quite a ride, but had an unbelievable support network around (led by my wife) to make it all possible. Definitely proud and excited to get back to normal. Stay in touch and thanks for reaching out.
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Josh — very informative and inspirational blog! Great seeing you last week at the NY event and I really enjoyed being able to spend a little time to catching up. Wish you continued health and recovery and look forward to seeing you again soon.
Charlie
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