Sybil

Sybil Ann Seehawer 1976 - 2008

Kellie's tribute to her friend Sybil

On July 20, 2007 my dear friend Sybil Ann Seehawer was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer at the age of 30. Through her journey over the next year and a half she remained brave, strong and fought every step of the way to stay with those she loved, especially her 2 children. She was an inspiration to so many people around her and was astonished by how many people were there to help her. She vowed when she became well she would fight for women in the same position she found herself in. Tragically on September 13, 2008 Sybil's body could not stand and fight any longer. She passed surrounded by friends and was "spunky" right up to her last breath. As Sybil's friends we have devoted ourselves to helping other women in Sybil's memory through the SAS Cervical Cancer Foundation. You can read Sybil's words from her blogs through her journey as well as learn more about our organization. Sybil was an amazing woman and we will never forget her.

Here is an portion of Sybil's blog relating to her diagnosis of cervical cancer...

"Friday, July 20th 2007 started like many of my Friday's often do. I was late for work and looking forward to the weekend before I even go to my desk. This weekend was going to be special. The next morning I was signed up to be a on a hog wrestling team! My girlfriend Melissa and I had a 4 girl team to wrestle a piggy at the annual hog wrestling festival. We had our costumes picked out and our biggest concern was how we were going to make sure we had a photographer that would be sober enough to get some good pictures. We needed to document this totally asinine adventure... I had no I idea that in the course of the next 24 hours I would be diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer. When I think about that day and the days that follow, I remember them so vividly it amazes me. I remember what I was wearing, who I talked to in what order and what was said. I mostly remember the overwhelming roller coaster of emotion that came each moment as the situation developed. As terrible as this may sound, more wonderful things have materialized out of this situation than I ever would have imagined. I want to share my journey with anyone who will listen. It will take a bit of my energy to get this all down and unfortunately because of all the radiation and chemo treatments I'm currently receiving, I'm a little short on energy for now so I'm going to get some sleep tonight and continue my story as soon as I can.

To read more visit our website at www.sasfoundation.org