January 2016 – I Am a Happy Girl

I thought, I learned, I know

January 28, 2016

Before my body experienced cancer, I though cancer = bald + skinny I was sure I would loose 60 lbs ( and then of course I would be able to maintain that) All my moles would fall off And my hair would come in thick and brown. I learned Only of few of us get that bald shinny look on the head, My moles all stayed in place, Most people gain weight after Chemo, Christie was told she would loose her hair. We all went to the hair and makeup class to prepare, and pick out our wigs. She didn’t loose her hair, Her makeup is superb. I know A new sister hood was made, New tears for new friends, The pain I would feel for my cancer buddies, and their challenges And My hair is still grey My moles all are in place I am still the healthy weight of a cute and chubby grandma, My love has grown My heart is soft I will look the same But I am not

For Renell, (my bald headed friend) Table Rock 2017

January 27, 2016

TABLE ROCK, 2017 To Renell By Carol Sevy When people look at us, we are bald-headed white girls who look the same. We are. And we are not. Our hair will grow back, our strength will return, We won’t look the same. But we will. When we are all done with this chapter of our lives, Meet me at the bottom of the mountain halfway between our homes. We will climb Table Rock. We will brush our hair out of our faces. Our legs will be strong and we will climb. Our bodies will ache in such a good way. We are two different girls, no longer looking the same. But we know we are. January 20, 2016 Huntsman Cancer institute Salt Lake City, UT

Forever Shopping Girls

January 23, 2016

FOREVER SHOPPING GIRLS By Carol Sevy For my long time friend: Maresa Jolley Broers We have been shopping together for the last 40 years. Before we could drive, our parents took us, never giving us enough time. Shopping all day began with the new drivers’ licenses in hand. We were the Bo Jangles models for the school newspaper: fashion statement of the ‘80s. Through the years, maternity clothes, baby clothes, teens were all on the list. Now, it is grandchildren. But we will shop until we drop. And you, my friend, have the strength for the both of us. Me in my second-hand office chair Rolling down the aisles at the DI thrift shop. You trying on tops and sweaters, skirts and pants for the both of us. Our cart is full, the style our own. We are laughing and giggling, My feet propped on the cart overflowing with possibilities. The lights start turning off. “Ten minutes until closing.” We’re the last two out of the store, our treasures in hand. Success yet again– January 20, 2016 Huntsman Cancer Hospital Salt Lake City, UT Maresa stayed with me at Hopes Lodge for a week while I was having treatment at

The Cancer Card

January 20, 2016

THE CANCER CARD By Carol Sevy If you had the Ace of Diamonds on your side, Would you use the cancer card? It can be the card of your dreams: The last piece of cake, A parking place or valet, Crispy Crème donuts, Or the funny movie of your choice. The bald head gave me the cancer card. But that card can get worn out. So give it away. Help someone get their dream. Share the cake. Enjoy donuts with a friend. Go to the action film that your sweetheart likes. Walk when you can, taking the far parking place. (Even with cancer, you need exercise.) Then your Ace of Diamonds will stay nice and crisp— Ready to be dealt to others. January 20, 2016 Huntsman Cancer Center Salt Lake City, UT

Cookie Night at Hope Lodge

January 7, 2016

It is such a different situation for me to be just in charge of me! I am having a good time. It was so scary being in a big city, and not having a car. But I have made so many friends and I believe I am the healthiest cancer patient around! I brought cookie dough and we had a cookie night. It was a great success. This is Jane my cookie partner. She dug right in and helped me put cookies on the cookie sheets and watch the 6 ovens we were cooking them in. We had my mom’s famous, vanilla wafers, (everyone was so impressed mom) whole wheat pumpkin chocolate chip cookies, scotcharoos, and chocolate chip cookies. Then my sweet friend Betty brought over a box of baking goods and said,”Can you make something out of this stuff, gluten free? I looked up a recipe on my phone, and “viola!” chocolate chip cookies for the gluten free people. I am sure I am the healthiest cancer patient here. It feels good to mother the patients and care givers. I will admit I only ate one cookie, because I was pretty nauseous, but I am getting a lot of

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