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Raelynn Rea

My Joy is Intact

So, it is been a pretty rough week for me. I had a bad reaction to my first round with this new chemo. Spent the majority of the week in bed. But everything is quieting down. My hands are still swollen and red but not as painful so that I can actually use them. And …

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Raelynn Rea

2020 Vision

I want 2020 vision! I know what 2020 vision means to me! What does it mean to you?

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Raelynn Rea

The Greatest Gift

Good morning! Isn’t it the most beautiful day? The sun is shining and the birds are singing. The birds singing remind me that I need to be singing too! Every chance I get! I saw the most beautiful star in the sky last night. It reminded me of the gift that was given 2000 years …

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Raelynn Rea

The Simple Things

Update. Well, my feet decided to get involved in the reaction to the taxel. Last night I was hobbling around, and my hands were basically useless. I did get a perscription from my oncologist and am better this morning. Really makes me appreciate the simple things. Being able to press a button, pick something up …

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Raelynn Rea

None of These Things Moves Me

Good Morning! Just an update. I’m feeling good this morning. I did notice last night that the tips of my fingers turned a pretty cherry red and feel like they are burned. One of the side affects of this type of chemo is neuropathy. It can damage nerves in the hands and feet. I will …

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Raelynn Rea

Choosing Joy

Going well, no reactions! Your prayers are working!!!! I’m still here. Its a longer infusion because they go slow to avoid allergic reaction. I’m choosing joy! UPDATE: I’m home and doing good. I’m hungry! Tacos tonight! Thank you for all of your prayers. Thank you, Jesus, that you are with me!

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Raelynn Rea

Psalm 30:11-12

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Raelynn Rea

Last Four Rounds of Chemo

So, I’m on the backside of my cold, which is a blessing! Tomorrow I begin the last four rounds of my chemo. I’m going to be taking a medication called Taxel. It’s a new one for me, and there are risks of allergic reaction. So, I am asking that you pray that I will handle …

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Raelynn Rea

Fight to Choose Joy

Good morning! There are going to be days where this whole concept of choosing joy is more than a statement. Days where you wake up and everything around you says, no, no joy today. You feel crummy. All your plans are getting sidetracked, frustration over issues that you thought were resolved turn out not to …

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Raelynn Rea

Much Better

I have turned the corner and am doing MUCH better! Thank you for your prayers! Now I can get my decorations down and finally start Christmassing!