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Raelynn Rea

Facing Struggles

I read this on a post from a missionary friend. She and her husband have served the Lord their entire lives and are now going through a terrible struggle. It really encouraged me and I hope it does you too as you face your own personal struggles. I’m am choosing to focus on all the …

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Raelynn Rea

3/4 of the way

Good Morning! Update! As of today, I am 3/4 of the way through radiation. My skin has held up pretty well through the process; although now I am starting to get radiation burns. I am trying to stay on top of it as I, of course, don’t want it to get too bad. But I …

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Raelynn Rea

Treats

Oh my goodness! Ed brought home a big bag filled with all kinds of goodies this afternoon. My Friday morning ladies! You are so dear and so precious! What wonderful cards and notes and what wonderful treats! You truly blessed my heart. Thank you, thank you, thank you, all of you. If you were in …

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Raelynn Rea

His Creation

I went to sleep early last night. I woke up about one in the morning with thoughts of a dear friend on my mind, so I sent her a message and prayed for her. I couldn’t go back to sleep so I grabbed a towel and went outside and climbed into the jacuzzi. What a …

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Raelynn Rea

Good Friday

So, as I opened my eyes this morning, I was reflecting on the things that I need to get done today. It’s going to be a busy day. Some of the things are just routine day-to-day issues, some of them are not. I have to admit that when I thought about all those things, I …

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Raelynn Rea

The half way mark

Woohoo! I have hit the halfway mark in my radiation treatments! Feeling good, not tired. My skin is a little angry at me for subjecting it to vast amounts of intense, targeted x-rays, but so far it’s more than tolerable. I am still so very blessed to have so many dear friends reach out with …

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Raelynn Rea

Choose Joy Today

I choose joy today.

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Raelynn Rea

1/3 of the way

Tomorrow will be day 11 of radiation. I will be one-third of the way through. No issues yet. Not tired; no radiation burn. I know it’s early in the treatment but I am nevertheless grateful. My energy and strength are returning. I am getting back to walking, doing 2 miles now. I have tiny little …

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Raelynn Rea

Ripples

I want to make a difference. I want people to see Jesus! Let’s make a difference in this world. There has been WAY too much division, too much anger and hatred. Let’s spread joy. Let’s share love, a kind word, a smile (yes, you can see a smile through a mask). Let’s make them wonder …

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Raelynn Rea

The Lord who Made Heaven and Earth

Wow! The view from my backyard. I am a blessed woman. I will lift up my eyes to the hills! That is where my help, my strength, my joy, my peace, my salvation comes from. From the Lord who made heaven and earth.