Raelynn Rea

This morning I got the pathology report from the lymphectomy that was performed on Monday. They removed 6 more lymph nodes and all of them were clear from any more cancer. Very good news. Out of the 10 nodes removed in the two surgeries, there were 2 that were positive. Next week I get the CT …

Good morning! Update from yesterday’s surgery. Everything went very well. I got an opportunity to pray over my surgeon, and this time I was awake as they wheeled me down the hall and into the surgery suite. It was very interesting. I was right! That room was crowded! I had all kinds of prayer warriors …

So, my surgery is Monday at about 1:15. They said only about an hour. Not too bad. Then recovery and home. Specific prayer? That the removal of the remaining lymph nodes would not result in any permanent damage, and I will have full use and strength in my arm. I need to be able to …

Just an update on what’s going on and what I am encountering along this path. But first of all I want to thank all of you, so many prayers and encouraging words and cards and notes; it is amazing. I feel like I have an entire army of soldiers with shields locked marching with me down …

Well, you have all done it again! You have blessed my heart and made my day. Thank you all so very much for all the birthday wishes. I looked at each and every one, and at the end of the list, I said a prayer of thanksgiving for every one of you. This year in …

And this! So beautiful! From my wonderful friend Sandi Resheske. Sandi this made my day! Thank you! And thank you also to those wonderful friends: Jen Conley, Linda Osborn, Rachael Harry, Julie Fredericks, and Terry Oelrich, for such wonderful meals! You are all such a blessing to me.  Jean, Jen, Terry, thank you for the …

To everyone that responded to my post about my new journey, thank you all so very much for your support and prayers. It means so much, and it really blesses me to know that so many are praying for me. I’m going to the oncologist today to find out what the plan of attack is. …

We never know the direction our lives will turn when we least expect it.  In early June I began a journey. I found that lump that every woman fears. It turned out to be invasive ductal cell carcinoma. A week ago I had surgery to remove the cancer. I am home from a very successful …