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1/29/2018 39 Comments

January 29th, 2018

Today was a beautiful January day. I found it easy to step outside the doors of Scott & White in Temple and admire the bright blue sky. Little glimpses of the Lord’s presence are encouragement to keep moving forward.

​Welcome to Day 5 of learning a new fact about myself that will forever change my life. I have learned that each day gets easier and harder in its own ways. Easier in a sense that I have grown to share my story with confidence, both on screen and face to face. It has become a little less challenging to talk through my circumstances with those that I am close with, and with a friendly face who simply has questions. One of my biggest worries when I found out I had cancer was whether or not people were going to treat me differently. All I have to say about that, is I have never felt so loved in all my life. Though I can already feel the sad eyes as I walk down the hallway at school, the opinions of others don't seem to affect me in the ways I thought they would. 

In the last 34 hours, I have carried myself into two public places with a nervous stomach and my friends at my side. Sunday morning I walked into my church, first Baptist Georgetown, preparing myself for some tears and many hugs. I was greeted by friends as I stepped off the elevator, and caught a glimpse across the room, of a Poster wall with my name on it. I was completely overcome with emotions as I read over countless messages that had been left for me by the students of my youth group. I've always known that belonging to a community in christ (small groups, mentorships, etc.) is an important aspect of walking with the lord, but never has it been more clear to me than now. I have felt an immense outpouring of his love and unfathomable beauty through the christ centered relationships in my life.

SPEAKING MEDICALLY: TODAY I GOT A PET SCAN TO LOCATE OTHER PLACES IN MY BODY THAT THE CANCER COULD ALSO BE LOCATED, OTHER THAN IN MY NECK WHICH IS ALL WE KNOW FOR NOW. TO BEGIN, MY FINGER WAS PRICKED IN ORDER TO CHECK MY BLOOD SUGAR, THIS WAS SOMETHING I HAD NEVER DONE BEFORE. A LITTLE BACK STORY, 18 YEAR OLD RYLIE HAS COME A LONG WAY WITH SITUATIONS REGARDING NEEDLES. I WAS THAT 12 YEAR OLD KID THEY HAD TO HOLD DOWN FOR SHOTS, DUE TO MY FEAR OF THE "SCARY SHARP THING THAT WAS GOING TO PIERCE MY SKIN". I AM NOW HAPPY TO TELL YOU THAT MULTIPLE IVS LATER, NEEDLES DON'T SEEM TO PHASE ME AT ALL. AFTER GETTING MY FINGER PRICKED, I WAS GIVEN AN IV IN ORDER TO INJECT MY BODY WITH A COMBINATION OF SALINE, AND A SMALL DOSE OF RADIATION FLUID. THIS PROCESS HELPS THE SCANNER TO LOCATE OTHER AREAS OF MY BODY THAT THE CANCER HAS SPREAD TO, DETERMINING MY OFFICIAL STAGE AND WHAT THE NEXT MONTHS OF MY LIFE WILL LOOK LIKE. MY PARENTS AND I WILL LEARN THIS INFORMATION AT ANOTHER APPOINTMENT TOMORROW. I ASK FOR PRAYERS THROUGH THIS PROCESS, AND FOR STRENGTH IN THE LOW POINTS OF MY BATTLE. 
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On the subject of overcoming challenges, today I returned to school for a few periods before heading to temple for my pet scan at scott & white. something wonderful about attending a school with nearly 4,000 students is that some people are aware of my circumstances, and some people aren't. Those who are aware often offer a hug and some kind words, or simply some questions about what all of this means for the future Rylie. Though I am slowly becoming used to being "that girl with cancer", it is never bad to walk down the hallway as the "normal" teenage girl I once was. But, I have decided normal is boring.

​watch out cancer, you messed with the wrong girl.  

39 Comments
Sherry Pritchett
1/29/2018 07:13:58 pm

My family and I are praying for you! While I don't have cancer I do have an extremely rare lung disease and the emotions you describe hit so very close to home! You are very inspiring and look forward to seeing God's work through you!

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Heidi York link
1/29/2018 07:24:12 pm

Love you, Rylie girl!!!

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Rita
1/29/2018 07:28:27 pm

❤️ To you young lady. Praying for good news tomorrow.

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Sarah Thomas
1/29/2018 07:29:18 pm

Cancer doesn’t even know what it’s got coming!! Thinking HARDCORE of you these next few days <3 love you pretty chick

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Mama Downs
1/29/2018 07:34:50 pm

Praying for the Lord's supernatural strength and peace for you and your family❤ You are loved!

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Victoria Tackett
1/29/2018 07:43:51 pm

Rylie, Thank you so much for sharing your journey with us and allowing us to pray for you and your family every step of the way! Your writing is a definite gift from God, and your wisdom and faith is amazing beyond your years! I know many of us are praying for the results of your PET Scan to come in as favorable as possible and with the hopes that this has been caught very early!

Your faith is already moving mountains here in Round Rock and our community has pulled together even stronger for you today than we were last week!! We will never be the same, and Inam so grateful for your Church Family of faith and our Village that is here to walk along side you every step of the way!! It has been amazing watching you grow up from that little girl that moved here from Beaumont, to this bright beam of God’s love shining for all to see in Round Rock Texas and as far as your story will reach on the internet now, it can be around the globe!! Thank you for your vulnerability and honesty and openness and your faithfulness to the one whole loves us Best! To God be the Glory and May your healing come quickly, sweet girl!! You are so loved by us all and so blessed! You kick that Cancer back to where it belongs!!

Much Love to you all, from Victoria Tackett and family

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Jenny Bes
1/29/2018 07:44:40 pm

You are freaking awesome.

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Lesley Boyd
1/29/2018 07:58:50 pm

You have already shown a strength that can only come from a firm faith. I'm continually impressed with you. Definitely will be praying for y'all tomorrow . ♥️

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Kimberly Peterson
1/29/2018 08:10:25 pm

You were in my thoughts and prayers all day as you had your pet scan. I told Breely yesterday that you are a true disciple of Jesus and his light shines through you everyday.....always has and always will. ❤️

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Colleen Dundas
1/29/2018 08:13:39 pm

You are so inspiring! Stay strong Rylie, You have so many prayers coming your way!!!!

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Trinity Wolf
1/29/2018 08:17:46 pm

Keeping you and your family in my prayers through all of this!! You are so strong and such an inspiration and I am BEYOND lucky to call you my swim sister!!

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Marsha
1/29/2018 08:23:11 pm

❤❤❤

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Amber Gilliland
1/29/2018 08:34:06 pm

Praying with you for tomorrow 🙏🏻🙏🏻

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Mimi
1/29/2018 08:35:42 pm

Loving our sweet Rylie
So very proud of your faith in Jesus and your daily walk
Whatever tomorrow brings we will face it with the knowledge that we are not alone. Love you my precious Rylie💕
Mimi

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Jennifer Mayne
1/29/2018 08:36:49 pm

I have never met you but I have met your Mom and Dad. Your little sister used to dance with my daughter, Gracie when they were 4. Just wanted to let you know that I love reading your blog and I'm praying for good news tomorrow.

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Amy Dimon
1/29/2018 08:47:23 pm

You are anything but normal and ordinary my dear friend!!! Your beauty shines through and you’re an inspiration to ALL!

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carol willis
1/29/2018 08:52:26 pm

Praying from Graham for strength for you, your parents, family, and your grandparents here in Graham. Love them and have kept up with you through them. To say that they are proud of you is an understatement. Actually, Rylie, you make us all proud.

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Kathy
1/29/2018 08:59:45 pm

Prayers for you and your wonderful family. Love you all. Gods blessings. Love your writings.

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Sonya Flores
1/29/2018 09:14:59 pm

Rylie, you were already impressive as a "normal" teenager. Now you have stepped into the "beyond impressive" stage. Cancer HAS messed with the wrong girl.
Our family is keeping you and your family in our prayers.

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Vicki Lee
1/29/2018 09:34:30 pm

Precious RYLIE,
Your grandparents Connie & Gary are special friends of my family, and we’ve previously enjoyed keeping up with your fun happenings through them. This time, we share your sad upheaval with the unexpected cancer journey you’re now on -BUT- what a prime opportunity this is for Our Father, the one & only Almighty God, to display HIS power!!!

We count it a privilege to be joining our intercessions with countless others, as you walk through this time. You will be in our ongoing prayers, beginning with the one following.
With our love in Christ,
from Del & Vicki Lee in Graham.

—- Our Father, we come to you in gratitude, praising you for your beautiful gift of Rylie York! Thank you for reinforcing her faith as she begins this unforeseen challenge of cancer. Especially for tomorrow, we ask that Rylie’s report will be favorable, please Father! For all this family, I ask you to fill them with reassurance that you are right there with them, leading every step of the way. Please pour your wisdom into each member of the medical team and enable them to give Rylie the best treatment. We look forward to your answers already on the way, and will be careful to give you the praise. Thank you for promising to never abandon Rylie, and in her weakest moments, promising to BE her strength. We know you will never fail Rylie, as she leans on you in faith. It’s in Jesus’ holy name I pray. Amen. — “I am He who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you." (Isaiah 46:4)

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Jan Evans link
1/29/2018 11:12:12 pm

Dear Rylie...
When I heard from your grandparents what is happening in your life, I was heartbroken for you and them....my pals since high school.
I immediately started praying for you and your family and will continue throughout this new journey you are on.
Your blogs are incredible....you are an extremely good writer. Your words will be a comfort to others who are going through similar circumstances. But, they will also help you, just to get whatever you are feeling down on paper. You can say in writing what you can't always say out loud.
I will be reading and praying for you, sweet girl.
Much love - Jan Evans

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Momma Monique
1/30/2018 03:59:39 am

Such a Bad Ass ❤️

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Ann Chenault
1/30/2018 05:12:44 am

Rylie you are so right about this disease & the devil better watch out!!! Hundreds if not thousands of people are standing by you & your family in prayer! We love you!

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Sandy Childs
1/30/2018 05:24:50 am

Riley you are an inspiration - reading about your journey and your strong faith has made me understand that no matter what door is in front of you God has his arms around you - prayers continue

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Mishawn
1/30/2018 05:27:28 am

😍😘

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Gail White
1/30/2018 05:32:27 am

Dear Rylie, i heard from your grandparents about your journey. You r such a strong young lady. I can tell by reading your blog what a sweet spirit u have. I will be following your journey and praying for you. We here in Graham will be praying for you.

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Shiva Waldecker
1/30/2018 06:07:31 am

You are strong, You are amazing. You are resilient. You are absolutely right, cancer messed with the wrong girl! Love you sweet girl. Thinking and praying for you daily.

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Jamie Kraus link
1/30/2018 06:38:36 am

We are praying for you in Dallas, sweet Rylie! We had the privilege of knowing you as a baby while your dad and my husband were in residency together. Thank you for sharing your story!!!

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Amy Washington
1/30/2018 07:14:44 am

So beautifully stated! The Washingtons are praying for you this morning and continually! We love you all so much!

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Melanie Johnson
1/30/2018 10:46:31 am

Rylie, thank you for your honesty and showing your firm foundation of faith! May God bless you in a mighty way as you journey down this path! We are walking beside you in our prayers, sweet sister!!!
To God be all glory and praise.
Prayers for you today!

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Lynn Combs
1/30/2018 12:26:41 pm

Wrong girl is right!!! This family is forever in your corner!!

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Paige Heer
1/30/2018 01:26:25 pm

You are an amazing girl, Rylie York! The whole Heer House is thinking and praying for you! <3

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Joan Morrow
1/30/2018 01:26:56 pm

Rylie,
Sending my prayers, my love and hugs to you from New York. How blessed you are to have such strong faith and how very hard this would be without it. Stay strong.
Joan Morrow ( Livvy’s Grandma)

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Cindy Graf
1/30/2018 02:48:08 pm

Rylie, I am so proud of how you have already turned this journey over to God! It took me 2 treatments to finally admit He was the one in control of my new adventure. I was very stubborn! Stay focused on God and he will carry you through all the days of this journey. I am a 15 year survivor. There is no doubt in my mind that you are going to come through this shining like a bright diamond! You've Got This! Praying for you and the doctors.

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Momma Molis
1/30/2018 04:24:36 pm

Rylie, I've watched you take on new challenges over the years, and tackle each one head on. This cancer doesn't stand a chance. Just like in 8th grade track - leave this in your dust! Rock on, Rye!

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Janice Rattray and family
1/30/2018 05:24:18 pm

Rylie,
You are an amazing young lady who has always shown others so much kindness, compassion, friendliness, etc...... We hope you know that you have so many
more friends and family praying and supporting you during this time. Rylie you're stronger than you know, braver than you think, and more loved than you can imagine. We pray God will cover you with peace, may He bring healing to you at this time. And may He provide comfort and care as He wraps you in his arms.
God will NEVER leave you! Praying for you always!!

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Lindsey Copeland
1/31/2018 09:24:00 am

Sweet Rylie,
Although i am deeply saddened to hear of your situation, I couldn’t be more proud of the woman that you have grown up to be. You are smart, talented, and strong. I’ll be thinking of you and your family every step of the way. I love you

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Alesha Boger link
2/2/2018 08:00:18 am

Rylie, you don’t know me, my sister and her family lived in Georgetown and she asked us to pray for you. I just wanted you to know that our family and church family are praying for in Sunnyvale Texas. I think it helps to encourage you to know how much God Loves you. I’m posting on Facebook today knowing that the prayer warriors will unite! I’m praying for you and your sweet family! May you feel the presence and peace of God! ❤️❤️

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Rayne
2/13/2018 09:54:41 pm

Sister in Christ!! I lift you up in prayer. A friend sent me this today so I want to pass it on. Remember, Jesus said His chosen ones would have a bumpy path...your bumpy path might be because He has chosen you 💕 I used to work in the Cancer Center at S&W in Temple. You are in good hands sweet girl. 🙏🙏🙏

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