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5/15/2019 33 Comments

May 15th, 2019

Friends,

I hate that this occasion has brought me back to the blog, but yet…here we are.
A little background information: Last week I traveled to Texas Children’s for my ‘two month out’ scans from my clear scans this past March. These would be the scans that would clear me for going to Camp Ozark and tell us that all was well; that there was nothing else to worry about.

Unfortunately, this was not the case. We received news last Monday afternoon that a 1 cm x 1 cm spot in my upper left lung was reading as active on the PET scan, which meant we would need to determine if the cancer was back in this area. My doctor put me on the schedule to have a lung biopsy this Monday, which gave me the perfect amount of time to head back to Baylor for about 5 days, finish my finals, move out of the dorm, spend Mother’s Day at home, and then head back to the hospital for the surgery.

I was a little anxious going into the surgery because of the careful and dangerous steps it takes to remove something from someone’s lungs. The doctors at Texas Children’s are more than amazing and the surgery was completed successfully with only minor bleeding in my lung. All in all, I am currently recovering with a needle size incision in my left side and a soar throat. Thank the Lord above for the current medical miracles that exist in our world today.

I spent the night at Texas Children’s Monday night. The doctor’s wanted to make sure my lungs were functioning properly after the surgery. We headed home without any news from the biopsy on Tuesday morning.

Dr. Dreyer called this afternoon to inform us that the cancer has returned in my upper left lung. With that being said, here are the next steps I will be taking in the treatment process:
I will head back to Texas Children’s next Monday for a bone marrow biopsy to test my marrow and make sure it is still negative (just as it was when it was tested a year and a half ago). If my marrow is negative, it will allow for an autologous transplant. An autologous transplant is a process where the doctors use my own bone marrow by removing it from my body, recycling and cleaning it into new and fresh cells, and then placing it back into my body where it would clean the rest of my body from all of its bad cancer cells.

Before we move into starting the transplant, I will start my first day of chemotherapy after the completion of the bone marrow biopsy on Monday. I will be getting one chemo drug called Brentux. This drug is very tolerable and should not cause any hair loss or serious problems. With that being said, I will still be headed to Camp Ozark at the end of May, and then come back about 3 weeks later for one more session of chemo before finishing out my time as a counselor.

The Lord’s timing in all of this has been incredible. Had I learned all these new things just a month ago, I wouldn’t have finished my freshman year at Baylor, and working at Camp Ozark (something that has been a dream of mine for more years than you can count on one hand) would not have been in the picture at all.

My heart is heavy as I head into the next few months, but I will proclaim the Lord’s faithfulness on repeat.

I see God in the people of Texas Children’s. I see God in little brain tumor patients who do nothing but smile as they exit their PET scans. I see God in his timing. I see God in the beauty of the Arkansas mountains, which I am lucky enough to live under for the next month and a half. And finally, most importantly, I see God in those who support me; day in and day out. I see God in the growing support I have received while being a student at Baylor and those who remain by my side through it all.
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Let the battle come. I will fight on.

33 Comments
Mikey Rodriguez & Family
5/15/2019 07:51:45 pm

Your faith, resilience and strength are awe inspiring. Sending our love 💗

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Kathy York
5/16/2019 01:15:46 pm

Wow You are so brave Rylie. Yes you have to fight on. I van see God in you. It's all going to be alright. God's timing is amazing and you are amazing. Love you

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Carmen Buford
5/15/2019 07:52:42 pm

Love you girly!❤ Stay strong!

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Faith Lee
5/15/2019 07:59:54 pm

Rylie York you are such an inspiration! The way you tackle every challenge choosing to see how God is working rather than accusing Him of falling short is a breath of fresh air and a great reminder of the mindset I want to have myself. I’m praying for you and hoping to meet you at Baylor this fall!

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Brandi Bassett
5/15/2019 08:00:41 pm

You are constantly in our prayers, and I admire your strength despite the hurdles. I do pray you have the opportunity to go to camp make one of your dreams come true. Blessings

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Sharon Foster
5/15/2019 08:00:43 pm

Still praying for you and your family, Rylie! Much love from one Baylor Bear to another! 💚💛💚

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Downs Family
5/15/2019 08:05:51 pm

You are in our prayers and thoughts always. Your words, your strength, your family and your faith will keep you fighting. 💜🙏❤️

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Tanja Wren
5/15/2019 08:16:41 pm

I continue to be inspired by your resilience and spirit. Prayers for you and your family. The kids at camp will be blessed by your spirit!

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Don & Dortha Forbes
5/15/2019 08:22:07 pm

We're back Rylie, praying more sincerely than ever! You already know the Lord is a great leader in these battles, and promises never to leave us alone!

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Jeremy Hernandez
5/15/2019 08:23:09 pm

Your strength and courage is and amazing and inspires us all! Sic em Bears from an entire red raider family

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Allison Notgrass
5/15/2019 08:23:20 pm

Rylie,
We pray for you daily. Your strength and faith is such an inspiration. You are a fighter!! And you have the army of God and His people supporting you.

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Beth Williams
5/15/2019 08:38:26 pm

I know you dont know me, but I'm one of the McNeil Choir directors. I wanted you to know that we are all praying and super proud of your optimisim. Now, go kick cancer's butt!

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Norma Walz
5/15/2019 08:52:12 pm

Dearest Riley, I want to thank you for sharing your story. As the mother of two amazing young men, you give me perspective on what matters. We get lost in the business, accomplishments, tasks yet loose track of what truly matters which is God, family and relationships, breathing and being in awe Day by day and moment by moment the gift and blessings bestowed to us. I pray that when you fully recover you will attest to the fact that your faith remained untouched yet grew stronger to those that love Christ and those that don’t know him, those that physically ill and those that have their health yet are dead inside.
I pray that people will continue to show kindness as they have without someone being sick as you have prior to getting ill.
I rejoice with you in prayer for complete healing and thank you for being a warrior💛

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Donna Ainsworth
5/15/2019 08:52:33 pm

Of course you will fight own because you are Rylie & God is your guide! You will do great things at camp & be an inspiration to all those you meet! We will continue lifting you up to our Father for complete healing!! 💜Enjoy your dream!

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Laura Barclay
5/15/2019 09:54:27 pm

I will be praying and putting you on every list I know. You are incredibly strong and your love for God shines so bright! God saved our baby girl and he will do the same for you. We had a sign above her bed that stated The doctors in adequacy‘s are Gods opportunities to work. We 100% believe and love the doctors at children’s but Gods miracles exist. Praying for you beautiful.

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Melanie Johnson
5/15/2019 09:56:24 pm

Praying for you sweet Rylie girl!
God has big plans for you!
Great is His faithfulness!
❤️ You!

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Jenny Mashburn
5/16/2019 04:14:13 am

Praying every day for you sweet girl. You are more than a conqueror !!!

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Marsha
5/16/2019 04:32:36 am

No doubt you are a fighter ❤ love you sweet girl. You are in our hearts & prayers

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Jami Dunbar
5/16/2019 04:53:29 am

Rylie, you are a true warrior and exude JOY even in the midst of difficulties. Praying for you always.

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Colleen Peterson and family
5/16/2019 06:26:31 am

Riley, you are a strong and beautiful young women. You will win this battle! Love, hugs and prayers to you from all of us!

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Kim Patierno
5/16/2019 07:20:35 am

Sweet Rylie, Steve and I are standing in Faith and prayer with you. Joshua 1:9😍😘🙏

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Vanezza
5/16/2019 07:21:17 am

The way you are facing this battle knowing who God is in your life is inspiring! Press on and continue to keep your eyes on Jesus! You are an incredible young lady!

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Annabelle Abel
5/16/2019 07:39:47 am

Could not be more proud of you! So strong and inspiring and always in my prayers! good luck and have SO much fun this summer at Ozark!

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Darrell Umhoefer
5/16/2019 08:43:38 am

Rylie,

We have never met but I worked with your "Mimi" for several years at Midway ISD.

I spent last fall going through radiation and chemo and was truly blessed by God to be scheduled when Marti and Sonny the Wonder-Pup could stop by and visit me each week while I was in the infusion center. In our great conversations over those weeks, Marti shared your struggle and love for The Lord and how she is so proud of you! As you well know, she loves you dearly and loves talking about you and your plans for the summer and beyond.

I wanted to reach out and tell you what a huge inspiration you are for me and for so many others. You are incredibly strong, faithful and steadfast in your passion. Your resilience and willingness to fight is amazing. You are a gift from God in so many ways and I am (we are) thinking of and praying for you every day.

Hang in there, fight the fight and stay strong!

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Carrie Cooper
5/16/2019 02:59:13 pm

Rylie,

Like many of the commenters above, we have not met. I have been following your story via your grandmother's Facebook page, she taught my music class in intermediate school. My dad battled cancer for a long time, and my heart aches for anyone impacted by cancer and their families. Your blog has been personally encouraging for me to read, and your love for God and faithfulness reminds me so much of my dad. Your words have power and God is truly using them to encourage others. Keep writing!

Thank you for sharing and know that there are so many people-near and far-that are cheering you on. Also, as a proud Baylor alum, I have to congratulate you on finishing your freshman year! I currently work in Student Life, and I always tell students that the first year is the toughest so be proud of all you have accomplished! I am praying for you and your family.

Carrie Cooper

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Shirley Watson
5/16/2019 04:15:08 pm

Rylie, you are so amazing! We pray for you. We know God is walking with you in your challenges & when you can't go forward, He carries you. God has such blessings and plans for you. You are so special & such an inspiration. Love your smile! God's blessings on you always. Ron & Shirley Watson

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Billie
5/16/2019 04:55:56 pm

I’m so sorry the Cancer is back. I know you will fight strong!!

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Pop Pop
5/17/2019 09:37:26 am

Just another little bump......sweet granddaughter you amazing, confident and above all God filled.....love you more than you will ever know...

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Jen Corona
5/19/2019 05:16:44 pm

Praying for little pain with biopsy. No.pain would be best! Have fun at camp. They are blessed to have you
Thank you for updating us as we continue praying

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cate goen
5/21/2019 07:10:01 am

you are an incredible witness for the Lord, Rylie. praying for you in this next chapter.

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Jill Calder
5/21/2019 05:52:00 pm

You are in my prayers daily. I am thrilled that you bone marrow biopsy is again negative. Sic cancer, Rylie!! Have a good month and a half in the beautiful ozarks, come back for you stem cell transplant, and then head back to Baylor in the fall. We will be praying for you through it all! My love and prayers, Jill Calder

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Logan Agee
5/29/2019 05:50:46 pm

Hi Rylie! My name is Logan, I just turned 16 and was recently diagnosed with Hodgkins lymphoma a month ago. I just finished my first round of chemotherapy. Your blog has helped me see a more positive outlook of a crappy situation... thank you! I am getting treated at Texas Children's as well and I love it there! I also have some friends that go to Camp Ozark!

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Mike Barnes
6/26/2019 01:44:51 pm

Blessings to you Rylie! Jeremiah 29:11...”For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord”.
He indeed has plans for you but we don’t know His plans or His timetable. You just have to TRUST HIM. Blessings to you at camp. You will be able to touch so many lives.
“I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but have the light of life.”

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