Monday Jan. 9th

Things continue to go well here at the IBC  Hospital.  John had another round of chemo on Friday and has done well with the side effects.  His tongue is sore, he is a little swollen, very little nausea, tiredness and dry mouth.  But the wonderful news is the tumor under his arm is literally breaking up and going away.  Along side the chemo they are doing the Alivizatos treatment and nutritional supplement by IV.  He has not had to have oxygen since Thursday of last week. Tuesday they will do blood work to check the Kidney, liver and spleen for tolerance of chemo.   Dr. Vazquez is pleased with his progress.  We will have to stay an extra week to get the fourth chemo treatment.  This means we will return home Jan. 25th or 26th instead of the 19th and our cost will go up about another 5000.00.  We are trusting the Lord to guide us in our treatment and also to provide as He has done so faithfully.  We do miss home.  Peggy Haden, Johns sister is coming tonight to spend a week.  We are looking forward to her visit.
If you would like to send a card to John, the address is:  John and Mary Linville
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We love each of you and are so very thankful for your friendship.
Mary for us both

I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in His word I put my hope.
Psalm 130:5
The name of the LORD is a strong tower, the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10