Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
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
c/o international Health and Education
10050 Via de la Amistad, Suite # 2468
San Diego, Ca 92154-77248
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
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
c/o international Health and Education
10050 Via de la Amistad, Suite # 2468
San Diego, Ca 92154-77248
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
Sunday, January 8, 2012
day 12
Ola,
From south of the border down Mexico way. What a incredible addition to the Journey with the big C, no the little c, and the big Christ! No words could express what your kind words and sweet thoughts have meant to me these past two weeks!
It is totally amazing how you express you have been touched and ministered to through my feeble efforts to sing , speak and share the Love of God in Christ. It is living proof, that it is not by power or by strength but by My Spirit says the Lord! That He could take a self-centered , egotistical, totally depraved, prodigal son and while bringing him home , in spite of all the unresolved sin, fear and doubt accomplish His will for his children through the power and presence of Christ Jesus our Lord for His praise honor and glory!
When we arrived here and had our first consult with Dr. Vazquez, he confirmed what we had been told in the states ie. I was in bad shape, and told me that he thought I should take a low dose regime of Chemo. Then he asked me something I don't remember any other Dr. asking me. "Do you trust me with this" and to my surprise I said yes, and I'm glad I did for many reasons. Mainly it has done wonders with just two treatments with few side effects.
As far as we know we are still on schedule to return home on the 20th but we will wait on the Lord and take it one day at a time!
May the good Lord continue to fulfil every promise as you continue to trust in Him "Phil. 4:19
OH LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO ,
I REST MY WEARY SOUL IN THEE,
I GIVE THEE BACK THE LIFE I OWE,
THAT IN THINE OCEAN DEPTHS IT FLOW
MAY RICHER FULLER BE, MAY RICHER FULLER BE!
With Love and gratitude to all for all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
From south of the border down Mexico way. What a incredible addition to the Journey with the big C, no the little c, and the big Christ! No words could express what your kind words and sweet thoughts have meant to me these past two weeks!
It is totally amazing how you express you have been touched and ministered to through my feeble efforts to sing , speak and share the Love of God in Christ. It is living proof, that it is not by power or by strength but by My Spirit says the Lord! That He could take a self-centered , egotistical, totally depraved, prodigal son and while bringing him home , in spite of all the unresolved sin, fear and doubt accomplish His will for his children through the power and presence of Christ Jesus our Lord for His praise honor and glory!
When we arrived here and had our first consult with Dr. Vazquez, he confirmed what we had been told in the states ie. I was in bad shape, and told me that he thought I should take a low dose regime of Chemo. Then he asked me something I don't remember any other Dr. asking me. "Do you trust me with this" and to my surprise I said yes, and I'm glad I did for many reasons. Mainly it has done wonders with just two treatments with few side effects.
As far as we know we are still on schedule to return home on the 20th but we will wait on the Lord and take it one day at a time!
May the good Lord continue to fulfil every promise as you continue to trust in Him "Phil. 4:19
OH LOVE THAT WILL NOT LET ME GO ,
I REST MY WEARY SOUL IN THEE,
I GIVE THEE BACK THE LIFE I OWE,
THAT IN THINE OCEAN DEPTHS IT FLOW
MAY RICHER FULLER BE, MAY RICHER FULLER BE!
With Love and gratitude to all for all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Friday, January 6, 2012
Day 10
Friday, Jan. 6
I rejoice in my tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance: and perseverance, character; and character,
HOPE. And hope does not disappoint, because Your LOVE, O God, has been poured out into my heart through the Holy Spirit whom You have given to me. (Romans 5:3-5)
I will hope in You, my God, for I will yet praise you---The help of my countenance and my God. (Psalm 42:11)
The X-Ray of Johns lungs shows a decrease in fluid...although small. They are not going to drain that off the lung. They are using diuretics to reduce the fluid. His breathing is much better. They began the second round of chemo today. It has been a good day.
The local people are celebrating today. It is the day the Wise Men found the Christ Child. There are lots of flower bouquets and a bread that is baked in an oval shape with a ceramic baby cooked inside. If you get the slice of bread with the baby...you throw a party on Feb. 2 nd. Our prayer is that the Christ Child is shining through us as we go through this experience and that the party starts now as we rejoice in what the LORD IS DOING AND WILL DO AS WE CONTINUE TO TRUST HIM FOR OUR EVERY NEED.
Much Love,
Mary for us both
I rejoice in my tribulations, knowing that tribulation produces perseverance: and perseverance, character; and character,
HOPE. And hope does not disappoint, because Your LOVE, O God, has been poured out into my heart through the Holy Spirit whom You have given to me. (Romans 5:3-5)
I will hope in You, my God, for I will yet praise you---The help of my countenance and my God. (Psalm 42:11)
The X-Ray of Johns lungs shows a decrease in fluid...although small. They are not going to drain that off the lung. They are using diuretics to reduce the fluid. His breathing is much better. They began the second round of chemo today. It has been a good day.
The local people are celebrating today. It is the day the Wise Men found the Christ Child. There are lots of flower bouquets and a bread that is baked in an oval shape with a ceramic baby cooked inside. If you get the slice of bread with the baby...you throw a party on Feb. 2 nd. Our prayer is that the Christ Child is shining through us as we go through this experience and that the party starts now as we rejoice in what the LORD IS DOING AND WILL DO AS WE CONTINUE TO TRUST HIM FOR OUR EVERY NEED.
Much Love,
Mary for us both
Day 9 (Thursday)
Sorry I didn't get this to you sooner...our Thursday went fairly well. We had breakfast in the dinning room. There is a couple here with their daughter who has cancer. Their names are John and Mary. Their adult daughter is Ruth. They are also from North Carolina. They are Amish. They have some visitors from their community here. When we all received our food...they began singing a blessing, it was sung in German...I was over whelmed by the beauty of the voices...the melody and the presence of the LORD. A gift to our spirits from the Lord.
John sat in the court yard to take his IV medications and drew. I found a sketch pad and color pencils when I made my solo trip to Walmart last week. It is a beautiful place here.
This evening he had some trouble with shallow breath...so he is back on oxygen for the night. I think we will have
another chest x-ray in the morning. They may start another round of chemo tomorrow also. Thank you for your prayers. Much love and gratefulness...Mary
Verses for today:
I will be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, I will let my request be known to You and Your peace, O God, which transcends all understanding, will guard my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
I will let Your peace, O Christ, to which I was called as a member of one body, rule in my heart, and I will be thankful. (Colossians 3:15)
John sat in the court yard to take his IV medications and drew. I found a sketch pad and color pencils when I made my solo trip to Walmart last week. It is a beautiful place here.
This evening he had some trouble with shallow breath...so he is back on oxygen for the night. I think we will have
another chest x-ray in the morning. They may start another round of chemo tomorrow also. Thank you for your prayers. Much love and gratefulness...Mary
Verses for today:
I will be anxious for nothing, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, I will let my request be known to You and Your peace, O God, which transcends all understanding, will guard my heart and my mind in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:6-7)
I will let Your peace, O Christ, to which I was called as a member of one body, rule in my heart, and I will be thankful. (Colossians 3:15)
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Day8
We just spoke with the Dr and he is encouraged by Johns blood work, he seems to be responding to Chemo and will start the next treatment on Friday. The Dr said his kidneys and color are looking better! We are grateful for a good report <3 I am feeling better and still on meds for the flu, we are both tired and able to rest some today.
Our son in love Shannon wrote an email today and gave us this verse:
Psalm 27:13-14 "I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait I say on the Lord!"
This was what John asking everyone to pray for yesterday... That he would not loose heart. He also ask that you pray that he will keep singing.
Love, John and Mary
Our son in love Shannon wrote an email today and gave us this verse:
Psalm 27:13-14 "I would have lost heart, unless I had believed that I would see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. Wait on the Lord; be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart; Wait I say on the Lord!"
This was what John asking everyone to pray for yesterday... That he would not loose heart. He also ask that you pray that he will keep singing.
Love, John and Mary
Monday, January 2, 2012
Day 6
Dr. is giving me something for the flu...John had an x ray today and his left lung has more fluid. they are going to try and control this with a diuretic every 12 hours. we are waiting to see if the chemo changes the tumor mass in any way before he does anything else. He is doing the alivitos treatment and nutritional treatments along side the low does chemo.
Pray for rest...encouragement of the heart...
Another weepy day...
This was Momma's last email, we need to tell everyone we know to pray!
I know this is hard for them and at times feels even harder for us on this end to not be able to hug them, love on them, and help... so prayer is the best way to help and encourage them! Email them with scripture, or thoughts, they would love to hear from everyone, just know responses might be slow! jlministries@comporium.net
Thanks Heather
Pray for rest...encouragement of the heart...
Another weepy day...
This was Momma's last email, we need to tell everyone we know to pray!
I know this is hard for them and at times feels even harder for us on this end to not be able to hug them, love on them, and help... so prayer is the best way to help and encourage them! Email them with scripture, or thoughts, they would love to hear from everyone, just know responses might be slow! jlministries@comporium.net
Thanks Heather
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