August 16, 2011
PLATELETS UPDATE
In less than a day we had all of August lined up with single donor volunteers. PTL. You left us speechless. Thank you.
My Platelets count was stuck between 6 and a max of 8 for weeks (normal range 140-440/ acceptable in my case 40). However, once I got my first single donor dose, it jumped to 11. Then, after my second single dose, it jumped to 27 … that is when the doctors said hold off on all donations. They believed that my Bone Marrow is healthy again based on these jumps and wanted it to produce its own vs get used to donations. So we cancelled the donations that were scheduled for the next few days to see how the Bone Marrow will function on its own. The next morning the number jumped to 50. Everyone was astonished … and this morning, still without any donations, it jumped to 93. PTL. Accordingly, we thank you all for quickly answering the call and volunteering to give me platelets ( I cannot thank you enough), however, mine have been raised from the dead 🙂 and are now alive and praising! PTL.
< ALL SCHEDULED DONORS PLEASE CANCEL YOUR APPOINTMENTS SINCE WE NO LONGER NEED PLATELETS >
BONE MARROW TEST
My test is scheduled for 2PM today. Will keep you posted.
<2:35PM Update : BMT went really well. No issues. No pain. Results should be ready in the morning. Praying for a negative. >
Again, I cannot thank you enough for your faithful prayers and support !
Philippians 4:7
Sami Lahoud 
Hooray bone marrow!! Hooray Sami! Hooray donors!! Hooray Jacqueline for coordinating! And praise the Great Orchestra Conductor!! That is such awesome news. I check your blog every morning. You are as inspiring as ever. Thank you, Sami.
What a Mighty God we serve!!!! You are a current example of making a pillow out of stones by enjoying a place of rest in the midst of hard circumstances. God is ABLE…. keep standing on Ephesians 3:13-21.
I wish I can donate platelets 😦 the last time I donated, I lost my sight for a few seconds, but be assured that I pray for you and the family daily . Blessings !!
Wonderful News Sami ! As the Lord said “I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?” Jeremiah 32:27 He always gives more than we ask and surprises us with His beautiful miracles , may He continue what He started !
I was just talking to Micha on the phone and told her that I will write to you so she sent you her warm greetings and tells you that Cynthia remembers you in her prayer every day.
Big hi to Jacquo from me ( Najat her sister & friend)
Awesome news Sami!! Keep them coming, Can’t wait to hear the good news of the bone marrow test as well 🙂 PTL
Habibi Khalo!!! I’m jumping up and down in my room here in Leb! Praise God! 🙂 Kiss the family for me xoxo PTL
i am so happy for these good news! Praise the Lord. bisous
Never stop expecting a good report no matter what b/c God promised that His plans for His children are for good and not evil and to give hope and a future. He also promised long life and life more abundantly so what you see, through your eyes of faith, you shall have. Christ warned us that trials and tribulations would come but to fear not for He had overcome them ALL. Continue to maintain your peace and trust in the Lord regardless of results but based solely on the finished work of Jesus Christ and every time you have to take a test the results on paper will not matter because you already know the results Christ died and obtain for you and it is not subject to or dependent on man being in agreement. It will still hold true as long as you choose to believe. Much love, The Tobons:)
Things I learned from S.L.:
~ There is more vitamin c in green pepper than in an orange.
~ “Sin is like dessert: compelling in it’s flavour on the tongue, yet, taxing for you to digest.., an abundance of calories, however, unnecessary, as they are empty and you are already full with nutrition” — Sami Lahoud
~ Afternoon naps on a couch, in a sun-soaked living room, after eating fava beans and green pepper, makes for some of the most placid and salient memories one could ask for.
Praise the Lord.. What a mighty God we serve
My beloved… PTL!!!!!
The wonderful news have made today so beautiful. Dear Bone Marrow, thank you so much for waking up. Sami, we have faith you will keep on feeding us more good news.
That is so wonderful Sami; so happy to hear the great news! Praise God. His light is shining on you 🙂
Fantastic news, Sami!! Praying for steady, continuous and strong recovery. May God continue to bless you…..
Praise God, Sami! What great news! I will continue to keep you in my prayers!
That is wonderful Sami. I want to thank the Lord for taking you into his hand and lead your way. Thank you for all the good news..keep coming. I’ll keep you in my prayers.
Sami,
I just found out today that you were in the hospital! I am praying for you and your family daily!!! You are a man of great faith and I am proud to call you friend! May Almighty God bless you and your family!
Bill Bradley
Jeremiah 29:11-13
عبر التاريخ : صنع الرب رجالا يشهدون بحياتهم للرب ويربحون كثيرين للرب ورايت فيك اعظم شهادة للرب واقوي ايمان يتحدي الجبل لينتقل ….والأيمان الذي يري مالايري ….ويثق في الرب (يهوة رفا) (ايل شداي)الرب القادر علي كل شئ ……صليت كثيرا لاجلك….ولكني خجلت من قوة ايمانك وتعلمت منك الكثيروالرب يكمل لك الشفاء وثقتي في الرب أنه يرينا عظائم بيدة القديرة معك ……………….وحشتيني يا سامي جدا
الرب يكمل شفائك
ناني اخت ليلي
Dear Sami,
So glad to hear this wonderful news. We have a Mighty God and He has a plan for you. We will continue to pray for complete recovery.
I will praise you; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvelous are your works; and that my soul knows right well.
Psalm 139:14
Trudi and Robert
This is super great news.
Awesome Sami; waiting for another and another great news.
Said
Cousin, quelle joie de voir tous ces proches et amis se mobiliser pour un être cher comme toi, tu es un être exceptionnel et j’espère que nous n’aurons que de bonnes nouvelles à partir de maintenant. Mes prières vont pour toi, et la “Bonne Mère” comme on dit à Marseille, veille sur toi. Courage Sami.
HI Sami,
It’s Tom Whaley from NetApp. I just heard the news about your illness and wanted to reach out to you to let you know how sorry I am. However, like you, I have tremendous faith in our good Lord and believe He will be with us every second of our all trials. It is through Him that we get our strength and courage. I also believe He still works miracles today and will look for His hand in your treatment. I’ll add you to my prayer list and will follow your progress on the blog. Stay strong, my friend.
Sincerely,
Tom
Praise God! This is wonderful news!! Our prayers are with you 🙂
Beloved… Let us have a moment of praise for God’s deliverance. As Shad, Meshach, and that Bad-Negro said, “our God can join us in this fire”. Praise him for he is good!!