August 23. 2011
As I mentioned yesterday, there were NO cancer cells at all in my blood. PTL!!!!. That was a surprise to all. And this morning, as I was going to my Doctor’s appointment to review the results of my Bone Marrow test, the Physician Assistant saw me in the hallway and with a huge smile said ” Mr. Lahoud, you are not going to believe this … your Bone Marrow test is 100% negative”. I paused for a second and was speechless, then thanked her for the good news, while praising the Lord. Once I got into my assigned room, the nurse walked in with a huge smile and gave me a hard copy of the report, while explaining that the acceptable bad count was from 0-5 yet mine was ZERO !!!. As you can imagine by that time I was totally speechless, emotional, thankful … until the doctor walked in and reiterated the great news. He then explained that the best approach to seal these great results is to have a Bone Marrow transplant “if” an available match is identified. He said that by Monday they should know and will probably give me a mild Chemo with a “special MDA medication” until a Bone Marrow match is located. He then gave me a clean report and told me to enjoy the rest of the week (with no medication) and to reconnect on Monday for the rest of the story … PTL!!! (Our prayer at this stage is that a Bone Marrow Match will be located asap).
I cannot thank you enough for your faithful prayers and all the solid confidence you have shown me, along the way, that He has already answered them! PTL!!!!
1 John 5:14-15
Sami Lahoud 
Blessed Be The Name Of The Lord
OMG, OMG.. Belief in a prayer, such wonderful news! God has already located the match, just watch with NO FEAR how he delivers.
WE ARE SHOUTING TO THE LORD! This is the day that the LORD HAS MADE, and we are rejoicing and are thanking Him each and every step of your journey. With our love, e and a
HALLELUUUJIIAAAAAAAAAA!!!!
PRAISE THE LORD!
YES THE MATCH IS ALREADY LOCATED DEAR BROTHER!
No one ever lost the confident that god would accept the prayers, there is an “army” of sincere people praying for you Sami, and here you go:) you very much deserve. Again all of a sudden things are going in the very right track. Good luck and keep making our days with the great news.
Sami,
I’m reading this with tears of joy streaming down my face. We serve a mighty God and all things are possible to he who believes. Thank you Lord for this blessing.
Trudi
Amen.. Our God is a great and faithful God… Thanks to Him for his new mercies with each new morning
PTL PTL … Thank you God for answering our prayers. Sami, God is doing miracles and He is using you to show His glory.
“Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” Phil 1:6
Our Love
Sameh & Manal
Praise the Lord Sami. This is great news. God is good and He watches over his people. May the Lord Jesus continue to bless you. Awesome News and thank you Jesus for answering our prayers. Love to all and congratulations from the Anughazaleh bunch…. 🙂
Amen Sami!! Let me know when and where I should go to test for the bone marrow.
Can it be done in Miami, or I should come to Houston?
I have a strong feeling that I can be a match.
Love you habibi.
Will you come by to visit me some time?
How classic is that.. even the IV machine misses you!! What blessings the LORD has bestowed on u!!!
:)))
Sami and family, many congratulations! This is fabulous news and an incredible story! Stay strong! Our prayers continue to be with you.
I am so happy right now I can’t contain it. Prayers are being answered
Sami, I work with your dear sister, Rima. I am overjoyed to hear of your fantastic news. You have been in my prayers and will continue to be. All things are possible through our Lord. Praises, praises!! God bless you and your family.
I am so happy Sami for these FABULOUS news.
All my congratulations to all of you (Wadad, Lamia,Rima,Jacqueline,…)
I love you.
SAid
Sami. That is the fanstastic news. Lord works his way in mysterious way. I will keep praying for you and your family. Please send my millions thanks to Jacqueline and your family stand by you all the way. May the Lord bless you and your family – tuan
Praise the Lord . We’ll keep praying to hear about the bone marrow amtch ensha allah.
God is GOOD!!! Great News!
Thank you Lord!
You already have a match and His name is Jesus;)
Sami – I’m so delighted to hear your good news! The power of prayer and faith is amazing…. We’ll continue to prayer for you that a suitable donor is found. Take it easy and continue to recover your strength.
“How precious is your lovingkindness, O God!” Psalm 36:7. Rejoicing with you, my friend!
Sami and family… It’s been an amazing journey, and while I recognize it’s not over – there are lots of smiling faces around the world. My Sunday school continues to pray for you. I know Chinese praying to Buddha for you! I know Muslims praying to Allah! Your prayers will be my next MGO minute at my staff meeting! See you soon!
Sami-please let me know if I can be tested as a potential donor. My daughter has had two kidney transplants and I was not a match for her so it would be an honor if I can help you. Just let me know what to do. I am so grateful for your continued good news!
YES! 🙂
Came back here today to read this again, Sami. Just in utter awe and amazement at the power and goodness of God! We are praying for you and for your family AND REJOICING with you through happy tears! Hallelujah!
Sami,
Outstanding news. God listens. Praise God for every aspect of this outcome. The doctors, the nurses, the knowledge He’s allowed MDA to acquire, the prayer warriors your situation has called into action around the world, your unwavering testimony through all this, and whatever is was that He did at the cell level to end up with a result that surprises even the experienced cancer doctors.
I can’t wait to see you. I love you brother.
This is great news for me . I praise God because he listen to every prayer . I’m so happy for you & your family …… God is good … I will travel next Saturday to Egypt but i will pray for you always ………I trust in the Lord ….We will see his good plane for you……Sami , i will miss you too much. Be happy….your father cares . he is doing well . God with you.
NANY
Sami, I am so encouraged by your blog and by your faith in God’s sovereignty in your life. Just spoke to Jackie today and she sounds good! I know she is eager to get back to you guys. Know that we are praying for you from across the ocean.
Lots of love from all the Parks
So happy to hear that. we are all excited and hopeful. You are always in our prayers and on our minds.
Ahmed & Marwa
WOW!!! Great news:)) will continue to pray.
So happy for you Sami & your family. All the prayers were heard indeed, thanks to god 🙂 Will continue praying for you!!
Praise the Lord Sami! Our God is an awsome God! I will continue to keep you in my daily prayers!!!!!
Dear Sami, what a wonderful news I just read. I just now got a chance to look at your updates, after Basim told me how to reach you several days ago. I am thankful that God is working in your life in such a way. Glad to hear the good news, I needed it. It excited me!
Dear Sami – absolutely awesome news!!!!
We are indeed very happy for you and family and thankful to “Allah” that he granted you new life – “Alhamdolillah”.
Our prayers are always with you and family.
Faraz n Najma.
Thanks God for this greate news . Congratultions for you ,your family and our prayers which praying for you
Sami, what wonderful news.
We praise God for His sweet lovingkindness! It is beyond my imagination. My continuing prayers are with you and with each member of the family.
Sérénité, courage et sagesse…! Quelle belle leçon de vie que tu nous donnes à nous tous cousin. Merci mon DIEU !
Dear Sami
I am so happy to hear that you are getting better, Please give my regard to your family especially Sit al kil Madam Lahoud. God bless you , we are all praying for your recovery
From Saudi Arabia with love
Nabil Matar
Great news!!!! So happy to hear this development.
What a MIGHTY God we serve! My Sunday school class will be thrilled with this update! We will keep praying. He is faithful!
So happy to hear the good news. Yes, the Lord is good! Blessings to you brother!
This is wonderful news to hear Sami! I was very worried about you when I heard the news but so glad to see how strong you have been during these tough times and having God by your side bringing such positive things to help you overcome these obstacles. My family and I will be continuing to pray for your speedy recovery!