September 2, 2011
I am back home after surviving three days of Chemo. My main symptoms are nausea and lack of energy, however, being home is much better than staying at the hospital. The cafeteria food does not jive well with me. I was told that I can stay home as long as I do not have fever. If I get it, I have to be brought to the ER asap. So far my blood counts are holding in the acceptable range. We’re praying things will remain stable until the Transplant date. (btw, the transplant entails 5 days of Chemo … so I will definitely need your prayers for that upcoming furnace).
When I arrived to the hospital it was a strange feeling. A deja vu. I dreaded it for the first few hours, thinking, not again … but the Lord comforted me and your prayers sustained me. I got through it safe and sound. On a lighter side, when the nurse walked in … “IT” was whistling the reunited song :
Reunited and it feels so good
Reunited ’cause we understood
There’s one perfect fit
And, sugar, this one is it
I looked … and it was Alaris … I have to be honest with you, I was not a happy camper. She was thinking the Love Story … I was thinking Fatal Attraction. She was all over me until the last-minute. I was so glad when we were disconnected, although she whispered in my Catheter, see you soon on Transplant Avenue love … (I did not appreciate that thought at all).
Thank you for your prayers. They are sustaining me. The Lord has heard them !
We serve a faithful God. He will strengthen and protect us through it all ! PTL
2 Thessalonians 3:3
Sami Lahoud 
Welcome back, dear brother, Sami 🙂
This tough season is almost over, and you will start a brand new season with a fresh spirit, a healed body and a rock-solid faith… that will lead many to the Lord…
Surely, “Many will see and will put their trust in the Lord”!
“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. ” Philippians 1:6
Praising the Lord with you and for you!
Rami, Yara and the Saints of Jabal Amman Church of the Nazarene
Sami – we’ve kept up with your blog, and so thankful for your continued recovery.
Such a testimony of faith… MMP
Samsoum, you are hilarious!! I love your humor and your approach…. I have to admit!! I am learning from my younger Bro .
Keep that positive attitude and that powerful faith habibi.
I love you.
Oh that crazy stalker Alaris! Glad to know you are in the comfort of your own home with your loved ones. We pray for your speedy recovery daily! Stay strong!
– Manali, Terry & The Patels
Sami,
Its really good to hear that you’re back home for recovery this time. Thanks again for keeping us up to date on the details of your remarkable recovery. I’m back in Dubai and I’m still praying for you, Jacqueline, Wadad, Jeanette and Samir.
Grace and peace to your family. I love you brother.
Going before the throne on your behalf. Your sister in Christ, Carrie Naizer
Dear Sami
Good to hear you at home, wish you a good health, this is one of the tribulations life, be careful, We ask God to heal you , we know you are strong, my greetings to your family
dear Sami, i check ur blog several times per day, first to be up to dated about ur situation and second to be encouraged!!! May God bless u more and more; with the decalage d’horaires, it is not possible to call jaco everytime i feel the need to speak to her; but i will call soon even if; this time again the answering machine will be speaking! bisous et bon courage encore.
My beloved, we continue to thank God for his deliverance; HE has surely joined you in this fire having prepared you before it began…Family, Friends and love ones standing in the gap bracing you up; having done all to stand, Stand and keep standing! Even Alaris is your short-term Comforter. Bless you MY BELOVED…. All of us!!!!!
Hello dear Sami, we did not stop praying for you, our hope and trust that God is good, and I would like to share this verse with, actually I am going to preach from the same chapter this morning (Phil. 4:6-7 “Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God, And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”) I pray that you have a blessed day, and waiting always to hear great news about God’s work in your life.
With love in Him,
Samer
It’s not hearing, reading, or even learning the Word of God that makes a believer mature. According to Hebrews 5:12, a mature believer is the person who puts the Word into practice.
In all your blog and updates I see the word of God shining in your life every step of the way. Sami, just imagine the amount of prayers heading your way from all over the glob. God is surely at work, we just need to realise it. keep it up brother. Ok guys, lets show Sami where our prayers are coming from for HIm…..
Here is prayer from Qatar… Maher
Habibi Sami,,,
Dieu merci encore et encore , we are so happy to read your Good news . Bon courage pour la suite… Roudi
Sami,
After 2 weeks of trying to find your blog, I finally realized I was spelling your first name wrong. It was actually refreshing to know my difficulty logging in was not due to my technical challenges. LOL!
I am continuously praying for your healing; the wisdom, knowledge and hands of all the health care providers you come in contact with and your family.
Praise God for the perfect match. May his grace, mercy and blessings continue to poor over you and your family.
Gwen Sims