November 8, 2011
On day 7 (Nov 7), they started giving me a shot a day in my tummy to stimulate my bone marrow. I was informed that typically within 7 days, these shots will start stimulating the bone marrow to produce white cells, however, in my case it might take longer since I received bone marrow stem cells. So far, I have had the best nurses give me the shots. Today, I had to ask my nurse to double-check that the needle actually went through my tummy and not her finger, since I did not feel it at all. PTL. I nick named her feather hands.
I was informed that within a week or so I should feel bone pain which is a sign that my bone marrow is starting to work. It’s the first time in my life when I look forward to pain 🙂
Sometimes I get a strange feeling when I wake up in the morning and realize that I am still in the hospital. The same room, same furniture, same 4 walls … however, I quickly snap out of it and realize how blessed I am when I walk the hallways and meet other patients and hear their stories. I am quickly humbled.
Still, to be honest, I am looking forward to the day when I will be able to walk freely outside, drive where I feel like going, eat what I want to, run aimlessly and hug whoever is huggable … Have you thanked the Lord lately on how fortunate you are for being able to do all these simple things we tend to take for granted?
My prayer is that my bone marrow will get going asap 🙂 – As usual, I appreciate and count on your prayers <thank you>
In His Grip
Sami
Sami Lahoud 
When can I come have my hug? I can’t wait Samsoum!
BTW, I just thanked the Lord for allowing me to do the simplest things that we take for granted…. Thanks for reminding me habibi!
I love you and I can’t wait to read and hear more of your good news.
Thank you for keeping us posted on your progress — you are remarkable! You are in my prayers and I eagerly look forward to your next good news.
We were waiting for some good news and input..PTL all is well, time is no issue now ….I suppose…remember how time is -counted- in God’s eyes?…big hug.to you , your mum, and Jacko too….sana
يسوع المسيح هو هو امس واليوم والى الأبد / اله دانيال ورب داوود نؤمن انه ما زال موجود لصنع الجائب المعجزات
GOD BLESS YOU
My beloved, there will be no shortage of people to hug. Shucks, we can become “extreme capitalist” and charge money for people in line to hug you. Hummm, what an idea.. Yes, I know.. you can beat me later for writing that thought out loud. I will be in line for my hug too… Love you bro..
God shall never forget a person like you, be sure ,our children’s prayer will reach to his Ears don’t worry.
Dear Sami,
May the Lord continue to richly bless you. You are obviously on a journey destined for a glorious ending. We will continue with you in faith and prayers until the end.
We love you and look forward to hugging you soon!
God bless you dear Sami!! Thanks for reminding us of all that we take for granted!
It’s sooo great to hear this wonderful update. I love hearing from you; your experience is a reminder of what is truly important and how guilty we all are of taking even the simplest things for granted. I can’t wait for you to get through the next few weeks and finally be given the green light to go live a “normal” life. Virtual hugs to you and all the family…
Sami, Thank you for keeping us updated. I am continuing to keep you in my prayers. I look forward to seeing you again.
“….He who watches over you will not slumber; The LORD watches over you— the LORD is your shade at your right hand” Psalm 121
“Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” John 15
Habibi, so glad to hear things are going well, and we certainly have you in our prayer,,
Love,
The Dillons
We keep praying for you!!! So happy to see how well you are doing . Hang in there my brother.
Ps. 9 :10 ” And those who know Your name will put their trust in You;
For you Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you.”
Love you, miss you, and I am praying for you.
Derence
Sami,
Thanks for the update and the reminder that this life here on this earth is only a vapor and that we should live every moment in the realization of how blessed we are. You are a blessing to me and to so many others.
I love you brother.
I am still and will continue, to keep praying for you brother! God Bless!
Bill Bradley
Dear Sami
I am so glad everything is going so well and on the other hand I understand
how hard it is.God is holding you in his arms and taking you through this dark forest into the light and by doing that, through you,
he is giving hope to all of us
who may in a close future be living this same process.God bless you and your familiy.Love Martha Lahud
My Dear Friend
How are you doing, I hope You are being good over time I miss you so much, I know you listen to the doctors and implement what they ask you and please still on that way, my praying for you, take care my friend….
Warm Regards.
Aamir Darweesh
nous sommes de retour et j’ai hâte de reprendre mes bonnes habitudes, à savoir: faire tous les jours une “soubhié” avec toi et lire ton blog pour me fortifier!!! je vais lire tout ce que tu avais écrit et rattrapé le temps perdu 🙂 bon courage. bisous
On our minds and in our hearts and prayers..Sami…
Sami, my great teacher, I am waiting for you to encourage me. Yallah let us interest with your special optimism. Your sister,Mariam.
احسبوه كل فرح يا اخوتي حينما تقعون في تجارب متنوعة عالمين ان امتحان يمانكم ينشئ لكم صبرا والصبر تعزية والتعزية رجا والرجاء لا يخزى – كلما كانت النار قوية على الذهب كلما تبلور أكثر وزاد لمعانه اكثر
GOD BLESS YOU
Hello, I am thinking of you dear Sami everyday. I am heartily praying for you. I miss your news. I am honestly concerned about you. Please let us know how the treatment is going. Eva Abbas
Sami,
You are such a living example of giving thanks in all situations and praising Him no matter what. Virtual hugs going out to you. Thank you for sharing and God bless you.
Thank you for blessing me with your words again.
Blessings,
Trudi