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November 24, 2011

As you can imagine, it was a very emotional Thanksgiving Day at home.  I was able to join the family! and enjoy a very blessed Thanksgiving Day, remembering the faithfulness of our Lord. It was a priceless day.  
One of the many blessings I thanked the Lord for was … your faithful prayers and support!.  
I am now on transplant day #24 and everything looks perfect so far.  First major milestone is day 30.  That is when I will have my first post transplant bone marrow aspiration to officially determine how the new system is functioning.  Our prayer is that the results will be perfect 🙂 

I thank my God every time I remember you (especially on this Thanksgiving Day !)  🙂   – Phil 1:3

In His Grip
Sami

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  1. Jad Lahoud's avatar
    Jad Lahoud
    November 24, 2011 at 10:25 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving Samsoum, Day 30 will be a perfect day habibi, you will have great news!
    I Thank God for everything he has given me, and specially You!

    I love you my Brother.

  2. November 24, 2011 at 10:32 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving Sami! Thanks be to God for the progress in your healing. It’s one of those real thanksgiving days of your life. Please say hello to Mrs. Lahoud for me and happy Thanksgiving Day as well. Your sister in Christ Eva Abbas

  3. MMP (Marlon Michael Punch)'s avatar
    MMP (Marlon Michael Punch)
    November 24, 2011 at 10:34 pm

    Hi Sami – Happy Thanksgiving my Friend…. so glad you had a great day!

  4. Albert's avatar
    Albert
    November 24, 2011 at 10:40 pm

    Sami:

    So glad to hear you had a great Thanksgiving holiday with family! We will continue to pray for day 30 results to be nothing but perfect!

    _Albert

  5. November 24, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving Day Sami! So glad to hear you’re at home. It’s one of those real thanksgiving days of your life. Right? Thanks be to God for the progress in your healing. Please say hello and happy Thanksgiving Day to Mrs. Lahoud for me. Your sister in Christ Eva Abbas

  6. Genoveva's avatar
    Genoveva
    November 24, 2011 at 11:11 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving Sami and family!!!. PTL , indeed that was an amazing Thanksgiving for u and your love ones. We will keep praying for day 30.

    Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good!!!
    Psalm 118:29

  7. Laila Francis's avatar
    Laila Francis
    November 24, 2011 at 11:17 pm

    Sami, Jacquo, Wadad, Janet, Samir and the rest of the family
    rejoicing with you and giving thanks to our Lord for his perfect timing.
    The Lord of the past 24 days Sami is the same of day 30. Happy Thanksgiving Day to you all.
    Laila

  8. Crystal Coltharp's avatar
    Crystal Coltharp
    November 24, 2011 at 11:23 pm

    We were just wondering today how you were doing! Praise God for all He has done!! What a beautiful day of Thanksgiving, Sami! Thank you for taking time to write this update today- now you’ve given us a great Thanksgiving, too! Praising and thanking God with you!

  9. Micheline's avatar
    Micheline
    November 25, 2011 at 2:00 am

    في ضيقي دعوت الرب والى الهي صرخت. فسمع من هيكله صوتي وصراخي قدامه دخل اذنيه. احبك يا رب يا قوتي. الرب صخرتي وحصني منقذي. الهي صخرتي به احتمي. ترسي وقرن خلاصي وملجأي. أغني للرب لانه أحسن اليّ. الشكر للرب. مراحمه كثيرة في كل صباح.

  10. Micheline's avatar
    Micheline
    November 25, 2011 at 2:02 am

    God didn’t promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow or sun without rain… But God did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears and a light for the way. God bless you.

  11. Marie's avatar
    Marie
    November 25, 2011 at 2:02 am

    Happy Thanksgiving! i was wondering if you were going to be at home or not in this special occasion, and now the “suspense” has been revealed! 🙂 Thank you too for the faith and hope u have and show, it is a lesson for all of us. With u in heart and spirit. love u so much. bisous

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    jouhaina hobeika haddad
    November 25, 2011 at 4:37 am

    Habibé Sami, God bless you and your family. Love and Kisses, Jouhaina.

  13. Kim's avatar
    Kim
    November 25, 2011 at 4:51 am

    Happy thanksgiving to all of you(Sami Jacco, Wadad, Jeanette Samir, Dodo, and the restr
    I just wished I was there to rejoice with u all, I remember you all in my prayers and I thank God everytime I remember you for putting you in my life.You are such a blessing in my life. Samaoum I rejoice with you for all what God has done and will continue to do in your life Hugs and kisses from my cold land to your warm one.

  14. Raja Abou-Rahme's avatar
    Raja Abou-Rahme
    November 25, 2011 at 8:54 am

    Dear Sami,
    I have been praying for you and I praise the Lord for answered prayers, especially in the last few days. I continue to pray for a complete recovery.

  15. Rima Afifi's avatar
    Rima Afifi
    November 25, 2011 at 3:44 pm

    Dear Sami
    I was SO VERY happy to read that you are home for Thanksgiving. You and the family are in my thoughts!
    Peace, Patience, Love, Strength and Faith
    Rima

  16. Sonia Salfity's avatar
    Sonia Salfity
    November 25, 2011 at 6:58 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving!!!

  17. Roger Cumba's avatar
    Roger Cumba
    November 25, 2011 at 8:12 pm

    Sami,
    We prayed for you to be able to be at home for TG and God did provide. You are a blessed man with a faithful attitude that I love! Crystal, Jeff, Jackson, my wife and I are looking and expecting a perfect 30 day milestone!
    You are loved by many!
    God Bless,
    Roger Cumba

  18. Samira Kolo's avatar
    Samira Kolo
    November 26, 2011 at 12:03 am

    Happy Thanksgiving to you Sami and I am glad that you made it on time to be with
    your precious family who was waiting for your recovery to be with them in this occasion
    and god bless you always.

  19. laudy jardak's avatar
    laudy jardak
    November 26, 2011 at 8:30 am

    Dear Samsoum, I missed your comments. I waited long for hearing from you or about you until Lamia came into your room and communicated with us and told us that you are asleep in the arms of the angels. I prayed and prayed and begged God to wake you up and thrust you in your mother’s lap and the arms of your beloved. Finally, the good news arrived and you woke up. It’s good you are home.you held our breath enough. Please get better and wander around glorifying the Lord and singing Thanksgiving songs and we will be the choir, and I will sing the second voice as your mother taught me once. By the way, Christmas is at hand and we will celebrate double, this year. So, Merry Christmas and happy newborn Sami. Dear Mrs. Lahhoud, God bless you, bless your faith and patience. Dear Jackline, kiss him for me on his forehead and prepare yourself to take care of your newborn Sami.
    Warm greetings for all.

  20. Khoulood's avatar
    Khoulood
    November 26, 2011 at 10:35 am

    Dearest Sami,
    Praise the Lord for He is mighty and powerful. You being at home this week celebrating thanksgiving is a mere miracle.
    Our hearts rejoice and thank the Lord , for He is Good and his mercies are new every morning.
    We love you Sami and will continue to fight in prayer for a complete healing.
    But for you who revere my name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its rays. And you will go out and frolic like well-fed calves. (Malachi 4:2 )

  21. November 26, 2011 at 2:15 pm

    Dear Sami

    Greetings from Abou-Mekhael family in Bilfaya.
    We are glad to know that things are improving with you and that the Lord is lifting you up. We want to mention to you that you are always in our prayers in the family and the church. We believe in a great God who is able to carry us through all circumstances. Thank you for your great heart in sharing your experience on the web. Mom sends her special and warm greetings to you, Jakline, and all the family.

  22. oday.Al-yousif's avatar
    oday.Al-yousif
    November 26, 2011 at 3:30 pm

    أخي العزيز سامي
    دعواتنا مستمره اليك ونتمنالك الشفاء التام بأذنه تعالى
    أن الله معك أنشاء الله وقلوب أهلك وعائلتك وأصدقائك جميعها معك يدعون الله العلي القدير ليل ونهارا لكي يمن الله عليك بالشفاء التام والصحه والعافيه أنه سمعيع مجيب الدعاء
    حيث قال عز وجل في محكم كتابه الكريم
    بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
    وأذا سئلك عبادي عني فأني قريب أجيب دعوة الداعي أذا دعاني
    أللهم أستجب لدعواتنا ودعوات عبدك
    أللهم آمين

  23. Kip's avatar
    Kip
    November 27, 2011 at 11:30 am

    Sami can talk again… Well, some things I guess we just have to live with.

    So glad to hear you were able to enjoy Thanksgiving at home!

  24. November 28, 2011 at 1:49 pm

    Happy Thanksgiving. Praise God!

  25. Salma Abdelnour's avatar
    Salma Abdelnour
    November 28, 2011 at 8:32 pm

    Dear Sami, I’m so happy you got to spend Thanksgiving at home with the family, and I only wish I were in Houston too for the holiday to celebrate with you all. Sending you my warmest wishes daily for ongoing success and strength as you cope so heroically with this very difficult challenge, and I look forward to seeing you and Jacqueline, Wadad, Rima, Lamia, Issam, and all the kids again soon. Lots of love, Salma

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