December 22, 2011
Day 52
For the first time, my Transplant Physician gave me a “gold star”. He said he was extremely pleased with my results to date. I asked him if I could eat vegetables, beyond the tomatoes and cucumbers he had approved, his reply was “eat whatever you want as long as you have it cleaned really well”. That evening, I ate three large bowls of freshly homemade Tabouleh (ya habibi). I could not stop eating … it was out of this world. The next day Jacqueline took my orders and I ended up eating her specialty chicken crepes, hot salsa with pico degallo and, of course, Tabouleh again … PTL – hm, hm, hm … all this great food is making me gain strength again. The only thing I am lacking is a good level of Magnesium. At this stage, I have to take 4 pills a day (500 mg each) until I reach an acceptable level.
Well, based on my doctor’s feedback, I am leaning towards not taking part of the research study that requires me to take 1 Chemo shot a month for a year (still praying about it).
While visiting MDA this week, we were amazed how many patients were alone (out of towners) and will be spending Christmas and New Year by themselves at the hospital. A very sad situation. It made me realize how blessed I was to be home, surrounded by loved ones. PTL
I would like to take this opportunity to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. You have been a great blessing to me. Your support and prayers are the best gift any patient can recieve. I am looking forward to celebrating a successful 100 day milestone with all of you. 🙂
In His Grip,
Sami
Sami Lahoud 
My beloved. The great news keeps reigning in: HE is still on the Throne, In Charge and ALL Power-full. Of course, glad to hear u’re eating well. Houston n I don’t want to be FAT without you in the club. LOL.
Fyi when u can call me… I have a word for you regarding the Chemo Study. Much love!!!
Merry Christmas Sami…
Dear Sami;
So glad you are doing so well. Wishing you and the family a very Merry Christmas.
We send you all our Love and wish you a speedy recovery.
Sami, Najwa, Shadi and Sana
Enjoy, Blessings… Sami…:)
We thank the Lord for his Work in your life. Your news bring joy to our hearts. You and Jackline are always in our prayers. The Lord is good in all seasons of life and as he promised, He is always with us. Our Christmas remembrance with our family tomorrow will be happier because of your news. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy- blessed New year full of healing and God’s blessings.
A very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to YOU and all of the family . Praise the Lord .
Daniel
Merry Christmas Sami – to you and your family!
Thank god for the good news. Merry Christmas and a very happy new year to you and your family! God bless you
ur good news are the best xmas gift we can have! everything is just great, khaiiiiiiiiiiiiii. i am pretty sure that the “cuisine” jaco prepares for u is much more beneficial and good for ur health than all the medicine of the MDA 🙂 Merry christmas and “Milad” majid for all of u. love u so much. bisous bisous bisous
Sami,
Wonderful news! Wishing you, Jacquie, and the kids a very Merry Christmas and a joyous New Year! Continued blessings in 2012….
Amen Samsoum!!
Merry Christmas to you and your beautiful family, and to all the Christians of the world.
I’m sure Santa will be good to you 🙂
He knows how good you’ve been to the Lord and how well you are spreading His words.
Happy New Year Habibi, may 2012 bring you a perfect recovery and good health, happiness and peace of mind to you and yours.
I love you my Brother.
Sami, I am so glad that you are home for Christmas. What a gift!
Diane
Merry christmas & Happy New Year
كللت السنة بجودك واثارك تقطر دسما
نشكر الرب على سلامتك الف سلامة
PTL for his miracles..Merry Christmas!!!! and a healthy New Year!! So happy you were finally able to eat your wife’s amazing Tabouleh!!! And all the other delicious foods she makes:):) Take care!
Merry Christmas Sami. We are praying daily for you! Jacqueline’s Tabouleh is the best!
Sami and Jacqueline … Merry Christmas to you all! You are all in my thoughts.
Sami habibi,
So happy to hear these great news ,
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy happy new year,,, .
Hugs & Kisses
Roudi
Great news. PTL. I pray that you have a merry Christmas with family. We are sandskiing with 14 who have never tried it Christmas Eve.
Frank, Jodi, Jana
It is wonderful to hear you are doning so much better. I know you and your family will have allot to be grateful for this Holiday Season. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
Sami, you are blessed my brother and so are we to have you report of health and humor! Love, from our family to yours… Merry Christmas! Shoby
Sahtein Sami, ma btekol ellal so77a ! You always have good news, enjoy the Blessings !
Big hi to Jacquo 🙂
Merry Christmas Sami and family! You have such great news Sami thanks be to the Lord. Sahtine for the good tabouli! It’s indeed a special Christmas to you. It’s indeed a new birth that you live. Merry Christmas to all your family, Sami, especially Mrs. Lahoud the mother. Your sister in Baby Jesus, Eva
Sami,
We are thrilled of the latest update and great news! Wish you and family the greatest Christmas filled with joy and a fantastic New Year ahead! Look forward to seeing you and perhaps diving in on some Tabouleh together!
-Drita & Albert
(Prayers go out for the other patients who will spend Christmas alone.)
Thanksgiving Day
Dear Sami, I thank God for every moment we live in his will testifying for his love, glory and miracles. I thank God for you being at home surrounded by your family members and eating tabboule, my most favorite food. Joy to the world because Jesus Christ is born and joy to your family and friends because you are still alive among us. I long to celebrate the 100 day with you. Until then I with you a merry Christmas, a happy new year and a happy newborn Sami, for Mrs. Lahoud, Rima and her family, Lamia and her family, and to all who read this comment around the world.
Ftom me Hiba, a friend of Laudy, her reader and writer, I wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year.
Sami,
Have a blessed Christmas and a great start to your new year. You’re a great friend and I’m so happy for your recovery. I hope to see you soon. I love you brother.
Jeff
Merry Christmas Sami! We are so happy for you and your family. God is good!!! Have a blessed 2012. Hugs to your precious family. We miss seeing you at church. Praying for you!
Rodney and Pam Ott
أخي العزيز وحبيب قلبي وصديقي الذي تشرفت بمعرفته سامي
أبارك لك وللعائله الكريمه عيد ميلاد السيد المسيح(ع) أعاده الله عليك وعلى عائلتك الكريمه بالخير والصحه والعافيه
ياحبيبي صحتين وهنا على قلبك التبوله وشو عيني تبوله معموله على الطريقه اللبنانيه صحتين وألف عافيه على قلبك
أمنياتي القلبيه بالصحه والسعاده وراحة البال والشفاء التام لك وللعائله الكريمه ولكل محبيك بسنه جديده 2012 وأن يجعل العام الجديد خير وبركه
دعائي لك بالشفاء العاجل ويحفظلك الوالده الغاليه وكل عام وأنته بألف خير
wish you mery christmass and happy new year to you and your family, specially to mr. Lahoud, with more forward, health and joy. how a good it is to spend christmass with your family,
We are very glad to hear your good and amazing news. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you Sami, Jacquo, Wadad, Jeannette, Samir and tante Wadad and all the family. Our lord bless you all.
Habibna Sami, Thank God for the good news. Our wishes and prayers for a Happy Christmas season and New Year to you and the entire family. With all our love, Nouhad, Ilham, Kamal and Nour
Merry Christmas, Sami!!! Just signed up to be a bone marrow donor….all because of you. Let’s go Day 100!!
We hope the Lahoud family had a very Merry Christmas!! We are so grateful that you were able to be together! Love, The Coltharp Crew 🙂
Sami,
Very glad tyo see you eating Taboulah. You will be much better if you eat Koushary in Cairo.
Wishing you all the best. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
i agree 100 % with u! 🙂
it all started in July 2011 and until now the journey of courage and inspiration continues for sure, this blog altered and enriched the lives of many of us. Sami what a fighter what a character what a believer. You have lived the first verses of psalm 23 and he is taken you up in his everlasting arms many times and under his grip we feel and sense improvement. we will continue praying for you daily and every sunday in church as well. love to all the warriors with you jacko, waddad, lamia, issam, your other young sister, nephews and nieces and wishing all a blessed new year and great season. Love from Anis Khoury and family
;كأنك تكلمت بلساني وترجمت شعوري يا أخ أنيس. شكراً
Dear Sami,
This is such great news!! Khay!!! I am sure you had a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year with this excellent outcome.
Much love and continued healing,
Jananne
Habibi, hope the new year brings nothing but blessings and a full cure. Eagerly awaiting your updates. All my love,
Mona
Love you