January 7, 2012
Day 68
Excuse me but who are you?
How would you feel if your friends no longer recognize you? I had numerous friends stop by to say hello (from a distance), yet each one of them did NOT recognize me once we met. (LOL!). They would look at me and immediately look away trying to … track me down (go figure). None recognized me until I started speaking. Ah, so blessed to still have my voice (and most importantly, accent) that people can associate with. The minute I speak, voila! the smiles pop up and everything is back on track. The confusion stems from not having any hair. None whatsoever 🙂 I was told that as long as I remain on certain medication, I should not expect much hair. Jacqueline, Wadad and Jeanette say that I look cute (who needs cute?) … Samir, the one who always saves the day, says that I look like an Avatar Kung Fu fighter (which sounds much better). Sometimes when I look in the mirror I don’t even recognize myself. A very strange feeling … however, it’s all good. The most important thing is that my numbers and health are still doing great! I started walking for one hour a day and, little by little adding more sit-ups and push-ups. I told Wadad that I want to play her basketball next week … she smiled and said that she does not want to hurt me … oooooo …. that gave me the motivation I needed to start exercising more often (I believe she knew the effect of her comment – LOL).
My physician is very happy with my numbers. I am totally off IV fluids (hospital and home). Currently I see him only once a week. (PTL)
2011 was an amazing year, full of miracles. I am looking forward to 2012. Whatever comes our way … remember, If the Lord is for us, who can be against us (Romans 8:31).
Thank you for your priceless prayers and support.
In His Grip
Sami
Sami Lahoud 
Samsoum, who needs hair nowadays!!!
People are spending thousand of dollars to get tid of their hair!!! C’est la mode to be bold habibi.
I loved hearing your voice the other day, and I am confident that with our Lord’s help 2012 is going to be an amazing year…
If by any chance you need a physical trainer, you can always count on me. You have been for the past year my faith trainer, it’s pay back time 🙂
I love you my brother.
We pray that the year 2012 will be full of miracles in your life. Be sure that you and your wonderful family are always in our prayers.
My beloved… Wow.. I was getting concerned not hearing from you but you still got the magic!!! Hope I’ll be amongst the friends that see ya soon. Struggling with being patient, remember who I am!??! Keep telling your story n stop making us wait so long. Lamia is a good stand-in when you don’t feel up to it ;-).
PTL , you are doing sooo good, we are so happy for you and your family.
The Lord is good !!!!!
We’re praying that the Lord will give you and your family , joy to fill your days, peace to fill your hearts, and love to fill your lives, with good health, wonderful memories and more miracles ..
And about the looks ,don’t worry they will come back. 🙂
We love you and are keeping you in our prayers.
.
Dear Sami
I am so glad to hear everything is going so fine! I couldn’t write you sooner because for this last month my mother was very sick in the hospital and unfortunately she died on c
Christmay day….we think it was a blessing that God took her with him that very sepecial day. On the other hand my daugther Ariane had been planing her weding for one year and it is going to be next saturday. You can imagine all the mixed feelings I have.
I am sure this year will be easier for you!! Always with God’s help.
My love to you and your family.
Martha Lahud
Martha,
My condolences to you and your family, I was very saddened to read the news, but, you could not have said it any better! The Lord has chosen a very special day to take her to him.
May God rest her soul in peace.
My sincere regards to you and your family.
Jad Lahoud
Sami – happy to hear that you are gaining strength… Praise The Lord…
Happy New Year! Good to see a new post and see that you are well! Cheers to a happy and healthy 2012!
Praise God for his healing touch and answered prayer. I pray that you will be healed completely very quickly. I pushed a friend off of kneeboard while sandskiing and thought of the fun we had with your family. God bless you.
Hello kung fu master fighter. Thank God for the little ones that make u laugh:) at least you’ll save on shampoo:) Stay well Sami. GOD KEEP U IN THE PALM OF HIS GREAT BIG HAND.
Yep… Avatar seems more accurate…Mr. Earth-bender and fire-bender…you have proved it….and more over..that is it….no more hiding behind your hair!!!
Truly 2001 was an amazing year…got to know you and laugh with you with hair… and got to pray with you and grow with you….as is ….
Sam, So glad to hear from you ! Wishing you love, love, love all around you ! Hugs & Kisses. Jiji
Noushkor Allah ya Sami, enno you have good news after this long break, I pray that your health keeps on improving until going back to normal in this new year!
It is so encouraging to hear from you about the miraculous wonders that the Most High God has done in 2011 during the hard times.
“How great are his signs, how mighty his wonders!” Daniel 4:3
God bless you and your dear family !
الرب راعيّ فلا يعوزني شيء. في مراعٍ خضرٍ يربضني. الى مياه الراحة يوردني. ……… ايضاً اذا سرت في وادي ظل الموت لا أخاف شراً لان انت معي عصاك وعكازك هما يعزيانني …… انما خير ورحمة يتبعانني كل ايام حياتي ……….. مزمور 23
“لأن الله لم يعطنا روح الفشل بل روح القوة المحبة والنصح”
نشكر الرب على شفائك وهو قادر أن يكمل الى التمام
سلّم للرب طريقك اتكل عليه وهو يجري” مز37″
لأن الرب صالح والى الابد رحمته
God bless you & your family
Be happy God loves you & we love you too
Once I have read your message, I felt quite well as I was wondering why we haven’t seen any updates recently? What a relief to know that everything is fine with you and hearing how our mighty god is performing miracles in your life . We love you so much Sami, Jacquo, Wadad, Jeanette and Samir. God bless you all and be sure, our prayers will follow you always.
Again, we wish you a year full of happiness, good health and this one is from Jack: …………
year…………… full of hair.
معجزة ….الله
كلمتان من فهم معناهما فهذا يعني انة هذا الشخص قد وصل الى درجة عليا من الايمان وهذا ما انطبق على سامي لحود … منذ وان رأيت سامي اخي وحبيبي وكل كلمة طيبة هو يستحقها وانا مطمأن من هذا الشخص مع العلم اني لم اعرفة الا لسنة واحدة او اقل لكن هذة السنة عرفتني بشخص ذو قيمة عالية ومكانة رفيعة 2011 في الحقيقة لم تعجبني هذة السنة لسبب واحد فقط علما انها تفضلت علي بعدة مناسبات السبب هو انها حرمتنا من رؤيا سامي سبب وجية وكافي لعدم رضاي عليها . عذراً على تكراري لاسم سامي … سامي لكن الله وملائكتة تعلم كم هو عزيز علينا على كل حال كلنا امل بان تعود كما عهدناك وتعود الينا سريعا ان شاء الله
(اريدك ان تفوز بالسلة وبالنسبة الى الشعر الان الموديل هو ان تكون اصلع وسنة 2012 سنة خير على العالم اجمع بعون الله والنسبة الى الله فهو لا ينسى عبده الصالح ابداً فهو رحمان رحيم…)
“قل لا تقنطوا من رحمة الله”
تحياتي الى اخي واستاذي العزيز
واجعنا نعلم بالاخبار الجيدة
well well here you are again, great news and I am waiting forward for day 100.
love you all anis and family
Sami,
So thrilled that you are gaining strength, soon I may have to come visit you with a pair of 50lb dumbbells to raise the bar a little bit :). We look forward to day 100 and even better news, maybe by then we can see you at a soccer field a little bit – show us some skills!
We wish you a fantastic 2012 and we are sure you will have one!
Drita & Albert
enfin de bonnes nouvelles, khay! 🙂 tu nous taquines avec cette histoire de cheveux, yalla khalas poste des photos 🙂 que cette annee soit benite et heureuse et pleine de bonnes surprises pour vous. gros bisous a partager avec la famille.
حبيبي وأخي العزيز سامي
أتمنالك العمر المديد أنشاء الله والسعاده الدائمه لك ولعائلتك الرائعه ووالدتك العزيزه واخوانك واخواتك الأعزاء
يقول الله في محكم كتابه الكريم (بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم) قل لن يصينا اءلا ماكتب الله لنا صدق الله العلي العظيم
سنة 2011 كانت معجزه بالنسبه لك ولكن الله عزوجل سوف يتم نعمته عليك في عام 2012 ويتحقق الشفاء التام بأذن الله الواحد الأحد الفرد الصمد الذي لم يلد ولم يولد ولم يكن له كفوء أحد
الدعوات مستمره اليك في صلواتنا وفي زياراتنا الى الائمه المعصومين في النجف وكربلاء بأن يمن الله عليك بالشفاء التام
تمنى أن تنقضي رحلة المائة يوم وأوكد لك يا أخي العزيز أنك سوف تجتاز هذا الأختبار الذي وضعك فيه الله سبحانه وتعالى وتنجح بتفوق وتنال العلامه الكامله وكما قلت لك سابقا أرجو منك أن تكرر هذا الدعاء عدة مرات في اليوم
(أمن يجيب المضطر أذا دعاه ويكشف السوء)
اللهم أني اسئلك بحق من أحببت من أنبيائك وأوليائك الصالحين أن تكشف السوء عن عبدك سامي وأن تشفيه من مرضه
أللهم آمين
HOw wonderful it is to know that the transplant has been successful, alf mabrouk. Please pass my greetings to all your family, the ones I have known in the past and the ones I have yet to meet. Many wishes for good recovery and all the best
Happy New Year
Rula Freiji
I spent all the daus ot your problen until now talking to God and ask Him about you. praying not able to talk about you except with Him. Now thnk the Lord I can say labrook God stopped the wind and calm the sea of your sickness. He will end it forever. God bless Jaqckline and your Mu\other and all your family. I love you keeping you in my praying.
hi sami, sory for being too late to say happy new year to you and your family specially to mrs. Lahoud. hoe year 2012 bring you more health and miracles, i still believe that your self confidence and your great chalange will make you strong and return hair, and playing basket with your mum. here are sone of lebanese happy new year, hope your laugh little bit, lebanese zalghoutta: aweeha jeana n3ayidkon, aweeha la2ino min 7ibkon kteer, aweeha ya sint 2011 rou7i wma tirja3i, aweeha adaish sailan ya sint 2012 tiji bakeer, lilililililililish. there is a a very famous lebanese song these days, wich is unknown words says: tirash rash dag elmani,. so, a new lebanese happy new year: for the year 2012 am not going to wish a happy new year am going to with you ta ta ta ta ta ta ta ti rash rash ti rash rash…… ti rash rash money, ti rash rash happiness, ti rash rash health, ti rash rash new mobile phnone… and ti rash rash all you wish, life in lebanon is ti rash rash is unknown as this song. hope it make you laugh little bit. finally, sory for this long message.