February 5th, 2011
Tomorrow is “The BIG” day. I have an appointment with both the Leukemia and Transplant physicians. That is when they will review the details of my file and recent findings from my latest Bone Marrow tests. On that day, they will recommend the next steps. It’s either you are free to fly away, or welcome to your new cage. The most comforting aspect of it all, is that God is in full control of the final decision. PTL
Friends tend to always want to find out which stage of this Journey increased my faith. Typically people who pass through such valleys tend to develop, rejuvenate or renew their faith. That is not my case. My faith was not increased or rejuvenated through this Journey. If anything, it was confirmed. My case was more aligned with the builder that had already built his house on the rock (Matthew 7:24) “before” the rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against it. That is why my faith was not faltered … because it had its foundation on the Rock, Jesus Christ. It does not mean that I expected or anticipated healing. No. It means that I was certain, without a shadow of a doubt, that He was in full control and I knew where I stood before everything fell apart … certain that His Will will be done … ” For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.” (Philippians 1:21) – thus, as I said earlier, why should I worry? since He said “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life ?” (Luke 12:25) – – 🙂
If you think about it, who among us can secure his or her eternal life on earth that they should invest everything they got in it? isn’t obvious that anyone can depart at any moment based on the “facts and data” surrounding us? yet only a few, in today’s world, slow down to “seriously” consider the question, “is this it?” (Romans 1:20-25)
I thank you for your faithful prayers!!
In His Mighty Grip
Sami
Sami Lahoud 
I am such a better person for having known you. You and the family are in our prayers. Jodi
I hope Allah will be with you tomorrow as always with you Mr. Sami, he asks the humanity to be always thinking about him and I think you do, stay always lofty as we know you,,,,,we pray for you at this time and else…..your friend who does not forget you.
Always praying for you Sami. Tomorrow will hopefully be the “Big Day”. Love Jiji
The Big Day was when Wadad brought you to this life Sami, the Lord knew from back then what kind of a servant you will be, and how you will follow His footsteps… He was not wrong when He chose to test your faith! You are a true Christian and your faith will carry you for so many years to come habibi. Tomorrow will be another good day and another good news, I can’t wait to read all about it.
Keep spreading the words of our Savior Jesus Christ, we all need to hear them and live them through you.
I love you dearly my Brother.
We are in continuous prayers my dear brother, I pray that you will have a good day tomorrow and that God’s thoughts and ways will be the same as ours. Isaiah 55:8,9
I look forward for the good news tomorrow.
I am encouraged by your faith, and it is quite challenging to have such a faith without the need of seeing miracles and getting strengthened by trials, this is pleasing to God. I pray to have such a faith
We will be praying , and that His Will will be done!!
Peace be with you..tomorrow and forever…In our thoughts and prayers you and Jacko and aunt Wadad and the children. No matter what ….Peace… Peace …not like any in this world…
God bless you. I pray for news of complete healing. God will be glorifies through your journey.
I heard from Hassan Shakaroun the socking news. The i read your statement and was reassured and encouraged. Your faith is the rock that will carry you through to you destination. May God grant you health and healing. Please give my deepest wishes for every good thing to your family and to your mother, my dear friend.
Mahmoud Ayoub
inchallah kheir ya sami. love and kisses to all of you.