February 28, 2012
Dear Friends and Family,
It’s been a while since I provided an update. I was consumed with my new Chemo treatment and, as you know, time flies when … the Lord is taking care of you. I just realized how long it has been since my last Blog entry. I have had 7 days of IV chemo, followed by 14 days of targeted Chemo pills (two pills x2 day). Yesterday was my last dose. I now have to wait one week before going through (another – ya yes) Bone Marrow Aspiration (BMA). The BMA is scheduled for Monday and the results should be out by Thursday. The physicians will then recommend next steps based on those results. The coolest thing is that I do not have to “worry” about anything since my Lord is in control. I might get a bit frustrated here and there, from time to time, but nothing is able to stick for long when you keep your focus on the “Real” thing (Hebrews 12:2). This Journey has been nothing but a triumphant one, one battle at a time. PTL!
I cannot thank you enough for your faithful prayers and encouraging blog entries that keep us lifted up …
In His Mighty Grip
Sami
Sami Lahoud 
Keep your spirit and your faith Samsoum, YES! The Lord is in control and He will pull you out of this pretty soon habibi.
We are praying for you, and will never stop…
I love you habibi
God bless you Sami:)
I was wondering why aren’t you updating us… And her you go… Thanks for the updates,,, praying and praying and praying dear brother.. He is faithful.
Praying for you always Sami!
Dear brother, we know the first strong thing that we have to have is faith, you have that strong thing, stay strong that is my sentence all the time for you,………..prayers for you
شكرا لله الذي يقودنا
في موكب النصرة كل حين
كفقراء لا شئ لنا
ونحن نُغني نُغني كثيرين
اذ نسعى عنه كسفراء
كأن الله يعظ بنا
لكي يكون ولنا إكتفاء
من كل نعمة نعمة وغنى
اطلبوا الرب ما دام يوجد
ادعوه دوما فهو قريب
يعطي المعيي المعيي قدرة
لعديم القوة يُكثّر شدة
يقودك الرب على الدوام
يُشبع في الجدوب نفسك
يُنشط لك عظامك
فتصير كجنة جنة ريا
Sami and Jacqueline, you are in our thoughts and prayers everyday. This year has been so unusual in the amount of young friends of ours who are facing serious health challenges. God is faithful, and we know He is in control. I found a nice quote this week which I found so true, it says ” When things get really hard and you wonder where God is, remember, the teacher is always quiet duriing the test” God bless you all and keep you strong in body and spirit.
A true “Warrior” and not “worrier” I promote you and Jaqueline to Gladiators,,,love you lots…..in our thoughts and prayer ALL the time…God’s peace be with you all the coming days and weeks…no frustrations in Jesus name..just peace and joy….Amen
Stay strong in your faith, my friend! Know that we are always praying for you and your family!!
Nothing to be written, nothing to be said, only to pray and pray and pray because God is so good, hears us, and answers us always, My dear Sami and family, The Lord knows how much we love you and pray for you.
يا سامي، لإنك كبير وكبير جداء ترتفع بخلقك نحو العلاء، اختارك الرب لكي تخوض تلك التجربة، أجل إنها قاسية لا شك، لكنك بعونه تعالى سوف تتخطى المشقة بطول أناتك المعهودة يا أخي.
وأنت أيتها الأم، لإنك عالم فؤاده المحبة وإكليله الإيمان اصطفاك الله نبراسا في عالمنا المظلم، أملي كبير إنك سوف تعودين إلينا حاملة بشرى الخبر السارّ.
Hope that you will spend a special happy Mother’s day. Love you all,Mariam.
Dear Sami, thank you for the update. I was desperate for one. Please don’t make us wait too long for the results next Thursday whatever they will be. Keep up the wonderful high spirits Your sister in Christ, Eva
Yes, it has been a long time since you didn’t write new entries on your blog, leaving all your “fans” worry and in questions! 🙂 Have courage for the coming and inchallah kheir…Miss u and love u so much.
السلام عليكم
اليوم وبعد عناء طويل مع النت وبالكاد قد فتحت لي الصفحة الخاصة بسامي على اية حال ,ليس لك الحق يا سامي لحود ان تعتذر على الشكر الى ما الى الك من هذة الامور — لكن حقك ان تقول لماذا لم تدعوا لي في الصلوات فذلك واجب الجميع وكما يعلم كل الاصدقاء اذا لم يكن ذلك منا لماذا سمي صديق . في النهاية نحن ننتظر العودة يا سامي ننتظر العودة بفارغ الصبر … كل الدعوات اليك وكل الدعم على كل الاصعدة حتى ان الاصحاب في الفيس بوك يدعون الى هذا الشخص على اثر كلامي لصالح هذا الشخص …لن ولم ننسى الدعوات
تحياتي انا مصطفى من البصرة العراق
Sami – Not sure if I told you this but Ross & I are getting married now! 🙂 I was dating him back in my storage days. The date is growing close (July 20, 2012) & we’re so excited!! I just wanted you to know that you have continued to be in our thoughts & prayers, & we look forward to you full recovery. God’s Blessings upon you & your family.
Dear Sami I am glad to hear you so confident, as alqways , in our Lord. There is no other way but his way, no other way to happines but his heart.
My love and prayers to you and your family.
Martha Lahud
Dearest Sami
Thank you for your message despite all these
Treatments,
Faith is what makes a difference in this life
And you are the best judge for it.
Sickness can hurts and damages The body
But never The soul and The spirit…
Wherever we are in The world you are constently
(sorry the end of the sentence)
İn our mind.
We love you
Roudi
Sami,
So glad to see your update. I was talking today about all the joy you brought to Enterprise Storage. We continue to pray and give thanks. He is Mighty and in full control.
Lots of love,
Trudi and Robert
Your peace and confidence in the Lord is an amazing testimony to me Sami. It is faith in action. I thank God for you, for Khalto, and the kids. I love you all. You’re in my thoughts and prayers.
Hello Sami Habibi,This is Alia, I just want to give you a big hug and say ” The Lord is good ….and He knows those who trust in Him ” Nahum 1:7
I remember the first time I heard this verse , you were the one who taught it to me. I love you dearly sami.
Footprints prayer……………..
…..The Lord replied, “My precious, precious
child. I love you, and I would never,
never leave you during your times of
trial and suffering.
When you saw only one set of footprints,
It was then that I carried you………………..
can’t wait to see u..love to all
احبائي
أما منتظرو الرب فيجددون قوة. يرفعون اجنحة كالنسور. يركضون ولا يتعبون بمشون ولا يعيون اشعياء 40 : 31
لأني انا الرب الهك الممسك بيمينك القائل لك لا تخف انا أعينك.
اشعياء 41 : 13
Sami, I am deeply encouraged by your unwavering love for the Lord, even in the midst of trials. I thank God as He continues to lavish His abundant grace upon you in each and every step of your road to recovery.
He makes everything beaufiful in His time (Ecc 3:11). Praying for God to show you everyday as He teaches You His way, that we do just what He says, in His time.
Solder on, Sami. Hope to see you back in action soon!