June 29, 2012 – Day 29
I had my Bone Marrow Aspiration (BMA) on Monday the 25th. It was uneventful, even though Victoria was unavailable to do it. I had Kenya instead, and I made sure she knew that I had asked for Victoria and how “smooth” Victoria was – – extra shots of Lidocaine (local anesthetic) and very slowly handled the aspiration pulls. Well, Kenya assured me that she will do the same … and she did ! and the outcome was no pain and a lot of gain (for yours truly). PTL !
The final BMA results were in today and there was no sign of Leukemia ! PTL !!!! Additionally, my blood counts were almost perfect ! The doctor examined me today and said “you are a perfect picture of health !” – – – Jacqueline was sitting on the other side of the room and turned sour. She did not say a word until the doctor left the room. Once gone, Jacqueline asked “what did she mean by – you are a perfect picture of hell? – I did not think that was funny!”. While lol I said, ” well habibo, she said a perfect picture of heal-th, not hell”, she then smiled and her beautiful face came back to life! (shou hal amoura !)
I am hanging in there. Some days I feel like a hero while others I feel like a zero, meaning, sometimes I feel full of energy while others, like a couple of days ago, I feel all depleted and unable to move much. The doctor assured me that was very typical until day 100, when the effects of the Chemo are gone and I am no longer taking GvH medication. Will see. Until then, I am taking it one day at a time. 🙂
I greatly appreciate your prayers and support. They keep me going!
In His Grip,
Sami
Sami Lahoud 
Ezekiel 11:16-17
“The Lord and King says,” I sent some of my people far away (into captivity) among other nations. I scattered them among these countries (as discipline).
BUT
FOR A LITTLE WHILE
I (MYSELF)
have been THEIR TEMPLE in the countries where they have gone.”
BUT
“I WILL GATHER YOU BACK
from the nations where you have been scattered.”‘
(In the middle of difficulty or captivity He Himself will be your sanctuary and temple!) in prayer.
You are always a perfect 10 Samsoum, even when you think you are at 0!!
Keep your humor and your faith, they are a beautiful combination and a delicious recepi.
I love you Habib Albe.
el7amdo llah 3ala salamatika ya SAMI wa allf MABROUK inchallah you stay healthy for hundred years and enjoy being ariund your family and friends
Praise the Lord. Prayers sent from Doha. Our church here reads the congregation’s prayers allowed during the service. They are finally pronouncing your name right. 😉 Jodi
Sami – I usually forward these to Lynn via eMail; however, tonight I read this one to her. All she could say was “thank you Jesus”, “thank you Jesus”. So glad to hear you are ding well… …MMP
Dear Brother,
Just feel happy and keep strong because the righteous people always win, INSHAALLAH you are getting better…..I hope to see you again
Dear Sami,
Wow! Awesome news. Hang in there. You are so not a zero to those of us that are inspired by you. Thank you for sharing. You are so courageous.
God bless you.
Trudi
well well there is no place I went to this june and may you are always on mind and in my heart, I pray in the car in the church while with my family or before I sleep what can I say and from the bottom of my heart I love you all lahouds and the raads in houston. Bonne sante sami
You are a wonder, Sami. We will pray for a clean 100 days. Hopefully most of them are hero days.
Diane
هللويا. سبحوا اسم الرب. سبحوا الرب لأنه صالح. احمدوا الرب لأنه صالح لأن الى الابد رحمته.
سوف أكرر: الذي ابتدأ بعمل صالح سوف يكمل الى التمام الى التمام الى التمام
noushkor Allah for the good news !
Well, what do we say to our dear friend Sami when we see him in Lowe’s Home Improvement while running errands today? Do we say something inspiring and encouraging to brighten his day? Nope!! We are just in such shock that our jaws sink to the floor, and we become totally speechless! Now, Jeff would wish this would happen more often, but he can tell you that I do not lose the ability to talk…. EVER. So, please accept my apologies for not being able to talk to you today! I can’t tell you how excited we were to see you, and I wish we could have run into you again after the shock wore off. You look awesome, and hearing your sweet voice call Jackson’s name was answered prayer today. We are praying for you and our faith is strengthened by seeing the strength God is giving you in this time, Sami! What a blessing for you to be able to get out of the house, even if it is in small doses! We look forward to seeing you again soon – we’ll be more prepared to talk next time! 🙂 Love, Crystal, Jack- SON, Joshua, and Grace
Sami, I have just now found you again by doing a google search for your name. Somehow I lost contact and am now so happy to see that you are doing well. It is with much joy that I have read here that your doctor said you were the “picture of health”! I rejoice you with in God’s great gift to you. May you be blessed as you go through the rest of the treatment and I will be praying for you! Janelle Avery (of African Outreach Ministries)
عزيزي سامي
أخبار رائعه وسوف تشفى بأذن الله تعالى
أنه أمتحان يا أخي العزيز وسوف تجتازه وتتفوق فيه كما عهدتك يا أخي
أن الله معك وعائلتك معك وأخوانك وأخواتك معك وجميع أصدقائك وأحبائك معك
,انهم يدعون العلي القدير ليلا ونهار لكي يمن عليك بالشفاء العاجل
لترجع اليهم وتقر أعينهم سالما معافا بأذن الله سبحانه وتعالى
حيث قال في محكم كتابه الكريم (بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم
قل لن يصيبنا الا ماكتب الله لنا
صدق الله العلي العظيم
Sami,…..I am so glad to hear you are doing well. I always think about you, as you have such an inspiration in my life, in so many ways. You are always in my prayers. If you ever need anything, don’t hesitate to let me know. Keep your faith in Him, as I already know you will.
You continue to inspire us all. You are in all our thoughts and prayers!!!!
Sami,
I am so happy to hear all went well. A road worth traveling is never an easy one. You have amazing strength and I know your faith has been tested many times. You have already passed milestones that many never reach and now you are on the road to recovery. That chemo is nasty stuff but you are one tough hombre.
Time for an update please habibi