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Somehow He always comes throug !

The Bone marrow biopsy and aspiration qualified me for the new Chemo that is supposed to fight this cancer. I started taking the Chemo and so far no side effects (Praise The Lord).  Yesterday I spent the whole day at MDA. Seven times they drew blood from me as a requirement for the study.  They had it all timed. It was interesting. By the way, I have good news. I am able to take baby steps by myself which is a great accomplishment. I am starting physiotherapy next week which should help me to eventually walk on my own. I AM SO LOOKING FORWARD TO WHEN MY FEET WILL REGAIN THEIR STRENGHT AGAIN !!!!  (Luke 5:25-26) The other super news is that I am back home AHHHHHH the comfort of home! this statement brings tears to my eyes. It is so good to be around the kids, my mother and Jacqueline everyday … I cannot say enough.

All in all, I am taking it one day at a time. As the Lord leads, so shall I go.
So far, every day has been better than the day before. So I can’t but … Praise the Lord !!!!!!!

I still rely on your faithful prayers (please)

In His Grip
Sami

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  1. Jad Lahoud's avatar
    Jad Lahoud
    April 20, 2013 at 5:40 pm

    Thank God for the good news Samsoum!
    I’ll take them anytime, even in small baby steps 😍😍
    You can always rely on our prayers, that’s the only control we have…

    I love you dearly.

  2. Dalia Shiber Schlegel's avatar
    Dalia Shiber Schlegel
    April 20, 2013 at 7:20 pm

    Habiby Sami!!!! so happy about the good news. My prayers are ALWAYS with you. You are an amazing man, and your faith in God is an inspiration to all of us. I am so glad you are back home with your beloved family. I am sure they are so happy too. Sami, Stay strong. Jesus will never leave you, as you already know this. We are all with you… we miss you and love you so much. Can’t wait to see you soon.

  3. Ramsey shiber's avatar
    Ramsey shiber
    April 20, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    Sami!!!! God is watching over you and keeping you strong!!! And, we are praying for you always!!! So glad you are home with the family and that you’re taking baby steps towards full strides inshallah!!

    So much love from your being, spirit and strength!! God will always bless you!!

    Love you buddy!!!!!

  4. Sana's avatar
    Sana
    April 20, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    Dearest Sami, Thank the Lord for the good news….God has blessed you with such a wonderful family…yes …(we even like to be around your mother Jacqueline and the wonderful kids)…God bless you richly even in pain, …”in His wounds we are healed”…HE is here, He is near, He sees, He feels…He will never forsake you….He is Father……WE love your strength, your faith, your sharing your life…Thank you..

  5. Rhonda's avatar
    Rhonda
    April 20, 2013 at 8:23 pm

    You remain such an inspiration to so many, for your faith, your strength, and your confidence. Be well, you are in our prayers.

  6. doodlynn's avatar
    doodlynn
    April 20, 2013 at 9:01 pm

    Hooray!! I am dancing with joy and praising His name. So glad to hear this news, Sami.

    Enjoy your victories. 🙂 we will keep praying.

    Love and hugs,
    Trudi

  7. Marwan & Sonia Salfity's avatar
    Marwan & Sonia Salfity
    April 20, 2013 at 9:02 pm

    Thank God you’re HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And that you’re able to take baby steps.. one day at a time.. always in our prayers Sami.

  8. frank bondurant's avatar
    frank bondurant
    April 20, 2013 at 9:45 pm

    Praise the Lord for this progress. We continue to pray for complete healing and restoration.

  9. Martha Lahud's avatar
    Martha Lahud
    April 20, 2013 at 10:23 pm

    Dear Sami

    My love and prayers for you and your family!

    Martha Lahud

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    txkemp
    April 20, 2013 at 11:21 pm

    My beloved… Gr8 to hear this news…truly, truly, there is no place like home! Keep looking for the good news because he always has that ram in the right place.

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    hiba
    April 20, 2013 at 11:24 pm

    Praise the lord!
    Your good news made my day Sami….will continue praying for you dear

  12. Maher's avatar
    Maher
    April 20, 2013 at 11:39 pm

    Hebrews 13:15
    “Let us never stop offering to God our praise through Jesus.
    Let us offer it as the fruit of our lips that say we believe in Him.” In prayer brother, across the seas… He is capable …

  13. Jodi's avatar
    Jodi
    April 20, 2013 at 11:59 pm

    PTL!!!!!!! Great news. Family is in our prayers daily.

    Jodi

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    Marie
    April 21, 2013 at 2:58 am

    Mabrouk sami; so happy for this good news. what is great too is that you are going to go home, surrounded by the sweet family (i can hear jaco singing “dady shatta batta” to encourage you in your first steps!!! 🙂 ). waiting for another good news inchallah. hugs and kisses…

  15. Kim's avatar
    Kim
    April 21, 2013 at 5:51 am

    Habibi Samsoum and my beloved Jaco
    I sing and dance with David:
    You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have loosed my sackcloth and girded me with gladness, that my soul may sing praise to You and not be silent O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever … Psalm 30:11-12.

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    monasalameh
    April 21, 2013 at 8:04 am

    Lots of love, hugs, and prayers to you and the family habibi.

  17. Diane Burnett's avatar
    Diane Burnett
    April 21, 2013 at 8:38 am

    Sami, this is wonderful news – that you qualify for the chemo and that you are home with your family.

  18. Jouhaina's avatar
    Jouhaina
    April 21, 2013 at 12:17 pm

    Great news Samsoum,thanks for this good news, always praying ! Love.

  19. Hani and Rula's avatar
    Hani and Rula
    April 21, 2013 at 2:09 pm

    Thank you Sami for sharing this wonderful news. We continue to pray for you, and on Thursdays some of us join in prayer at 6 am Beirut time (GMT+3 which is Wednesdays at 10 pm Houston time) for your complete healing and recovery. Feel free to join in prayer from wherever your are.
    Lots of love and kisses to you, Sami, and all the Lahouds.

    • Dalia Shiber Schlegel's avatar
      Dalia Shiber Schlegel
      April 21, 2013 at 3:50 pm

      Hani and Rula: i’ll be joining you in prayers from MD. Hope we can all meet together, with Sami feeling better. Love you all so much.

      • Hani and Rula's avatar
        Hani and Rula
        April 24, 2013 at 1:58 pm

        Thank you for your message, Dahlia. We’ll meet in prayer, in a few hours. Kisses.

  20. Dalia Shiber Schlegel's avatar
    Dalia Shiber Schlegel
    April 21, 2013 at 3:49 pm

    Sami, thinking of you always. Keep it up. you are our inspiration. Jesus will always embrace you and give you the strength to continue. We love you so much.

  21. Wandita's avatar
    Wandita
    April 21, 2013 at 5:01 pm

    Still praying bro! Love you!

  22. Kathy Rollins's avatar
    Kathy Rollins
    April 21, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    God is good! We’ll continue to pray and to praise God for His goodness!

  23. Issa S's avatar
    Issa S
    April 22, 2013 at 1:21 am

    I can’t but praise the Lord when i hear about how your story evolves. Hopefully you will come out victorious from this, it our prayer and our strong hope to have you strong among us again. Strong in Him, always.

  24. Micha's avatar
    Micha
    April 22, 2013 at 1:30 am

    فهو يجدد كالنسر شبابك و يعوض عن السنين التي اكلها الجراد
    “تَشَدَّدُوا وَتَشَجَّعُوا. لاَ تَخَافُوا وَلاَ تَرْهَبُوا وُجُوهَهُمْ، لأَنَّ الرَّبَّ إِلهَكَ سَائِرٌ مَعَكَ. لاَ يُهْمِلُكَ وَلاَ يَتْرُكُكَ” (سفر التثنية 31: 6)

    “لِتَتَشَدَّدْ وَلْتَتَشَجَّعْ قُلُوبُكُمْ، يَا جَمِيعَ الْمُنْتَظِرِينَ الرَّبَّ” (سفر المزامير 31: 24)

    يشفيني من كل السقام يريحني من الالام يجدد كالنسر شبابي بحبه يحلو جهادي) كلمات الترنيمه )
    ويرفعنا للسماء عاليا ويظلل علينا وقت التجارب و يجدد كالنسر شباب اولاده اش31 40
    Miss you all

  25. Raymond Abou-Mekhael's avatar
    Raymond Abou-Mekhael
    April 22, 2013 at 2:30 am

    Thank you for this encouraging psot. We keep on praying and trusting. You are a wonderful testimoney for God during these hard times. We keep lifting you up with Jackline and the family in front of the throne of Grace. May His peace and Grace fill your hearts always.

  26. April 22, 2013 at 4:21 am

    “But this I call to mind,
    and therefore I have hope:
    The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;
    his mercies never come to an end;
    they are new every morning;
    great is your faithfulness.” Lamentation 3:21-23

    I am praying for you daily.

  27. Shoby John's avatar
    Shoby John
    April 22, 2013 at 9:57 am

    Praise God for this update, for you and your precious family my brother. You and your family are an incredible encouragement and example for us.

  28. Elizabeth's avatar
    Elizabeth
    April 22, 2013 at 11:25 am

    PTL!!! We continue to marvel at Gods wonderful hand on your life!!! He is indeed in control:-) you and your family are amazing pictures (warriors) of faith!! We continue to thank God for all He has done, is doing and will do!! We love y’all and stand with you always!!

    Love and blessings, Doug and Elizabeth

    Sent from my iPhone

  29. Salma's avatar
    Salma
    April 22, 2013 at 1:12 pm

    Such wonderful news, Sami, that you qualify for the new study. And what a relief that you’ve had no side effects so far and that you’re home with Jacqueline and auntie Wadad and the kids. We’re sending you much love and positive thoughts every day for a painless-as-possible treatment and a full recovery.

  30. Paul P's avatar
    Paul P
    April 22, 2013 at 2:08 pm

    Remember John1:5 Wadad, The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

  31. Ferial's avatar
    Ferial
    April 22, 2013 at 9:24 pm

    Praise the Lord for his work with you and your amazing family, will keep you all in our hearts, minds and most of all prayers

  32. M.M. Punch's avatar
    M.M. Punch
    April 22, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    Sami – great to hear you are beginning to take walking steps, and that you qualified for the next treatment. PTL…

  33. marwan and suzy's avatar
    marwan and suzy
    April 23, 2013 at 5:15 am

    khai yallah please tell us a good time to phone you as can’t wait to speak to you. thank God, we prayed a lot for you and are extremely happy. in case our phone no. is 3226608393, please phone us and we’ll phone u back just to know when u can speak! anythim of day and night do so. God bless you and your sweet family. love you,
    Marwan and Suzy

  34. Jamie Bautista's avatar
    Jamie Bautista
    April 26, 2013 at 1:13 am

    Praying Sami! Love to you and to your family.

  35. Dalia Shiber Schlegel's avatar
    Dalia Shiber Schlegel
    April 27, 2013 at 12:12 am

    Thinking of you Sami, and always praying for you…

    I just heard this song and loved it… thought i’ll share it with you…

  36. Iman Darwiche's avatar
    Iman Darwiche
    April 28, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    Dearest Sami,

    Hang in there, and remember… Today’s a gift. That’s why it’s called the present. Things will get better. When you feel like giving up, remember why you held on for so long in the first place. The darkest night is often the bridge to the brightest tomorrow.
    May Allah give you the strength to reach the shore safely.
    Our prayers never stopped. I am sure He will listen.

    Love
    Iman Darwiche

  37. Maher's avatar
    Maher
    April 30, 2013 at 12:23 am

    I will make with them an everlasting covenant, that I will not turn away from doing good to them. And I will put the fear of me in their hearts, that they may not turn from me. I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will plant them in this land in faithfulness, with all my heart and all my soul. (Jeremiah 32:40, 41 ESV)

  38. anis Khoury's avatar
    anis Khoury
    May 4, 2013 at 2:30 am

    we love you and we miss you what can I say more for our warrior. I have prayed many places this week and I will tell you all about it in my next comment.

  39. Dalia Shiber Schlegel's avatar
    Dalia Shiber Schlegel
    May 5, 2013 at 8:09 pm

    Habiby Sami, happy Resurrection day !

    Jesus is always with you. Please give us an update.

    Christ is Risen. Indeed He Has.

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  40. Dalia Shiber Schlegel's avatar
    Dalia Shiber Schlegel
    May 5, 2013 at 8:10 pm

    Sorry the photo didn’t show in my above comment…

  41. Dalia Shiber Schlegel's avatar
    Dalia Shiber Schlegel
    May 21, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    Thinking of you Sami and praying for God to protect you always. Love you!!!!!!

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