Surprise Birthday Gift
I had my appointment at MDA today and, as usual, I needed Platelets. Well, I got my system filled up and was ready to head home when the Transplant department called (out of nowhere) saying that they were ready to conduct a large T-Lymphocytes infusion on me tomorrow. We then checked with our Leukemia doctor (who was unaware that Transplant was ready so soon). He gladly endorsed the procedure.
To me I felt special ๐ since I desperately needed such an infusion … to get it on my birthday … when it was unexpected … hmm, hmm, hmm … immediately a thought came to mind that it was a surprise birthday gift from above – Praise the Lord. Actually, it’s a very unique and custom birthday gift, much better than any gift card (lol). I am ready and I am excited. Please pray for a successful transfusion that will bring me to permanent remission !
I am scheduled for tomorrow after noon Houston time. Not much info beyond that ๐ – – – it’s all good when the Lord is in full control!
Ecclesiastes 3:11
In His Grip,
Sami
Sami Lahoud 
Happy Birthday ya Habibi Albe Ente.
What a special gift, to a very special person ๐
Everything will be just fine, the Lord is in full control indeed.
I LOVE YOU.
Happy birthday Sami, God bless you, He is doing everything in his time. ุงูุชุธุฑ ุงูุฑุจ ูุงุตุจุฑ ูู ููู ู ู ุงุชูู ุนููู ูุง ูุฎุฒู
PTL!!! Happy Birthday and what a FANTASTIC birthday present for a FANTASTIC YOU!!! We are so happy to hear the GREAT news! We are praying for God to continue to do what ONLY HE CAN DO!! So happy for all of you and love you!
Many Blessings,
Doug and Elizabeth
Happy birthday Sami !!!!!
God is continually taking care of you and always will!!!! We love you and this is such great news!!
Keeping you in our daily prayers ๐
Happy Birthday Beloved Brother with a Heavenly Controled and Successful Transfusion in JESUS Name… Amen
In our prayers for permanant remission… The Lord is in Control… HE is able and more than able…
Sami,
Time and time again God shows His faithfulness! And the blessings for us prayer warriors are being witnesses to it! God loves you so much, Sami! I am blessed!
Happy Birthday Sami!!!!!!!! Indeed, Praise The Lord!!! God is watching over you and caring for you and will not leave you!!!! I love the smiley faces in your blog and looking for many more to come!!!!
Happy Birthday Habibi!!! Always, praying for you and your well being!!!!
Love and hugs
Ramsey
Happy Birthday Sami! You and Grace share the same bday, both special people, God bless you with health and great success with your transplant xoxo
Dear Sami,
His timing is always perfect. Happy birthday, dear friend. I’m so excited and thankful for this gift. Stand firm. He will deliver you through the fire.
Love and happy birthday hugs,
Trudi
That’s Great News!! God is always right on time. He only gives good and perfect gifts. We’ll certainly be praying. It will be neat to see as this gift continues to be unwrapped and revealed in your life.
Happy birthday Sami!! You are in Gods hands as always!! In our prayers. We love you and we know that you ARE in HIS GRIP!!!!
Irene ortiz
Happy birthday, Sami! Continued prayers that this transplant leads to permanent remission!
I read your “rollar coaster” post to my Sunday school class the other day. They were so encouraged that you can be so certain of His control of your life. What a blessing your testimony is!
I am praying for complete healing for you, and now that it will be speedy. I also am praying that you and your caregivers (e.g. Jacqueline, your mother, and your sisters) will be lifted up and strengthened. I’m praying that your children will walk through this learning complete faith in Him as they watch you.
We love you!
Rebeca
Happy birthday Sami! I pray that you will see many many happy returns to this day, among your family and loved ones. I am praying for a successful transfusion that will bring to you permanent remission. I pray that soon you will be in good health and that your spirit will rejoice in God our Savior. ๐
Sami, Happy Birthday and I will be praying that it goes well tomorrow afternoon and that it does lead to permanent remission. You are in good hands!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY HABIB ALBI SAMI โค With many many happy returns โค
I am so happy about this news, and YES, Jesus will never leave you, and His gift was His way of being with you during your birthday.
I am sure the transfusion will go very well, and we will all be with you and praying for you. Please write back to us as soon as you can. As Ramsey said, your smileys go straight to our hearts and brighten our lives.
Love you Sami sooooo much. God bless you Habiby. Happy Birthday.
Happy Birthday Sami.
(I hope the links will open ๐
Love you.
Happy birthday!!!!! We will be thinking of you tomorrow!
Happy Birthday…
Jeremiah 24:6-7
“My eyes will watch over them.
I will be good to them.
And I will bring them back.
I will build them up, not tear them down.
I will plant them, not pull them up by the roots.
I will change their hearts.
Then they will know that I am the Lord.
They will be My people.
And I will be their God.
They will return to Me with all their heart.”
joyeux anniversaire abou samir ;)!!! you are more than special and jaco, habibet albi, is specialer!!! ๐ love and miss you, crazy-blessed family!
Dear Sami, The LORD is with thee, thou mighty man of valor.
Many Many happy returns of the day, Sami… You are a real Blessing to thousands who hears your adventures through the valley, especially the ” Ladies Meeting in Dubai”. You are always in our prayers and we trust God will be Glorified in a special child of His like you and in the Amazing family you have… sure you have our beloved Jacqueline…
God is good all the time and will shower you always and as usual with His best gifts…
HAVE A WONDERFUL BIRTHDAY
Samsouuuuuuum , Joyeux Anniversaire mon chรฉri, que cette journรฉe soit un nouveau dรฉpart pour toi et tes proches. I wish I can be there to hug you. Bise ร toi et ร toute la famille. Jiji
Happy birthdayyyyyyyyyyyyyy SAMI….. yes indeed it is a very unique and custom birthday gift – I am the Lord, who heals you (Exodus 15:26 ) and will bring you to permanent remission. Jack & Nazira
Happy Happy Happy birthday Samsoum. I am overwhelmed with joy and thanksgiving . Praying that this year brings you complete healing, great courage and much love. I love you Samsoum. enjoy ur day with family and friends who are blessed to be part of your amazing life. Your faith has brought us all closer to God and strengthened our own faith… Love you my dear brother
Happy Birthday Sami,
Today we shared your Roller Coaster blog entry in CrossTalk’s parents Bible Study. We were all touched and you enriched us, great ambassador of Christ. One parent suggested you should publish a book, a collection of all your blog entries!
Wow Sami! What faith! At the end of the day, this is what matters only!
You are preaching all over the world, just as Jesus Christ asked His apostles to do
Your blog will be part of our theme this week at CrossTalk
Thank you Sami!
Happy Birthday Sami. What a special gift. I am not even going to try to out do Him, I can’t beat that. So nothing from me. : ) God is awesome and very much alive. Thank you for allowing Him to use you as a puppet in this big live presentation of His love for the world, thank you for being such an encouragement to all that is following your story. You are an amazing example and He is an amazing God.
Happy Birthday.
Friend from SCBC
Happy Birthday Sami! I know with your faith and courage you’ll stay strong…thoughts and prayers continue…
Happy Birthday Sami! I’m praying that this birthday gift would be the answer to our prayers.
Sending my love and prayers from Jordan,
Alex Hanania
Happy Birthday Sami! I am praying for a successful transplant for you.
Happy Birthday! What a special gift. Inshallah 3abal el miyyeh. We will continue praying for your complete and utter healing. Lots of hugs and kisses on your special day and always.
Happy Birthday Sami! We are praying for you and your doctors that this transplant will be a great success and to God be the Glory!!
happy birthday. We will continue to pray for complete remission.
First I would like to wish you a happy birthday close to your sweet family. I pray that this infusion will help in the recovery. best regards.
Happy Birthday, dearest Sami! Indeed, what a Heavenly gift on your special day!! I marvel at the details of your journey and how they have NOT been random or haphazardly timed! Your Birthday Gift was Divinely appointed, may it be the answer to our prayers, in Jesus name! We love you so much, Sami
Hi Sami. Just wanted to say hello and see how you’re doing. Always in my thoughts, heart and prayers. Love you so much Sami.
Happy Birthday Sami :)! I was so happy to read that post! God bless you – praying for you!
Happy Birthday…Trust all was ok …thinking of you.. ๐
Happy Birthday Sammy!
Happy birthday great one, Always in my thoughts and prayers, Love you my brother Wadad, stay focused, stay strong, fight the fight
I agree with Paul P: you are our Great One! Always in my thoughts, heart and prayers. Keep up the fight. We are all with you. Habiby Sami. Love you always.
Hi Sami! Update your blog as soon as you can. We all want to know how you are. Tony had quadruple bypass surgery last Tuesday. His recovery is very slow in coming so far but we are hoping for relief soon. My prayer is that your body be healed and that you are in as little pain as possible. Stay strong Sami! Your Sister in Christ-Jamie
Sami, thinking of you….
Dearest Sami, we miss your news. We always pray for your complete healing, and a weekly prayer group takes place every Wed night at 11 Houston time and 6 am Thurs morning Beirut time until you are completely healed. Love and kisses to you and all the Lahouds.
Thinking of you Sami… please stay in touch. Love you.
Sami,
We miss your inspirational blog and eagerly await the complete healing so I can beat you on a good soccer game :).
We pray for you every day and look forward to your update!
Praying for and thinking of you always!! it’s said no news good news! Hoping you’re doing well! Missing you!!! ++++++++++++
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