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Sam and family,
From the first we heard of your health issues you and the family have been in our prayers. You may not hear from us often , but know that we will continue to remember all of you in prayer as you travel on this journey. Our Senior Adult Group at TCCN will keep you on their weekly prayer list.
God is Good all the time.
You are love,
Bob & Kathy Dixon
Hey, so my dad said it would be a good thing if I posted things on here too. He said everyone would like to hear from me…. not only from him.
I kind of agree. I am not the one with cancer though. If you want to know my feelings I only have a few on the subject… I am mad, very mad… I am scared, scared out of my mind that’s for sure…. I am sad constantly almost. Mad is one thing I am confused on as in why would I be mad? I don’t know its just still the shock I think kinda like “why me, why our family, why now” its just that I don’t see why this is happening… I see people on the street smoking and I am actually furious I am thinking to my self… okay you should have lung cancer and you over there should too…. I feel bad but I don’t understand just why this is happening.
I know there will probably be a big I don’t know like miracle in this and I will end up learning a lot from this experience. But I wish I didn’t ever even have this experience.
You want to know the weirdest part of the whole ordeal? Its the peace I have… I have the most strange peace about almost everything happening. I don’t even know how to explain it but its there and it isn’t fake that is for sure.
Lately all I pray about is my dad. Not at family prayer every night of course, but every other waking moment of the day… sometimes even in dreams… I pray for strength for him… that he would get better…. I pray for strength for me, my family and daddy….I pray that this is all a nightmare that I can’t wake up from… I pray this road won’t be to bumpy… These are the bare minimum of what I pray.
My main goal while daddy is in the hospital is to get rid of this cat Neli… He literally hates her š the cat is annoying… she meows all the time… she sheds… and she is just a reminder of a cat we used to have and loved… but got in a washer accident… loong story :0 I will get rid of this cat… No matter how hard it will be. I will do it for him.
Sophie, I now understand why your Dad and Uncle Tim describe you as the “Words Woman!” You’re a wonderful writer.
I can only imagine how hard it is to watch your Dad go through this ordeal. There are a lot of things I don’t understand either, but I do know that the peace you feel is from God. He is with you through all of this. Just know that so many people are praying for you, your Dad & Mom, and your sisters.
P.S. I’m also feeling sorry for the cat! š
Hello Green Family,
I’m from Bethany & know multiple Crows & Greens. I wanted you to know you are in my family’s prayers. My son Aaron is 10 & he read some of the blog. He said “Oh no, that is the pastor from when we went to OKC First, that sometimes likes to shout.” (Thought maybe you would enjoy that.)I explained you were his brother, and he said, “Well we need to pray for him, then.” I’m still not sure if he’s praying for healing, or praying because he knows what an older brother can be like.
Sophie, keep writing your feelings. Remember, in everything, God holds on to us. When we aren’t strong enough to hold on to him, he wraps us in his arms. It isn’t fair that you have to endure this, but you will never be alone. I will be praying for you, that you will feel God’s hugs in the middle of this.
Valerie Long
Sophie,
I know that you don’t know who I am, but I am another one of many whose life has been touched by your father. I was reading through these entries and was about to go leave your dad a message to let him know we were praying for him and your whole family, but then I saw your post. Speechless…that is how I was left after I read it. I had to close the door to my office for a few minutes to reflect because your post touched my heart in a very big way. God has granted you wisdom beyond your years, and He will see you through this and so much more in your life. I know that it doesn’t make sense why a person like your dad would have cancer and go through what he is going through, but you just keep holding onto that peace and things will be fine.
Ken
Sophalicious,
I love you, sweet girl! You are a blessing to me, your family, the world, outer space, who knows… š
Your Daddy is constantly in my prayers. Along with Mommy, Anna-laura, Bella, and you! I’m pretty much useless at trying to understand what’s going on (why). But through this crazy time, my faith in God has grown stronger. And I wholly believe God can and will heal your dad. I’m here for you guys; I love every stinkin one of ya. š If there’s anything you need, give me a call and it will be done! Praise be to God if I can provide any comfort for you all. See you soon sister!
Love,
Morgan (:
OH! P.S.-
I just think cats and the Green family don’t mix. You know what I mean, too! Lol Bentley is man enough to take care of the house. And I severely dislike that skinny cat too. It’s just abnoxious.
Bye. š š
Morgan your a sweetheart!
I love you!
Sophie,
I am so very proud of you. I don’t know that I could have ever expressed my feelings this honestly at any age. I just want you to know that it is ok to be mad. That is the beginning of working your way through this. There are so many things that we may never have the answers for, but you can be assured that God understands your anger and frustrations. He also hears your prayers. Just know that there are so many people all over the world praying with you. We love you guys.
Sandra
Sophie,
We are so glad you are blogging on here – you shared your true authentic heart and I think that’s amazing. You showed real courage to write what you did. And you know what sharing like that does? It helps us to better know how to pray for you and lift you up. Keep blogging, sister! We love you and pray about the “why’s?” with you.
Dorinda
Sophie-
I just read your blog – awesome. I want you to know that you are experiencing very normal feelings. I wish you didn’t have to have this experience either. As I’ve told you, I’m not afraid of the emotions you might feel, so pick up the phone or use your magic-fast fingers and write them out. I’m here for you sweet girl. You are absolutely covered in prayer. Not just your Dad, but each one of you individually. The peace that cannot be explained that you talked about is just one example of that. I don’t know why there’s sickness and scarry times either, but there is comfort in God’s word to us… Have you ever read in Isaiah where it says “In all their distress, He too was distressed, and the angel of His presence saved them. In His love and mercy He redeemed them; He lifted them up and carried them all the days of old.” (63:9) That’s not just for people a long time ago, that’s for you today. You’ll get through this Soph’. Thanks for blogging.
Dear Green family,
I do not know if you guys remember us, but we certainly remember you guys. I just wanted to let you know that you are in our prayers and we are thinking about you. We love you guys.
The Boyte family (Gwen,Todd, Ally and Noah)
Are you kidding me….every time I pass Qdoba…or see a comercial for a rodio… or see an old lincoln town car (hoopdee)…and actually I was doing a transport at Hendersonville hospital and was soooo hoping to see you the other day. Wishing we were still in close proximity.
Love you guys!
Keli
Sam,
As I read your blog, I can see the positive spirit you have and I praise God for you. I was thinking the other day of all the time we spent together during our college years laughing. You always have a way of lifting my spirits. In the midst of your situation you are reminding me what it means to rejoice in the Lord. Just promise me you will not get a flashy earring to go with your bald head.
D-wayne,
I am thinking doo rags with a carat round stone in both ears would be just the bling I need. Of course, a goatee will set off the whole look, don’t you think? I love you, friend.
Hey Sam,
Hope this finds you resting and in great spirits. Your positive attitude about all this has amazed me and has spoken volumes to me. When I find myself getting discouraged over Carl’s job situation, I think about you and I feel that God speaks to me and says if Sam can be positive so can you. You are such a blessing to so many people!
We missed you SO MUCH this morning during worship. Dorinda did a great job, but no one can replace Sam Green when it comes to leading worship. Just know that next week the Fall Concert will be dedicated to you and you will be in the hearts of every choir member. We will “sing strong even if we are wrong” to make you proud!
If there is anything I can do for Keli and the girls, please let me know.
Love you, miss you and praying for you. God is still doing great things!
Janeene
Sam,
As soon as you are fully recovered we’re going to make another trip with you and Keli to Maui. That was the best vacation we’ve ever had.
Just know that we are praying for a complete recovery. You and Keli were there for us during our darkest hours and we will be there for you. Don’t ever doubt it.
I loved the picture posted of you, Keli and the girls. I haven’t seen the girls in so long. We love you guys so much. We’ll see you soon.
Brenda Clark Brinkman
Sam,
You and your family are very special to my family and to me. Be assured that you are in our prayers. I pray for your complete healing daily and I’m trusting the Lord for your future. If God wants my opinion, He has it (smile) — complete healing for His glory and your good.
Keep the faith, my friend. We’re praying for you and your family.
Love you,
Dwight
Sam,
Tim has been keeping us up to date with the latest news and this site is also helpful. We have been praying for you and your family. Know that we will continue to do so. We serve a mighty God.
Keith
-Just pretend your stay there is like life in the old dorm…
Hi to my nephew, Sam,
I am so glad that I have found out about your blog. I am
going in there a couple times a day just to see the new
news. Glenn and I are praying for you each day and
thinking about you often!!! We love you much and will
keep in touch with you on your blog. You have such a bright and positive spirit…………..you are amazing!!!
Love you,
Aunt Billie VanZant
Sam,
Yesterday I taught SS about loving our neighbor as ourselves and the Good Samaritan. My brother preached on this yesterday as well. Your blog today is so right. I was reminded yesterday that loving our neighbor is not a biblical law but it is about deep relationships with people we meet and see each day and relationship with God. Your words ring true today. I praise God that these relationships we are building will continue for eternity. Can I bring you a putter and ball so you can keep your putting stroke in shape for when we play golf soon:)? D-wayne
Sam, your daily updates have been very uplifting. It is evident that God have provided great courage to face this particular struggle. Isn’t He always so faithful?
Please know that Doris and I are praying for you as you face the daily “drips” and for your family as well.
Janet Paschal sings this, I hope these words will speak to you just when you need them most.
Someone said that in each life some rain is bound to fall
And each one sheds his share of tears
And trouble troubles us all
But the hurt can’t hurt forever
And the tears are sure to dry
And it won’t rain always
The clouds will soon be gone
The sun that they’ve been hiding has been there all along
And it won’t rain always
God’s promises are true
The sun’s gonna shine in His own good time
And He will see you through
Sam, I was so surprised when Darrell and Norma shared with us your illness yesterday. Please know that Mike and I will be praying for you daily and will ask others to pray too.
As I was looking for a card to send you I came across a poem that stated.. God is not only our MAKER, He is our FIXER as well. I am praying that God will FIX you!!
Your family is beautiful, I loved what Sophie wrote as well as comments from you and Keli. None of us know what tomorrow may hold but we all can know who holds tomorrow. Your attitude and surrender is a reminder to us all to be thankful for every day and every moment!
We love you and pray God’s best for you!
For your map, we now live in Estill Springs, TN
Sam,
I am standing in the gap with you as you face this battle. You and the girls hold a special place in our hearts. I have had you on my mind and in my prayers constantly since I heard the news.
There are no words to express our love and support. We are continually lifting you up before the Lord.
May the Lord continue to pour His blessings out upon you and your family. He is the source of our comfort, strength and love. Praise the Lord God Almighty!
In Christ,
Don
Sam,
What can I say that hasn’t already been shared. You have our support, love and prayers. You and Keli were there for me and the girls at the darkest part of our lives. You guys took care of my family when I could not take care of myself. You have sown much into the Kingdom and I know God will honor that. You and the girls are so loved.
p.s. I’m working at Maplewood w/ Dr. Williams. I can probably get you what ever you need in the way of head gear, do rags, bling…
Just let me know š
Love to you and the girls-pam
Sam, Keli & Girl:
I just wanted to say hello from Rome – you know the old city that is SO FAR AWAY from you guys. We are still praying here for you – do you feel it? Sure miss you guys and are with you in spirit and friendship (oh, we are actually family, but you knew that)….I’ll call you soon. We love you guys. Gail & Foster
Sam and family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers as you take this difficult journey. We serve a GREAT GOD and he will deliver. I spend 100 days in the hospital last year and the Doctor’s tell me I am a medical miracle. But, I tell them I am God’s miracle. I know God is in the miracle business.
Keep up the FAITH. We serve a awesome Savior.
Fay Mabry (Lawrenceburg, TN)
Kristi Mabry’s Mom
Fay-
We prayed for you constantly as well. So glad to give the Lord His due praise! Be blessed.
Sam,
From my devotion this morning “The joy of the Lord is rich and deep and causes anyone who walks in it to be likewise. That’s because joy doesn’t have anything to do with happy circumstances; it has to do with looking into the face of God and knowing He’s all we’ll ever need.” Love you brother. D-wayne
Sam,
I am so sad to hear the news. I will be in prayer for you and your family during this season of your life. I am encouraged to see your positive thoughts on such a heavy ordeal. I will pray that you and your family will be light upon a hill to all those that surround you: your doctors, nurses, and other potential believers. I will also pray for comfort during this ordeal.
In Christ Jesus,
Tom Smart
Hey Sam,I read your blog for the day.I am glad you have had a good day.I hope you have a good rest of the evening.Remembering the good ol days of Dwayne you and I had.Those were some fun days my brother.It is good you are able to walk a lot.I am happy that you have been able to have visitors so far.You are always in my prayers.God Bless Todd
Sam and Keli,
Jeff and I just returned from L.A. and the ten days prior to that I was in Hawaii so I am a little tired. But it’s a good tired. I can’t tell you how much I have enjoyed seeing Anna-Laura and Sophie writing. Tell them to keep it up. I have drawn strength from their words. They were so little when you left Hendersonville so it’s good to see how they have matured spiritually. I have also enjoyed your entries Sam. It helps so much to know where you’re at physically and emotionally. It helps to know how to pray. Praying for big results from a big God. In the words of my brother, “I found my faith is strongest when the miles seem the longest.” Great is thy faithfulness! Love you guys so much.
~Brenda
Hey there Sam! I have been reading your daily journal and want you to know that I just found out about you Wednesday evening! I received a message on Facebook from Jon Douglas! I am so thankful that he found me so that I could stay in touch with you!!!!! I want you to know that you are in my thoughts and prayers as well as mom and dad’s! I still remember that Sunday in May of 2004 when you and your lovely daughters came to my hotel and picked me up to take me to church! What a blessing your family was to me that day! I believe Keli was working. You led the worship that morning and I remember you and me and another fellow singing as a trio! And then the Japanese establishment after services with your student from the university! Good memories Sam!!!!!
Me again Sam! Didn’t mean to send just yet! I meant students ( plural ) who went to have dinner with all of us! I am currently living in Jeffersonville, IN, flying out of the Clark County Regional Airport in Sellersburg, IN. I am flying for a company called Aircraft Specialists, INC., and I am flying mostly medical teams of coordinators, nurses, and doctors, to harvest organs for the Indiana and Kentucky organ donors associations.
I would like to share a few Psalms with you before I close: Psalms 16, 19, 27, 28, 61, and 91! May the Lord touch you in a mighty way and heal your bone marrow, blood cells, and give you the strength to keep pressing on!!!!!
Keep me posted on what is happening and give my regards to your mother, brothers, bride, and girls!
Your buddy,
Thad Miller
Sam,
I just wanted to tell you I know what you are going through. I was diagnosed with Acute Meloginous (I can’t spell it) Leukemia in 1998. Here I am 11 years later. I made it. It was a battle and God helped to win that battle. I know He can help you too. So hang in there. My hair came out on the third week. You can make it and there are lots of people lifting you in prayer. My prayers are with you.
Sharron Shands
Hi friend. We’ve been praying for you since we heard (on Facebook, no less!). I just want to say that your attitude has always been a strength and a help to those around you. I pray that God’s love sustains, strengthens and heals you in these days, to his honor and your benefit. We will continue to pray for you and the family.
Hi Sam,
This is your Aunt Billie once again. You are amazing, Sam.
I imagine you keep those nurses on their toes. To read
that you walked 3 miles today………….that is really walking.
You are sounding so excellent. Glenn and I continue to
pray for you and will in the days ahead. It is such a joy
to read your blog. Thanks for all the information and news
about you, Keli and the girls. We love you and will be
praying.
Love you,
Aunt Billie VanZant
Sam and Keli – you do not know me, but I am a friend of your brother Tim and I serve in Russia with the Church of the Nazarene.
I want you to know that your brothers and sisters in Russia and other former Soviet countries will be lifting you and your girls up in prayer.
Just today I preached a sermon on God’s power to heal and anointed with oil those who came forward to be prayed for. I am confident the Lord will lead you through this time of trial.
“Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.” James 1:12
Be encouraged today. You are loved and prayed for.
Dear Sam
I enjoyed the Fall Concert in first service and was so moved by the Green family song. I know that you are even now, Complete in Him, as much as any of us can be here on earth. He is, indeed, a Good and Gracious God. I am amazed, but not suprised, at how you are progressing, thrilled that you have not been ill, and thankful for your inspiring and encouraging family blogs. I’m sure God is using your example to other patients and to the doctors and nurses and other staff.
I am overjoyed to hear that Steve is a perfect bone marrow match. But don’t mind telling you that I’m only slightly disappointed that I won’t have a chance to possibly be tested and have an opportunity to make that kind of gift to you. (I know that a family match is better, so please know that my selfish desire to give a gift to you is way overruled by my thankfulness that Steve’s will be better for you.) I just wanted you to know that I gave the Green family a part of my heart years ago when your Dad served as pastor of Nashville Grace Church as my family served in Gallatin. I have counted it a privilege to know Dan as a part of our church in Memphis and to serve on district with Steve. And knowing and loving your Mom at Trevecca and serving with you, Sam at Hermitage twice now and at Trevecca, as well, have been part of God’s gifts to me. I would gladly have given bone marrow to add to the gift of heart. I am confident I would have been at the end of a very long line of possible donors who would have lined up to be tested!
May God continue to bless you, Sam and family, as you bless us with your life!
Thanks Much…You are loved!
Marilyn
Dear Sam and Keli,
I just got back in town and read all of your letters since last Tuesday. I am so thrilled for God’s provision for you and answer to many prayers in that Sam has not felt badly! Praise Him! His hand is so apparent in your attitudes of praise and faith and love for others. What a testimony to see you actually thriving in a time of waiting and dependence! (Gosh – isn’t that how we’re always supposed to live?)
So, while we are praying for you, you are blessing us with encouragement. Thanks so much for blogging.
WE love you and all the Greens and Crows!
Evelyn
Another day and another blessing — I am proud to be able to say ” I am part of that beautiful Green family ” . They say blood is thicker than water but I think that being
family through God’s love is as good as it gets. As time goes on so does my prayers and love for all of you.
In God We Trust
Pam
Sam-Just wanted to say Hello and try this blog life on for size. We think about you and pray for you everyday. You should feel very cared for right now.
It was great to see you and Kelli last week. It made my day. Finding your room is the hardest part because once we found it we loved see you.
I am really trying to think of something to do with the girls. I know Kelli said she wants them to stay busy. Do they have plans over the fall break? I want to fix dinner for them too.
The Fall Concert was super! Kendell said it was the best one yet! Everyone missed you.
All the kids are asking and praying for you. Love Tammy Poole
The girls are going to FL with the Doziers the first week of break. It would be awesome if you could get with them the second week sometime.
Sam
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Hi Sam,
This is Ann from redpepper here. I was meeting with Tony just the other day and he shared the news with me. I was so sorry to hear of it all and wanted you to know that I will keep you and your great family in my prayers and thoughts. I have just spent a good bit of time reviewing your more recent posts and comments here, and you truly are blessed with a great support system. I can get some Catholic prayers going for you at my church too! The more the merrier, right?! Hang in there and I will keep tabs on you. Wishing you the best for this Thursday’s results. Take care.
Ann Cannon
Sam,it looks like you are doing really well.I am so glad everything has gone well so far.I have a feeling you are to the point like I was where you are ready for it all to be over.Hang in there and God will take care of you.Love ya brother.Todd
“Blessed Assurance Jesus is Mine.” I, like my father, love the old hymns. I believe you can rest in this today. We serve a great, mighty and awesome God. Your attitude is such a testimony to your family, co-workers, others you meet on the floor of the hospital, and to your friends. We are so very proud of you. Thank you for your great witness. We love you and can’t wait to take that trip.
Brenda
Aloha! lets get this over with! We love you guys!
Keli
I hate the process was so painful today, Sam. I only get on here every couple of days so thanks for posting the picture…it is good to see that smile of yours!! It sounds like you have had some pretty exciting days this week, despite all you have going on. I was worried if I came by to see you, you would be too worn out for visitors, but it sounds like it’s party time in #3308. I was thinking the other day, JoAnn and I might need to come out there and get a good game of Spades going for old times sake. Praying and expecting God’s healing for you. Can’t wait to see your post that says “remission”. Your quick wit and positive attitude has truly been an inspiration.
Sam,
I asked Kellie to tell you that a group of men preparing for a Kairos prison ministry weekend in Birmingham was praying for you and your family. Also there is a group of residents at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution (RMSI) in Nashville that are praying. This is a group of VERY dedicated Christian men that just happen to be inmates. A group that I have been working with for over a year.
Certainly the entire Green family is in mine and Cathy’s prayers.
Remember, “If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.”
Hope to see you and Kellie both at HGC soon. BTW a prayer/bible study at HGC is also lifting you up.
IHS,
Dan
Sam & Keli,
It has become a daily routine for me to check your blog several times a day. As I was reading both your post today, I had to respond. Your willingness to open your hearts to us is ministering to me personally. While I am personally not facing cancer or your circumstances, we all face situations. Keli inspired me today with her words. I want to wake up each day like Keli said in her post. I want to get up, face the day, and rejoice in the Lord. As you recently said Sam, I want to make a choice to give the Lord praise today. Thank you for opening your hearts and speaking words that are ministering to me. I know you realize you are in our prayers. LeighAnn and our boys all make sure we pray for you all before we turn in each night. Praise the Lord for what he is doing. You are loved!
Hello to my nephew, SAM GREEN,
Sam, you and Keli are two of the most wonderful people,
children of the Lord that I know. I wish we were close
where we could come visit you. But, it is a “long” distance.
Your blog is such a blessing to Glenn and me. I know that
everyone who reads it is blessed. We are continuing to
pray for you and know that you are in HIS HANDS. God
is our refuge in times of distress. I know you are such
a blessing to all the hospital staff and patients there.
I am so glad that Steve is your match. What a blessing
that is. We will keep in touch with you through your blog.
I am so thankful “the Lord is our Shepherd”. We love you
and Keli and will continue to pray for you all.
Love,
Aunt Billie VanZant
Sam,Keli and Girls, This is a prayer that gave my husband Mark and I so much peace. I wanted to share it with you. Your precious family are in my prayers. Love, Rhea
Hello God, I called tonight
To talk a little while
I need a friend who’ll listen
To my anxiety and trial.
You see, I can’t quite make it
Through a day just on my own…
I need your love to guide me,
So I’ll never feel alone.
I want to ask you please to keep,
My family safe and sound.
Come and fill their live with confidence
For whatever fate they’re bound.
Give me faith, dear God, to face
Each hour throughout the day,
And not to worry over things
I can’t change in any way.
I thank you God, for being home
And listening to my call,
For giving me such good advice
When I stumble and fall.
Your number, God, is the only one
That answers every time.
I never get a busy signal,
Never had to pay a dime.
So thank you, God for listening
To my troubles and my sorrow.
Good night, God, I Love You, too,
And I’ll call again tomorrow!
Sam & Keli – The hour I just spent reading your blog has truly ended my bumpy week on a POSITIVE note!!! What an uplifting testament to your faith, friends, family and PERSPECTIVE! Scott and I miss seeing and hearing you both “in action”, sharing your talents during worship, and look forward to your return! While I’m here, please allow me to say THANK YOU Sam for the influence you have been to Andy, and for the opportunities you have given him!! We are SO PROUD of him and I sincerely believe that God brought the two of you together for a higher purpose! Your “fingerprint” on his life, and therefore ours too, will last a lifetime. Keli, about the nausea, have you ever heard of “the Zs”? St Thomas Oncology unit nurses used to give a little “cocktail” affectionately referred to as “the Zs” – ZOFRAN AND XANAX per IV – I do believe you can get xanax in liquid form. Its one of those great little remedies the nurses figured out through trial and error – just thought you might be interested to know about it if you haven’t heard of it before! As I recall, it tends to make the patient sleepy, similar to phenergan, but always seemed to do the job pretty efficiently when nothing else worked! Sam and Keli – we pray for you and your family daily. May the Lord of mercy wrap his arms around you and hold you in the palm of his hand. Thanks for sharing your journey! We love you! God is good…all the time!
Sam,I am so happy you have no infection from your fever.That is great news.I hope you can get some sleep tonight.I also hope your nausea is going away.Take care.Todd Welch
Sam: I just wanted to let you know that as the Lord and I talk I ask him to be very very close to you and the family.
I know that he is already well aware of you, and what you are having to deal with, but I just like to refresh his list, and let him know that I really care.
Please let your family know that I am retired and am available 24/7 to help in any way I am needed.
His Child, Your Friend
Toby Williams
Thank you, Toby. You are a blessing.
Sam
Sam,
Your comments about choices is right on!!!! Choices is the title of one of the talks used on a Kairos Prison Ministry weekend. We have the ability to choose to be happy or sad, to follow or not to follow the Lord, and with that how far to follow. Sadly some only choose to follow as far as the Cross for salvation but not Sancitfication. To choose life but not a more abundent life in Him.
I praise God for your choice to write these blogs. You will never know how much they have helped me and up lifted me. Like Keli said I don’t like pitty parties, I prefer the ones with cake.
I am a friend of God by my choice and I praise Him for giving me “one more chance” to choose.
IHS,
Dan
Sam good to see you today and learn of your good day. After going through some old papers this weekend I ran across this e-mail that I promised I would share with you. I thought of you when I re-read it again.
A woman was asked by a co-worker,”What is it like to be a
christian?”The co-worker replied.”It is like being a pumpkin.”
God picks you from the patch,brings you in,and washes all the dirt off of you. Then he cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff.
He removes the seeds of doubt. Then he carves you a new smiling face and put his light inside you to shine for all the world to see.”
I like this enought to send it to all the pumpkins in my patch.
I love you man!!!
Sam good that you had another good day.our god heals.He is the great physician. I will be sure to pray for Helen when I pray for you before bedtime.I hope you rest well tonight. I look forward to being with your mom and those beautiful girls Thursday night. Love you and your family
Sam,you are the most patient person I know.I am praying
that the blood pressure will be regulated and the nausea goes away.Keep eating that flat bread pizza and wonton soup,I could still send you that old cold tater after tomorrow night that I promised you.I look forward spending time with your mom and girls.I am putting my trust in God that he will bring you back to us. You are so missed in the choir. Tammy
is doing an awesome job.Rest well tonight, Love Ya!!
Well my friend this is the night. After you get the girls and mom I get them on a night out for dinner.I love reading your wordy words. You have so much to give and inspire me so much. We are continue praying for you full recovery and for the day that you will be back with us. You are missed my friend and loved.
Sam, Thanks you for sharing your girls and mom with me tonight.We had a great meal and I had the wonderful opportunity in geting to know them better,they are just beautiful girls, and sure do love their Dad. I can see why you are so prod of them. when we prayed for our meal we prayed for you.May God bless you and your family. We love you and hope to see you soon.
Sam, I think you look good in that wig,but thought that the California Boy Dode wig would look much better on you, after all it is the same color of the hair you did have. We will just on praying and long for the day that you will be back with us.
Hello to my nephew, Sam,
I have been keeping up with your BLOG……Sam, you are a
writer, and I can see also, that you are certainly a man of
God. What a blessing your blogs are. Glenn and I are
continuing to pray for you and your family. Yes, it would
be great if you were leading your worship tomorrow. I
would love to be in your service as you are leading the
worship. Oh, I’m sure our God has blessed you many times
during worship. Maybe, real soon you will be back there
leading the congregation………….I hope it is Sooooon!!!!!
We love you and will keep on praying. You are on our
prayer list at our church…………..so I will give an update
in our class in the morning. We love you……….may you
have a wonderful night of rest and sleep. Will talk to you
another time.
Love,
Aunt Billie
Sam, you know that bald is beautiful and we look forward staring down you baldness. I still remind you of that California Dude Boy Wig with a little trim would look great. I know that Keli being the barber she is could make it look great Glad to hear of your good days.I’m (Believing God For Sam) and continuing to pray for you Keli,Annn Laura,Sophie and Bella. Love you all a lot.
Keli what great news today. We will be in prayer that it happens sooner,then we will all be on top of that mountian.I pray everyday for you and the girls,they are so sweet We love you guys!!!
Sam,
This past weekend my son, Josh and I were talking about Ping Pong. Okay before you laugh…I pulled out the old pro paddle that I had created when you and I played together at the Welches house many days at Trevecca. It had the fancy grip on it. I told him that some day he may be good enough for me to pass this special paddle to him. It brought a smile to me. It also reminded me to pray for you and it reminded me how you and I always found a way to laugh and smile. In fact, I can see you smiling now. Keep smiling your way to recovery because God is rejoicing with you already. God Bless!
Sam,Would you please take more showers so you can share more of your revelations. What an awesome song,I myself have sung that song and it did not hit me until I read your blog tonight.What meanful words. I know that you are a servant and I pray that I can be one to.The count is on we are praying for a trip home for you soon. We love you,Keli and those three girls.
Sam and Keli,
Sandi and I join the many who pray for divine healing and continued grace in your lives. Your testimonies are great gifts to all and reminders that God does care and He does give strength to live victoriously. Thank you for sharing and for living your faith.
Sam,yes your girls truely love their dad. I can tell you with
confidence that they do.The time we spent together over dinner we talked about my true friend and their dad. It is
a special bond between dads and their girls,I know I have two wonderful daughters myslf. Stay on that 10 for 10 count
we continue praying for your special family and still (Believin God For Sam) Have a good night my friend.
Sam,hold on,hold on cause you are on your way(home) When I read your blog tonight and you talked about the pole.I thought about the song we sang (Hold on cause I am on my way) Keep holding on my friend,we will keep lifting you in prayer as you lift us in your great words.
Sam, It was so good to see your smiling face today.Just came
from Church and heard the Hermitage Mens Chorale and thought of you and can not waite until you are back with us to lead our choir again.we are continuing to pray that the count down is soon and you can go home with your lovely four girls.Rest well my friend!!!
Sam, some of your best writings are when it come from your heart,or maybe I should say when you write the day you really don’t have a subject. Today your writing was well put and meanful to me. You really lift me up with your words of wisdom and your strong faith.We still believe God for Sam and will continue to pray for you Keli,Anna Laura,Shopieand Bella. We love you guys.
Sam, I will be praying that your blood count is where your Doctors wants it to be and you are out of there this week.
rest well my friend.
Sam,
Back on the road again this week. I am sitting here in my hotel room praying for you. Jesus cares about you and your situation. God Bless!
Sam, what great news my friend,I have aready been in prayer for you before I read your blog that God would raise that count and let you go home soon. What a might God we serve. He is good all the time,all the time,amen.
Sam, there will 60 men praying for you tomorrow morning at Hermitage Church mens prayer breakfast We wish the 61st man could be with us and I know you would if it were possible. We all love you and will continue praying for you to be back with us soon.
Sam, It is so good to here that the count is beginning to move. Yes in the right direction. Yesterday was a great day at church. We had somewhere between 65 and 70 men at our mens breakfast.I am so blessed to to have been asked to share what God has done in my life,and on my journey wiith him.As I promised you,yes about 75 men took a moment to pray a silently for you. As I thought about my journey with him. I thought about you and what a strong faith you have and am so blessed to known you and worship with you.
Hope to see you soon.
Hi My Friend, what wonderful news that is coming out of 3308.
I told you when you wrote about the pole to hold on that you would be on your way(HOME).When I left your room Monday
I told you that I didn’t want to see you again in that setting.
what great news about all your counts. God is so good,all the time,all the time!!! I Love you and your family
Sam, No place like home huh,so glad to here that you are at home with your sweet girls,yes all four,choir went well tonight. Keli if you need anything you call and we will be there.Hope to see you soon back at church.May the good Lord bless and keep you and continue to give you peace.
You will continue praying for you.
Sam, welcome home my friend. It would be awesome to see you on Sunday and singing with you. Enjoy your family.Praise be to God for all the wonderful things he has done in our lives. Love Ya!
Sam, when my phone rang last night and I saw on my caller ID that my friend Sam was checking on me, and all the thing
you have been through,that you took the time to call meant
a lot to me. Will be praying for you and that things go well for you Wednesday.See you soon.
Sam, good to here that you are at work,it is so good to work
unless you fall off of 10 foot latter.Ha. Will say an extra prayer for you tomorrow. Love you Keli,Anna Laura,Sophie and Bella
Sam, said a special prayer for you today that God would hold you close to him and I beleive he will. HE IS GOOD ALL THE TIME,ALL THE TIME,HE IS GOOOOD
Sam, Well it appears that we both have sore ribs,yours from a needle and mine from a latter. Boy does that old Timers breakfast at the C.B sounds good. I hope when you feel up to it we could go. We still (Beleive God For Sam) We are confident that you are in remission and continue praying for my friend and pal,Love you Man
Sam, Glad you home.The thing I am thankful for is knowing you,Keli,Anna Laura,Sophie and Bella.What a awesome God we serve and I thank him everyday.Hope you and your family have a good Thanksgiving.May the good Lord bless you and the girls. We are still believing (God For Sam)
Sam, It seems that everytime you are at church I have been away lately. Sorry that I missed your testomony Sunday, my niece is home from Afganistan for two weeks and we were in Gatlinburg with all the family. I thought of you after looking at all the beauty around. Hope everything is still well with you. Hope to see you soon. Still praying for you and your family.
Love ya man!!!
Sam and Keli, I don’t know what to say. It just makes me cry when I read about your journey. I will pray for you. Your friend always.
Just letting you know I am still here praying for you and Keli. As you may know, I teach Sunday School each week. During my lesson this morning, I used you as an illustration. I won’t go into the details. Let me just say GOD USED YOU this morning to speak to several people who needed to hear from God. God is using your circumstance to impact others. For that, I thank you but more importantly I give God praise. We love you.
Sam and Kelli,sorry to hear that the fever is up.We are praying that today and tonight when I go to bed that our
God will have that fever down soon.Rest well my friends.
Kelli, Glad to hear that my friend had a better day today. we are continuing praying for your family and Sam will be back home soon. Love you guys
Kelli, Great to hear that the heart rate is back to normal,infection is gone and now rest well my friends.After reading your blog today,I just askGod to give you peace and strength. I know he will because God is so good. We will continue to pray for you and the girls. We love you all!!!
Sam,glad to hear you are home,you were missed yesterday but I thought about you all during the service.Will pray for the antibotics will remove the infection,that the heart rate will be back to normal and you can be back with us soon.I miss you my friend and will continue to lift you,Kelli,Anna-laura,Sophie and Bella in my prayers.
Sam, thinking about you before church time tonight,Hope everything is well, which reminds me of a great song we sing
quite ofter in the church of Christ title ( It is well with my soul)
I am confindent that hold true for you and I pray it does for me. God is so good. You are so missed. Love you and your wonderful family!!!
Sam, It was good to share last night some christmas carols with you and Bella. I will be a busy guy the next two week ends. I plan on visiting Arron this saturday and Patrick Marlow the following saturday to share with them what Christ has meant to me and the Joy of Christmas with them.
I will continue to pray that God will heal you and bring you back to us at church and see your smiling face. Love Ya
Sam, Good to hear that you are feeling stronger, I want you to know my Grandson Carter spotted you in the hall last night at church.Your two girl did a beautiful job in there solo.Hope everything goes well with the nurses visit and the count continues to rise.May God bless you and your family over the Holidays. Love you guys!!!
Sam, So good to see you Sunday.What a great joy and blessing to have the opportunity to sing and worship our Lord and Savior with you. I know God is in control and he see you through this journey, that your heart will be stronger.We will continue praying for a full recovery. Enjoy your time with your family. The new year will be a happy one.
Sam, our prayer is that there are no infections,no nauseow,good strong heart,oh yes you do have a big heart.
That every thing goes well. You and your family are very special to me. Love you guys!!!
Sam, Yes there is power in the blood. I know that the coupleof pints you get tomorrow will strengthen your body.It is good to hear that you are not getting sick with this round of Chemo,and I pray that no infection occurs and the fever will go away. Hope to see you soon. I do (Believe God For Sam) We will continue praying for you,Kelli,Anna-Laura,Sophie and Bella.
Sam, Thinking of you today and hoping your day is going well,and no nausea or fever.Praying for a strong recovery.Miss you and your wonderful smile. Praying for a strong recovery. Love you man!!!
Sam, Good news bad news. Good news I went to see my friend today at The Sarah Cannon Cancer Center and no Sam Green to be found. Bad news I didn’t read your blog or I would have know that you had gone home. Praise God you are home. Take it easy and get that count up. We are thinking of you and continue to pray for your recovery.
Sam and Keli, We will put February 25th on our calendar’s to remember you on that day. One thing for sure we can count on is that God is with us today, tomorrw, Feb. 25th, and for eternity. Press on and stay focused on the Lord. We love you and pray for you everyday.
Sam,What anawesome God we serve,and he takes care of all our needs. Glad to hear that Steve made it in to music city.
I was scheduled to fly to New Orleans to visit Cory Marlowe,but old man winter would not allow that to happen.
we love you man,and are continuing praying for you and Steve and the four girls.
Sam,I will be in Knoxville next Thursday. My Daughter Rachel will be having Surgery the same day you start your Stem Cell transplant,so I will be praying for two special people in my life.I know that God will be with the two of you. still praying for you and the four girls each day. You are the man!!! Love Ya
Sam, sorry to hear that you were not feeling well from the Cemo.Just wanted to give an undate on our practice (One Voice) it went very well,Yori does such a great job directing us. I miss you,hang in there, the Lord will provide.I still believe (God for Sam).
Hi Sam,
I have been keeping up with your blog every day. You are on our prayer list at our Calvary Church.
And Sam, you certainly are a man of God, I believe
that. We are and will keep on praying for you. I
love all your remarks. I am sure you are a great
Dr. Sam there at the Trevecca University. We love
you and will continue to remember you in our prayers. If you can, will you post the time of your
transplant. Thanks and we love you and your
family.
Love,
Your Aunt Billie VanZant
in Bethany, Oklahoma
Sam, It was so good to see you and Kelli yesterday.I will be lifting you and your family in my prayers. I know he is going to take care of you We serve a mighty God and that he is good all the time. Say a prayer for my Rachel that her surgery goes well Thursday as well. We love you and your family.
Hi Sam,
It has been a long time since I’ve seen and talked with you (possibly since Trevecca when I was in your class).
I remember hearing about you being sick and had you on my mind today. I didn’t know that people could post on this until now and wanted to leave you words of encouragement. I realize that you’ve had many words of encouragement from many different people and that mine are but a few grains of sand on a large beach. You have made such a difference in so many people’s lives. Your kind and generous spirit and your upbeat attitude were alway a source of encouragement to me as I made my way through college. You trully impacted my life and for that I am so grateful.
I’m glad that you’ve been able to get the transplant and will be praying for a speedy recovery. God is in an amazing miracle business. I am definitely claiming His best for you and that this will be an incredible testimony to others of His love, goodness and faithfulness.
“Those who trust in the Lord are like Mount Zion, which cannot be shaken but endures forever. As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and forevermore.” ~ Psalm 125:1-2
Sam:
I am from First Church of the Nazarene, Little Rock, AR. There are some of us who have been praying for your complete recovery. We thank the Lord that the transplant is over and that you are doing well. Reading your blogs have been such an inspiration.
Hi Sam,
We are so glad you have come this far in your journey. God has
great things for you before too long, back at church, back at
Trevecca, just being at home I am sure will be most wonderful.
God has a plan………….isn’t that tremendous!! We will continue
to be praying for you, Keli and the girls. We love you. Hope
each day you will be stronger and stronger. You are a great
soldier for Jesus.
Love you,
Aunt Billie
Sam,
Wanted you to know we have been praying for you all along the way. We are so thankful for God’s strength and healing in your life. Your post on dancing or swaying or whatever it was with your daughter, really touched my heart. Thank you again for all you’ve done for our girl, Julie. You were there for her, when we couldn’t be.
God be with you and your sweet family. Enjoy the coming days as you get to experience new life everyday.
Continuing to pray Sam!! We miss and love you!!
Prayed for you throughout the night and all morning this morning and kept receiving, “Do not be afraid for I am with you.” I even read the same words in devotions this morning at work! God is Good all the time. I am anxious as well to get the good word of remission this morning. Just wanted you to know you are on our heart.
-Tiff and Rob
He is able MORE than able to accomplish what concerns us today! Sam, its been a long time since we have been in touch; however, the Heavenly Father, doesn’t care when we saw each other last – I can still lift you up in prayer, believing that GOD can will provide healing to you. I am blessed as I read the blog from you and Keli. Thank you for showing your faithfulness! Continued prayers from St. Louis.