On January 26th, 2012 our daughter Zaynab was diagnosed with Leukemia. Although we were initially shocked, we realized that we were not alone. So many friends and family immediately stepped up and are supporting us in so many different ways. We feel truly blessed. In light of how blessed we are we wanted to accomplish a few things with this blog. One is to keep everyone informed of Zaynab's recovery. A second is to help those who are less fortunate.

As we thought about what charities to support we thought of a few and couldnt decide on one, so we thought we would give people a choice.

1) Something as simple as water for those who are less fortunate. No one in this world should be without water. Nancy helped setup this initiative here: http://bit.ly/xfXbRS and we have a goal of $20,000 which will provide over 1000 people with water.

2) What a wonderful world this would be if we were able to wipe cancers like Leukemia / Lymphoma from the face of the world. Nancy has mobilized a team to participate in the Light the Night walk on October 20th 2012 and we have a goal of $50,000! To donate to LLS and join the effort go here: http://bit.ly/yZwbt7

3) Who better to receive support than orphans. GiveLight has been great organization for supporting orphans worldwide. While we have no goal set, we recognize that it does not take very much money to save a child: http://bit.ly/xKpWv2


Thanks for continuing to keep us in your thoughts and prayers!

Thanks,
Zaynab and Family

Monday, January 30, 2012

Day 3

Today was one of the better days for Zaynab.  Eyman said that she looked better today than she's looked in quite some time.

Alaine, Sabrine, Bayaan & I dropped by and brought a bunch of candy.  We were only allowed to do so one time,... so we made it count.  Zaynab had a smile ear to ear.  She seemed very anxious to eat the popcorn we brought.

I was quick to notice that Zaynab was hogging up all of the morphine.  I suggested that she shared with her  uncle Matthew and she was quite willing.  Unfortunately, the morphine was literally behind lock and key.  Apparently, when the nurses come and give her a new unit, there has to be two of them to make sure one doesn't steal it!!!  The really nice part was the green button.  Zaynab kept telling me all I had to do to dose myself was click the green button.  Her father kept telling her that this would dose her, not me.  If you looked at the smile on her face, she knew this already.

At this rate, we're looking to see Zaynab out of the hospital on Sunday.  Here's hoping all goes well.  Again, overall, things are looking as good as they can be.  We'll keep praying and wishing Zaynab well. Please write things in the comments.  I'm looking for ways to allow people to post without opening up the blog to anyone who comes along.  In the mean time, Zaynab's keeping up with this one so let's fill her days with joy.

Peace,
Matthew

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  1. NaveedJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:59 PM

    Glad to hear that she is well and I just wish there was a way to get that morphine in your system.....:)

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  2. anuJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    So glad to hear she is doing better,sending duas and hugs and good wishes her way!!!
    Anu and Nat

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  3. AbrarJanuary 31, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    Alhumedllah what a great news! May Allah bless you Zaynab and make the recovery as easy and fast as it can be Inshallah.sending Duaa and hugs to brighten your way sweetie ;-)
    Your friend and aunt Abrar :-)

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