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

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Zaynab's return to health

Dear friends and family,

It was of course with a heavy heart, we first heard the news about Zaynab At-Taras and her development of ALL (Acute Lymphoblatic Leukeima). The next thing we all heard was the tremendous strength that exists in this child and her unbelievably positive outlook on life.

As there are so many people in the world who love Zaynab and are wishing her well, we have created this blog to help keep everyone up to date on her progress and on news on how to help wish her well and to encourage her during her recovery.

Kathryn Mengerink, when she heard the news, said to me, "We'll be watching this child's high school graduation, I'm sure of it." Insha'Allah, she'll be right and Zaynab will recover soon.

Zaynab, we love you!!!

Salaam,
Matthew Mengerink
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3 comments:

  1. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:19 AM

    Zaynab
    You have a network of love around the world! If things get rough, just visualize the people who love you and their prayers, energy and love will give you strength.

    Love and Hugs
    Pauline

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 30, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    Just to correct my son's spelling: it is Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

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  3. SarahJanuary 30, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Zaynab,
    Every time I think of you, I see your beautiful smiling face and sparkling intelligent eyes. Mashallah you are an amazing 10 year old. We all love you very very much and praying every day for your speedy recovery Inshallah.

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