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

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Day 19


Salaamu alaikum

Zaynab is gradually regaining some strength and she has begun going for short walks alhamdulilah.

These days she is mostly dealing with the side effects of the chemo.  Stomach pain is the thing she complains about the most.  Luckily with her starting home schooling this week we are forced to get her back to a normal sleep schedule.

Thanks to the amazing support we've gotten from our friends and family we are making lots of progress.  Thanks to all those who have helped out in so many ways!  We are truly blessed.  Also, having both grandmothers and aunt Esra has helped tremendously!

Zaynab is 10 days away from finishing the first phase of treatment they call Induction.  Induction is the first phase of treatment where they expect by the end of it that her cancer should be in remission.  That doesn't mean its gone, more like it goes into hiding ... :).  But its the litmus test for how effective the treatment is working.  So please keep us in your prayers ... in 10 days from now they will do a bone marrow biopsy to determine the effectiveness of the chemo so far.

We are schedule for another chemo dose this Friday insha Allah.

Salam for now.
Musaab
Posted by at

11 comments:

  1. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Dear Zaynab

    Sorry to hear about the stomach issues--that is always a tough part of chemo. I am sure that it will be good to get back to school.........even if you don't think so right now!!

    I think of you often and am sending you hugs!

    Love you bunches
    Pauline

    ReplyDelete
  2. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    PS Your Mom sent me pictures of your room but they didn't come through--could you ask her to send them again?

    Thx!!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Ammar EltilibFebruary 16, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    Alhmdulillah ....insA we hear great news after great news every time you guys post an update,we really appreciate that you're posting considering the circumstances....we'll never stop making Duaa until ZAYNAB is fully recovered
    LOVE YOU ZAYNAB
    Salam ya Sarooya

    MOHAMMAD,SHIRAZ,AMMAR

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Esra EltilibFebruary 20, 2012 at 3:33 PM

      Salamat ya 3ammy al3azeez,
      مشتاقيين ..... ربنا يجمعنا في ساعة خير
      سلامي لبطاطس :) وشيراز

      Delete
  4. NaveedFebruary 16, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Alhamdulliah...this is great news and also glad to hear that she is doing well. Inshah ALLAH she is in our dua's daily and she start getting busy with school work soon. I still need to bring her cotton candy... when can I do that :-)

    The Anwar's

    ReplyDelete
  5. YasirErwaFebruary 18, 2012 at 2:57 AM

    http://youtu.be/OAlyHUWjNjE

    ReplyDelete
  6. EemanFebruary 18, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Dear Zaynab
    We are all thinking of you and making duaa for you; last weekend we were in the Kaaba and spent the entire time making duaa for you. We have a few pictures which we will email to you.
    We love you. Amatik Eeman, Amik Rifaat, Faatimah, Sarrah and Bayan

    ReplyDelete
  7. LorisFebruary 18, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Zaynab - We are thinking of you and holding you in our prayers. Good luck with the next 10 days of treatment. We hope the results are good and you continue to gain strength.
    the van Arks

    ReplyDelete
  8. elhamFebruary 19, 2012 at 2:37 AM

    Salamat Habiba,
    Nice to know your taking walks in the fresh air. May Allah speed your recovery so we can do that here at the Socal beaches! Love you lots and keep praying for you..(Hope the rain keeps coming!)

    7aja Nafeesa, 7aj 3awad, 3boody mum mum, 3moory and their parents

    p.s. Speaking of mum mum, maybe you should do more of that to get rid of the stomach uneasiness.. What do you think Eyman? at least there's no diapery side effects!!!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Esra EltilibFebruary 19, 2012 at 9:01 AM

      Hhhh....lol :) I'm glad Mimi doesn't know how to read the last part :)

      Delete
  9. Esra EltilibFebruary 19, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    M3alsalama My beloved Zaynab,
    Leaving you all with best wishes ;)
    Zaynab, keep it up you're doing great, remember to get over all the boring stuff (medications) quickly :)"... Save most of your day to the fun crafts and games.. Take care of yourself and your salah, Quran and Du3aa remember your the closest to Allah these days so get the most out of that and don't forget us too in your du3aa'.
    Love you more than your room.... Hhhh
    Esra

    ReplyDelete

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)