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

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Day 5 & 6


Mashah ALLAH today Zaynab looked great. Both Musaab and Eyman told me it was one of the best day she has had since her diagnosis. Zaynab went for a walk outside and also walked around in her ward. She also finished Anne of Green Gables in just two days :-)

She is waiting to finish the remaining three Harry Potter movies which I think she will start from tomorrow. She did start a new medicine and Alhamdulliah she adjusted to it really well.

Zaina and Zaynab also got to spend quality time together and they talked about how they can trick their dad's (me and Musaab) in putting nail polish on them :-) Yeah right!! as if that will ever happen.

There have also been a slew of other visitors that have been coming daily to see Zaynab and today she got a surprise visit from one of her old school teachers. Everyone in her school also sent their best wishes and speedy recovery prayers for her.

Her grandma (Musaab's mother) also gave her visit straight from the airport and Musaab told me that she was excited to see her grandma. For the last couple of day's Zaynab had been asking her dad to bring her iPod from home, but he could not find it and today she got a new one as present from one the visitors (can't remember the person who brought it). Now Zaynab is connected and will be responding back to her email and checking her blog daily. So you all be better putting loads of comments on her blog.
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15 comments:

  1. mengerinFebruary 2, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    Wait a second?!?! Zaynab, did you pose for this picture? I fought like crazy to get mine and you're just smiling away for Naveed?! NO FAIR!

    I hope all is well.

    Love you lots!

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    1. NaveedFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:06 AM

      She loves Uncle Naveed more...hehhehe don't be a hater :-P

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  2. Ammar EltilibFebruary 3, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    Mashah Allah Great smile Zaynab,Salam from all of us in China, the year 2012 marks the beginning the year of the dragon,we wish you a happy (Chinese ) new year
    Get well soon inshallah

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  3. AbrarFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:09 AM

    Alhumedllah and may Allah bless and protect you Zaynab! You look gorgeous sweetie Mashaallah! Look at you Ms popular, who gets Salam from China and Texas to California =)
    aside from all the wishes and prayers that flying from Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar.... etc only and especially for you ;)

    Hope tomorrow finds you feeling much better!

    Love you so much,

    Abrar

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 4:41 AM

    Happy to see that beautiful smile! Did you really give your Uncle Matthew a hard time about his picture?!

    Glad to hear that you got outside! Must have felt good.

    Sending love and hugs
    Pauline

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  5. Omar Mohamed AliFebruary 3, 2012 at 8:10 AM

    الف سلامة ليك يازينب او باذن الله تقومي بالسلامة قلوبنا كلها معاك او مع ايمان او مصعب مع تحياتي من السعودية ^_^"

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  6. SarahFebruary 3, 2012 at 9:22 AM

    That beautiful smiling face Mashallah! You look so precious Ms. Zaynab :)

    May each passing day bring you closer to better health and recovery Inshallah.

    Sending you love & hugs,
    Sarah.

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  7. AnonymousFebruary 3, 2012 at 11:43 AM

    Assalamu Alaikum Zaynab,

    I was reading about your journey to recovery and I must say that you are an incredible & strong person, MashAllah <3

    You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    أَذْهِبِ الْبَأْسَ رَبَّ النَّاسِ وَاشْفِ أَنْتَ الشَّافِي لَا شِفَاءَ إِلَّا شِفَاؤُكَ شِفَاءٌ لَا يُغَادِرُ سَقَمَاً

    "O Lord of the people, remove this pain and cure it, You are the one who cures and there is no one besides You who can cure, grant such a cure that no illness remains".

    <3
    -N

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  8. eytharFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:22 PM

    alslamu alaikum zaynab habeebty <3 moshtageeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen shdeeeeeeeed <3 <3 i wish if i can come with my mom to be beside you ... we pray to allah for you to have a fast recovery inshah allah
    .
    ..
    love you soOoOoOoOoOoOoOOo much
    <3 <3 <3
    eythar

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  10. Tarig AbualhassanFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    alslamu alikum.I hope you feel better soon.
    Noon Abualhassan

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  11. kmengerinkFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    So happy to see you smiling, Zaynab! Hugs to you.

    Love,
    Kathryn

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  12. Tarig AbualhassanFebruary 3, 2012 at 3:38 PM

    Salammualkum Zaynab,
    Great to see in a good mood inshallah you will feel better just remember you will always have us in support forever.
    Inshallah you may visit us in New Jersey when you feel better.
    Our salam to all the falmily
    From your cousin,
    Ahmed,Amar,Noon,Madanie,and Omer

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  13. Chelsea LamFebruary 3, 2012 at 7:51 PM

    Hi Zaynab,

    This is Chelsea. How are you feeling today? I hope you will get well soon. You are in my prayers everyday. Be strong & always think positive. I hope to see your sweet face back to school soon. Everybody in C-5 miss you. Hugs & kisses!!!:-)

    Love,
    -Chelsea Lam

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  14. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2012 at 8:44 AM

    Salam Zaynab,
    I hope you are feeling better.Could you check your email because I sent you a suprise. I heard you got a new ipod. inshaallah in summer vacation we will come and visit you and I hope by that time you will be well!!
    Love,
    Sarrah

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