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

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Day 8 continued

Alhamdulilah Zaynab's chemo went well. She slept through most of it. She woke up towards the end feeling some pain. Fortunately that didn't last too long and they were able to put her back on the morphine pump. Alhamdulilah...:) Then she had something to eat and is sound asleep now. The Dr talked about getting her pain undercontrol using oral meds so we can go home. Hopefully they figure that out soon. Musaab and I both were taught how to take care of her IV line at home. So not much holding us up here. Zaynab and I spent some time reading comments on the blog. She told me that it made her feel as if people were here beside her. I am so happy to see posts from family and friends all over the world. Special thanks for family posting in Arabic it will give us an opprotunity to practice. My love and salaam to all
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  1. TasneemFebruary 4, 2012 at 4:24 PM

    اسال الله العظيم رب العرش العظيم ان يشفيك يازينب بعافية شفاء عاجلا لايغادر سقما اللهم ياحنان يامنان يا ذو العرش العظيم يا شافي ياكافي ياقوي يامتين يا من اذا اردت شيئا تقول له كن فيكون انزل العلاج بردا وسلاما على زينب اللهم اعطها كل خير فيه واكفها بقدرتك كل شر او اذى فيه ولو طفيفا يارحمن يارحيم

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  2. IsraaFebruary 4, 2012 at 6:26 PM

    Allahuma ameeeen ya Tasneem..

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    So, it doesn't sound like she is going home tomorrow? Better to keep her in the hospital until things are really under control so that when she does go home, she can stay there! Give her a gentle hug for me! I continue to visualize her at home!

    Lots of love
    Pauline

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    1. momFebruary 5, 2012 at 6:24 PM

      I totally agree with you. I kind of disappointed Zaynab by requesting that they keep her at the hospital an extra day. I had the nurse disconnect her IV fluids. Now Zaynab is free to move around without dragging Fred(the pole with wheels that holds all the fluids and medicine bags).
      It's been almost one day since Zaynab started taking only oral pain medication. I figured it's better to try what we will be doing at home at the hospital and making sure that it works.

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    2. elhamFebruary 5, 2012 at 11:42 PM

      Im sure Zaynab is thankful for her parents' thoughtfulness and wisdom.One day away is not too far.The safer the better...
      Zaynab: Im so happy i've finally been able to see you; although time was short, the effect of this last visit to San Jose will go a long way. Your strength and inner beauty shines even brighter than usual and your cheerful smiley face made my day. Although i'm sure the dressing change was no fun, i'm happy to have won the BIG HUG that caused it!!!! May Allah bless you with the fastest, most painless recovery and accept all the duas going your way. Love you lots dear, keep the smiles and high spirits..will be back to see you soon..

      Eyman and Musab: Your patience and tawakol are inspiring.May Allah protect you and shower you with HIS blessings, grace, guidance and strength. May Allah enlighten your hearts with Zaynab's fast healing.

      San Jose friends: Lots of thanks and admiration for all the love and support you continue to give.It makes it alot easier for family afar to know that people like you exist around Zaynab's family.Jazakom Allahu Khayran katheera!!!!

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    3. AmyA.February 6, 2012 at 10:14 AM

      Eyman & Zaynab, I'm glad to hear the chemo went well and that you are disconnected from Fred! That is definitely some progress. I'm praying that the nausea and pain get under control today with the oral meds. InshAllah may these meds be just as effective so that you all can go home comfortably soon. Thank you so much for posting the updates as well! InshAllah we'll continue to pray for Zaynab's speedy recovery and may the return home be easy and comfortable for you all. Please let us know if there is anything else we can do for you this week. Lots of love and duas.

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  4. EemanFebruary 4, 2012 at 11:16 PM

    Salam Amoona. Thanks for posting the updates. I ask Allah the Almighty to protect Zaynab from all the side effects of the chemo and to grant her a speedy recovery. I pray to Allah to give you and Musaab the strength to make it through this difficult trial.
    To Zaynab: I love you and I am continuously praying for you. Believe that you are not alone; we are all there with you in our thoughts and prayers. Be well.

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  5. AbrarFebruary 5, 2012 at 12:00 AM

    Glad to hear that the chemo went well Alhumedllah :) , and I pray and hope that all the medications/ chemo go well without much of side effects.
    Thank you Eyman for keeping us updated!

    Zaynab, GET WELL SOON Habibti.
    hugs and kisses

    Auntie Abrar

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  6. منىFebruary 5, 2012 at 4:39 AM

    اللهم رب الناس أذهب البأس اشفِ أنت الشافي لا شفاء إلا شفاؤك ، شفاء لا يغادر سقما)
    -(أسأل الله العظيم رب العرش العظيم أن يشفي زينب

    أسأل الله العظيم رب العرش العظيم أن يشفي زينب شفاء لا يغادر سقما ( آمين ) ( سبع مرات ) .

    1- بسم الله ( الذي خلقنى فهو يهدين والذى يطعمنى ويسقين واذا مرضت فهو يشفين ) ( ثلاث مرات ) .

    2- بسم الله ( ويشفى صدور قوم مؤمنين ) ( ثلاث مرات ) .

    3- بسم الله ( وشفاء لما فى الصدور وهدى ورحمه للمؤمنين ) ( ثلاثة مرات ) .

    4- بسم الله ( هو للذين آمنوا هدى وشفاء ) ( ثلاث مرات ) .

    5- بسم الله ( فيه شفاء للناس ) ( ثلاث مرات ) .

    6- بسم الله ( وننزل من القرآن ماهو شفاء ة رحمه للمؤمنين ) ( ثلاث مرات ) .

    7- بسم الله ( ربى انى مسنى الضر وانت ارحم الراحمين ) ( ثلاث مرات )
    نسال الله عاجل الشفاء

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  7. أحمد العقيدFebruary 5, 2012 at 11:12 AM

    اللهم انت الشافى وانت الكافى... اللهم اشفها شفاءا لا يغادر سقما.. تحياتى لزينب ووالديها... وليس بيدنا شئ الا ان ندعو من بيده مقادير السموات والارض ان ينعم عليها بالصحة والعافية

    والله لقد ارتحت وانشرح صدرى كثيرا عندما رايت صورها وقرات اخبارها... شكرا لكم على هذا المجهود الذى اتاح لنا التواصل معكم ومعرفة اخباركم وطماننا كثيرا عليها والحمدلله

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  8. Ammar EltilibFebruary 6, 2012 at 2:16 AM

    Alhmdulilah great news,insA it gets even easier in the coming days,it's flattering to see how strog you've been Zaynab,may Allah always gives you the strength you need,Mohammad wrote you something in Chinese so I asked him to try to write it in English and guess what ?everything was lost in the translation!!!!!! He is sending his Salam and always making Duaa for you..hope you go home soon....lots of Salam and Duaa for you.

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  9. NaveedFebruary 6, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    Mashah ALLAH so good to hear about you doing well.....I will come and see you today....

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