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, February 6, 2012

Welcome Home Zaynab


Alhamdulilah, the doctors today allowed us to go home.  Like Matthew indicated, her immune system is pretty weak and will be that way for the next three weeks at least ... and then off and on afterwards throughout the 8 months of treatment.  The doctors have warned us that any infection and she's going to have to come back and stay in the hospital until it passes.  For that reason, we ask that instead of visiting please keep her in your thoughts and prayers and we will try to keep updating the blog.

BTW ... She was *very* happy to be leaving the hospital and was excited to see her younger siblings.  Just being home even for the last couple of hours and you can already see the impact its had on her emotional well being and we hope it helps her recovery!

Thanks again for the love and support.
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24 comments:

  1. EemanFebruary 7, 2012 at 2:08 AM

    Alhamdulillah!
    I am so happy that Zaynab is back at home. I can just picture the excitement on Mariam, Aminah and Yusuf's faces.

    I will be sending my duaas and love from Riyadh :)

    Eeman

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    Hurray!! Welcome home Zaynab!!
    Love and Hugs

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  3. Ammar EltilibFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:26 AM

    Home sweet home Zaynab,Alhmdulillah....love and Duaa from all of us here

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  4. Saja EltilibFebruary 7, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    Alhamdulilah another great news to hear.

    Enjoy yourself with your loving family and take good care of yourself.

    Have fun and treasure these moment

    saja

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  5. Ammar EltilibFebruary 7, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    السلام عليكم ....حمداً لله علي السلامة يا عمري
    اللهم البس زينب ثوب الصحة والعافية عاجلاً غير اجلاً يا ارحم الراحمين
    Shiraz & Mohammad

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  6. AmyA.February 7, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Zaynab,

    I'm so glad you are now home! InshAllah may your home & family bring you a complete recovery. I'm sure you will be able to get much better rest now.

    Lots and lots of love and duas from all of us! ;)

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  7. Asma AlawadFebruary 7, 2012 at 9:59 AM

    Welcome home Zaynab ,May Allah bless you .
    we love you .Mohammed,Amina,Yusuf,Asma,Mamoun

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  8. bellawella1February 7, 2012 at 10:12 AM

    Ms. Z,

    We are suuuuper excited you are home now! Anisa, Momo, Omar and Zaide want to skype with you since we cant come over...Anyways you wouldn't want the boys cooties...they are gross..believe me!!! hahaha Anisa is ok but still better to be on the safe side! We love you so much honey, and are always thinking and praying for you....So was the room a surprise? What was your reaction?? Inshallah we will skype tonight after everyone is home from school...just to keep you thinking....................here is math problem for you...love X infinite = ? (easy right?)
    AUntie Nancy and the crew

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    1. momFebruary 7, 2012 at 2:37 PM

      Thx...love the math problem...I wish all math was that easy

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    2. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2012 at 3:15 PM

      So what was the room surprise? Do we have pictures?

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  9. Asmaa ErwaFebruary 7, 2012 at 2:58 PM

    Salam Zaynab habiba!!
    It's great to know that you're finally home! I miss you all so much and I just want you to know that I love you and I'm praying for you to get better! Inshallah everything will be fine in the end!

    Love, Asmaa Erwa <3

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  10. elhamFebruary 7, 2012 at 3:50 PM

    You fiiled the house with joy and r hearts as well!Fit us in your skype time schedule, i imagine it will get busy so save me a few minutes ... Love u lots! Stay strong and eat healthy so we can come see you soon. Our Dua's with you

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  11. NaveedFebruary 7, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    This is such great news. Our duas and prayers with her...Inshah ALLAH she will get well soon...

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  12. Tarig AbualhassanFebruary 7, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    I'm so happy that your home. Get a lot of rest.

    I LOVE YOU
    Noon Abualhassan

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  13. Tarig AbualhassanFebruary 7, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    السلام عتيكم حمدا لله على سلامة رينب وربنا يكمل ويعجل الشفاء
    It is great that you are home.Our Love and Dua's

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  14. mujahidFebruary 7, 2012 at 10:45 PM

    Alhamdoillah, that is great to hear. Always great to be around family. Take care and stay strong!


    - Mujahid

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  15. Mahmoud HashemiFebruary 8, 2012 at 12:28 AM

    Much love to Zaynab and the family. It's a terrible thing, but Zaynab's one of the strongest girls I know, so Inshallah it'll all work out.

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  16. Mohamed AlbodaniFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:01 AM

    Best Wishes From Albodani Family in Dubai. Our prayers and Duaa's with our little princess Zaynab.

    Mohamed, Nada, Ayman, Mazen, & Minnah

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  17. Mohamed AlbodaniFebruary 8, 2012 at 8:19 AM

    أسأل الله العظيم رب العرش العظيم أن يشفيك زينب

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  18. tasneem erwaFebruary 8, 2012 at 10:35 AM

    I AM SOOO HAPPY YOU COME BACK HOME WA RABNA YWALEK BEL3AFEA WA WAGEHA FE ALDONEA WA ALAKHRA YA RB WA YAKHLEK LENA AMEEN YA RB.

    TASNEEM ERWA

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  19. ummariamFebruary 10, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    I am glad you are home. We are praying for you to feel better soon.
    Ameen prays for you all the time making us count. He said he will do every duaa to one hundred to make sure Allah accepts. I hope you get to do fun things at home.

    Mai

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  20. hamzaFebruary 10, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    dearest zainab

    we ar so glade that you at home and we are
    praying for yuor improvment , it is a hard time but we do peleave from our hearts that will recover completely insaalla.

    all the best
    your grand father Hamza Osman.
    Sudan

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  21. Ragda JabiFebruary 11, 2012 at 11:09 PM

    welcome home zaynab and inshallah all goes well habibti and you will be up and running in no time. Sending you lotsssssssssss of love, hugs, kisses and positive smiles :) :) :) from Aunty Ragda and Iman Badr. Alf Salama 3aleha ya Eman we rabena yetaminkom 3aleha inshallah.

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