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, March 17, 2012

Consolidation Day 16

Salaamu Alaikum

This last week we were lucky enough to have my sister Abrar visiting. I got a week's break from Zaynab's nightshifts...:) It was Abrar's first time to visit since Zaynab got sick and Zaynab was so excited to see her that she begged her dad to go with him to pick her up from the airport and guess what she did.

That was about a week ago and since then the chemo really started affecting her and her blood counts got very low. She suffered from mild headaches and fatigue. The nausea also was starting to get a bit worse. We had to cancel some of her home schooling arrangements. Last Thursday and they had to give her a blood and a platelet transfusion. Zaynab wasn't too happy about it, but she did look and feel a little better afterwards. Alhamdulilah. All of these side effects and low blood counts are expected and we are grateful and praying that her treatment continues to go well. Insha Allah.

On Friday she got another dose of chemo and Alhamdulilah they said she didn't need anymore blood at that point. One of the medicines, Peg Asperiginase, that they gave her has a risk of severe allergic reaction and we need to monitor her over the next couple of weeks to ensure that nothing develops. Alhamdulilah so far so good.

Thanks to everyone for the help and support and continued prayers.

Eyman
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4 comments:

  1. Saja EltilibMarch 18, 2012 at 8:33 AM

    Alsalam Alickum

    Alhamdulilah for the good news.
    I'm so sorry Zaynab.I didn't comment or send you email which i was always planning to do.It's because i'm busy with my upcoming exam.But your never forgotten in my prayer sweetie.And i also need your dua

    Enjoy your time with Abrar :)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 19, 2012 at 5:59 AM

    We only have 5 days left in Bali--time has flown by fast for us. We talk about you often and continue to pray for the best! I continue to send well wishes and hope to see you soon!

    Much love and many hugs
    Pauline

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  3. munaMarch 21, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    wasalam - so nice that zaynab got to do the airport run!! as for getting poked and prodded, might as well do it in style... expect some boxes to show up soon iA. xoxox, muna, samir, and meesha

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  4. NaveedMarch 21, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    So nice to hear that she is adjusting to her treatments. She is in our duas daily and she will be up and running soon. Let us know how we can be of more help.

    The Anwar

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