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 24, 2012

Consolidation Day 23

Assalaamu Alaikum

Thanks everyone for your continued thoughts and prayers we are definitely feeling the effect.

This past week for Zaynab has been pretty good Alhamdulilah. There were several days where she was able to work on her homework and do some activities like playing the guitar. This has probably been the first time she actually had a full week of school. If you remember from the last post we were a little worried about one of the medicines causing an allergic reaction. Thankfully Zaynab did not experience any allergic reaction to the medicine.

There were days however where she was nauseous and a little fatigued but all in all we're very thankful. Her latest blood counts show that her hemoglobin levels are close to normal, however, her white blood cell count is still very low. We are one week away from the end of the first month of Consolidation. After the first month they run another blood test to make sure her blood counts are high enough to continue consolidation. If her blood counts are not high enough they will wait a week. Secretly we are kind of hoping for a week off but we are putting our faith in God and hoping for the best.

thanks everyone and hopefully we'll try and update you soon.

Eyman
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4 comments:

  1. AbrarMarch 24, 2012 at 4:58 PM

    Alhumedllah, I'm glad Zayanb is better and didn't experience any allergic reaction yaaaaaay =)

    And hopefully her hemoglobin level increases and be normal soon.
    Best wishes and may Zaynab keeps progressing more and more. Ameen

    I will continue praying for Zaynab and all of you asking Allah to make it a smooth recovery and easy period of time.

    With much love,
    Abrar

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  2. AnonymousMarch 26, 2012 at 8:40 AM

    Good to hear that the news continues to be positive! Sending hugs and lots of love

    Pauline

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  3. SabuMarch 26, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    Al Hamdulillah Al Hamdulillah Al Hamdulillah.... we are all praying and sending you lots of love love love love and love.....

    Glad to hear all this progress...May Allah continue to keep her healthy inshAllah....

    We are here whenever you need us....

    Lots of Love
    Sabu & Family

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  4. NaveedMarch 26, 2012 at 11:03 AM

    Good to hear that she is doing well and the first month is almost over of treatment. May Allah (SWT) give her quick and speedy recovery.

    Lots of Prayers and Love

    The Anwar's

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